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The Cocoon Gallery for Emerging Artists Welcomes Dolores Delia

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What we consume, consumes us: an exhibition by Dolores Delia

1st September to 31 October in the Cocoon Gallery for Emerging Artists at the Margaret River Library

Plate… The vehicle that transports our food. The limit, the measure of the ephemeral pleasure of each meal. A symbol, the foundation of what we put into our bodies, what we eat, and sometimes eats us. What are we putting on our plates? What are we chewing, and ingesting. And by this I mean more than just food. Thinking about what I feed on… thoughts, feelings, insecurities, body image, concepts…

Earthenware plates, with underglaze, underglaze pencils, silkscreen, glazes and decals.

Born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina Dolores has nurtured herself and studied for several years in the vast and complex fine arts world. Exploring and experimenting with mixed-media, her work focuses on printmaking, photography, paint and ceramics. Working from her ceramics studio in Margaret River has enabled her to explore graphic work in clay. This constant experimental practice portrays nature and fate as masters of inspiration. Image, texture and poetry are combined in random.

These artworks are for sale through the artist and are on display until the end of October unless sold.

 

 

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Peter Burke in Conversation With Bill Bunbury

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Friday 15th September, 1pm – 2pm at the Margaret River Library

Join WA author Peter Burke as he talks with local historian Bill Bunbury about his latest book ‘The Silk Merchant’s Son’, which is inspired by the history of WA missions and New Norcia.

Peter Burke is a Perth doctor and writer of Western Australian historical fiction. He was born in East Fremantle and educated at Catholic schools, starting with St Benedict’s in Applecross, which perhaps left its mark on him after all. His first novel, The Drowning Dream, a pearling mystery set in Broome in the early twentieth century, was shortlisted for The Australian/Vogel’s Literary Award and WA Premier’s Book Awards.

Light refreshments provided and books will be available to purchase.

RSVP so we can save you a seat. Email : amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600

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

Changing to Opening Hours

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Due to unforeseen circumstances 

The Margaret River Library

will CLOSE Today

Thursday 3rd August at 6pm.

We will see you again tomorrow Friday, 4th August at 10am

We apologise for any inconvenience.

Feel free to use the after-hours chute for your returns.

Access to our online services is available at amrlibraries.com

“Karri on Writing”, a workshop with Lakshmi Kanchi

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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. Lakshmi 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 still available to this workshop, please RSVP to Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600, or use Eventbrite here: https://amrlibraries-poetry-workshop.eventbrite.com.au

Poetry with Multicultural Flair

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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.

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

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

Vuma
Jerome
Lakshmi
Ana

Breaking news – automated Inter-library Loan process has been switched off

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We recently posted information about the changes made by SLWA to the delivery service for Inter-library loans. Unfortunately, we have had to switch off our automated ILLs process as the postage cost has increased significantly.

We now have a different way for you to let us know which items you would like, if they are not available in our collection.

How to request an item not held within our collection…

Search Discovery to find the item. If it is not held within our collection, it will display as

  • At State Library of Western Australia, or
  • At other libraries worldwide

To request the item, click on the Share button:

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A webform will open. Enter the following details:

Your email:       Type in your email address

Recipient:        MR members type –  illsmar@amrshire.wa.gov.au  /  Augusta members type –  auglib@amrshire.wa.gov.au

Message:         Type your name and library card number here

Subject:            No subject is needed; you can leave this blank.

Once you have entered the details, click Send Email…

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We cannot provide a time-frame or a guarantee that it will be available to us, but we will do our best to supply the item 😊

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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