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Noongar Boodjar Language Lessons start on 30th August

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The Noongar Boodjar Language Centre is running Noongar language lessons at the Margaret River Library commencing on Thursday 30th August.

The language lessons go for 2 hours, each Thursday for 5 weeks. Due to popular demand there are 2 sessions to choose from, afternoon or evening.

2 – 4pm Session 1
5:30 – 7:30pm Session 2

Contact the library to reserve your place. The Noongar Boodjar Language centre will invoice participants directly and the cost is $150 per person.
The Library hosted Charmaine Councillor from the Noongar Boodjar Language Cultural Aboriginal Corporation in April this year. She talked about the Master and Apprentice model which is a language revival program designed in the USA to revive and sustain languages. The lessons use this method to revive the Noongar Language and its many dialects across the South West of WA. The language lessons are designed to be fun and leave you with a conversational language skill to build on.

Dates of the lessons are: August 30th, September 6th, September 13th, September 20th, September 27th. RSVP to Ph: 9780 5600 or email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au

The Margaret River Library is an easily accessible venue.

 

Speed date an architect. The new way to learn sustainable design.

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Those wanting to make their homes more environmentally-friendly have the chance to meet a number of architects at a free ‘speed-dating’ session.  In a 10 minute ‘date’ with at least two designers of participant’s choice, you can ask questions about sustainable design, get feedback on prospective plans, or seek inspiration for a future project with no obligation to see the designer again.
Prospective speed-daters can check out the architects available and book in their time slots at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/lowimpact-living-session-1-speed-date-an-architecttickets-45737851144
Date: Thursday 7 June 2018
Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Location: Margaret River Library.  This is a free event but bookings are essential

 

Poetry fun for the soul: a workshop with Sarah Evans

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Saturday 24th March, 1 – 3pm

Margaret River Library – Free event with afternoon tea provided

If you are inspired to learn how to write your own poetry or would like to hone your poetry skills in an informal setting then this workshop is for you. Sarah Evans is an experienced teacher and caters to all ages. Sarah teaches creative writing and poetry, is a successfully published author and coordinates the Bridgetown Writers Festival in her spare time!

Please RSVP before the day for catering purposes to amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or phone: 9780 5600

Expressions of interest in attending this type of workshop at another time or day of the week are welcome for future planning of library events.

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

 

 

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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