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Writing workshops at the Margaret River Library with Dianne Wolfer

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Tuesday 9th November, 5 – 6.30pm

Animals who talk: a writing workshop about anthropomorphism

Dianne Wolfer has always loved animal stories. She explored this passion via doctoral research into anthropomorphism in Australian children’s literature. As part of this study, Dianne wrote two award-winning titles; ‘The Shark Caller’ and ‘The Dog With Seven Names’. Both books are Children’s Book Council of Australia Notables with the latter winning the Speech Pathology Award, shortlisted for the NSW Premier’s Awards and now published in Chinese. The former is contracted for film.

In this interactive session, Dianne will share practical tips about writing from diverse animal viewpoints. If you love Animal Farm, Call of the Wild, The Art of Racing in the Rain, Black Beauty or Pig the Pug, this workshop is for you. Come along and find out more about writing in this genre. For further information about anthropomorphism in literature go to Dianne’s website:  animalswhotalk.com

RSVP to Eventbrite Here or Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600

image of Dianne Wolfer and her dog Harry

image of book cover in chinese image of book cover the dog with seven names

Wednesday 10th November, 10am – 1pm

Memoir and history writing workshop

 Everyone has a story to tell. What’s yours? Join Dianne Wolfer as she shares writing skills to help you develop an anecdote, create a memoir and explore history writing methods and techniques.

Dianne is the WA author of 20 books including the ‘Light’ series inspired by the WWI story of an Albany girl signaling to departing soldiers. That story led to three other titles linked to wartime history. Dianne has also written a WWII inspired picture book and children’s novel. More information about Dianne’s extensive writing and research can be found at diannewolfer.com

Light refreshments provided. RSVP to reserve your seat to Eventbrite Here or Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600

Wednesday 10th November, 3.30 – 4pm

Meet the author and book signing session after school

Come with your grandchildren for the opportunity to have your books signed by Dianne Wolfer. The Margaret River Bookshop will join us with a selection of Dianne’s books for purchase on the day.

RSVP to Eventbrite Here or Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600

Image of book titled Photographs in the Mud by Dianne Wolfer

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image of book cover Light horse Boy

Romano-British burials: a history talk by Dr Pam Lynch

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Image of Pam Lynch walking

Dr Pam Lynch has a fascination for all eras of UK history and archaeology, has taken part in an archaeological dig on a Roman Palace site in the south of England and for her PhD thesis she undertook a study of Romano-British burials. She is intrigued by the light that can be shed on an ancient civilization through an examination of its burial practices.

Come along and be captivated by the archaeological discoveries, their interpretation and the extent to which this ancient population can be understood.

Thursday 21st October, 5.30 – 6.30pm at the Margaret River Library

Followed by light refreshments after the presentation and the chance to chat and mingle. The library is an easily accessible venue. Please RSVP to reserve a seat. Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600

What’s happening at the libraries?

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A woman registering for contact tracing at the library
Library Technician, Jodie Porter, uses the library iPad to register her contact details on the SafeWA app

We hope our community is staying safe and healthy during this very cold weather.

The threat of Covid has brought many changes over the past 18 months, but we are currently operating under relatively few restrictions:

  • Registering for contact-tracing before entering remains mandatory
  • We are continuing to do an extra clean of library surfaces
  • Please practise physical distancing
  • Wednesday mornings are now open to all ages 😊

Remember, your libraries offer you a warm, welcoming and accessible place.

Stay tuned for more exciting news to come… we will soon be launching some new e-resources for our community to enjoy from home – more magazines, comics for all ages, and a new language-learning platform!

Starting your own business from home: the successful ingredients

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Friday 20th August, 10am – 11.30am 

An exciting workshop aimed at first time entrepreneurs. Providing Tips & Tricks to help save you time, energy and money! Facilitated by an Award Winning ‘Mumpreneur’, Aly Bannister. The presentation is via Zoom on screen at the Margaret River Library or sign in from home. Login details are provided when you RSVP. Participants will learn:

  • An overview of what you need to succeed regarding business development skills
  • Access to helpful resources and information for free help and guidance in those early stages
  • Digital marketing ideas to help promote your business.
  • Insights into the purpose of goal setting with weekly, quarterly & annual KPI’s, and action plans.
  • Productivity planning with the tools needed to keep you focused and on track
  • Aly is a career coach and also author of ‘Get your rear into gear: job searching tips for career success’

RSVP to amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600. This is a free community event and all welcome

 

Test the new Shire website structure and win

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We’re inviting all our community members to help test out a draft structure for the Shire’s new website. Participants will go in the draw to win one of four $100 gift vouchers to spend at a local business of their choice.

These activities form part of a larger project to rebuild the Shire’s website in a way that better serves community needs.

Double your chances of winning by doing both activities!

Activity A – Website home page testing (5-7 mins)
Activity B – Website sitemap testing (6 mins)
Start the test activities now

Closes Thursday 5 August 2021. For more information about this project visit https://yoursay.amrshire.wa.gov.au/shire-website

Introducing our new look library catalogue!

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Our Discovery catalogue has been modernised and things will look a little different next time you search for an item – but the functionalities remain the same.

Click here to give it a test run!

Please note that Discovery will no longer work with Internet Explorer. For the best results, we suggest you use Chrome or Edge, and ensure your browser is up-to-date.

 

Change to opening hours on Tuesday 20 July

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Change to opening hours

Due to a full staff Shire meeting, on Tuesday 20 July:

The Margaret River Library will be CLOSED from 12.30pm and RE-OPENING again at 4pm (on the same day)

The Augusta Library will be CLOSED from 12pm and RE-OPENING at 10am on Wednesday 21 July.

We apologise for any inconvenience. Please feel free to use the after-hours chute for your returns, and click here to explore our online services – which are available 24/7!

 

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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