Services Australia provides a free talk about your money in retirement

Monday 2nd February, 10.30am – 12pm at the Margaret River Library

Danielle Higgins from the Financial Information Service will be presenting a talk about retirement money options and planning to retire well. Some topics covered:

  • Age Pension income and assets test
  • Concession cards
  • Superannuation options and income streams

There will be time for questions and the opportunity to make a one-on-one appointment. Light refreshments will be provided after the talk. All welcome to this easily accessible event.
Please RSVP to Phone: 9780 5600 or Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au

If you can’t make it to the talk but would like more information about planning to retire, understanding aged care costs, connecting you to aged care services, then look out for the Mobile Service Centre ‘Kangaroo Paw II’.
On site in Margaret River on:
2 – 3 February from 9am to 4pm
Located at Gloucester Park, behind the Rec Centre
Wallcliffe Rd, Margaret River.

On site in Augusta on:
4 February from 9am to 4pm
Located near the Community Resource Centre
Allnut Tce, Augusta.

Scams workshop at the library

Thursday 13th November, 2pm – 3.30pm

Consumer Protection WA presents a scams awareness session at the Margaret River Library. All welcome.
Learn how to identify and avoid scams and what to do if you’ve been scammed. There will be time to answer all your burning questions.
Light refreshments provided after the talk. The library is an easily accessible venue.

RSVP: Via Eventbrite or contact Olivia Knowles Ph: 9780 5667 Email: oknowles@amrshire.wa.gov.au

Workshop: AI in a small business

Get Online Week is fast approaching, and today we are featuring the workshop: AI for small business.

Workshop: Implement AI in a small business to save time, money & tears. Presented by Aly Banister 

Margaret River Library, Monday, October 20 | 10:30am – 11:30am
Perfect for small business owners and AI beginners!

  • Learn how AI can streamline your daily operations
  • Boost productivity and engagement with smarter tools
  • Enhance your social media, blogs, and newsletters
  • Build confidence to start using AI right away

Bookings Essential. Reserve your spot via Eventbrite, or contact the library directly: 9780 5600 or email  abrawls@amrshire.wa.gov.au

Let’s get online together — learn something new, meet others, and build your digital confidence!

The libraries are accessible venue, carers welcome.

 

Workshop: social media for beginners, Instagram

Get Online Week is fast approaching, and today we are featuring the workshop: Social Media for beginners, Instagram:

Augusta Library, Wednesday, October 22 | 10:30am – 11:30am

Get started with Instagram — for personal or business use!

  • Set up your profile like a pro
  • Learn posting basics and explore features like Reels and Live
  • Understand the Professional Dashboard for business accounts

Bookings Essential. Reserve your spot via Eventbrite, or contact the library directly: 9780 5600 or email  abrawls@amrshire.wa.gov.au

Let’s get online together — learn something new, meet others, and build your digital confidence!

The libraries are accessible venue, carers welcome.

Celebrate Get Online Week at the Libraries

Get Online Week is back — and we’re celebrating with a series of exciting, hands-on workshops at the Margaret River and Augusta Libraries.

Whether you’re a curious beginner, a small business owner, or just keen to explore new digital tools, there’s something here for you!

Join us for three free workshops designed to help you build confidence with technology, explore AI tools, and get started with social media. Open to the whole community — all ages welcome!

What’s Happening?

Workshop 1: Implement AI in a small business to save time, money & tears. Presented by Aly Banister 

Margaret River Library, Monday, October 20 | 10:30am – 11:30am
Perfect for small business owners and AI beginners!

  • Learn how AI can streamline your daily operations
  • Boost productivity and engagement with smarter tools
  • Enhance your social media, blogs, and newsletters
  • Build confidence to start using AI right away

    Person holding tablet

Workshop 2: AI zero to hero in 60 minutes. Presented by Aly Banister

Margaret River Library, Tuesday, October 21 | 1:30pm – 2:30pm

A fast, fun introduction to AI for everyone!

  • Discover free and easy AI tools
  • Create something with AI in minutes
  • Learn safe usage tips and resources

 Workshop 3: social media for beginners, Instagram

Augusta Library, Wednesday, October 22 | 10:30am – 11:30am
Get started with Instagram — for personal or business use!

  • Set up your profile like a pro
  • Learn posting basics and explore features like Reels and Live
  • Understand the Professional Dashboard for business accounts

Bookings Essential. Reserve your spot via Eventbrite, or contact the library directly: 9780 5600 or email  abrawls@amrshire.wa.gov.au

Let’s get online together — learn something new, meet others, and build your digital confidence!

The libraries are accessible venue, carers welcome.

South West Autism Network presents legal aid workshops this Thursday

Thursday 4th September at the Margaret River Library

These FREE and easily accessible workshops aim to show how Legal Aid WA can help young people. Session times for the workshops are:

Parents and caregivers 12pm

Older students (grades 9 and over) and young adults: 1.30pm

Younger students (grades 4-8): 3.30pm

RSVP to SWAN for the session that suits you. Email info@swanautism.org.au or Phone: 0499 819 038

 

The Growth Shelf readers group first meet up at the library

The Growth Shelf

A new reading group based in Margaret River, dedicated to the genre of Self Development, will be meeting at the Library for the first time next week. It is a space for readers (or listeners) to get together and discuss all things personal growth.

Thursday 28th August at 4.30pm

You can expect:

  • low pressure vibes
  • the opportunity to share what you’ve been learning about recently
  • learn from others and contribute to an inspiring conversation

This is a free community group. You can just show up or for more information contact the organizer, Emily by email:  wellnessEA@proton.me 

The library is an easily accessible venue and light refreshments will be provided.

Photo of the library courtyard water wall quote ‘In reading lies knowledge, in knowledge lies wisdom’. Image taken by Bo Wong

Poetry writing workshop with Lakshmi Kanchi

Friday 15 August, 10am – 12pm at the Margaret River Library

The Kinetic: Poetry in Motion
Our lives pulse with rhythms of motion, invisible forces that shape us. Trace these energies, whether it’s a tender touch or a life-changing leap, through poetic expression, reflection, and gentle writing prompts. A dynamic and welcoming workshop for those who wish to explore movement as metaphor.

This free, 2 hour workshop is presented by Lakshmi Kanchi. Lakshmi is the inaugural Poet in residence at the Wetlands Centre Cockburn and Chair and project manager of WA Poets Inc. bringing the 2025 Perth Poetry Festival on the road to Margaret River in August.

Please RSVP as spaces are limited. Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Phone: 9780 5600

Social media lessons for artists

Image: Pumping Jakes by Linney Art

Artists who would like to improve their social media presence are invited to attend this workshop series to:

  • Optimise your page for art promotion
  • Discover tools for engagement and sales
  • Leave with actionable steps

Session 1: Using Facebook to promote artists and their work

Wednesday 30th July, 4.30pm – 5.30pm

Session 2: Using Instagram to promote artists and their work

Wednesday 6th August, 4.30pm – 5.30pm

RSVP to Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Phone: 9780 5600

Our e-Services Librarian, Ana Brawls will do a presentation in the first half hour then spend time with participants answering questions and looking at individual scenarios in the second half. Seats are limited so please RSVP.

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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