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.
🎉 Book Week Costume Parade – Wednesday 20 August 🎉
📍 Margaret River Library | 3.30pm – 4.30pm (Parade at 4pm)
It’s that time again… when families rummage through the dress-up box and kids transform into their favourite book characters 🧙♂️🧚♀️🐛
Join us at the Margaret River Library to celebrate 80 years of Children’s Book Week with a fun-filled costume parade, craft activities and prizes for best dressed thanks to @Margaret River Bookshop!
👑 Special guest judge
🎨 Colouring in, badge making and story hunt
📚 Library staff in costume too
💡 Got an old costume? Reinvent it and show it off at the library. Let’s spread the Book Week magic!
Come along and join the fun. Book here: Shire of Augusta Margaret River Libraries Events – 3 Upcoming Activities and Tickets | Eventbrite
Artists who would like to improve their social media presence are invited to attend this workshop series to:
- Optimise your page for art promotion
- Discover tools for engagement and sales
- Leave with actionable steps
Our e-Services Librarian, Ana Brawls will do a presentation in the first half hour then spend time with participants answering questions and looking at individual scenarios in the second half. Seats are limited so please RSVP.
Session 2: Using Instagram to promote artists and their work
Wednesday 6th August, 4.30pm – 5.30pm
RSVP to Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Phone: 9780 5600
Artists who would like to improve their social media presence are invited to attend this workshop series to:
- Optimise your page for art promotion
- Discover tools for engagement and sales
- Leave with actionable steps
Our e-Services Librarian, Ana Brawls will do a presentation in the first half hour then spend time with participants answering questions and looking at individual scenarios in the second half. Seats are limited so please RSVP.
Session 1: Using Facebook to promote artists and their work
Wednesday 30th July, 4.30pm – 5.30pm
Session 2: Using Instagram to promote artists and their work
Wednesday 6th August, 4.30pm – 5.30pm
RSVP to Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Phone: 9780 5600
The Kinetic: Poetry in Motion
Our lives pulse with rhythms of motion, invisible forces that shape us. Trace these energies, whether it’s a tender touch or a life-changing leap, through poetic expression, reflection, and gentle writing prompts. A dynamic and welcoming workshop for those who wish to explore movement as metaphor.
Margaret River Library
Please RSVP as spaces are limited. Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Phone: 9780 5600
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.
Please RSVP to Eventbrite so we save you a seat. Or email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Phone: 9780 5600
Between River and Sea: Five poets. One gathering. Countless currents of poetry.
Between River & Sea brings together five powerful and distinct voices for an evening of poetry shaped by place, identity and connection. From whispered memory to thunderous truth, these poets speak across cultures, landscapes and lived experience, flowing between the intimate and the universal.
Join us at the Margaret River Library for a night of shared words and vibrant presence. This is poetry that listens, stirs and stays with you, spoken where waters meet.
Presenting poets: Arunima Nair, Rachel Is, Ana Brawls, Roe Kanchi, Jaya Penelope . Light refreshments will be provided.
Please RSVP to Eventbrite so we save you a seat.
Alternatively phone: 9780 5600 or email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au
The new work is up in the Cocoon Gallery for emerging artists and we welcome Linney Thomson with her exhibition titled ‘Sea Daze’
Come along to the library to view the new works on display by Linney Thomson.
“The ocean is my inspiration, water and waves make me feel alive and surfing is my passion”.
In this exhibition, Linney presents some recent creations using acrylic mediums and gold leaf on canvas, including some ‘Seagull Photobombs’.
These works will be on display until the end of August during open hours and the library is an easily accessible venue. Works can be purchased directly from the artist.
The new work is up in the Cocoon Gallery for emerging artists and we welcome Linney Thomson with her exhibition titled ‘Sea Daze’
Join Linney in the celebration of her beautiful artworks going on display in the Cocoon Gallery for emerging artists at the Margaret River Library.
All welcome. Please RSVP to Linney.
Email: riverdog74@bigpond.com or Txt 0400 096 003
“The ocean is my inspiration, water and waves make me feel alive and surfing is my passion”.
In this exhibition, Linney presents some recent creations using acrylic mediums and gold leaf on canvas, including some ‘Seagull Photobombs’.
These works will be on display until the end of August and the library is an easily accessible venue.
The ServiceWA Digital Assist Kiosk is coming to Margaret River Library. Get help to claim the WA Student Assistance Payment through the ServiceWA app.
Learn more, including what to bring, at WA.gov.au/servicewakiosks