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Young Mentors Program is back

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Community members over 50 are invited to take part in the 2026 Young Mentors Program.

If you’d like friendly, one-on-one help to feel more confident with your phone, tablet or computer, this free program could be for you. You can learn at your own pace, focus on what matters to you and bring your own device so you can practise new skills straight away.

You’ll be paired with local Margaret River High School students, who can help with things like sending emails, using apps, managing device settings, and navigating the online world more safely.

Young mentors program image of young mentors and two learners on a table with digital devices

People interested are required to attend an information session at the Margaret River Library on Wednesday 14 October at 10.15am. To register, please contact library on 08 9780 5600 or email abrawls@amrshire.wa.gov.au.

Anyone who would like to join the program will need to come along to this session first, so we can walk you through how it works and answer any questions.

Regular Young Mentors sessions will run on Wednesdays 28 October, 4 November, 18 November and 25 November from 10.15am to 11.45am.

Young Mentors was developed by eSafetyCommissioner as part of the Be Connected Young Mentors initiative.

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School holidays at your Shire Libraries

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Lego!

Calling all young builders! Looking for a creative school holiday activity that’s easy, free and lots of fun?

Bring the kids along to Lego Club at our libraries, where they can dream up wild designs, take on fun building challenges and make something uniquely theirs.

🧱 LEGO Club at Margaret River Library

From towers and tiny towns to rockets, robots and anything in between, there’s plenty of Lego ready for big imaginations.

  • Tuesday 29 September
  • 30 – 11.30am

🧱 LEGO & Crafts at Augusta Library

Kids can build, make and get creative in a relaxed session filled with Lego, craft supplies and hands-on holiday fun.

  • Thursday 1 October
  • 30am – 11.30am

Places are limited, so don’t miss out – bookings are essential. Book your spot here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/shire-of-augusta-margaret-river-libraries

Have you tried Librarycraft?

LibraryCraft is available to players in Western Australia from 7 to 17 years old, playing Minecraft Java Edition.

  • Private white listed server for Western Australian players
  • Creative competitions and challenges
  • Available for Minecraft Java Edition
  • Visit https://librarycraft.net/join for more information

 

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Digital Drop-ins at Augusta Library

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Need a hand with your device, apps or online services? We’ve got you covered

Join us at Augusta Library this week for Digital Drop-ins!

These are relaxed, one-on-one 15-minute sessions where you can get help with everyday tech questions. Whether it’s setting up email, using your smartphone, accessing online services or building your digital skills, we’re here to help.

Augusta Library

  • Thursday, 17 September – 10am – 3pm
  • Thursday, 15 October – 10am – 3pm

Bring your device and your questions, and we’ll work through them together. No bookings necessary. Please arrive by 2.45pm to ensure we have time to assist you.
If you have any questions, contact our eServices Librarian, Ana via email: abrawls@amrshire.wa.gov.au, or call the Library on 08 9780 5600.

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Toddler Tales at Augusta Library

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Toddler Tales is hosted at Augusta Library on the second Thursday of each month during school term and is on again this Thursday 10 September at 10.30am.

Children and their caregivers are welcome to this special story time aimed at Toddlers which contains a story, songs, rhymes and craft.

Bookings are required, visit www.eventbrite.com.au/o/shire-of-augusta-margaret-river-libraries   Please note new Libraries booking link. You can also phone 9780 5602 to reserve your place.

We hope to see you at Augusta Library soon!

We welcome Caitlyn Sully to the Cocoon Gallery for Emerging Artists

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Visions: an exhibition by Caitlyn Sully

In this exhibition, Cait presents art that attempts to capture visions that come into her mind. They often represent something quite meaningful – an experience, realisation or a special place. Some are a more philosophical look at life, and an attempt to try and visualise her understanding of the complex world we live in.

Most of her art is made with oil and acrylic paints. She has always been drawn to things that are colourful which translates into her painting style. She feels that contrast, line work and repeating organic patterns are what she leans towards, rather than something that is precise. She tries to keep rules, but each painting has been created in a different way from the previous effort.

Call into the Margaret River Library to view Cait’s work or view more works on her Instagram page @psychovisionss.

The exhibition continues until the end of October.

 

Water Safety Storytime with special guests!

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Join us at Margaret River on Tuesday 8 September at 10.30am for a Water Safety themed storytime with special guests from our local Recreation Centre Pool!

Swim teacher Nicole and Lifeguard Jasmin will teach us all how to keep safe in the water and that Kids Alive Do the Five.

All children aged 2 to 5 years old and their caregivers are invited to join us for this extra special storytime with lots of splishy splashy fun!

Bookings are not needed for storytime, just turn up for stories, songs, rhymes, games and a craft.

We hope to see you at the Library soon!

Make comics with Aśka

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Turn your ideas into comics at a free, hands-on workshop with award-winning cartoonist and graphic novelist Aśka at Margaret River Library.

Learn how to build stories with pictures, plan panels and grow a small idea into something bigger.

No drawing experience is needed — it’s about storytelling, not perfect artwork.

The workshop runs from 4pm to 5.30pm on Tuesday 22 September and is open to ages 10+.

Places are very limited and bookings open 7 September at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/shire-of-augusta-margaret-river-libraries

Supported by The Government of Western Australia through The Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport and The WA Branch of the Children’s Book Council of Australia.

What stories will you uncover with Trove?

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A family name in an old newspaper. A photograph of a familiar street. A map showing how your town has changed. Australia’s past is full of stories, and Trove can help you find them.

Trove is a free online research portal that brings together newspapers, photos, maps, books and other material from libraries, museums, galleries, archives and research collections across Australia. It is a valuable starting point for family history, local research, school projects or simply following your curiosity.


Librarian looking at computer screen with National Library of Australia TROVE open on a browser

If you are new to Trove, or have tried it and are unsure how to narrow down the results – join our free, beginner-friendly workshop at Margaret River Library. You will learn simple ways to navigate the portal, choose useful search terms, refine your results and explore different collections.

Maddi O’Neil from the National Library of Australia will present remotely on the library’s big screen, with participants attending in person.

No previous experience is needed – just bring your questions and a sense of curiosity.

Date: Wednesday 16 September 2026
Time: 1.30pm to 2.30pm
Location: Margaret River Library
How to book: Call 08 9780 5600 to RSVP. Bookings are essential and places are limited.

Celebrate Children’s Book Week with Storybox Hub

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Happy Children’s Book Week!

The display with the Children’s Book of the Year shortlisted and winning titles are up, and you can request them with your library card form the catalogue.

Even better, StoryBox Hub has all the titles from this years’ Book of the Year awards on your fingertips ready to watch, listen and read together.

To make this week even more exciting, StoryBox has free activities where you can Watch and read-along with the stories, answer the questions and enjoy a fun craft!

Come to the library to get your Book Week activity pack, from our friends at StoryBox Hub.

 

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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