News and events for our library community
Celebrate Seniors Week with morning tea at the Margaret River Library. Entertainment includes the Montessori School Choir, general knowledge quiz, lucky door prizes, aromatherapy hand massages and Kim Fuller will be on hand to talk to guests one-on-one about staying fit and healthy at home. This is a free community event and the library is an easily accessible venue. Please RSVP for catering to email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or ph: 9780 5600.
Discover deadly will be running workshops to teach snake identification, safety around snakes and correct first aid treatment for snake bite. Venomous and non venomous snakes will be on display with the opportunity to cuddle a python. Sessions are professional, informative, safe and fun. They are designed for teachers, carers, outdoor workers and business owners who might encounter snakes in their work day. Sessions go for 1.5 hrs and seats are limited so RSVP is essential to Ph: 9780 5600 or email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au
The Snake Awareness Day is presented by staff from Discover Deadly on behalf of the Shire of Augusta Margaret River
Four days, three nights, stunning coastline with spectacular dolomite pillars rising in their architectural magnificence from the ocean floor. Autumn colours dripping in the misty rain, silence, a climb to the top of Mt Fortescue, a Lord of the Rings type magical forest, green and mossy and dark and dank and then an unrivaled view as we stood looking down into the abyss where the Southern Ocean meets the Tasman Sea. Where are we?
We’re at the South East corner of Tasmania and we’ve just completed the Three Capes Track walk and we’ve loved every minute. Come and listen as Dr Pam Lynch takes you on a trip along this track in a beautiful part of the country and see what this area of Tasmania has to offer.
Light refreshments provided. The Library is an easily accessible venue. All welcome. RSVP by 13th November to amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600
What to Grow and How to Preserve It focuses on all you need to know about planting food for the summer growing season, including enriching your patch through the use of worm tunnels. In addition, Session 5 will provide you with demonstrations, recipes and tastings of a variety of ways to enjoy and preserve your summer fruit and vegetables.
RSVP to Eventbrite HERE or contact the library if that is all too hard. Ph: 9780 5600 or email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au
Margaret River Library on Saturday November 2nd. 10am – 1pm
RSVP essential by 31 st October to amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600
This 3 hour workshop is aimed at people 18+. It is less about the writing craft than about habit-building and the psychological aspects of creativity. It draws on the latest research from self-help, psychology and business and applies the strategies to creativity. Join author Annabel Smith, as she shares her expertise on getting your writing consistent and motivated. This workshop will undoubtedly appeal to those who enjoyed Annabel’s workshop on Overcoming Self-Doubt & Procrastination.
This is a free community event and the library is easily accessible.
We are celebrating Get Online Week with a free community lunch at the Margaret River Library at 12 noon on Thursday 17 October. Places are limited so BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL.
The lunch is supported by a grant from the Federal Government Be Connected program. Be Connected is administered by the Good Things Foundation, and aims to encourage over-50s to build on their digital skills.
All the community is welcome, but over-50s are especially invited to attend the lunch.
We’ll be available to answer your questions about getting online, and to demonstrate online resources. All the booked attendees will be given a take-home gift of a USB storage device, pre-loaded with helpful links to encourage them to get online.
To book your place, RSVP to amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au with your name and phone number, or call 9780 5600, or drop into your local library branch.
The Margaret River Library is an accessible venue.
An introduction to beekeeping will allow you to familiarise yourself with the craft and practice of beekeeping. In this session, presenter Luke Fulton, will explain:
There will also be plenty of time for questions and honey tasting. RSVP using Eventbrite HERE or contact the Library. Ph: 9780 5600 E: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au
Cynamon is weaving a basket to hold the library hand puppets. She will be demonstrating how to use the Twine Weaving technique to create the basket and lid, using rope, recycled fabrics and more.
All are welcome to participate in creating the basket by making cord out of strips of fabric, or just come along and pick the brain of our local weaving expert! She will be at the library weaving for two hours so you can have a look or stay for the whole time and enjoy a cuppa.
Free family friendly event with light refreshments provided. The Library is an easily accessible venue. Please RSVP to amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600
To celebrate National eSmart Week, your libraries are promoting Cyber Safety with displays and handouts to help you keep yourself (and your loved ones) safe online.
Feel free to take home any handouts from our displays, and remember to always follow these Top 10 Cyber Safety tips:
Margaret River Library hosts an informal Auslan chat group on alternative Tuesdays 6 – 7pm and all those interested in chatting in Auslan, learning more about the language or practicing their skills are welcome to come along.
For more information check out our library events calendar for dates or ask your friendly library staff.
Fearn Avenue, Margaret River WA 6285
Phone: (08) 9780 5600
Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au