News and events for our library community
The Shire libraries will be hosting two storytime sessions with the Australian Red Cross based on the Birdie story books. The Birdie books aim to teach young children about different emergencies and how to stay calm in stressful situations with fun activities and interactive stories.
You are welcome to join us for Storytime with Bridie at
Wednesday 20 September 10.30 – 11.30am
Thursday 21 September 10.30 – 11.30am
No Bookings necessary, just turn up.
Join our group session next week to understand all about the cloud.
Back by popular demand, this workshop will cover what it means when something is described as being in the Cloud. You’ll find out how the cloud works, what you can do with it and where your personal information is stored and kept safe.
• Benefits of the cloud and how do you know you are using it.
• Using the cloud safely.
• How to choose a cloud app service.
What is ‘the cloud’?| Margaret River Library
Tuesday 19 September 2023 from 1pm to 2.30pm.
What is ‘the cloud’?| Augusta Council Chambers
Wednesday 20 September 2023 from 10am to 11.30am.
Bookings are essential for these free workshops. Please call 08 9780 5600 or email eServices Librarian Ana Brawls at abrawls@amrshire.wa.gov.au to book your place.
What we consume, consumes us: an exhibition by Dolores Delia
1st September to 31 October in the Cocoon Gallery for Emerging Artists at the Margaret River Library
Plate… The vehicle that transports our food. The limit, the measure of the ephemeral pleasure of each meal. A symbol, the foundation of what we put into our bodies, what we eat, and sometimes eats us. What are we putting on our plates? What are we chewing, and ingesting. And by this I mean more than just food. Thinking about what I feed on… thoughts, feelings, insecurities, body image, concepts…
Earthenware plates, with underglaze, underglaze pencils, silkscreen, glazes and decals.
Born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina Dolores has nurtured herself and studied for several years in the vast and complex fine arts world. Exploring and experimenting with mixed-media, her work focuses on printmaking, photography, paint and ceramics. Working from her ceramics studio in Margaret River has enabled her to explore graphic work in clay. This constant experimental practice portrays nature and fate as masters of inspiration. Image, texture and poetry are combined in random.
These artworks are for sale through the artist and are on display until the end of October unless sold.
Toddler Tales is on at Augusta Library this Thursday 14th September at 10.30am. Children and their caregivers are welcome to this special storytime aimed at Toddlers which contains a story, songs, rhymes, craft and morning tea.
Bookings are required, visit https://amrlibraries-toddlertales-augusta.eventbrite.com.au or phone 9780 5602 to reserve your place.
We hope to see you at Augusta Library soon!
Join WA author Peter Burke as he talks with local historian Bill Bunbury about his latest book ‘The Silk Merchant’s Son’, which is inspired by the history of WA missions and New Norcia.
Peter Burke is a Perth doctor and writer of Western Australian historical fiction. He was born in East Fremantle and educated at Catholic schools, starting with St Benedict’s in Applecross, which perhaps left its mark on him after all. His first novel, The Drowning Dream, a pearling mystery set in Broome in the early twentieth century, was shortlisted for The Australian/Vogel’s Literary Award and WA Premier’s Book Awards.
Light refreshments provided and books will be available to purchase.
RSVP so we can save you a seat. Email : amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600
Thursday 14th September, 6 – 7.30pm
Thursday 21st September, 6 – 7.30pm
Anthony Smith is a local environmental engineer passionate about sustainable water practices. He will be presenting 2 information sessions for homeowners and builders looking to get an understanding around what their septic/wastewater options are when building new homes and how different options can fit with local government regulations.
These information sessions are FREE. For more information contact Margaret River Library. Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600
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 September.
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.
Our Story Time session planned for Tuesday 29th August has been cancelled and we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Feel free to come in and play with the puppets and pick some more books though.
Unfortunately we need to cancel today’s sessions for Baby Rhyme Time and Book Chat Club. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Feel free to pop in for a browse and to top up your book selections anyway. The library is comfortable and toasty warm.
Have you been thinking about sharpening your digital skills but are time poor?
Infobase Learning Cloud offers over 400 easy to understand online courses for you to take at your own pace. Access quick, effective training on the newest software with your library card.
Visit Infobase Learning Cloud through our eResources page. Click on Learn and Reserch Online and expand Digital SKills and Cyber Security, sign in with your library card, and you are ready to start learning.
If you have any questions, or would like to know more about our eResources, contact Ana our eServices Librarian on abrawls@amrshire.wa.gov.au
Fearn Avenue, Margaret River WA 6285
Phone: (08) 9780 5600
Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au