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.

Whether you’re a regular library visitor, or just drop in now and then, your feedback matters. Help shape the future of WA libraries by sharing your thoughts in the online survey.

Survey link : WA Public Library Customer Survey

Survey closes 19 December
The Public Library Performance Framework Survey is conducted by the State Library of Western Australia on behalf of the Public Libraries Working Group. It takes about 10 minutes to complete and you can specify that you are answering about your experiences with your local library in Augusta and Margaret River. Your feedback will inform:

• Better services and programs
• Smarter tech and resources
• Funding where it counts
• Stronger community connections

Coming up, we have author Jay Martin discussing her novel Boom Town Snap on Wednesday 19^th November at 7.30PM AWST.

Jay Martin lives and works on Whadjuk Noongar Boodjar. She studied Asian languages (Indonesian and Vietnamese) and worked in a range of roles including in consulting firms in Australia and in Alberta, Canada. Her first book, Vodka and Apple Juice: Travels of an Undiplomatic Wife in Poland,won the Hungerford Award and was published by Fremantle Press in 2018. Her second book and first novel, Boom Town Snap (May 2025) is set between Western Australia and Canada — countries on the opposite sides of the globe, the hearts of which beat to the common rhythm of the resources industry, and explores human connection, corporate greed, and the harsh, rich landscapes that shape our destinies.

This month’s featured title will be available as an ebook format with concurrent use. The reader who asks the best question during the live event will be sent a copy of the book.

November Libby Book Club featuring Boom Town Snap by Jay Martin:   

• Online Trybooking page can be found here
• Zoom link can be found here with passcode: 599363
• December – The Legacy by Chris Hammer

Join us for the Book Launch at the Margaret River Library

Thursday 6 November, 6pm to 7pm

Join a panel of authors, including local writer Annie Horner, as they read from and discuss Follow the Salt, a collection of Australian gothic fiction inspired by the remote town of Dumbleyung, and its infamous salt lake.

Come along to discover the creative collaboration behind the book, developed through an immersive workshop led by Edith Cowan University.

Light refreshments will be served following the event, with an opportunity to meet the authors, purchase a copy of the book, and have it signed.

RSVP using Eventbrite or Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Phone: 9780 5600

The library is an easily accessible venue and all welcome.