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We are eSmart!

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We are excited to announce that the Augusta and Margaret River Libraries are now officially accredited eSmart Libraries!

eSmart is an initiative of Telstra and the Alannah and Madeline Foundation, aimed at encouraging participation online while promoting safe, smart and responsible online behaviour.

Over the past year, we’ve reviewed many of our procedures, ranging from updating our Code of Conduct to include digital behaviour, to ensuring that our patrons have access to information about scams, online bullying and privacy.

We’ve added a simple link to our website so that anybody can find their way to the eSmart resources page and learn new digital skills, or find out how to keep themselves and their families safe online.

We invite all our community to visit the Library Services Online Resource page on the Shire website and click on the eSmart link. There is information that is suitable for different ages and situations, and we feel sure that it will be of benefit to anyone with questions about digital participation and safety.

The eSmart Library project will be ongoing, with further changes made as necessary to reflect the rapidly changing digital environment.

Library staff are always happy to assist the community if anybody needs help accessing digital safety information.

A talk by John Wheatley on Colonel Walter Karri Davies

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Thursday, 23rd November, 6.00 pm to 7:30 pm

A short question time at the end of John’s talk will be followed by refreshments

Karri’s service medals will be on display for the first time in Australia

John’s talk will cover most aspects of Karri’s life, from his early days in Australia, to his time in South Africa, including the Jameson Raid and the Boer War where it is reputed he refused the award of the Victoria Cross for extreme bravery, his post war life in South Africa, Australia and England and the impact his activities had on these three countries.

This talk is the second given by John, the first, on the life of M.C. Davies (Karri’s father) having been given in March 2014 at the Uniting Church, Margaret River.

RSVP to the library by 22nd November. Ph: 9780 5600 Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au

This is a free event, there is plenty of parking and the library is easily accessible.

 

Handmade Paper Workshops

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Learn from internationally acclaimed Artisan Paper Maker – Chrissie Heughan as part of The Tartan Fleck at the Margaret River Library on November 9th.

This handmade paper making workshop is a 2 hour session of hands on creative fun! Bring along recyclable items such as:

  • Cards
  • Paper
  • Tea bags
  • Coffee grounds
  • Berries
  • Orange peel
  • Vegetable waste
  • Garden scraps
  • ETC

And learn the ancient art of paper making! Forming, couching and drying your own beautiful  handmade paper. The best part – you get to take your creation home. So come; Reuse, Reinvent and Recycle and turn your scraps into your own handmade paper.

Thursday 9th November.

Session 1, 10am – 12pm

http://www.thetartanfleck.com.au/event/tartan-fleck-handmade-paper-workshop-1/

Session 2, 6pm – 8pm

http://www.thetartanfleck.com.au/event/tartan-fleck-handmade-paper-workshop-2/

These workshops are for adults only and places are limited. Visit the EventBrite links to book your free ticket to one of the sessions.

 

 

eSmart week: 4-9 September

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We are celebrating eSmart week with displays at the libraries, featuring loads of helpful handouts.

We want all our community to be engaging online in fun, safe and healthy ways.

If you can’t make it in, you can still access helpful guidelines. Click here to go to the eSafety Commissioner resources page, then scroll down to discover guides and flyers to assist with all types of queries about online use and safety.

You can also click here to visit the eSmart Resources page –  which features loads of helpful tips and links!

 

 

Storytelling workshop with Kitsiri DeSilva

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Learn how to bring stories to life with storytelling techniques presented by Kitsiri DeSilva. Participants will gain increased confidence in self-expression; learn spontaneous creative thinking; and how to create a powerful impact and lasting rapport.   Storytelling techniques:

  • Express character through body shaping and movement
  • Voice approaches for character embodiment
  • Fun interactive ways to engage your listeners

This 2 hour workshop is aimed at adults, teachers, child care workers and anyone wishing to improve their storytelling or to jump in and try something new! FREE

Saturday 16 September, 10am — 12pm at the Margaret River Library

followed by an informal lunch gathering at the Organic Gardens. Spaces are limited. Please RSVP by 14 September to Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au  Phone: 9780 5600

 

 

Margaret River Community Book Club meeting for August

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Book – My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante

Date – Thursday 31st August

Time – 12:30pm

The Margaret River Community Book Club is coordinated by Rachel England-Brassy. The group meets monthly in the junior end of the library and everyone is welcome to attend.

 

Reporting of cyber-bullying and offensive material

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Did you know that there are 2 separate services provided by the Federal Government, to enable the reporting of cyber-bullying and offensive materials online?

Under 18’s who wish to report cyber-bullying & illegal content, or get help removing offensive online material, should visit the Office of the eSafety Commissioner online.

Adults who wish to report cybercrime incidents which may breach Australian law should visit ACORN (Australian Cybercrime Online Reporting Network) online. Click here to visit ACORN.

For more online safety resources, click the eSmart logo below.

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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

Augusta Library

Allnutt Terrace, Augusta WA 6290
Phone: (08) 9780 5670
Email: auglib@amrshire.wa.gov.au