Farewell Alan Alexander: musician, poet & much-loved library volunteer

The Library

I dreamed a house of

books, and where the sun

could wonder: and a

seemly sense of space

be resident within the

working place,

and reading spots be

there for everyone;

somewhere the seasons

would be known to pass

as people read or

talked; and baby rhyme

be opened by the page,

and storytime,

and children’s voices

sing behind the glass.

And there would be a

garden alongside

where water flowed, and

plants could breathe; and you

and I could find

the reasons to be true

to leisure, and the

leisurely confide;

a bright, uplifting place

where life could play, a ready measure of

community.

Alan Alexander (Cowaramup 25th March 2013)

 

New Books – All about horses

Belgian Warmblood, Haflinger, Lusitano, Shetland or Brumby; some are for sport, and some are for war.

They help people overcome barriers, providing support, care and even treating depression.

These stunning creatures are much loved by their owners and admired by many.

We are featuring our beloved Horses in this week’s New Books.

Majestic horse: nobility, beauty, and spirit by Seraphina Alexander        Stars: equine portratis by Silvio Maraini       Horses in Australia : an illustrated history by Nicolas Brasch    Horses of Iceland by Guadalupe Laz An illustrated history of equestrain sports: dressage, jumping, eventing by Marie de Pellegars-Malhortie     The sporting horse

Click on the image to place a hold on the item.

The Orkney Islands: a travel talk by Dr Pam Lynch

Thursday 15th October, 5.30 – 6:30pm

Dr Pam Lynch is a well-travelled author who loves to share her journeys by presenting talks with images to places like Everest Base Camp, Hadrian’s Wall and the Tasmania coastal walk. This time Pam will guide us through the history and landscape of the Orkney Islands. Pam is an inspiring speaker who motivates listeners to live life to the fullest and in these times of travel restrictions what better way to get out and see the world than through some armchair travels? Come along to the library and listen as Dr Pam Lynch takes you on a trip overseas to a spectacular part of the world. The library is holding the event within Covid-19 guidelines so please stay at home if you are not well.

RSVP to the Library by October 14th  to amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600 * * The Library is an easily accessible venue. All welcome

Author, Dr Pam Lynch
Inspiring travel speaker, Dr Pam Lynch

Change to library hours on Monday 12th October

Margaret River Library will be closed for the morning on Monday 12 October for Staff Development Training

Open for the afternoon only from 1.30 – 5.30pm on 12th October

We apologise for any inconvenience. Your online library resources (including movies, e-books and e-audiobooks) are available 24/7. Click here to find out more

 

Public Holiday Closure on Monday 28th September

The Margaret River Library will be closed on Monday 28th September

Please use the after hours chute if you would like to return items while the library is closed. Your online library resources (including movies, e-books and e-audiobooks) are available 24/7. Click here to find out more. The library opens again on Tuesday 29th at 10am.

Cocktails with Kathy Lette

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Join Public Libraries WA for a state wide author talk via Zoom. Best selling author Kathy Lette will be speaking about her new book HRT: Husband Replacement Therapy. Kathy will chat about her life, her writing and shares her immense wisdom in an exclusive tete-a-tete across the state. Join Kathy from the comfort of your own home and bring your own drinks and nibbles.

Join in for this FREE event via the magic of Zoom by registering with the link below on Eventbrite.

Presented by Glenn Swift. Thursday 27th August at 7pm

To join go to: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/cocktails-with-kathy-lette-tickets-114243559562

 

Change to open hours @ the Margaret River Library from Monday 17 August

We are pleased to announce the extension of the Margaret River Library open hours.

Starting Monday 17 August, the library will be open at these times:

Mondays & Wednesdays

10am – 5.30pm

Wednesdays 10am – 12pm only open to over-60s.

On Wednesdays from 12pm – 5.30pm all are welcome

Tuesdays & Thursdays

10am – 8pm

Fridays & Saturdays

10am – 3pm

Please let your friends and family know!

Early closure of libraries Thursday 6 August

The Augusta and Margaret River Libraries will be closing early on Thursday 6 August for Staff Development.

Augusta Library: Closing at 12pm. 

Margaret River Library: Closing at 12.30pm

We apologise for any inconvenience.

Your online library resources (including movies, e-books and e-audiobooks) are available 24/7. Click here to find out more.

 

Augusta Library opens next Tuesday!!

We are very excited to let our community know that the Augusta Library will be opening again from Tuesday 4 August!

These are the new Augusta open times:

Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday:

10am – 12pm / 1pm – 4pm

(Closed Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday)

Click & Collect will continue to be available for those who prefer to not enter the library. Please visit the library during open hours and come to the back door if you are picking up a Click & Collect item.

We look forward to welcoming you back!

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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