Fearn Avenue, Margaret River WA 6285
Phone: (08) 9780 5600
Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au
Lifelong Learning
Upcoming program – teaching Seniors the basics of tablets
In September, the Margaret River Library (in partnership with Be Connected) will launch a program that offers assistance to Seniors who would like to learn the basics of using a tablet to access the internet.
The program will be aimed at anybody who:
– Is over 50 years old
– Wants to learn the very basics
– Would like to borrow a tablet to take home for the duration of the program
– Is a member of the library, or eligible to join and borrow
We are looking for expressions of interest now, so that we can tailor the program accordingly.
If you (or somebody you know) would benefit from this program, please contact Jodie Porter on 9780 5606 or email jporter@amrshire.wa.gov.au
Places will be limited and bookings essential. The Margaret River Library is an inclusive and accessible venue.
Noongar Boodjar Language Lessons start on 30th August
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.
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
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!
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
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.
Inspirational talk by Jeremy Scott – round the world cyclist
Handmade Paper Workshops
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!