New books at the Library

When you next visit the library take a few minutes to look at our New Books Display. You might come across something you’ve been looking for, or a book you did not even know you wanted.

If you are a fiction reader, some of the current highlights include: “A boy and his dog at the end of the world” by C. A. Fletcher. With well thought lines, Fletcher evokes a world where not many of us are left. A phenomenally crafted tale of survival, kindness and a very empty planet.

“The beekeeper of Aleppo” by Christy Lefteri, is not the story of one single refugee, but many stories blended into one to draw a deep picture of the real struggles lived by those who try to escape a war torn country in order to survive. At times heart breaking and others heart-warming, this a tale of contemporary significance.

You will also find new books by Ben Elton, Chloe Benjamin and Sally Rooney.

Take a journey with “Great Western Railway Gallery” book, get adventurous but not too reckless in the kitchen with “Healthy Greek Cooking”, or toss the diet out the window with Pamela Clark’s” Cake & Co”.
Penny Olsen and Lynette Russell shed a light on the importance indigenous Australians had in helping European settlers find and catalogue our unique fauna in “Australia’s first naturalists”.

This New Books edition is an eclectic sample of our collection, and we hope you find something special for you. Just remember to place a hold on the item you would like to read, or ask one of our staff if you need help.

Happy reading!

Get your head in the clouds! Announcing a huge boost to our e-book and e-audiobook collection…

We are pleased to announce that the Shire of Augusta Margaret River Library Service has joined the Western Australia cloudLink group – so our patrons now have access to the cloudLibrary collections of 5 member Library Services across WA.

When you next visit cloudLibrary, you’ll see a huge increase in the number of high-quality e-books and e-audiobooks available to download directly to your device.

To view the full range, open your cloudLibrary app and select Browse:

Use the Filter setting if you want to focus solely on e-audiobooks (or on e-books only) and look to the top of your screen for headings and sub-genres under Adult Fiction, Adult Non-fiction etc.

Haven’t tried cloudLibrary yet? Have your library card number handy, and click here for set-up instructions.

Resume assistance for library members

Studiosity can help students with homework, but did you know that job seekers of all ages can also get feedback on resumes and cover letters?

This service is free of charge for all our library members.

Have your library card handy, and click here to start.

Remove identifying details such as your name and DOB, then submit your document for review:

You’ll be asked what your study level is – select: ‘Job Skills for Adults’ from the drop-down list, and follow the instructions that follow.

 

Get help with PC and software skills – free with your library membership!

Hoonuit is a video-based training resource, and is free for all library members.

Your library membership opens up unlimited access to thousands of short videos covering more than 500 of today’s most popular software applications on both PCs and Macs.

  • All the latest offerings — Microsoft, Apple, Adobe, Google, and more
  • Valuable job training — Improve job skills with in-depth training on Excel and Photoshop, or learn valuable social media techniques with tutorials on Twitter, blogging, and podcasting
  • Mobile training — Learn how to use mobile products such as the iPhone and iPad
  • ADA Accessibility — All videos are closed captioned

Go to Hoonuit  and enter your library card number to create a free account.

Follow your passion…

With Universal Class, library members have free access to over 500 courses covering 30 subject areas including: Computer Training, Pet & Animal Care, Business, Arts & Crafts, Career Training, Personal Finance and much more! You can follow your passion and develop new skills – to work towards career goals, or simply for your own pleasure.

The courses feature professional instructors, lessons, exams, assignments and discussion boards – plus grading and feedback to assist with your learning.

Have your library card handy and click here to go to our Lifelong Learning page, where you will find more information about Universal Class.

Which language will you learn: Mongolian, Norwegian, Hawaiian, Tamil….?

With Transparent Language Online, you can learn a new language before that overseas holiday, surprise your friends and relatives, or improve upon your English if that’s not your native language.

Have your library card handy, and click here to visit our Online Resources > Lifelong Learning page.

There you will find information and handy links that will get you started with Transparent Language Online.

Which language will you choose? There are so many to choose from! Here is a preview of the choices available to you:

Britannica – when you need information from a reliable source

All library members have free access to Britannica Library, which can be searched according to the user’s age group, ensuring results are suitable for all stages of learning.

With Britannica, students can be confident that the information is up-to-date and reliable – and teachers are happy to see Britannica used as a reference.

To use our handy link to Britannica Library, have your library card handy and click here to go to our Online resources for parents and children page.

Alternatively, you can find the same link at our Lifelong Learning page.

Kanopy Kids – entertaining and educational video streaming for our younger patrons

Kanopy films are available to library patrons free of charge. SLWA holds the subscription, which allows public library patrons to stream up to 4 movies per membership per month.

Kanopy features a dedicated ‘KIDS’ section, featuring streamed content to entertain your young ones, and help them learn and grow.

If you haven’t yet set up your Kanopy account, you can find instructions here.

To explore Kanopy Kids, simply log in to your Kanopy account, then click on the KIDS tab at the top.

You can browse kid-friendly TV series, movies, and even documentaries about science and maths.

 

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Contact the Libraries

Margaret River Library

Fearn Avenue, Margaret River WA 6285
Phone: (08) 9780 5600
Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au