News and events for our library community
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
Teens aged 12 years old and over are invited to join us at Margaret River Library for Book Chat Club on Monday 28th August 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.
Think of StoryBox Library as an online ‘reading room’, providing a vibrant, interactive experience via a diverse range of everyday storytellers – actors, comedians, sports people, musicians, artists, authors, children – with varying accents and from different cultures, each sharing past and present book titles. The result is meaningful, entertaining readings that focus on both teller and tale.
Bring your child(ren) to the library to visit the Children’s Book Week display and get some activities to do with StoryBox.
StoryBox is free with your library card. Visit our library eResources pages to find out what else is available for you.
Thanks to funding from the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, the support of Healthway and the Fuel to Go & Play message, and Children’s Book Council of Australia WA Branch; the Shire Libraries are hosting children’s book authors Cristy Burne and Shane L Montague to celebrate CBCA Book Week 2023.
On Thursday 24 August at 4pm, there is a special after school Book Week activity with author Shane L. Montague visiting Margaret River Library to chat about his book The race car that Toby built.
All the family are welcome to come to Margaret River Library to meet Shane and hear about the book that is based on the true story of a grandpa and grandson building a race car together. The actual race cart from the book will be appearing at the library for you to check out and there will also be free healthy snacks provided.
Students from Margaret River Montessori Primary, St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Augusta Primary school and local Home school students will have the opportunity to meet author Cristy Burne on Wednesday 30 and Thursday 31 August at both Margaret River and Augusta Libraries.
Cristy is passionate about empowering our next generation of creative, science-savvy citizens. A writer of children’s fiction and non-fiction, Cristy has published 11 books – including two CBCA Notables – and has been shortlisted for the WA Young Readers Book Award, the Wilderness Society’s Environment Award for Children’s Literature, and the WA Premier’s Book Award.
Please contact Rachael at rdrummond@amrshire.wa.gov.au or phone 9780 5602 for any enquiries.
Our Children’s Book Week visiting authors are thanks to these funding partners:
Fearn Avenue, Margaret River WA 6285
Phone: (08) 9780 5600
Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au