News and events for our library community
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:
All this week we celebrate the quality children’s literature created by Australian authors and illustrators.
Check out the winners of the CBCA Book of the Year Awards at cbca.org.au, come and see our library CBCA book week displays and place a hold on any of the shortlisted titles to be next in line to borrow award winning children’s books.
You can also watch the video announcement of CBCA Book of the Year Awards here:.
Shane will chat to us about his book The race car Toby built and how he created the story and the process of getting published. Shane will also explain the true story of how he built a race cart with his grandson, including tips and tricks for doing it yourself.
There will also be a special surprise for kids to see the actual race cart at the end of the session and some healthy snacks and refreshments will be provided.
We really hope to see you at the library at this free event Celebrate Children’s Book Week.
This event is supported by CBCA Book Week sponsors:
Join our group session next week to understand more about online security.
In this workshop you will learn some top tips on how to stay safe online, from antivirus softwares to password managers.
• Discover some of the essentials of cyber safety.
• How to create and remember strong passwords.
• Spot common scams like phishing scams.
Online Security | Margaret River Library
Tuesday 22 August 2023 from 1pm to 2.30pm.
Online Security | Augusta Council Chambers
Wednesday 23 August 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.
Toddler Tales is on at Augusta Library this Thursday 10th August 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!
Fearn Avenue, Margaret River WA 6285
Phone: (08) 9780 5600
Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au