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Preparing well ahead of that overseas holiday!

Posted on 20 June 2020

Overseas travel may seem far away, but in the meantime you can be working towards making that long-awaited holiday even better by learning the language of the locals – something that is generally appreciated wherever you may go. Encourage the whole family to learn with you, and perhaps have some theme dinners where you practise your new skill together!

Transparent Language Online (TLO) offers 24/7 access to personalised language courses, and is free with your library membership.

There are too many languages to list here – from French to Swahili, we’re certain you’ll find exactly the language you’re looking for. Learn on your PC or download the app to your mobile device.

If English isn’t your first language, you can also tailor an English course to meet your specific needs.

Have your library card handy and click here to go to our Lifelong Learning page, where you’ll find more information about TLO, and a link to the site.

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Learn how to use podcasting and blogging software – or just brush up your Office skills!

Posted on 6 June 2020

Hoonuit is free for all library members.

A video-based how-to training resource, Hoonuit 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 software offerings – Microsoft, Apple, Adobe, Google, and more
Upskill and embark on a new career – learn how to use the software behind blogging and podcasting, including WordPress and Captivate
Mobile training – learn how to use mobile phones and ipads
Accessibility – all videos are closed captioned

Click here to view a list of the courses currently available.

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

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Time to learn a new skill?

Posted on 5 May 2020

Time on your hands? Keen to learn a new skill?

Library patrons have free access to Universal Class – over 500 courses covering 30 subject areas, including Computer Training, Personal Finance, Business, Pet & Animal Care, Career Training, and Arts & Crafts.

The courses feature professional instructors, lessons, exams, assignments and discussion boards – plus grading and feedback.

Click here to go to Universal Class. Enter your library card number to create a free Universal Class account. Once you’ve created your account, you won’t need to use your library card again – simply log in using your Universal Class username and password.

Happy learning!

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Studiosity is here to help students

Posted on 4 May 2020

If you need assistance with your studies, check out Studiosity to get free study help anytime.

Get free, live help online in maths, English, science and more.

Use your public library card barcode to log in and if you need any assistance, please call the library on 9780 5600, we are happy to help.

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Online library resources – read, listen, learn, watch. Be entertained and educated!

Posted on 31 March 2020

We want you to stay sane as well as safe. Your enforced at-home holiday doesn’t need to be boring – it can be entertaining or educational – or both! And it costs nothing if you’re a member of the library. If you’re not already a member, give us a call and join over the phone: 9780 5600.

Have your library card handy and click here to visit our Online Resources page, where you can browse a huge range of free e-resources, from e-books and movies through to study assistance and language-learning.

We also have a page that tells you how to use these resources, if you get a bit stuck – click here to find out how to use online resources.

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Meet Spaced 4 Rural Utopias Artist In Residence Ella Sutherland

Posted on 11 March 2020

Spaced 4: Rural Utopias is a program of residencies and socially engaged art Projects in regional and remote Western Australian communities. Margaret River Library is hosting an information session about the program and introducing the artist in residence, Sydney-based artist Ella Sutherland on Wednesday 18^th March, 4-5.30pm.

Light refreshments provided.

International Art Space is a leading West Australian arts organisation, presenting a program of ambitious and dynamic socially engaged and context-responsive art. They create diverse and challenging experiences for artists and communities through contemporary visual art.

Spaced 4: Rural Utopias is a multi-year program of residencies and socially engaged art Projects. The program focuses on the idea of “Rural Utopias” and includes 15 artists from Australia, USA, Italy, UK, Austria and Indonesia

As part of this program Sydney-based Artist Ella Sutherland will spend six weeks in Margaret River, starting from the 12th March. Over the course of her residency, the artist will draw on archival material, print techniques, experimental typography and collaborative working methodologies to develop a collection of forms that will constitute a new 26-character alphabet. The resulting font will be exhibited and reinserted back into circulation in the form of collaboratively developed short texts.

Come along to the library to hear Soula Veyradier introduce the Spaced 4: Rural Utopias program. Welcome Ella Sutherland to Margaret River and find out how the whole community can be a part of this exciting project. More information about Spaced 4 can be found Here.

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For all your school projects: Britannica Library

Posted on 10 February 2020

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.

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Learn a language in 2020 – free online courses for adults and children

Posted on 31 December 2019

Your library membership gives you free access to 2 language-learning e-resources: Muzzy (for kids) & Transparent Language Online (for all ages). Learn at your own pace, in your own time.

Transparent Language Online (TLO) offers 24/7 access to personalised language courses.

If English isn’t your first language, you can tailor an English course to meet your specific needs.

Have your library card handy and click here to go to our Lifelong Learning page, where you’ll find more information about TLO, and a link to the site.

BBC’s MUZZY helps young children to learn Italian, French, Spanish, Korean, Chinese or German.

Have your library card handy and click here to go to our Online resources for parents and children page, where you will find more information and a handy link to the site.

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Low Impact Living Session 6: Christmas Sorted! Low Impact Style

Posted on 23 November 2019

handmade marmalade from rose hips and a glass of rose hips

Thursday 5th December, 6 – 7:30pm at the Margaret River Library

This session will focus on sharing a low impact lifestyle through the gift of giving. We will be creating a range of gifts for you to share with your nearest and dearest. This is also a great session to bring the kids along to (suitable for 10 years+). The items we will be demonstrating include: toasted muesli, beeswax wraps, keyrings, dukkah, homemade crackers and more! In addition to this interactive session, a range of other Christmas making and wrapping ideas will be on display to highlight the endless possibilities of reducing waste this Christmas.

RSVP to Eventbrite HERE.

Alternatively, phone: 9780 5600 or email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au

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Mega book sale this Friday

Posted on 14 November 2019

The BOOK SALE is on again this Friday 15th November at the Margaret River Library between 10am – 2pm. Come and have a pick through.

Don’t forget the Tasmania travel talk by Dr Pam Lynch is on tonight, 6 – 7:30pm. All welcome.

Pam in Tasmania — Tasmania Travel talk Thursday 14th at 6pm

We also have a few spaces left for the Snake Awareness training this Saturday in the 12pm and 2pm sessions. The training is aimed at ages 16+ and each session is 1.5 hrs duration.

Also, the Discover Deadly crew will be in the library all day Saturday with a display of information and live reptiles for families to experience Snake Awareness Day without attending the workshop. We are open Saturday 9am – 4pm.