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Phone: (08) 9780 5600
Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au
Library News
Medici.tv a classical music and jazz streaming platform now on hoopla
Immerse yourself in the unparalleled beauty of classical music and jazz with the medici.tv BingePass on hoopla. With one borrow, you can explore free unlimited classical concerts, opera shows, ballets, music documentaries, world-class jazz performances, and more for 7 days! https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/16512837
Check out hoopla BingePass, which gives you 7-days of unlimited access to one of multiple streaming collections with only one borrow! https://www.hoopladigital.com/browse/binge
For this and more eResources visit the Library eResources page www.Library eResources | Shire of Augusta Margaret River (amrshire.wa.gov.au)
Have an eResources issue or a burning question? Send it to our eServices Librarian on abrawls@amrshire.wa.gov.au or call 08 9780 5600.
Make Your Own Story Book award
Every year the Children’s Book Council of Australia WA Branch hold a Make Your Own Storybook competition for kids from school years Pre-primary to year 8.
The competition includes categories for picture books and story books and is open to all WA students with the closing date for entries Friday 7 June 2024.
More information can be found on the Make Your Own Story Book Award website; wa.cbca.org.au/make-your-own-story-book including tips, tricks and video lessons with established children’s book author and illustrator Sean E Avery.
Changes to Opening Hours
Due to scheduled fibre replacement works
Margaret River Library will be
CLOSED
on Monday 6th of May and Tuesday 7th of May
Open again on Wednesday 8th of May at 10am.
Our online services are available 24/7 – click here to explore them!
One-on-one Digital Training available
Are you over 50? Would you like to improve your digital skills?
The Shire of Augusta Margaret River Libraries are offering free one-on-one digital training sessions tailored to your needs, you can…
- Learn the basics,
- Be safe while you’re online,
- Connect to family and friends,
- Learn more about your device,
- Learn about photos.
You can attend up to three sessions to help you become more confident online.
Places are limited and sessions are running on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons during April and May at the Margaret River Library.
For contact the library on 08 9780 5600 or email the eServices librarian on abrawls@amrshire.wa.gov.au
This program is part of BeConnected and it is possible thanks to grants form GoodThings Foundation. Libraries are easily accessible venues
Community Writing Group
The Community Writing Group meets at the library once a month. The group is free to join and open to anyone looking for a tribe to write with. This third session is a ‘Writing night’ so bring along your writing gear.
The Community Writing Group aims to provide participants with:
- motivation to write
- writing support
- opportunity to share knowledge and skills
- writing exercises
- writing feedback
For more information about the group contact Ana Brawls. Email: ana.brawls@icloud.com
Next date is 21st May and is a ‘Share and dare’.
Changes to Opening Hours – Anzac Day
Augusta and Margaret River Libraries
Will be CLOSED on Thursday 25th of April for Anzac Day.
Margaret River library will be OPEN again on Friday 26th at 10am. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Feel free to use the after-hours chute for your returns.
Access to our online services is available 24/7
The Battle of Crete, a talk with Bill Bunbury, Poli Tataraki and Michael Winters
Wednesday 1st May, 1 – 2.30pm at the Margaret River Library
Into the Moonlit Village is a collaborative book of poetry and art about the Battle of Crete by Poli Tataraki and Michael Winters. In ways that commemorate and lament the sacrifices made, this presentation will showcase how poetry and linocuts sensitively combine to convey how ANZAC soldiers and the local population grappled on Crete with the Nazi invasion. You will hear selected readings by the poet as you view projections of the corresponding linocut images. Both poet and artist will also share their artistic journeys.
Bill Bunbury will talk briefly on the battle of Crete and conduct a question and answer session with the author.
Guests are welcome to stay for afternoon tea. Please RSVP for catering purposes to Eventbrite here: https://amrlibraries-crete.eventbrite.com.au or Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600
Into the Moonlit Village presents strange phenomena co-existing in the ancient landscape of Crete, such as shepherds and paratroops, swastikas and Minoan frescoes. In this setting the exhausted and under-equipped Australian soldiers seem to be coming of age under the benign gaze of the Bull, transplanted into an ancient land to fight against a brutal cutting-edge technology. You will gain insight into a book which serves equally well as an introduction to the Battle of Crete, or as an extension for the seasoned reader looking to be surprised by something completely unprecedented.
A little about the presenters: Poli is Dubbo-based and born in Rethymno, Crete. Her maternal family is from Gerakari village, Rethymno, (Amari Valley). This village was a very important Resistance hub during the occupation and suffered the devastating effects of the Kedros Holocaust. Michael Winters is Canberra-based with a prolific Battle of Crete output. He is also a philhellene with a long relationship with Greece and is an Honorary Citizen of Leros. Local identity, Bill Bunbury is an experienced interviewer from ABC radio fame who asks the tricky and interesting questions. All welcome.
Regular programs for teens and kids are back for term 2
School is starting which means our regular children’s programs resume at your shire libraries.
Baby Rhyme Time, Storytime, Toddler Tales, Book Chat Club and Book Stars Club will be starting as the 2024 school term commences.
Baby Rhyme Time: Every Monday starting 15th April at 2.00pm at Margaret River Library
- For babies up to two years of age and their caregivers, Baby Rhyme Time is a fun place to learn new rhymes and songs to share with your little one.
Book Stars Club: On the third Monday of each month starting Monday 15th April 4.00pm at Margaret River Library
- 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.
Book Chat Club: On the last Monday of each month starting Monday 29th April 4.00pm at Margaret River Library
- A group for those over 12 years old who are enthusiastic about books. Each meeting we discuss about what we have read and give reviews for other members of the club. There is no ‘set’ book – we agree on a genre or theme, and you pick a book that appeals to you.
Storytime: Every Tuesday starting 16th April at 10.15am for 10.30am start at Margaret River Library
- For children aged two to five years old and their caregivers, Storytime encourages children to discover a love of books, stories, reading, rhymes and craft and promotes family literacy skills.
Toddler Tales: Thursday 9th May 10.30am at Augusta Library
- Aimed at Toddlers, this session incorporates a story, rhymes, songs and craft at Augusta Library
- To book a place for Toddler Tales go to https://amrlibraries-toddlertales-augusta.eventbrite.com.au or phone 9780 5600
All regular children’s programs are run during school term and not on public holidays.
We hope to see you at the library soon!
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