News and events for our library community
Due to scheduled maintenance, some online services (including catalogue) may be unavailable on Sunday 21 October, between 10am – 6pm.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
A MEMOIR OF A WESTERN AUSTRALIAN GIRL – FAYE BOHLING
Light refreshments provided. Please RSVP by 24th October to:
amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600
Set in Perth, Western Australia, during the closing stages of World War II, first-time author Faye Bohling has written an autobiography of her life that is full of passion. Faye tells her story of a ten-year-old child, given up by her mother to a Catholic home for wayward women and about-to-be unmarried mothers. But there is a marked difference between schoolgirl Faye and the other wards. She should never have been there, as she was a child in an adult environment and where she received no schooling and was put to work in the institutions laundry. After meeting her soul mate, and being happily married for seven years, tragedy struck in 1964, when her husband drowned in a fishing accident at Ledge Point, north of Perth. They were expecting their fourth child. When her children were older Faye accepted a challenge; stepped a long way from her comfort zone and spent the next ten years as a promoter and fund raiser of prestigious Miss Australia Quest, which was at that time, the main fund-raising initiative for the support of people with cerebral palsy. The story continues against a vividly described backdrop of “Perth back then” – Perth of the 40s, 50s, and 60s. Streets such as Newcastle, Aberdeen, and stores like Re Store, Eziwalkin Shoes, Boans, Bairds, Charles Moore and Co. The Capitol Theatre and other Perth icons.
Join us in the Cocoon Gallery for Emerging Artists for the launch of an exhibition of early works by local artist Bethany Treanor
‘These works have been completed over the past 20 years. I used my drawing time as a meditative process as I raised my three children over the years. Using Sennelier oil sticks and Mont Martre oil pastels I found the fine details and gentle blending of the medium to be a time of quiet contemplation. Representing themes of water, life, sun, moon and stars, I use colour and detail to capture the emotion of the moment when I engaged with an item or land / sea / moonscape. Currently I am enrolled at South West TAFE in Margaret River completing my Visual Arts Diploma with an eye to attend ECU next year to complete my Bachelor of Visual Arts. Thank you for your support and interest in my works both now and in the future.’ Bethany Treanor
Due to scheduled maintenance, some online services may be unavailable between 2pm and 6pm on Sunday 16 September.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
Every second Thursday of the month at 10.30am (excluding school holidays) join us for a special storytime session aimed at children 18 to 36 months and their caregivers. Toddler Tales includes stories, songs, rhymes, craft and morning tea.
Bookings are preferred due to space restrictions and for catering purposes. Please call 08 9780 5602 to reserve your child’s place at Toddler Tales.
** Please note: Toddler Tales is at Margaret River Library until renovations at Augusta Library are complete, which is estimated to be late October 2018. When renovations at Augusta library are completed, Toddler Tales will resume there on the second Thursday of the month.
An introduction to beekeeping will allow you to familiarise yourself with the craft and practice of beekeeping. Presenter Luke Fulton, will explain:
There will also be plenty of time for questions and tasting. This is a free event at the easily accessible Margaret River Library. Please RSVP to Eventbrite through this LINK. All welcome!
Don’t forget that Thursday 23rd is the start of the CinefestOz Free Community Screenings at the Margaret River Library. The schedule kicks off at 10am with the screening of “Babe”. For the complete film and event guide visit CinefestOz online or collect your guide from the library.
Fearn Avenue, Margaret River WA 6285
Phone: (08) 9780 5600
Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au