News and events for our library community
Margaret River Library will be closing early at 12pm on Friday 6th December for an all Shire staff event.
We will be open again on Saturday 7th at 10am. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Feel free to use the after-hours chute for your returns and access to our online services is available at amrlibraries.com
This interactive story time session is for older adults to share their life stories and memories. We will start with a heart warming story called ‘Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge’ by Mem Fox and Julie Vivas and presented by Leisa Prangnell. We welcome everyone, particularly those living with dementia and their families, including children.
Please RSVP to Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Phone: 9780 5600
The Library is an easily accessible venue and space can be made for support carers. This event is in honour of Seniors Week and is a satellite event for the Festival of Our Age: Celebrating Positive Healthy Ageing.
Just Home Margaret River are holding an information session at the Library. Come along to hear about what the group is achieving, their plans for the future and how members of our community might be able to help.
If you can’t attend the session you can contact Just Home for more information. Email: office@justhome.org.au or visit the website: https://justhome.org.au
Just Home is a grassroots movement for housing justice. Their goal is for everyone in Augusta Margaret River to have access to appropriate, accessible, low cost, secure and sustainable housing.
Margaret River Library will be open from 10am to 12pm only on Friday 18th October. We will be closed from 12pm to enable the library team to attend staff training. We apologise for any inconvenience.
The Library opens again on Saturday 19th at 10am.
Feel free to use our after-hours chute for your returns and access to the library online services is available at amrlibraries.com
Join our one-hour long Lego Club session to take on new challenges. This free activity has all Lego provided. Best suited to children over 5 years and bookings are essential. Eventbrite.com.au/Shire of Augusta Margaret River Libraries
*Augusta session also includes craft for ALL ages. Please note children need to be accompanied by an adult while in the library.
Bring the whole family to our children’s and young adult sections to search for special FORM Scribblers feather-shaped bookmarks. Find a shiny Gold, Silver, or limited-edition Fuchsia Feather to WIN exciting prizes, or decorate a White Feather for the chance to win a spot prize. Stop in for more information and follow @scribblersfest to watch the feathered fun unfold over WA.
Margaret River Library will be closed on Monday 23rd September for the King’s Birthday Public Holiday. Open again on Tuesday at 10am.
Feel free to use the after-hours chute for your returns and access to the library online services is available at amrlibraries.com
We are excited to announce that Augusta Margaret River Libraries received funding under the Learning for a Better World Trust and the FOLA Australia Country Library 2024 Program. The funding is designed to assist Regional, rural and remote libraries for a diverse range of projects, and we are one of 79 libraries to receive the funding.
The $1,500 grant will allow us to keep delivering our necessary Digital Training Program as one-on-one sessions and small group workshops.
FOLA President Jack Goodman says, “Country libraries are at the heart of the community, providing havens where people of all ages and backgrounds can come together to share ideas, learn new skills and connect with each other.”
Currently the library provides one-on-one sessions on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. If you would like to understand more about your phone, tablet, or learn how to use your laptop, please contact the library to book a session. Ph: 9780 5600 or Email Ana: abrawls@amrshire.wa.gov.au
You don’t need to be library member to access the digital tutoring program.
Keep your eye out for future events coming soon to both Augusta and Margaret River Libraries in October for Get Online Week.
Margaret River Library is hosting three information sessions presented by Leisa Prangnell. The first talk coincides with Dementia Awareness Week (16-22 September).
Leisa is a passionate aged care advocate, nurse, and educator. Her series of talks starts with learning about dementia, what it is, living with it and the resources available. The talks are aimed at the whole community. This event is free with light refreshments available.
19th September, 2 – 3pm: Dementia Awareness
10th October, 2 – 3pm: Advance Care Planning, Advance Health Directives and Palliative Care
17th October, 2 – 3pm: Stay on your feet. Program overview of resources and materials available, including simple exercise cards
The Margaret River Library is an easily accessible venue. RSVP to amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 500
Join us at the Margaret River Library for Adult Learner’s Week to learn how to share our hearts and nurturing touch with our furry friends.
How we care for the animals in our lives is evolving. Pets are now an integral part of how we define the word ‘family’. Holistic therapies, once considered only for humans are becoming increasingly popular with our companion animals. Together with veterinary care, these modalities offer a complete wellness programme addressing the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of our pets.
Author Jackie Segers will be sharing her stories and insights into helping pets to better health. She will also give a face reflexology massage tutorial that you can offer your furry friends. Copies of her book titled ‘Reflexology for dogs and other natural therapies for your canine companion’, will be available to purchase. Light refreshments will be provided after the talk.
The library is an easily accessible venue and this event is free.
Please RSVP to Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Phone: 9780 5600
“Let your life lightly dance on the edges of time like dew on the tip of a leaf.”
Join us for an intimate and enriching afternoon as we delve into the timeless legacy of the great Bard of Bengal, Rabindranath Tagore, presented by the esteemed international Bengali poet, columnist, and translator, Tanmoy Chakraborty.
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, 21st August
⏰ Time: 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
📍 Location: Margaret River Library
The event will feature:
The WA Regional Poetry Showcase is an inaugural Perth Poetry Festival initiative where we showcase international festival guests in Regional WA, and Margaret River Library is proud to facilitate this exchange.
RSVP so we save you a seat. Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600. The Library is an easily accessible venue and light refreshments will be available at this free event.
Who was Rabindranath Tagore, the Bard of Bengal?
Polymath. Musician. Artist. Poet.
Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941) an Indian literary genius, became the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913. Tagore’s profound contributions to literature, music, and art, as well as his efforts in education and social reform, have left an indelible mark on the world.
Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to connect with the rich literary heritage of Bengal and witness the enduring magic of Rabindranath Tagore through the eyes of one of today’s most respected Bengali poets. This event promises to be a soul-stirring journey into the heart of Bengali literature and its continued influence on modern poetry.
Fearn Avenue, Margaret River WA 6285
Phone: (08) 9780 5600
Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au