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Home Energy Audit Kits available at the Margaret River and Augusta Libraries

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Switch Your Thinking and you could save money!

Check how energy efficient your home is using a Home Energy Audit Kit available free at the library.

It’s a great project to get your kids involved in during the school holidays.

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Energy Audit Kits contain:

  • A thermal imaging camera to help you locate draughts around your home and gaps in insulation, for checking fridge seals, and measuring hot water temperature.
  • A plug-in energy monitor for measuring energy consumption and the running costs of appliances.
  • A basin flow measuring cup to determine the water flow rate of your taps
  • A thermometer for measuring the temperature of rooms, fridges and freezers.
  • An instructional manual which explains how to conduct a variety of tests, tips to reduce your energy and water use, instructions on how to use the equipment and safety information. Many kits will also contain information and resources specific to your local are

To borrow a kit, visit your local library and ask a friendly staff member.

For more information about how to use the kit or energy savings tips for around your home visit Switch Your Thinking

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Toddler Tales Cancelled and Augusta Library Closed Thursday 11 September

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Augusta Library will be closed on Thursday 11 September 2025.
Regrettably Toddler Tales has been cancelled.
Sorry for the inconvenience.

Feel free to use the after-hours chute for your returns any time and you can follow our latest news and events starting at amrlibraries.com

Access to our online resources for e-books and e-audio books and many more links starts on the library e-resources page of our website.

Join the Growth Shelf readers group

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Emily will be hosting the second meeting of the Growth Shelf at the Margaret River Library and would like new members to attend. It is a space for readers (or listeners) to get together and discuss all things personal growth.

Thursday 11th September at 4.30pm

You can expect:

  • low pressure vibes
  • the opportunity to share what you’ve been learning about recently
  • learn from others and contribute to an inspiring conversation

This is a free community group. You can just show up or for more information contact the organizer, Emily by email:  wellnessEA@proton.me 

The library is an easily accessible venue and light refreshments will be provided.

South West Autism Network presents legal aid workshops this Thursday

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Thursday 4th September at the Margaret River Library

These FREE and easily accessible workshops aim to show how Legal Aid WA can help young people. Session times for the workshops are:

Parents and caregivers 12pm

Older students (grades 9 and over) and young adults: 1.30pm

Younger students (grades 4-8): 3.30pm

RSVP to SWAN for the session that suits you. Email info@swanautism.org.au or Phone: 0499 819 038

 

Augusta Library changes to opening hours on Tuesday 26 August

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Augusta Library will be closed for the afternoon from 1pm – 4pm on Tuesday 26 August.  Sorry for the inconvenience.

We will be open in the morning from 10am – 12pm though and normal hours resume on Wednesday when we open at 10am.

Feel free to use the after-hours chute for your returns any time and you can follow our latest news and events starting at amrlibraries.com

Access to our online resources for e-books and e-audio books and many more links starts on the library e-resources page of our website.

The Growth Shelf readers group first meet up at the library

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The Growth Shelf

A new reading group based in Margaret River, dedicated to the genre of Self Development, will be meeting at the Library for the first time next week. It is a space for readers (or listeners) to get together and discuss all things personal growth.

Thursday 28th August at 4.30pm

You can expect:

  • low pressure vibes
  • the opportunity to share what you’ve been learning about recently
  • learn from others and contribute to an inspiring conversation

This is a free community group. You can just show up or for more information contact the organizer, Emily by email:  wellnessEA@proton.me 

The library is an easily accessible venue and light refreshments will be provided.

Photo of the library courtyard water wall quote ‘In reading lies knowledge, in knowledge lies wisdom’. Image taken by Bo Wong

Libby Book Club featuring Smoke by Michael Brissenden

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Join author Michael Brissenden to discuss ‘Smoke’, this year’s chosen title for the Together We Read book club.

Michael Brissenden was a journalist and foreign correspondent with the ABC for thirty-five years. He’s worked across the globe in various roles including as the political editor for ABC TV’s 7.30 and as a reporter with the ABC’s Four Corners. He has published three previous books.

During this book club, guests will have the opportunity to ask questions, interact with the author, and enjoy a bookish discussion. Hosted by David Allan-Petale – brought to you via Libby, the library reading app: https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby.

For a two-week period (12th to 26th of August), Smoke, as an eBook and an audiobook, will be provided to all participating libraries for free on the Libby app, with unlimited simultaneous loans.

The reader who asks the best question during the live event will also be sent a signed copy of the book by the author!

  • Online Trybooking page can be found here

The Zoom link will be emailed to all attendees on the day of the event. This month’s featured title should be available to borrow in digital format, with no waitlists or holds! If not, you can request your library buys this title.

If you need help assistance with Libby or any other eResources, please contact the library on 08 9780 5600

Thriller writer Sara Foster visiting on August 21

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Thursday 21 August, 6 – 7pm

We are very excited to announce that Sara Foster, author of a multitude of popular thriller fiction titles, including ‘The Hush’ and ‘When She Was Gone’, will be in conversation with Ana Brawls at the Margaret River Library.

Come along to hear about Sara’s journey from book editor to bestselling author, her writing processes, inspirations, and successes as a prominent WA author.

Your entry becomes a ticket in a lucky door prize with a chance to win a signed copy of one of her recent books. Light refreshments will be available after the talk.

Please RSVP to Eventbrite so we save you a seat. or email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Phone: 9780 5600

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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