The Margaret River Library will be temporarily closed from Monday 23 February to Monday 16 March inclusive while we carry out essential works to improve the space. No more leaks – hooray!

What’s affected

All in‑person services will be unavailable during this period, including:

• Borrowing and returns at the desk
• Printing, scanning and public PCs
• Study spaces
• Programs, events and activities

Returns: The return chute will be closed. Please keep all items at home until we reopen again. 😊

Keep reading online

Members can continue using our eResources throughout the closure:

Get started here → Library eResources.  If you need help, contact the team before we close. Our final day open before the closure is Saturday 21 February, from 10am to 3pm.

Visit Augusta Library

The Augusta Library will remain open Tuesday to Thursday during this period.
Click here for opening hours. 

Public PCs and printing are also available in Augusta. Click here to send your printing job to Augusta Library

When we reopen

Regular services will resume on Tuesday 17 March. If works are completed sooner or later than expected, we’ll update the blog and our social media channels.

Need support before we close? 

Drop in on Thursday 20 February, from 10am to 2:30pm for helping with setting up your eBooks, eAudios, eMagazines, Comics, streaming channels and more, no booking necessary.

• Phone: 08 9780 5600
• Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au

Thank you for supporting our libraries as we continue improving facilities for the community.

The Margaret River Library will be closed from 23 February to 16 March for essential roof replacement works. Borrow extra books, get your printing done early, and learn how to access eResources while we’re temporarily closed.

Why we’re closing

To keep our libraries welcoming, accessible and well‑maintained, we’ll be closing the Library to complete essential works. This short, planned closure helps us deliver a better experience for everyone.

What services will be unavailable

During the closure, the following in‑person services will be paused:

• Borrowing and returns at the desk
• Public PCs, Wi‑Fi printing and scanning
• Study spaces
• Programs, events and activities

Returns chute: The return chute will be closed during the closure.

• Keep your books at home until we re-open.

How to prepare (now is the time!)

To make things easy, we recommend:

• Borrow extra items now (books, magazines, DVDs – as many as you like!)
• Finish your printing/scanning early
• Ask staff for help setting up access to eBooks, audiobooks, digital magazines and comics
• Check and renew due dates in your account

Keep reading with our eResources

While the building is closed, you can access our full suite of digital resources 24/7:

• eBooks & audiobooks
• Digital magazines, newspapers and comics
• Streaming films & learning tools

Need help getting started? Pop in before the closure or visit our eResources for step‑by‑step guides.

Need support before we close?

Our team is here to help you prepare.

• Phone: 08 9780 5600
• Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au

Thank you for your patience while we complete these improvements. We’ll share reminders as the date approaches.

Margaret River Library will be CLOSED on Monday 26^th January for the Australia Day Public Holiday.

We apologise for any inconvenience. Feel free to use the after-hours chute for your returns.

Access to our online services is available at this link.

We’re back!

Margaret River library is now open.

Augusta library will re-open on Tuesday the 6th of January

We look forward to seeing you soon 🙂

The libraries are closed for the Christmas break!

We wish our community a happy and safe Christmas and New Year and look forward to welcoming you back at

Margaret River Library at 10am on Friday 2nd January 🙂

Augusta Library at 10am on Tuesday 6th January 🙂

Our online resources don’t take a holiday and continue to be available 24/7. Click here to explore the range on offer.

Augusta and Margaret River Libraries will be closed from 3pm on Wednesday the 24th of December.

Margaret River library will OPEN again at 10am on Friday the 2nd of January 2026.

Augusta library will open at 10am on Tuesday the 6th of January, 2026

Our online resources will be available for the duration of the break.

Visit amrlibraries.com to explore our range of e-books, downloadable audio-books, online courses and movie streaming services, 24/7.

Due to a Shire-wide staff meeting on the Friday, 5th of December

The  Margaret River Library will be closing at 12pm and opening again as usual on Saturday the 6th at 10am.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

Please feel free to use the after-hours returns chute.

click here to explore our online services – which are available 24/7!

Join the eSafety Commissioner information sessions for parents and carers; educators and youth-serving professionals to understand the changes, their purpose and implications.

The 30-minute webinar will help parents and carers understand the upcoming changes to social media access for children under 16.

Dates and times in WA:

14 November 10am to 10:30am  \  19 November  4:30pm to 5pm \  2 December, 4pm to 4:30pm \ 8 December 12:30pm to 1pm \ 15 December 10am to 10:30am.

Register on this link. Parent and Carer Series: Social media age restriction explained

Join the information session to:

• understand the purpose of the new age restrictions and how they aim to protect young Australians
• understand which platforms will require users to be 16+ and what platforms they can still access
• get tips and resources to support your child’s online safety and wellbeing through the transition.

Parents and carers will gain:

• a clear understanding of the new rules and their implications
• confidence in guiding their child through these changes
• access to trusted resources to support safe and positive online engagement.

There’s still time to enjoy the diverse works of local artist Wendy Strucelj at the Augusta Library.

Inspired by her travels across Australia and the natural beauty of the Augusta region, Wendy’s paintings showcase a diverse range of styles and subjects including striking depictions of the Cockburn Ranges and the Scott River. All artworks are available for purchase directly through the artist.

Have you ever considered holding your own exhibition?

Augusta Library is currently seeking expressions of interest from local artists keen to exhibit in 2026. If you’re ready to share your work with the community, we’d love to hear from you, email amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or phone 9780 5600.

Augusta Library is an easily assessible venue open Tuesday to Thursday, 10am to 12noon and 1pm to 4pm.