Library News

Workshop: social media for beginners, Instagram

Get Online Week is fast approaching, and today we are featuring the workshop: Social Media for beginners, Instagram:

Augusta Library, Wednesday, October 22 | 10:30am – 11:30am

Get started with Instagram — for personal or business use!

  • Set up your profile like a pro
  • Learn posting basics and explore features like Reels and Live
  • Understand the Professional Dashboard for business accounts

Bookings Essential. Reserve your spot via Eventbrite, or contact the library directly: 9780 5600 or email  abrawls@amrshire.wa.gov.au

Let’s get online together — learn something new, meet others, and build your digital confidence!

The libraries are accessible venue, carers welcome.

October Libby Book Club features Annie de Monchaux

poster for october libby book club featuring author Annie de Monchaux and her novel Audrey’s Gone AWOL Author Annie de Monchaux will discuss her novel Audrey’s Gone AWOL on Wednesday 15th of October at 7:30PM AWST (10:30PM AEDT).

Annie de Monchaux is an English, WA-based writer of fiction and non-fiction. Her nonfiction anthology Cray Tales was shortlisted for the WA Premier’s Book Awards and the basis of a CBS Australia documentary. Prior to this, Annie worked in Hollywood, rewriting scripts for films such as Superman II, III & IV, and The Shell Game. Audrey’s Gone AWOL is a funny and beautifully observed story about losing yourself, finding yourself, and discovering joy.

This month’s featured title will be available in digital format, with no need to wait. The reader who asks the best question during the live event will also be sent a signed copy of the book by the author!

Libby Book Club featuring Audrey’s Gone AWOL by Annie de Monchaux: 

School holiday activities at your 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.

Thursday 2 October 1.30 – 2.30pm at Margaret River Library

Ready to book? go to: Shire of Augusta Margaret River Libraries Events – Eventbrite

Supersonic Science workshop

Hold on to your hats SCIENCE FANS… Supersonic Science are bringing their insanely popular hands on science workshops to town!

Get ready for an hour of jam packed Supersonic Science experiments including Supersonic Snow and Slime to take home, Bubbleology, Toroidal Vortex Cannons, Elephants Toothpaste demonstration, Cool chemistry, Burning bubbles and much more!

Wednesday 8 October 10.00 – 11.00am at Augusta Library

Wednesday 8 October 1.30 – 2.30pm at Margaret River Library

For children aged 5 years and over, this is an event not to be missed!

Tickets are limited and book out extremely fast, so please book your budding scientists hands on science workshop experience now to avoid disappointment.

Book here: Shire of Augusta Margaret River Libraries Events – Eventbrite

A big thank you to LBW Trust and Friends of Libraries Australia for funding Supersonic Science.

Snake safety and reptile myth busting with Discover Deadly

The Discover Deadly team will be visiting the library to chat about how to stay safe around snakes and reptiles and give participants the chance to interact with reptiles that live at the centre.

This activity is for children aged over 5 years old.

Session One: Thursday 9 October  10.30am – 11.15am at Margaret River Library

Session Two: Thursday 9 October 11.30am – 12.15pm at Margaret River Library

Places are limited and book out fast so go to Shire of Augusta Margaret River Libraries Events – Eventbrite to get a spot!

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all library events however tickets are not required for caregivers.

All library school holiday activities are free although places book out fast so get in quick to reserve your child’s place.

Celebrate Get Online Week at the Libraries

Get Online Week is back — and we’re celebrating with a series of exciting, hands-on workshops at the Margaret River and Augusta Libraries.

Whether you’re a curious beginner, a small business owner, or just keen to explore new digital tools, there’s something here for you!

Join us for three free workshops designed to help you build confidence with technology, explore AI tools, and get started with social media. Open to the whole community — all ages welcome!

What’s Happening?

Workshop 1: Implement AI in a small business to save time, money & tears. Presented by Aly Banister 

Margaret River Library, Monday, October 20 | 10:30am – 11:30am
Perfect for small business owners and AI beginners!

  • Learn how AI can streamline your daily operations
  • Boost productivity and engagement with smarter tools
  • Enhance your social media, blogs, and newsletters
  • Build confidence to start using AI right away

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Workshop 2: AI zero to hero in 60 minutes. Presented by Aly Banister

Margaret River Library, Tuesday, October 21 | 1:30pm – 2:30pm

A fast, fun introduction to AI for everyone!

  • Discover free and easy AI tools
  • Create something with AI in minutes
  • Learn safe usage tips and resources

 Workshop 3: social media for beginners, Instagram

Augusta Library, Wednesday, October 22 | 10:30am – 11:30am
Get started with Instagram — for personal or business use!

  • Set up your profile like a pro
  • Learn posting basics and explore features like Reels and Live
  • Understand the Professional Dashboard for business accounts

Bookings Essential. Reserve your spot via Eventbrite, or contact the library directly: 9780 5600 or email  abrawls@amrshire.wa.gov.au

Let’s get online together — learn something new, meet others, and build your digital confidence!

The libraries are accessible venue, carers welcome.

Toddler Tales Cancelled and Augusta Library Closed Thursday 11 September

Augusta Library will be closed on Thursday 11 September 2025.
Regrettably Toddler Tales has been cancelled.
Sorry for the inconvenience.

Feel free to use the after-hours chute for your returns any time and you can follow our latest news and events starting at amrlibraries.com

Access to our online resources for e-books and e-audio books and many more links starts on the library e-resources page of our website.

Join the Growth Shelf readers group

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Emily will be hosting the second meeting of the Growth Shelf at the Margaret River Library and would like new members to attend. It is a space for readers (or listeners) to get together and discuss all things personal growth.

Thursday 11th September at 4.30pm

You can expect:

  • low pressure vibes
  • the opportunity to share what you’ve been learning about recently
  • learn from others and contribute to an inspiring conversation

This is a free community group. You can just show up or for more information contact the organizer, Emily by email:  wellnessEA@proton.me 

The library is an easily accessible venue and light refreshments will be provided.

South West Autism Network presents legal aid workshops this Thursday

Thursday 4th September at the Margaret River Library

These FREE and easily accessible workshops aim to show how Legal Aid WA can help young people. Session times for the workshops are:

Parents and caregivers 12pm

Older students (grades 9 and over) and young adults: 1.30pm

Younger students (grades 4-8): 3.30pm

RSVP to SWAN for the session that suits you. Email info@swanautism.org.au or Phone: 0499 819 038

 

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Phone: (08) 9780 5600
Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au