Thursday 17th June, 5.30pm – 6.30pm at the Margaret River Library
Author Don Briggs offers a glimpse into the history of the WA timber trade including the periods of exploration, the settlement at King George Sound, the Swan River Colony, the forests of the South West and the people who made it happen. His research reveals lots of local places and names with lovely old images as well.
SS Georgette used for timber transport as painted by Albany artist Ross Shardlow AM
Don is the author of ‘Pioneers of the Western Australian Timber Industry’ and the biographical work ‘The Busettis of Cowaramup’. Both titles are in stock at the Margaret River and Augusta Libraries.
Please RSVP as space is limited. Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600
International jazz saxophonist and jazz educator Serge Le Goueff invites you to join him on his presentation “What is Jazz?” He brings to light the myths as well as the many truths that have contributed to shaping Jazz music over the past century. This lecture aims to bring clarity to how Jazz came to be. Through time, starting from the late 16th century all the way to today. It is an exploration of how different cultures (musically and geographically) have contributed to the making of the art form we know as Jazz today.
Thursday 20th May, 5.30 – 6.45pm
Seats are limited so please RSVP to amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600
The Margaret River Library is an easily accessible venue.
If you need help with your homework, your library can assist you with free, one-on-one online tutoring via Studiosity
Get help with maths, English, science and more – just have your library card handy to log in. Tutors can provide assistance from year 3 through to TAFE and early university levels.
Click here for more information about Studiosity and other educational support available with your library membership.
This 3 hour illustration workshop is an interactive introductory course exploring children’s book art. Discover methods for designing characters, creative drawing systems and the step-by-step process in creating an illustration. Gabriel Evans also presents informative and entertaining insights into being a successful children’s picture book illustrator and author. Listed are covers of some of his latest publications.
Aimed at adults (any age over 17) This event is free but bookings are essential as space is limited. RSVP to amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600
RSVP to reserve a seat at the library or to receive the log in details so you can Zoom on your own device at home. Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au
Aly Bannister is the author of ‘Get Your Rear into Gear’ Job Searching Tips for Career Success (Packed with over 60 tips on how to find and secure employment) and specialises in career coaching
The aim of the session:
Provides a solid foundation on how and where to begin your modern job searching
Identifies ways of securing employment in a tough job market.
Offers you an insight into areas you may not have considered.
Helps you understand the role of digital profiles & job alerts.
Shows you how to automate your job searching strategies.
Gives you an understanding of what the hidden job market is
Shows you simple ideas when creating a great LinkedIn profile
Thursday 25th February, 6 – 7.30pm – Margaret River Library via Zoom or on your own device at home
Provides a solid foundation on how and where to begin your modern job searching
Identifies ways of securing employment in a tough job market.
Offers you an insight into areas you may not have considered.
Helps you understand the role of digital profiles & job alerts.
Shows you how to automate your job searching strategies.
Gives you an understanding of what the hidden job market is
Shows you simple ideas when creating a great LinkedIn profile
Suggests ways to ‘Get Ahead of the Game’
* RSVP to reserve a seat at the event or to receive log in details if you are zooming from home. Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au
Aly Bannister is the author of ‘Get Your Rear into Gear’ Job Searching Tips for Career Success (Packed with over 60 tips on how to find and secure employment) and specialises in career coaching
Studiosity offers some great tips for putting your best foot forward. You can also upload your CV and cover letter, and get free, personalised feedback to help you give it that final polish.
After the year we’ve just had, nobody will judge us for not setting the bar too high with New Year Resolutions! Who needs that extra pressure?
But if you’re approaching 2021 with some enthusiasm for change, you may like to know that your library membership gives you free access to all kinds of learning platforms.
From arts and crafts or pet care, through to computer skills and even touch-typing, we have online courses to guide you. You can learn a new language, get help with your resume, even learn how to use Facebook, and all in the comfort of your own home.
An interactive workshop packed with tools, strategies & frameworks which will empower participants to continue to develop their expertise and confidence. Suited to writers at any career stage or skill level.
Read extracts from some of the world’s best writers
Analyse their techniques
Apply them to your own writing to develop new approaches
Session 2. Overcoming self-doubt and procrastination
9.30am—12.30pm Friday 6th November at the Lesser Hall, adjacent to the Augusta Library
Light refreshments provided. RSVP by 5th November as places are limited. Email: auglib@amrshire.wa.gov.au Ph: 9780 5670
This is an interactive workshop packed with tools, strategies and frameworks which will empower participants to develop their writing confidence
Understand the beliefs which hold you back from achieving your potential as a writer
Become familiar with strategies for overcoming self-limiting beliefs and behaviours
Practice with tools which will empower you to continue to build confidence
All writing abilities welcome. Participants can attend one or both workshops and the sessions are free. Both venues are easily accessible.
WA author, Annabel Smith, presents writing workshops in Augusta and Margaret River in November
The Margaret River Writers Group is a community group that meets regularly at the Library to exchange ideas, write together, and motivate each other with constructive feedback.
If you are an aspiring writer, need some motivation to write, or enjoy creative writing as a hobby, come and join their casual catch up. The next meeting is today at 10.30am at the Margaret River Library.
