To celebrate Get Online Week, we are hosting an important workshop to help our community stay safe online.

Friday, October 18th 10am to 11:30am – Scams Awareness – Staying Safe Online

Delivered in partnership with Justine Esmonde from NBN, this workshop is suitable for all ages and abilities, and it is designed to enable you to navigate the online world with more confidence.

Topics covered include:

• A close look at online scams
• How to detect common scams
• What to expect from NBN
• Password Management
• Tips to stay safe – Become Scam Fit
• Helpful links

Bookings necessary. Please contact the Margaret River Library on Ph: 9780 5600 or Email amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au  to book your spot. The library is an easily accessible venue.

To celebrate Get Online Week, we are hosting a very special workshop.

Wednesday, October 16th 1pm to 2 pm – Tips on how to use ChatGPT

Scott Robinson from thebox in Busselton will bring his expertise to the Margaret River Library for a fun and interactive session suitable for all ages.

Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and explore how ChatGPT can deliver different results. Expect to laugh and learn in this live demonstration with audience participation.

The workshop will cover:

• Using ChatGPT and AI (Artificial Intelligence) for good
• A different approach to getting the most out of ChatGPT
• Tips on how to use it.

Bookings necessary. Please contact the Margaret River Library on Ph: 9780 5600 or Email amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au  to book your spot. The library is an easily accessible venue.

From October 15th to 18th, the libraries will host a series of events to celebrate Get Online Week.

Suitable for all ages, the events are designed to give people the opportunity to have a go with emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Virtual Reality (VR). Come and have a go at using a 3D printer or play with our Sphero robots.

Members of our community will be able to have their tech and digital questions answered in a one-on-one 10-minute consultation with our Digital Mentors.

And the week closes with an important workshop to learn more about scams and how to stay safe online.

Check the list of events below and join us to celebrate Get Online Week!

Augusta Library

Tuesday October 15th

Drop-in Sessions:            10:30am to 12pm, Ask the Digital Mentor

1pm to 2pm, Explore Emerging Technologies

Margaret River Library

Wednesday October 16th

Drop-in Sessions:           10:30am to 12pm, Ask the Digital Mentor

2:30pm to 3:30pm, Explore Emerging Technologies

Workshop:                      1pm to 2pm, Tips on how to use ChatGPT with Scott Robinson.

Bookings necessary

Thursday October 17th

Drop-in-Sessions:           10:30am to11:30am, Explore Emerging Technologies

11:30am to 1pm, Ask the Digital Mentor

Friday October 18th

Workshop                        10am to 11:30am: Scams Awareness – Staying Safe Online

Bookings necessary

To book for one of the workshops please contact the Margaret River Library. Ph: 9780 5600 or Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au

The libraries are easily accessible venues. Get Online Week is made possible thanks to a grant from GoodThings Australia and is designed to assist community members to get online more safely and confidently.

Come along to learn something new!

Wednesday September 4^th, 10.30 – 11.30am, Margaret River Library. FREE EVENT

Holistic Therapies for Animals: Sharing Our Hearts and Nurturing Touch with Our Furry Friends

How we care for the animals in our lives is evolving. Pets are now an integral part of how we define the word ‘family. Holistic therapies, once considered only for humans are becoming increasingly popular with our companion animals. Together with veterinary care, these modalities offer a complete wellness program addressing the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of our pets.

Jackie Segers will be sharing her stories and insights into helping pets to better health. She will also give a face reflexology massage tutorial that you can offer your furry friends.  Light refreshments will be provided after the talk.

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

The City of Armadale Libraries are excited to announce the forthcoming Armadale Writers Award.

This is an excellent opportunity for writers in the South West to enter a state wide writing competition that offers great prizes for their efforts.

The Armadale Writers’ Award is a creative writing competition which is open to adult writers living in Western Australia. The entries will be judged by a panel of authors and librarians, who will be looking at the originality of themes, plot development, story structure, and the overall quality of writing. Works must be original unpublished prose and have a 1000 – 3000 word count.

Entry for this competition is online, and access to the entry form will only be available from 1 to 30 September 2024. It is important that entrants read the Terms and Conditions to guarantee eligibility.

Prizes:

• 1st $1000
• 2nd $750
• 3rd $500

Important Dates:
Entries Open 1 September 2024, 12am (AWST)
Entries Close 30 September 2024, 11.59pm (AWST)
Finalists notified by 1 November 2024
Unsuccessful Entrants notified 4 November 2024
Winning Entries on website 2 December 2024

Full details about the competition is available on the Armadale Library website. Alternatively, contact Gareth Dixon at the Armadale Library. Ph: 9394 5105 or Email: gdixon@armadale.wa.gov.au

Friday August 30th, 10.30am – 12.30pm at the Margaret River Library

Ali Bannister presents a roll up your sleeves and get stuck in type of 2 hour workshop where participants are left feeling more enabled and empowered!

• Provides an insight on how to build an effective LinkedIn Profile for Small Business Owners.
• Learn how to build a Company Page – with easy tips to follow.
• Understand the power of LinkedIn and why 990 million people use it.
• Learn how to make business connections and craft your story.
• Reach clients and build lasting business relationships.

Alison Bannister is all about business success. Her workshops aim to provide small business owners with the tools they need to succeed. This event is free and light refreshments will be provided. This is a small group workshop so please RSVP so we can save you a seat. Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600

Thursday August 29th, 6pm – 8pm at the Margaret River Library

In this 2 hour workshop Ali Bannister presents an energised, positive presentation guiding new and curious entrepreneurs on how to build their own business. This event is free and light refreshments will be provided.

• Participants will learn tips, short-cuts and ideas on where to gain free support when you first start out.
• It touches on everything from self-discipline to digital marketing, insurances, budgets and key performance indicators.
• Gives an overview of LinkedIn for Small Business Owners and how to get started with a business profile.
• As an Award Winning Mumpreneur – she loves sharing her knowledge to help curious entrepreneurs and new business owners to build a platform for success.

This is a small group workshop so please RSVP so we can save you a seat. Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Phone: 9780 5600