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Storybox, LibraryCraft and Beamakids – Free fun for kids!

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Even though, story-time and baby rhyme time are taking a break during the school holidays, we would like to remind you that kids can enjoy story-telling with StoryBox.

Storybox has some of the best stories read aloud by everyone’s favourite presenters and it is FREE to access with your library membership. With an ever growing collection, Storybox is suitable for pre-school and primary school aged children and is really Storytime, Anytime!

Image of a tablet and kids hands promoting storybox and the phrase safe online library resources for families

If your child likes Minecraft, check LibraryCraft. The award-winning Minecraft server running Paper 1.20.1 for Java Edition players in Western Australia aged 7 to 17 years old. There are multiple worlds connected by portals, to allow for various styles of gameplay. LibraryCraft uses Bungeecord, with three servers linked together. If you play on PC, Mac or Linux using Minecraft Java Edition you’ll be able to connect. Look out for regular Librarycraft competitions and challenges each month in addition to project worlds, free build plots and a minigames server.

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Watch as many kid-friendly titles as you like with BeamaKids and Kanopy Kids.

So, no getting bored this school holidays

To access all library eResources visit www.amrlibraries.com

Library eResources are accessible with your library card.

Save The Date For Poetry Events In January 2024

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Poetry Performance By Miriam Wei Wei Lo

Thursday 18th January, 6 – 7pm

Miriam will share poetry from her new book ‘Who Comes Calling?’, followed by a conversation style interview with Ana Brawls. Light refreshments will be provided after the talk.

Miriam lived in Margaret River for 11 years (some of you might remember her as Miriam Lochore), and many of the poems in this collection are set in Margaret River.  Her poems are accessible and engaging and should appeal, not only to those who identify with her faith perspective, but also to those who are interested in embodied female experience, to lovers of poetry, and to anyone who likes to ask big questions.

Poetry Workshop, Friday 19th January, 10.30am – 12.30pm

Miriam will facilitate a workshop on the theme of ‘Writing about home: the poetry of complicated journeys’. This workshop will guide participants in finding their own voice and stories on this theme, with a focus on metaphor as a poetic device.  This 2 hour event is FREE and easily accessible, with light refreshments included.

Please RSVP to Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600

Who Comes Calling? is Miriam’s latest poetry collection, recently published by Western Australian Poets Press. 

Christmas and New Year Holiday Hours

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Remember to stock up on all your reads in the lead up to the holiday season…

You can borrow as many items as you like!

Augusta Library will be closed from 4pm, Thursday 21 December.

Margaret River Library will be closed from 3pm, Saturday 23 December.

Both libraries will OPEN again at 10am on Tuesday 2nd January 2024.

Our online resources will be available for the duration of the break.

Visit amrlibraries.com to explore our range of e-books, downloadable audio-books, online courses and movie streaming services, 24/7.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all the staff at the Augusta and Margaret River Libraries.

 

 

 

Summer school holidays at your library

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Storytime with local author Anna Foley

Join Anna Foley, the Southwest author of the new children’s book Catalyse, for a unique multi-sensory Storytime combining poetry, music and movement and craft. Best suited to children aged 3-8, however all welcome.

Monday 8 January | 10.00 – 11.00am at Margaret River Library

Ready to book? Go to amrlibrarieseventbrite.com.au or phone 9780 5600

 

Lego Club

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

Session One: Thursday 11 January | 2.00pm – 3.00pm at Margaret River Library

Session Two: Thursday 18 January | 10.30am – 11.30am  at Augusta Library – includes crafts!

Session Three: Wednesday 24 January | 2.00pm – 3.00pm at Margaret River Library

Ready to book? Go to amrlibrarieseventbrite.com.au or phone 9780 5600

 

Backyard science workshops

Look closely at plants under the microscope and draw what you discover, then make an alfalfa pet to take home and keep.

Session One: Tuesday 16 January | 10.30am – 11.30am at Margaret River Library

session two: Monday 22 January | 2.00pm – 3.00pm at Margaret River Library

Ready to book? Go to amrlibrarieseventbrite.com.au or phone 9780 5600

Summer Reading Quest

Summer Reading Quest is back this summer! Record in your SRQ booklet how long you read for each day in December, January and February for the chance to win great prizes. The SRQ booklet also includes and Adventure Card that you can use to complete fun literacy activities to help the SRQ aliens find a new home planet. Head into your library and collect your SRQ booklet and get reading!

Book Stars Club for kids aged 8-11 years old

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Book Stars Club 

For 8 to 11 year olds and held on the first Monday of each month at the Margaret River Library, meet at 4pm for a 4.15 start with our next meeting being 4th December.

During Book Stars we chat about what we have read over the month, give recommendations, and do a book related craft activity.

This is a FREE after school activity and no bookings are required. Please note children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult in the library.

Changes to Opening Hours

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change to library hours

Margaret River library will be closing early at 12.30pm on Friday 8th December

for an all Shire staff event.

Open again on Saturday 9th December 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 at amrlibraries.com

 

Book Chat Club for teens aged 12 years and over

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Teens aged 12 years old and over are invited to join us at Margaret River Library for Book Chat Club on Monday 27th November 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.

Walking Through History Series: The Shetland Islands

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Wednesday 6th December, 10.30 – 11.30am at the Margaret River Library

Dr Pam Lynch has a fascination for all eras of UK history and archaeology and has taken part in an archaeological dig on a Roman Palace site in the south of England. She recently visited Shetland and its historical sites, intrigued by its extensive remains and the insight they give into an ancient society.

Come along and let her lead you through the extensive history of this group of islands and wonder at the creation of some of its unique monuments and the people who left them behind.
The talk will be followed with light refreshments and the chance to mingle. All welcome to this FREE event.

RSVP to reserve a seat. Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600

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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

Augusta Library

Allnutt Terrace, Augusta WA 6290
Phone: (08) 9780 5670
Email: auglib@amrshire.wa.gov.au