Lakshmi Kanchi will guide writers through the process of poetry from the perspective of ‘Karri on Writing Poetry’ (poetry of our South Western Forests)
Lakshmi is an emerging Western Australian poet of Indian descent. She is a Centre for Stories fellow and the recipient of the 2021 Pocketry Prize for Unpublished Poets.
She is also the current Poet-in-Residence at The Wetlands Centre in Cockburn. Her published works appear in—”Social Alternatives”, “Portside Review”, “Burrow Journal”, “The Saltbush Review” and more.
Light refreshments provided. Seats are limited so please book. RSVP to Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600
Join us for a very special evening of Australian poetry from a multicultural perspective. These published and emerging poets will share their works and reveal life experiences, perspective, pain and happiness. Guest poets include:
Lakshmi Kanchi
Vuma Phiri
Ana Brawls
Free event and all welcome. The Library is an easily accessible venue.
Light refreshments provided. For more information and to book a seat Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600
Come and help us celebrate the launch of Max Palmer’s exhibition on Saturday May 20, 2pm. All welcome!
Max likes neurographics and learned to make them as a mindfulness exercise. They allow him to draw in a very playful way. He has started creating symmetrical drawings without using any measurement tools which reflects his interest in mathematics. For this exhibition he has enjoyed using watercolour pencils and sharpies the most and also, some poster paint and charcoal.
Most of the time, you will find Max playing music on the piano. To him, drawing is a bit like playing or creating music on paper. He spends lots of time in nature in the forest or at the beach. He loves drawing trees almost as much as he loves climbing them. Max is passionate about the environment and through this exhibition would like to bring awareness to the Gondwana Link program which works to reconnect natural habitats. Max would like to donate 50% of the profits from his exhibition to support the Gondwana Link program.
For more information about the Gondwana Link visit https://gondwanalink.org For more information about this exhibition contact Max at 0430 487 597
He hopes visitors to the library enjoy his art as much as he enjoys making it. The exhibition stays on display until June 30th.
Wednesday 24th May, 10.30 – 11.30am at the Margaret River Library
Understanding the experience of refugees or asylum seekers, in their home country, their journey to Australia and their new life here is crucial to appreciating the barriers that block such individuals from thriving in our community. The session can help participants recognise how they can better engage with such migrants. Red Cross aims to provide insights and encourage critical thinking about the global and local experiences of people forcibly displaced, covering:
Red Cross involvement with migration
Context on global forced displacement and associated international human rights frameworks
Australia’s relevance and role
The difference between an asylum seeker and refugee
Demographics of humanitarian settlement in Australia and their experiences
The morning consists of a 20 minute information session followed by the chance to ask questions, register or get a new card if you need one.
This service really helps WA Seniors Card members replace their worn, damaged or lost Seniors Cards on the spot. Guests hoping to replace their card should bring ID (Driver’s Licence or Centrelink Card). Morning tea will be provided.
The presentation covers information for new members:
Benefits of becoming a WA Seniors Card member including the range of State Government concessions and discounts from businesses across WA
Eligibility
How to apply
For current members:
How to access a range of State Government concessions and discounts
The Cost of Living Rebate
The latest Safety & Security Rebate announcement
The annual Discount Directory booklet (we will provide copies)
WA Seniors Card monthly competitions
How to replace your WA Seniors Card – if lost, stolen or damaged
RSVP to the library for seating and catering purposes.
The information session is 1.30 – 2pm followed by the chance to ask questions, register or get a new card if you need one. This service really helps WA Seniors Card members replace their worn, damaged or lost Seniors Cards on the spot. It proves to be a handy alternative to completing forms and waiting several business days. Guests hoping to replace their card should bring ID (Driver’s Licence or Centrelink Card). Afternoon tea will be provided.
The presentation covers information for new members:
Benefits of becoming a WA Seniors Card member including the range of State Government concessions and discounts from businesses across WA
Eligibility
How to apply
For current members:
How to access a range of State Government concessions and discounts
The Cost of Living Rebate
The latest Safety & Security Rebate announcement
The annual Discount Directory booklet (we will provide copies)
WA Seniors Card monthly competitions
How to replace your WA Seniors Card – if lost, stolen or damaged
Soleil Heimlich invites the community to join in an exhibition closing party in the Cocoon Gallery for Emerging Artists at the Margaret River Library.
Soleil is passionate about cleaning plastic debris from our beaches and upcycles her finds into beautiful works of art. She loves spending time in the outdoors and has captured the local landscape in her drawings. Soleil will give a brief talk about her art processes and approaches to working with recycled materials. Light refreshments will be provided. All welcome! Please RSVP to Soleil at email: heimlich.soleil@gmail.com or phone: 0414 548 542
A group for kids aged 8 to 11 years old who love books and reading. We chat about what we have read over the month, give recommendations and do a book related craft activity. Free snacks are provided, please let library staff know if you have any dietary requirements.
Children under 12 years old need to be accompanied by an adult for library events.
Bookings are not required, simply head to the library on the day.
8 Skills that could change your child’s life for the better – insights from an award winning children’s author
This informative 1.5 hour presentation has Josh Langley sharing what skills primary school aged kids should be learning that will have the biggest impact on their life. Josh talks about the challenges he faced growing up, how his life changed after writing his first children’s book and what he learned after spending 6 years talking to child health experts, teachers and parents about what kids really need to learn.
Josh is a motivating speaker and a child wellbeing advocate with titles including: Being you is enough; It’s ok to feel the way you do; How to be a wonder hunter: find the extraordinary in the ordinary.
