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Lifelong Learning

Poetry writing workshop with Lakshmi Kanchi

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Friday 15 August, 10am – 12pm at the Margaret River Library

The Kinetic: Poetry in Motion
Our lives pulse with rhythms of motion, invisible forces that shape us. Trace these energies, whether it’s a tender touch or a life-changing leap, through poetic expression, reflection, and gentle writing prompts. A dynamic and welcoming workshop for those who wish to explore movement as metaphor.

This free, 2 hour workshop is presented by Lakshmi Kanchi. Lakshmi is the inaugural Poet in residence at the Wetlands Centre Cockburn and Chair and project manager of WA Poets Inc. bringing the 2025 Perth Poetry Festival on the road to Margaret River in August.

Please RSVP as spaces are limited. Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Phone: 9780 5600

Social media lessons for artists

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Image: Pumping Jakes by Linney Art

Artists who would like to improve their social media presence are invited to attend this workshop series to:

  • Optimise your page for art promotion
  • Discover tools for engagement and sales
  • Leave with actionable steps

Session 1: Using Facebook to promote artists and their work

Wednesday 30th July, 4.30pm – 5.30pm

Session 2: Using Instagram to promote artists and their work

Wednesday 6th August, 4.30pm – 5.30pm

RSVP to Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Phone: 9780 5600

Our e-Services Librarian, Ana Brawls will do a presentation in the first half hour then spend time with participants answering questions and looking at individual scenarios in the second half. Seats are limited so please RSVP.

Young Mentors are back! Register your interest now.

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Once again, we are partnering with Margaret River Senior High School to deliver the Young Mentors Program during May 2025.

The program supports older Australians to improve their digital skills by bringing them together with young people in a mentoring capacity, to share digital skills and knowledge.

The one-to-one sessions are fun, informal and tailored to cover topics older people would like to learn. Participants can use their own devices, so the new skills they learn can be put into practice straight away. Some tablets are available if learners want to have a go, but do not have a device.

The Young Mentors program offers a wealth of benefits to all participants. Older people ­­can improve digital literacy, learn essential life skills and develop a deeper sense of community while the young mentors can develop leadership, communication, problem-solving skills… and much more.

Important date: Information Session for Learners Over 50 who are interested in attending the program.

Thursday May 1st – 1pm to 2pm – It is mandatory for Learners to attend this session prior to enrolment in the program.

The one-on-one sessions will run on Thursdays, May 15, 22, 29 and June 5, 12pm to 1:30pm.

Register your interest by email to Ana: abrawls@amrshire.wa.gov.au or contact the library Ph:08 9780 5600.

The library is an easily accessible venue with space available for carers if necessary.

Develop your digital skills with these online presentations

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Join these free Be Connected Online Presentations to develop your digital skills and keep safer online.

Hosted by the eSafety Commissioner, Be Connected presentations cover a range of topics every month for older Australians, including how to use government websites, how to avoid scams, safer online shopping and banking and staying safe on Facebook.

All presentations are live streamed and delivered in an easy-to-understand format with eSafety’s knowledgeable and friendly presenter, future sessions include.

  • Managing your emails safely
  • Selling safely online
  • Can you spot a scam?
  • Safer online shopping and banking.

Visit the Be Connected website for upcoming presentation topics and dates, and information about how to register: beconnected.esafety.gov.au/online-safety-presentations

Need help registering? No problem, contact the eservices Librarian on abrawls@amrshire.wa.gov.au or 9780 5600, for assistance on how to book your spot.

Let’s Chat About Neurodivergence

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Thursday 27 February, 2pm – 3pm

Margaret River Library is holding a gathering for Neurodivergent people. Space will be set up with some board games and craft for individual or group participation. Guests will be greeted and made welcome, and light refreshments will be available. The session goes for an hour, but guests can stay longer if comfy. Library staff will provide an introductory chat to break the ice.

Suitable for young adults aged 17 and above.

RSVP: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au  or just show up!

The library is an easily accessible venue and space is available for support carers.

Tell us what you want from Digital Training at your library

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What topics are you most interested in learning or improving?

From today until December 12th, we would like your feedback to better understand how our Digital Mentors can help you.

If you missed some of our recent sessions like, ChatGPT, Scams, and Virtual Reality, this is your chance to request more.

Click on the link to answer the 3-question survey.

Digital Training Needs Survey

(Or copy and paste that address into your browser https://culturecounts.cc/s/4yWn5S )

Below are the library Digital Mentors Ana Brawls and Greg Skyles with current learner Divvy at last weeks’ Celebration of our Age Expo.

Ana Brawls, Divvy and Greg Skyles

Thanks to fundings from GoodThings and FOLA we are able to keep delivering our Digital Training Program.

Library Services at the Festival of Our Age Expo

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Visit the library team at the Expo and complete the survey to go in the draw to win a prize.

Or put your name down for 1-on-1 tech help with your own device to go in the draw to win a prize.

Guests will have the opportunity to explore some of the library technology on display like iPads, Virtual Reality or Sphero Robots.

Ask Library staff a quick tech question on the day about your own device. Some popular questions are:

  • How do you scan a QR code?
  • Where’s the home button on my phone?
  • How do I switch off prescriptive text on my iPad?
  • How do I put a picture of my friend in my contacts on my phone?

The Library team are ready for you. Friday 15th November,11.30am – 1.30pm at the Nala Bardip Mia – Margaret River HEART. No need to book, just come along to the Expo and look for our stand.

The Expo celebrates Seniors Week and positive healthy ageing. Nala Bardip Mia – Margaret River HEART is an easily accessible venue and you will find plenty of other activities to join on the day. To view the full Expo program visit www.amrshire.wa.gov.au/FOOA

Remember When Story Time For Adults

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Thursday 14th November, 2pm – 3pm at the Margaret River Library

This interactive story time session is for older adults to share their life stories and memories. We will start with a heart warming story called ‘Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge’ by Mem Fox and Julie Vivas and presented by Leisa Prangnell. We welcome everyone, particularly those living with dementia and their families, including children.

Please RSVP to Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Phone: 9780 5600

The Library is an easily accessible venue and space can be made for support carers. This event is in honour of Seniors Week and is a satellite event for the Festival of Our Age: Celebrating Positive Healthy Ageing.

Just Home Information Session at the Library

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Tuesday 29th October, 5.30pm – 7pm

Just Home Margaret River are holding an information session at the Library. Come along to hear about what the group is achieving, their plans for the future and how members of our community might be able to help.

If you can’t attend the session you can contact Just Home for more information. Email: office@justhome.org.au or visit the website: https://justhome.org.au

Just Home is a grassroots movement for housing justice. Their goal is for everyone in Augusta Margaret River to have access to appropriate, accessible, low cost, secure and sustainable housing.

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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