Margaret River Library – Thursday 17th November, 5.30 – 7.30pm

Join us for a fun and imaginative workshop designed to unlock the story you are trying to tell. Ana will guide you through the creative process of the story collage, both in paper and digital form. You will leave the workshop with a clearer vision and idea of the different aspects of your story.

What you need to bring:

– Bring your own tablet or laptop*
– Come prepared with information about your story (character, setting, themes, etc.)

*If you don’t have a tablet or laptop, no worries! Ana will provide materials so that you can make a story collage out of paper, magazine clippings and other bits.

RSVP to Eventbrite so we can reserve your seat at Margaret River.

Contact the library for more information on Ph: 9780 5600 or Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au

Wednesday 19th October, 1pm – 3pm

Wednesday 19th October, 10am to 12pm (FULL)

Have you ever thought about what each of our seasons of the year mean? Are there spiritual, cultural or personal connections for you throughout the season? Do symbols, colours or smells come to mind and what they represent? Why not sit back, explore and watch your Mandala of Seasons design unfold.

All materials are provided in this free workshop, including light refreshments. Suitable for all abilities.

Please RSVP to the afternoon session as space is limited. To find out more please email amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or call 9780 5600

WAPoets is pleased to present the 18th annual Perth Poetry Festival with a host of free and low-cost events to inspire and encourage you to develop your poetry. Find out more online at https://wapoets.com/2022-perth-poetry-festival-program/

Our very own Ana Brawls from the Margaret River Library will be making a guest appearance at the festival Multicultural night on Saturday 1st October with a reading of her poems titled ‘How to turn misery into poetry’ and ‘Wooden chest’. Some events including the Multicultural Poetry night can be joined by Zoom. 

Thursday 13th October, 6 – 7.30pm

A straight-talking presentation giving parents and carers information and ideas on how to help a young person to shape their career. Providing participants with the tools they need to assist in career opportunities and employability skills.

• Provides motivational career tips that a young person can relate to
• Gives guidance regarding where to find free support and information after the session
• Offers simple steps to help a youngster reach their desired destination
• Shares heaps of resources that are easily accessible to enable future career success
• Provides details on where to access information for Apprenticeships and Traineeships
• Aims to help maximize a young person’s opportunity to build positive employability skills
• Explains what a career plan looks like and how to implement an action plan

This is an online presentation that you can watch at the library while enjoying light refreshments. RSVP using Eventbrite

Alternatively, sign in from home  using your own device using this zoom invitation. (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89032786816). For more information contact the Library on Ph: 9780 5600 or Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au

Aly Bannister is the author of the book titled ‘Get your rear into gear: job searching tips for career success’. She is a dynamic public speaker who will get participants motivated to get careers up and running. A copy of the book is in stock at the Margaret River Library if members would like to dip into it before the event.

Thursday 18^th August, 6 – 7pm followed by light refreshments

RSVP using Eventbrite here or to the Library on Ph: 9780 5600 or Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au

Come along to the Library to hear about our wildflowers. Topics covered include:

• The Australian Native Plant Society and the Wildflower Society of Western Australia
  Our natural flora – home to our birds, insects and fauna
• Concerns and activities – conservation, weeds, fire, …
• What the South West Capes branch is trying to achieve
• Growing Australian plants
• Suggestions of resources

This informative presentation is for all ages, all welcome. The library is an easily accessible venue