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Afternoon Session Available for Baby Massage Workshop

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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

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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

Author Talk by Adventurer, Rob Turner

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Thursday 22nd February, 6 – 7pm followed by light refreshments

Rob Turner has lived (and survived) an adventurous life which culminated in self publishing Home the Hard Way. It is the story of his attempted world circumnavigation (1992/95) starting from Sydney, and thwarted in Saudi Arabia  and the enforced return to Perth against the prevailing winds and currents in his 7.1 metre  yacht. De-masting, skipper overboard, pirates, strandings and near misses with massive ships are just some of the adventures which make this a fascinating talk.

Please RSVP to reserve your seat. Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600

Born in, and spending his early youth in northern Tasmania, Rob Turner has always loved adventure, tackling and surviving much more than most. Scuba diver, shipwreck finder, charter pilot and chief flying instructor, former world aerobatic spin record holder and international solo sailor are just some of his experiences in a long and exciting life. Now retired and ‘slowing down’ a little, Rob lives in the small seaside town of Dunsborough, near his family. When not indulging in, amongst other things, his love of writing books or poetry, he especially delights in teaching his two youngest grandchildren the joys of snorkelling and exploring with them in the wonders of the underwater world.

Community Writing Group Meets at the Library

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Next session: Tuesday 13th February, 5.30pm – 7.30pm

Are you looking for a distraction free, safe environment to write and meet other writers in our community?

Guided by writer and poet Ana Brawls, the group is open to any aspiring or experienced writer who would like:

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

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

Save the dates for future Community Writing Group nights: 26th March, 23rd April, 21st May, 18th June, 16th July. The library is a welcoming and easily accessible venue.

Poetry Workshop at the Margaret River Library

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Friday 19th January, 10.30am – 12.30pm

We are thrilled to have Miriam Wei Wei Lo with us to facilitate a poetry workshop on the theme of ‘Writing about home: the poetry of complicated journeys’. This workshop will guide participants in finding their own voice and stories on this theme, with a focus on metaphor as a poetic device.

In early 2023 Miriam was awarded a Westerly Mid-Career Fellowship. While teaching creative writing at Sheridan Institute of Higher Education, she has also just published a new collection of works titled ‘Who Comes Calling’. Attending poetry workshops can help participants learn a new skill, find self-expression and there is no pressure or judgement, just the opportunity to learn and grow.

This 2 hour event is FREE, welcoming and easily accessible with light refreshments included. Spaces are limited for this workshop. Please RSVP to Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600

Save The Date For Poetry Events In January 2024

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Poetry Performance By Miriam Wei Wei Lo

Thursday 18th January, 6 – 7pm

Miriam will share poetry from her new book ‘Who Comes Calling?’, followed by a conversation style interview with Ana Brawls. Light refreshments will be provided after the talk.

Miriam lived in Margaret River for 11 years (some of you might remember her as Miriam Lochore), and many of the poems in this collection are set in Margaret River.  Her poems are accessible and engaging and should appeal, not only to those who identify with her faith perspective, but also to those who are interested in embodied female experience, to lovers of poetry, and to anyone who likes to ask big questions.

Poetry Workshop, Friday 19th January, 10.30am – 12.30pm

Miriam will facilitate a workshop on the theme of ‘Writing about home: the poetry of complicated journeys’. This workshop will guide participants in finding their own voice and stories on this theme, with a focus on metaphor as a poetic device.  This 2 hour event is FREE and easily accessible, with light refreshments included.

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

Who Comes Calling? is Miriam’s latest poetry collection, recently published by Western Australian Poets Press. 

Walking Through History Series: The Shetland Islands

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Wednesday 6th December, 10.30 – 11.30am at the Margaret River Library

Dr Pam Lynch has a fascination for all eras of UK history and archaeology and has taken part in an archaeological dig on a Roman Palace site in the south of England. She recently visited Shetland and its historical sites, intrigued by its extensive remains and the insight they give into an ancient society.

Come along and let her lead you through the extensive history of this group of islands and wonder at the creation of some of its unique monuments and the people who left them behind.
The talk will be followed with light refreshments and the chance to mingle. All welcome to this FREE event.

RSVP to reserve a seat. Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600

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Mindful Mandala Workshop

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Friday 1st December, 10.30am – 12.30pm, Margaret River Library

This is a gentle introduction to a mindful activity in a welcoming and easily accessible space to create a ‘Mandala of Seasons’.

Have you ever thought about what each of our seasons of the year mean? Is there spiritual, cultural or personal connections for you throughout the seasons? Do symbols, colours or smells come to mind and what they represent? Why not sit back, explore and watch your design unfold under the guidance of workshop presenter, Dawn Burke.

All materials are provided including light refreshments. This free activity suits all abilities. RSVP as space is limited. Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600

 

Seniors Week Art Workshop

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Wednesday 15th November, 1 – 3pm at the Margaret River Library

Annie Bourgault will guide participants in this free art workshop to learn how to create Neurographics. The goal is to have fun learning something new in the company of others while promoting mindfulness. All materials are supplied so come along and have a go. Space can be made for support workers if necessary, just get in touch. RSVP to Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600

Example of Neurographic art work
Example of Neurographic art work

 

Presenter Annie Bourgault
Presenter Annie Bourgault

LGBTQIA+ and Gender Diversity Chat and Q&A

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Tuesday 14 November, 5.30pm – 7pm at the Margaret River Library

Come along to an enlightening and relaxed chat with Alannah De Munck and Shane Early from Freedom State. The talk is aimed at everyone aged 15+. RSVP to Eventbrite as spaces are limited. Light refreshments provided.
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Alternatively, contact the Library on Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600

This is an excellent opportunity to engage in an open and informative conversation and deepen your understanding of LGBTQIA+ issues, where you can learn more and ask questions in a safe, accessible and inclusive space.

If you have specific areas of interest or questions you’d like to address anonymously, please follow the prompts when making your booking. Alannah and Shane will ensure that your queries are thoughtfully addressed during the session.

The Shire of Augusta Margaret River, in collaboration with Margi Pride, Freedom State, Concrete Club and Q-Squad, is proud to be hosting an exciting line-up of free events for the whole community in Margaret River this November.

The theme of PrideFEST 2023 is Be Brave, Be Strong, Be You!

To find out more about events taking place in Margaret River, visit www.amrshire.wa.gov.au/PrideFEST2023

To find out more about Pride WA’s 2023 PrideFEST celebration and events taking place in Perth and surrounds, visit www.pridewa.com.au/pridefest-2023

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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