News and events for our library community
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!
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 7th August.
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.
You can use your library card to access free essay-writing feedback via Studiosity
Have your essay and library card handy to log in. Select the Writing Feedback option and submit your essay. Tutors can provide assistance from year 3 through to TAFE and early university levels.
Click here for more information about Studiosity and other educational support available with your library membership.
Brendan has recently released his new book ‘Eta Draconis’. In 2015 he published his debut novel Carousel and was awarded a PhD in Creative Writing. The sequel, Beyond Carousel, was released in 2016.
Eta Draconis is his third book and the winner of the 2022 Dorothy Hewett Award for an Unpublished Manuscript. Brendan has also published poetry and non-fiction in several notable journals and collections. In addition to writing, Brendan coordinates an academic enabling program at Edith Cowan University.
Brendan will treat guests with an insight into the creative process behind his work and talk about his latest offering. ALL WELCOME!
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Mandala (Sanskrit: “circle”) = the story of the Universe
Originally from Czech Republic, from a very young age Martina was always drawn to any form of creative modalities.
Mandala medicine art has evolved from playing with a simple, meditative style of Zentangle Art (by drawing simple structure patterns like lines and dots) into Mandala art which she has been practising since then. Mandala drawing means the simple yet powerful act of DOING the art: to become more mindful of “here and now”, the process of finding BEingness and stillness within.
Until this day, the inspiration of most of her artwork has been dedicated to the journey with Mandala. This sacred meditative circle keeps coming back to her consciousness and ideas are then expressed on paper, canvas or wooden panel. She intuitively chooses colours and materials and her main influence comes from nature – flowers and leaves especially and to be able to capture nature’s endless expression of beauty.
In 2022 Martina facilitated workshops and found great joy teaching people how to draw Mandalas for themselves as a great medicine when stressed, anxious or in a chaotic state of mind. Mandala is a great teacher when starting or coming back to creativity. By drawing Mandalas you can learn the ultimate truth that everyone is able to be creative and uniquely expressive.
Come along to the Margaret River Library Cocoon Gallery for Emerging Artists to view Martina’s work while it is on display for the months of July and August. She is happy to take requests for Customised Drawings.
Fearn Avenue, Margaret River WA 6285
Phone: (08) 9780 5600
Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au