Library News

Fragments within the sunset tide: an exhibition by Renison Belbin

The Cocoon Gallery for Emerging Artists warmly welcomes Renison Belbin into the space


“I’m Renison, an 18-year-old emerging artist from Margaret River, currently in a gap year and working with fluid acrylic techniques. My pieces in this exhibition used+ over 12 litres of paint across 15+ canvases, where I create each work by pouring a full liquid base coat before carefully guiding and stretching it through blowing the paint across the surface. Differences in paint density create natural cell structures and organic movement, forming each piece in its own unique way.

Inspired by the meeting of light and water, sunset colours in the sky and reef tones beneath the surface, unified by the golden shimmer of fading light. My work reflects movement, atmosphere, and the coastal environment I grew up with, inviting you to slow down and experience each piece beyond the surface.
I encourage you to take a deeper look into each work and appreciate not only the larger details, but also the subtle variations and cells within the paint.”

Exhibition Launch

Thursday 28th May, 6 – 7pm. Light refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP your attendance to amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Phone: 9780 5600

 

Book Stars Club for 8 to 11 year olds

Book Stars Club is a group for kids aged 8 to 11 years old who love books and reading. Book Stars is held on the third Monday of each Month during school term at 4.00pm at Margaret River Library.

The meeting dates for 2026 are:

20 April (this coming Monday!)

18 May

15 June

20 July

17 August

21 September

19 October

16 November

During Book Stars Club 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.

Energy audit kits available for loan from your library

Find out where in your home you are using power and water, measure your usage and identify actions you can take to improve your home’s energy efficiency AND save money.

What’s in a free-to-loan home energy audit kit?

Energy audit kits are available for loan from Augusta and Margaret River Libraries. The contents of the kit include a thermal imaging camera, plug-in energy monitor, a copy of the Tim Forcey book titled, ‘My efficient electric home handbook’ and observation sheets for you to document your findings where energy is being wasted.

More information about saving energy around your home can be found at switchyourthinking.com/energy

More information about how to use the kit can be found by watching this instructional video at How to use a Switch Your Thinking Energy Audit Kit

Scones, stories and secret recipes: the CWA cookbook and country cooking

Saturday 18th April, 10am streaming live online

The State Library of Western Australia and the Lotterywest Boorloo Heritage Festival are delighted to present a special livestream of Scones, Stories and Secret Recipes: The CWA Cookbook and Country Cooking panel event

This livestream is perfect for anyone interested in the stories, insights, and history behind the iconic CWA Cookbook, but who is unable to attend the event in person.

To learn more or register your interest, visit https://slwa.wa.gov.au/whats-on/scones-stories-and-secret-recipes

The special live stream event is with leading WA food writer Max Veenhuyzen and an exciting panel of Perth foodies. This is an online event so you can join in from home.

Author talk by Joel Whitwell

Thursday 16th April, 6 – 7pm

Come along to the Margaret River Library to hear Joel’s life stories growing up in country WA.

“Spreading my wings” is a follow up from Joel’s first book that continues his life story – his travels overseas and across Australia, and the friendships he has made along the way. Woven within these stories are Joel’s wisdom around a positive outlook, facing adversity with hope and finding the resilience to keep going.

It’s a great chance to meet the author in person and enjoy some inspiring conversation. Light refreshments will be provided after the talk with the opportunity to purchase a signed copy of Joel’s new book “Spreading my wings”.

All welcome to this free event and the library is an easily accessible venue.

 

RSVP to Eventbrite here or call the library on 9780 5600 or reserve your seat via email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au

Art exhibition launch for Pier Paolo Vittone

Launching ‘POP BANG SNIP’, in the Cocoon Gallery for emerging artists

Thursday 9 April, 5.30pm – 6.30pm

 

Join us in celebrating Pier’s exhibition launch in the Cocoon Gallery for emerging artists. Light refreshments will be provided with the chance to chat to the artist about his technique and style.

As well as viewing the pop-art style works, a feature of this evening event is to showcase some work that doesn’t fit on the gallery walls. Pier will be bringing his illustrative line drawings in architectural style showing how versatile he is.

For more information about the exhibition or to RSVP to the launch, please contact Pier directly. Email: pier42art@gmail.com

 

The Golden Feather Hunt returns!

Get ready, book explorers! From March to 8 May 2026, the Golden Feather Hunt is swooping back into libraries across WA, and it’s going to be bigger, better and more feather-tastic than ever!

What is the Golden Feather Hunt?

It is a magical treasure hunt where YOU get to be the hero! All you have to do is visit your local library, check out a book, and start flipping through the pages. Hidden inside, you might just find a special feather-shaped bookmark. But these aren’t just any feathers. They are your ticket to amazing prizes!

What Feathers Will You Discover?

Plain Feather: Decorate it, post a photo tagging @scribblersfest, and enter the weekly draw to win a book!

Emerald Feather: Find one in your library and win an instant book prize!

Silver Feather: Only 20 libraries have these! Win a signed book.

Golden Feather: The rarest of all! Win a Scribblers book pack and an e-reader.

The competition is for Western Australian children and young people aged up to 18 years.

Entries close 8 May 2026

Visit www.scribblersfestival.com.au/golden-feather to enter and more information and visit your local public library to join the hunt!

 

 

 

April school holiday activities at the Shire Libraries

Robots fun and games

Come to the Margaret River Library to learn and play with the Sphero and Roo-ver robots. This workshop will be great for any kids that love STEM, coding, and are interested in robotics.
This workshop is for children over 7 years and bookings are essential as places are limited

Thursday 9 April | 10.30 – 11.30am Margaret River Library

Book here: Shire of Augusta Margaret River Libraries -Eventbrite

Lego Club

Join our one-hour long Lego Club session to try new challenges. This free activity has all Lego provided. Best suited to children over 5 years.
Session One: Monday 13 April | 2.00pm – 3.00pm at Margaret River Library
Session Two: Tuesday 14 April | 10.30 – 11.30am at Augusta Library *** Augusta Library session also includes free crafts

Book here: Shire of Augusta Margaret River Libraries -Eventbrite

The Golden Feather Hunt is back!

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 Emerald Feather to WIN exciting prizes, or decorate a White Feather for the chance to win a spot prize. Stop in for more details and follow @scribblersfest to watch the feathered fun unfold over WA.

Bookings are required via eventbrite.com.au/shire of Augusta Margaret River Libraries for all activities except The Golden Feather Hunt.

Please note all activities are free and children need to be accompanied by an adult while in the library.

Libraries closed for Easter

Augusta Margaret River Libraries

Will be CLOSED for Easter.

Good Friday 3rd of April

Saturday 4th of April

Easter Monday 6th of April

OPEN again on Tuesday 7th of April at 10am. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Feel free to use the after-hours chute for your returns.

As usual, access to our online resources is available 24/7.

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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