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April school holidays at the Shire Libraries

Lego Club

Join our one-hour long Lego Club session to take on new challenges. This free activity has all Lego provided. Best suited to children over 5 years and bookings are essential.

Session One: Tuesday 2 April | 2.00pm – 3.00pm at Margaret River Library

Session Two: Thursday 4 April | 10.30am – 11.30am at Augusta Library | includes crafts

Ready to book? Go to www.eventbrite.com.au/amrlibraries or phone 9780 5600

Land Art Workshop

Land Artist Elaine Clocherty and mixed media artist Kyllie Deltondo, invite you to be part of a Land Artwork creation outside the library. Inspired by this moorditj land that we all live on and share, participants will collaborate to create the artwork using local nuts, flowers, sand and bark.

Best suited to ages 5 years and over, bookings required as spaces are limited.

Wednesday 3 April | 10.30am – 12 noon at Margaret River Library

Ready to book? Go to www.eventbrite.com.au/amrlibraries or phone 9780 5600

Sphero fun and games

Have fun using our Sphero bots at the library with games and activities to try.

You will need to bring your own device with the Sphero Play and Sphero Edu apps installed, if possible.

Best suited to ages 8 years and over, book in now to get a place.

Wednesday 10 April | 10.30am – 12 noon at Margaret River Library

Ready to book? Go to www.eventbrite.com.au/amrlibraries or phone 9780 5600

All activities are free however children must be accompanied by an adult at all library events. Tickets are not required for adults, only children.

We hope to see you at the library soon!

Book Chat Club for teens on Monday afternoon

Teens aged 12 years old and over are invited to join us at Margaret River Library for Book Chat Club on Monday 25th March at 4pm for a 4.15 start.

At our Book Chat Club meetings we talk about the books we have read and give reviews and recommendations to other club members.

Book Chat Club is free with snacks provided and bookings are not required, simply head to the library at 4pm.

Libraries closed for Easter

Augusta Margaret River Libraries

Will be CLOSED for Easter.

Good Friday 29th of March

Saturday 30th of March

Easter Monday 1st of April

OPEN again on Tuesday 2nd of April at 10am. We apologise for any inconvenience.

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

Access to our online resources is available 24/7.

Learn how to use Library apps with Ana – Session 2: BorrowBox

BorrowBox digital library
BorrowBox  is a digital collection of books, audiobooks and magazines to read or listen on your phone, tablet or eReader.

When: March 21st, 10:30am – 11:30

Where: Margaret River Library

In this session you will learn how to:

  • Download the BorrowBox app
  • Login and save your library card
  • Understand the shelves and the collection available to you.
  • how to preview titles before borrowing
  • Search for eBooks eAudios books
  • Use the listening features
  • Customize your experience.
  • Change your reading preferences: font size, background color etc.
  • Troubleshoot issues,

Bring your phone, tablet, eReader. If you don’t have a device but would like to start reading online, we will have a few tablets available on the day for you to have a go.

For EOI call the library on 08 9780 5600 or email abrawls@amrshire.wa.gov.au

The library is an accessible venue.

Submit your Summer Reading Quest logs to be in the draw to win big state wide prizes!

CONGRATULATIONS to all kids that reached the end of the Summer Reading Quest! We hope that you have had a fabulous summer, filled with incredible reads, activities, and side quest.

Please remember to submit your logs & cards online:  https://www.summerreadingquest.net/submit-your-entry Please note: you only need to fill out the sections on the online form that apply to your Summer Reading Quest activities, leave blank any spaces you are not sure about.

By logging your Quest details online you go into the prize draw for all the wonderful State Prizes!

Once you’ve submitted your information online, head into your local library and pick up any prizes you didn’t collect over the quest.
You can collect December, January & February prizes – don’t miss out, you’ve earnt them, and your participation certificates too.

You’ve got until Sunday 31 March to submit your logs & cards. Monday 15 April the prize winners will be announced on the website.

If you are a winner, you will be contacted via email or phone.

… Want to know what the big State Prizes are?
Head to https://www.summerreadingquest.net/for-adventurers

…. Took part in the Side Quest on the back of the Reading Log?
Don’t forget to collect your prizes at 10 Quest & 20 Quests completed.

…. Want to go in the draw for an extra prize?
Help us out by filling in this 5-minute feedback survey and go in the draw to win a family prize. Your feedback is valuable to us, it’s how we can keep make the quest better and better.  https://forms.gle/QJAEdgARsZkMKKbK9

Thank you to all those who participated in the Summer Reading Quest and making it the best year yet.

The Cocoon Gallery for Emerging Artists Welcomes Victoria Robertson

Mixed Media

Mixed Media is the first solo exhibition by emerging artist Victoria Robertson.

Originally from Amsterdam, Robertson’s work is inspired by the pristine West Australian coastline. Victoria creates miniature shadow box settings, and she uses textile technics to create embroidered spheres and tapestry.

“Ever since I was very young, I have been fascinated with miniature things such as doll houses and shadow boxes,” she says.

A teacher for the past 32 years, Robertson’s new exhibition brings a small selection of what she makes.

‘Withing some of the shadow boxes are some mini embroidered balls – see if you can find them all!” she teases.

Exhibition continues until the end of April.

The Margaret River Library is an accessible venue.

 

Afternoon Session Available for Baby Massage Workshop

Friday March 22nd, 1 – 2pm at the Margaret River Library

The morning baby massage session booked out quickly so we have introduced another session in the afternoon. Please RSVP as space is limited.

Baby massage is a gentle way for parents and their infants to connect and to gain benefits including:

  • pain relief and discomfort from colic and wind
  • improves sleep and reduces stress
  • promotes bonding and trust

Margaret River Library is hosting this free, small group exercise for parents and their babies aged 6 weeks to pre-crawlers to get a taste for baby massage and how it can fit with your parenting. Jane Tetley is an infant massage instructor and nurse with a background in midwifery and child health.

Please RSVP by Wednesday 6th March. Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600

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Margaret River Library

Fearn Avenue, Margaret River WA 6285
Phone: (08) 9780 5600
Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au