Thursday 12th March, 6 – 7.30pm at Margaret River Library
‘No One Was Watching’ provides an alternative, imaginative entree into the once-hidden world of ‘Forgotten Australians’, a cohort of non- Indigenous men and women who were institutionalized as children. As one anonymous care-leaver begged ‘ Let our histories be visible’. The author hopes her book does just that and that these stories remind us of both our individual and collective roles in protecting children and promoting their welfare and safety into the future. Dr Annie Horner (PhD), Alumni of the Edith Cowan University South West campus, launched ‘No One Was Watching’ in May 2019. She will be speaking at the Margaret River Library about her book and presenting her valuable research behind writing her novel.
Come along to meet local author Lily Malone and hear about her latest book recently published called ‘Last Bridge Before Home’. Copies of her books will be available for purchase and light refreshments will be served after her talk. Please RSVP to amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600
The library is an easily accessible venue. All welcome.
After 30 years in a distinguished career in the Australian Army, Gary is now pursuing his second career as a full-time writer and freelance historian. He will be talking about his books and how he uses his oral history technique as the basis for his research. Gary is the author of ‘On patrol with the SAS’; ‘Firefighters’, ‘All guts and no glory’, ‘With Healing Hands – The untold story of Australian civilian surgical teams in Vietnam’, ‘Australia’s Battlefields In Viet Nam – A Traveller’s Guide’ and many more.
Margaret River Library
Light refreshments provided
RSVP to amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600
Come along to this workshop of stories and woven artwork by local storyteller and artist Cynamon Aeria. Children will listen to stories brought to life by woven characters and will then be able to help create a woven sculpture for the library garden and one to keep themselves.
This workshop is for children aged 6 years and over and accompanying adults are very welcome to participate also.
All school holiday activities are FREE at the shire libraries, however bookings are essential and children must be accompanied by an adult for each session.
Call 9780 5600 for bookings as places are limited.
Introducing Chinese culture to the Margaret River community by sharing Chinese food, arts and history in a celebration of the Chinese New Year Tradition. Fun for the whole family
Wednesday 29th January, 3 – 6pm in the garden outside the library
Bring: a Chinese inspired dish to share and a picnic rug to spread out. BYO water bottle and reusable plate if you have one
Provided: Paper craft activities to create including paper fans, decorate a lantern, rat mask to make and paper cut-outs, Chinese Spring Couplets to paint
Photo Booth (in the library), come dressed up for your family pic!
Dragon dance performance
Fortune cookie and lots of good luck to share
Learn: your Chinese Zodiac sign and New Year traditions
3pm Paper craft activities start
5pm Dinner is served
5:30pm Winners of the Rat Mask competition announced
5:45pm Dragon dance finale
All welcome to this FREE, inclusive, family friendly event
Collect your mask from the Margaret River or Augusta Library
Decorate your mask and return it to the Margaret River Library for display in the foyer by Monday 20th January
The Chinese New Year committee will pick 3 favourite masks and these will be announced at the Chinese New Year Celebration on Wednesday 29th January at 5.30pm
For more information contact the Library Ph: 9780 5600
Margaret River Library is hosting a community celebration to recognise the work of visual artist Dr Michael Wise and current Cocoon Gallery exhibitor and conceptual artist Natalia Ford.
Let’s Celebrate Seniors Week. The library staff would like invite all seniors to join in a Devonshire tea. Our event this year includes a performance by the Montessori School Choir, general knowledge quiz and aromatherapy hand massages. A consultant will be available to talk to guests about staying healthy in the home. Please RSVP for catering purposes to Ph: 9780 5600 or email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au
