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Revising for exams or have an assignment due?

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We know it’s a busy time and many students have major assignments and exams due soon.

If this is you, take the pressure off and save extra hours in front of your screen by quickly improving your draft through Margaret River Library’s Studiosity service before you submit your final assignment.

Studiosity, also connects you Live with a tutor online to help with your homework or assignments anytime, anywhere, in any topics like Maths, English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and more. You can also get help with spelling and grammar in your assignments.  

Revising for exams? Double-check your work with a specialist. Log in and connect in real time to chat through your questions and make sure you’re getting it right, before your exam.

Hear from students on how Studiosity improved their study journey.

Sign in to your Studiosity account with your library card.

 

 

 

 

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Wastewater Management, Greywater Recycling and Composting Toilets Information Sessions

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Session 1: On Site Wastewater Management – Septic Systems, ATU’s and More…

Thursday 14th September, 6 – 7.30pm

  • An introduction to the inner working and basic science behind how common wastewater management systems work and the situations that they’re most suited to.
  • Gain a basic understanding of how traditional septic systems work and what role the tanks and drains play in wastewater treatment.
  • A brief into the range of ATU’s (secondary treatment systems) available and the applications of these systems.
  • The importance of understanding your site and soil conditions and the role this plays in deciding upon the most suitable system for your needs.
  • Understanding regulations and navigating the approval process
  • A useful insight for builders and anyone looking to build a home in an unsewered area
  • RSVP to Eventbrite so we save you a seat

Session 2: Greywater Irrigation and Composting Toilets – home scale sustainability

Thursday 21st September, 6 – 7.30pm

  • What is greywater and how it can be utilised as an irrigation resource
  • Greywater reuse, greywater treatment and greywater disposal
  • Greywater, regulations and approvals
  • What is a composting toilet and in what scenario are they suitable
  • Understanding how a composting toilet works and what’s required for maintenance
  • Composting toilets, regulations and approvals.
  • RSVP to Eventbrite so we save you a seat

Anthony Smith is a local environmental engineer passionate about sustainable water practices. He will be presenting 2 information sessions for homeowners and builders looking to get an understanding around what their septic/wastewater options are when building new homes and how different options can fit with local government regulations.

These information sessions are FREE. For more information contact Margaret River Library. Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600

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Digital Confidence Workshop – Online Security

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Join our group session next week to understand more about online security.

In this workshop you will learn some top tips on how to stay safe online, from antivirus softwares to password managers.

• Discover some of the essentials of cyber safety.
• How to create and remember strong passwords.
• Spot common scams like phishing scams.

Online Security | Margaret River Library
Tuesday 22 August 2023 from 1pm to 2.30pm.
Online Security | Augusta Council Chambers
Wednesday 23 August 2023 from 10am to 11.30am.

Bookings are essential for these free workshops. Please call 08 9780 5600 or email eServices Librarian Ana Brawls at abrawls@amrshire.wa.gov.au to book your place.

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Get some help with that essay!

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You can use your library card to access free essay-writing feedback via Studiosity

Have your essay and library card handy to log in. Select the Writing Feedback option and submit your essay. Tutors can provide assistance from year 3 through to TAFE and early university levels.

Click here for more information about Studiosity and other educational support available with your library membership.

 

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Multicultural Poetry Events in June at the Margaret River Library

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Multicultural Poetry  Evening

Thursday 22nd June, 6 – 7.30pm

Join us for a very special evening of Australian poetry from a multicultural perspective. These published and emerging poets will share their works and reveal life experiences, perspective, pain and happiness. Guest poets include:

  • Lakshmi Kanchi
  • Vuma Phiri
  • Ana Brawls
  • Jerome Masamaka

Free event and all welcome. The Library is an easily accessible venue. Light refreshments provided. Seats are limited so please RSVP to Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600, or using Eventbrite here: https://amrlibraries-multicultural-poetry.eventbrite.com.au

Poetry Workshop with Lakshmi Kanchi

Friday 23rd June, 10am – 12pm

In this workshop, we’ll observe, mimic, and reimagine the movements in nature, especially looking at the stunning flora and fauna found within our southwestern forests, and capture them with our words. She will share some lovely examples that have the wind of flight and movement clearly observable in their choice of words and phrases. And together we’ll transport ourselves into forest territory and recreate the poetry of Karri with pen on paper.

Lakshmi is an emerging Western Australian poet of Indian descent. She is a Centre for Stories fellow and she is also the current Poet-in-Residence at The Wetlands Centre in Cockburn. Her published works appear in—”Social Alternatives”, “Portside Review”, “Burrow Journal”, “The Saltbush Review” and more.

