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Young Mentors Are Back! Register Your Interest Now

Posted on 11 July 2024

For the third time running we are partnering with Margaret River Senior High School to deliver the Young Mentors Program during August 2024.

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 devices are available if learners want to have a go, but do not have the resources.

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

Wednesday 24th July at 10.30am

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

Stroke Safe Talk at the Margaret River Library

Posted on 12 June 2024

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

Posted on 5 June 2024

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

Posted on 3 June 2024

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.

How Authors Earn Money

Posted on 29 May 2024

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

Posted on 23 April 2024

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

Walking the Past: the Changing Face of Pilgrimage

Posted on 3 April 2024

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

Posted on 28 February 2024

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

Posted on 16 February 2024

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

Please RSVP by Wednesday 28th February. Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600

Author Talk by Adventurer, Rob Turner

Posted on 5 February 2024

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.