News and events for our library community
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
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.
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.
All regular children’s programs are run during school term and not on public holidays.
We hope to see you at the library soon!
𝑃𝑢𝑏𝑙𝑖𝑐 𝐿𝑖𝑏𝑟𝑎𝑟𝑦 𝐼𝑚𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑡 𝑆𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑠 📜
We think our libraries do a wonderful job, but don’t take our word for it 🙂 We want your personal stories to share with other public libraries.
As part of the Public Library Strategy, Public Libraries WA is developing an annual publication to showcase the achievements of public libraries across WA.
Public libraries, every day, deliver activities, events, programs and services for countless people, whose heart-warming stories showcase the positive influence the library has on their lives.
📣 Do you love your local library? Submit a story, add a photo or a video to let us know about the difference that our libraries have made to you by email to amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au
Join us at the Margaret River Library for another fascinating walking through history talk by Dr Pam Lynch.
Please RSVP so that we can save you a seat to the ever popular history talk that combines Pam’s love of travel and all things history and archeology. In this presentation she will explore the nature of pilgrims and of pilgrimages – and if the purpose of these journeys today are what they were in the Middle Ages.
Morning tea will be provided after the talk which usually goes for the full hour. The library is an easily accessible venue and this event is FREE.
Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600
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 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
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!
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
Fearn Avenue, Margaret River WA 6285
Phone: (08) 9780 5600
Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au