Light refreshments provided. Seats are limited for this workshop so please RSVP to Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600, or use Eventbrite here: https://amrlibraries-poetry-workshop.eventbrite.com.au

WA poet, Lakshmi Kanchi
WA poet, Vuma Phiri
Jerome Masamaka
Representing Brazil, local poet Ana Brawls
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WA Seniors Card Regional Roadshow Visits Augusta

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Friday 26th May, 10am – 11.30am in the Augusta Council Chambers

The morning consists of a 20 minute information session followed by the chance to ask questions, register or get a new card if you need one. This service really helps WA Seniors Card members replace their worn, damaged or lost Seniors Cards on the spot. Guests hoping to replace their card should bring ID (Driver’s Licence or Centrelink Card).  Morning tea will be provided.


The presentation covers information for new members:

  • Benefits of becoming a WA Seniors Card member including the range of State Government concessions and discounts from businesses across WA
  • Eligibility
  • How to apply

For current members:

  • How to access a range of State Government concessions and discounts
  • The Cost of Living Rebate
  • The latest Safety & Security Rebate announcement
  • The annual Discount Directory booklet (we will provide copies)
  • WA Seniors Card monthly competitions
  • How to replace your WA Seniors Card – if lost, stolen or damaged

RSVP to the library for seating and catering purposes. Ph: 9780 5600 or email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au

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Josh Langley Talks To Parents About Happy Children, Thursday 27th April

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8 Skills that could change your child’s life for the better – insights from an award winning children’s author

Seats are still available. Thursday 27th April, 6 – 7.30pm at the Margaret River Library

This informative presentation has Josh Langley sharing what skills primary school aged kids should be learning that will have the biggest impact on their life. Josh talks about the challenges he faced growing up, how his life changed after writing his first children’s book and what he learned after spending 6 years talking to child health experts, teachers and parents about what kids really need to learn.

Josh is a motivating speaker and a child wellbeing advocate with titles including: Being you is enough; It’s ok to feel the way you do; How to be a wonder hunter: find the extraordinary in the ordinary.

Light refreshments provided.

RSVP to Eventbrite here so we can save you a seat or use the Eventbrite address in your browser: https://amrlibraries-josh-langley.eventbrite.com.au

For more information contact the Library on Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Phone: 9780 5600

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The Three Well Known Australians Exhibition at the Margaret River Library

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The Margaret River Library welcomes the touring exhibition by Sydney artist, Martin Shaw. His painting titled ‘Three Well Known Australians’ is on display in the Library until Friday 21st April.

Martin painted the ‘Three Well Known Australians’ in 1982 and created a guessing game that has engaged generations ever since. The painting has been touring the country since 1983.

Visitors to the library are encouraged to view the painting and add their opinion on who each character in the painting represents. These lists of opinions become yearbooks that travel with the exhibition and past books are also on display.

Martin has asked a wide variety of Australians to send in letters over the years, with their suggestions of who might be represented in the painting and 36 of these letters are on display to the public. Mark McGowan and Cathy Freeman are examples of two famous people who have written letters that are currently on display.

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WA Seniors Card Regional Roadshow

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Thursday 16th March, starts at 1.30pm at Margaret River Library

The information session is 1.30 – 2pm followed by the chance to ask questions, register or get a new card if you need one. This service really helps WA Seniors Card members replace their worn, damaged or lost Seniors Cards on the spot. It proves to be a handy alternative to completing forms and waiting several business days. Guests hoping to replace their card should bring ID (Driver’s Licence or Centrelink Card).  Afternoon tea will be provided.

The presentation covers information for new members:

  • Benefits of becoming a WA Seniors Card member including the range of State Government concessions and discounts from businesses across WA
  • Eligibility
  • How to apply

For current members:

  • How to access a range of State Government concessions and discounts
  • The Cost of Living Rebate
  • The latest Safety & Security Rebate announcement
  • The annual Discount Directory booklet (we will provide copies)
  • WA Seniors Card monthly competitions
  • How to replace your WA Seniors Card – if lost, stolen or damaged

RSVP to the library for seating and catering purposes. Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600

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Are you over 50 and need help with technology?

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For the second time running we are partnering with Margaret River High School to deliver the Young Mentors Program. Please register your interest to be contacted regarding dates and times the program will run.

The Be Connected Young Mentors 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.

Image of an older person and a younger person in looking at a computer.

The Young Mentors are trained in how to mentor older people, then fully supervised as they deliver the weekly sessions.

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.

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.

Learning together can change lives. 

Register your interest now by contacting: abrawls@amrshire.wa.gov.au or contacting the library on 08 9780 5600.

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

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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