Community Writing Group – July Session

The Community Writing Group meets at the library once a month. The group is free to join and open to anyone looking for a tribe to write with.

The Community Writing Group aims to provide participants with:

  • motivation to write
  • writing support
  • opportunity to share knowledge and skills
  • writing exercises
  • writing feedback

RSVP’s are appreciated so we can put enough chairs out. For more information about the group contact Ana Brawls. Email: ana.brawls@icloud.com

Stroke Safe Talk at the Margaret River Library

Wednesday 19th June, 11am – 12pm

Margaret River Library is presenting a FREE information talk by the Stroke Foundation to inform everyone about:

  • what a stroke is
  • how to recognize the signs
  • what to do if someone is having a stroke
  • how you can prevent stroke

Our speaker will be on the big screen and will welcome questions at the end of the talk. Light refreshments provided.

Please RSVP so we can save you a seat. Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Phone: 9780 5600

Stroke Safe Talk

Wednesday 19th June, 11am – 12pm

Margaret River Library is presenting a FREE information talk by the Stroke Foundation to inform everyone about:

  • what a stroke is
  • how to recognize the signs
  • what to do if someone is having a stroke
  • how you can prevent stroke

Our speaker will be on the big screen and will welcome questions at the end of the talk. Light refreshments provided.

Please RSVP so we can save you a seat. Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Phone: 9780 5600

Writing Workshop: Delving Deep Into Character

Friday 14th June, 10am – 1pm at the Margaret River Library

Annabel Smith leads an interactive workshop packed with tools, strategies and frameworks which will empower participants to continue to develop their expertise and confidence. Topics covered include:
• Creating more complex, relatable and interesting characters
• The relationship between character & narrative voice
• The two most important elements of character
• How character drives plot
• The relationship between dialogue & character
• Managing characters’ back stories
Best suited to: Fiction writers, especially those writing or planning to write longer works (novellas & novels). Light refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP so we can save you a seat. Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Phone: 9780 5600

This event is FREE and the library is an easily accessible venue.

Author and presenter, Annabel Smith

How Authors Earn Money

Thursday 13th June, 6 – 7pm at the Margaret River Library


Presenter Annabel Smith will provide an honest insight into the nuts and bolts of how authors earn money. Topics include:

  • advances
  • royalties & public lending rights
  • how authors can supplement their income through teaching and public speaking

Best suited to: writer’s aiming to publish their work. Light refreshments will be provided after the talk. Please RSVP so we can save you a seat. Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Phone: 9780 5600

This is a free presentation and the library is an easily accessible venue. All welcome.

One-on-one Digital Training available

Are you over 50? Would you like to improve your digital skills?

The Shire of Augusta Margaret River Libraries are offering free one-on-one digital training sessions tailored to your needs, you can…

  • Learn the basics,
  • Be safe while you’re online,
  • Connect to family and friends,
  • Learn more about your device,
  • Learn about photos.

You can attend up to three sessions to help you become more confident online.

Places are limited and sessions are running on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons during April and May at the Margaret River Library.

For  contact the library on 08 9780 5600 or email the eServices librarian on abrawls@amrshire.wa.gov.au

This program is part of BeConnected and it is possible thanks to grants form GoodThings Foundation. Libraries are easily accessible venues 

Community Writing Group

The Community Writing Group meets at the library once a month. The group is free to join and open to anyone looking for a tribe to write with. This third session is a ‘Writing night’ so bring along your writing gear.

The Community Writing Group aims to provide participants with:

  • motivation to write
  • writing support
  • opportunity to share knowledge and skills
  • writing exercises
  • writing feedback

For more information about the group contact Ana Brawls. Email: ana.brawls@icloud.com

Next date is 21st May and is a ‘Share and dare’.

Walking the Past: the Changing Face of Pilgrimage

Wednesday 17th April, 10.30 – 11.30am

Join us at the Margaret River Library for another fascinating walking through history talk by Dr Pam Lynch.

Please RSVP so that we can save you a seat to the ever popular history talk that combines Pam’s love of travel and all things history and archeology. In this presentation she will explore the nature of pilgrims and of pilgrimages – and if the purpose of these journeys today are what they were in the Middle Ages.

Morning tea will be provided after the talk which usually goes for the full hour. The library is an easily accessible venue and this event is FREE.

Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600

Afternoon Session Available for Baby Massage Workshop

Friday March 22nd, 1 – 2pm at the Margaret River Library

The morning baby massage session booked out quickly so we have introduced another session in the afternoon. Please RSVP as space is limited.

Baby massage is a gentle way for parents and their infants to connect and to gain benefits including:

  • pain relief and discomfort from colic and wind
  • improves sleep and reduces stress
  • promotes bonding and trust

Margaret River Library is hosting this free, small group exercise for parents and their babies aged 6 weeks to pre-crawlers to get a taste for baby massage and how it can fit with your parenting. Jane Tetley is an infant massage instructor and nurse with a background in midwifery and child health.

Please RSVP by Wednesday 6th March. Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600

Baby Massage Workshop With Jane Tetley

Friday March 22nd, 10.30 – 11.30am

Baby massage is a gentle way for parents and their infants to connect and to gain benefits including:

  • pain relief and discomfort from colic and wind
  • improves sleep and reduces stress
  • promotes bonding and trust

Margaret River Library is hosting this free, small group exercise for parents and their babies aged 6 weeks to pre-crawlers to get a taste for baby massage and how it can fit with your parenting. Jane Tetley is an infant massage instructor and nurse with a background in midwifery and child health.

Please RSVP by Wednesday 28th February. Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 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