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Introduction to buying and selling online

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We are happy to announce that our Digital Training group sessions are back!

The first workshop is about buying and selling online. In this session you will learn the basics of online shopping and how to sell your products on well-known online retailers such as eBay.

You will also learn how to use Facebook Buy & Sell and how to be safe selling and buying online.

June 13th Tuesday, 1pm to 2:30pm at Margaret River Library

June 14th Wednesday, 10am to 11:30am at Augusta Council Chambers 

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To book your spot please email our eServices Librarian on abrawls@amrshire.wa.gov.au, call the library on 08 9780 5600

The library is an accessible venue, carers welcome.

WA Seniors Card Regional Roadshow Visits Augusta

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Friday 26th May, 10am – 11.30am in the Augusta Council Chambers

The morning consists of a 20 minute information session followed by the chance to ask questions, register or get a new card if you need one. This service really helps WA Seniors Card members replace their worn, damaged or lost Seniors Cards on the spot. Guests hoping to replace their card should bring ID (Driver’s Licence or Centrelink Card).  Morning tea will be provided.


The presentation covers information for new members:

  • Benefits of becoming a WA Seniors Card member including the range of State Government concessions and discounts from businesses across WA
  • Eligibility
  • How to apply

For current members:

  • How to access a range of State Government concessions and discounts
  • The Cost of Living Rebate
  • The latest Safety & Security Rebate announcement
  • The annual Discount Directory booklet (we will provide copies)
  • WA Seniors Card monthly competitions
  • How to replace your WA Seniors Card – if lost, stolen or damaged

RSVP to the library for seating and catering purposes. Ph: 9780 5600 or email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au

Do you have the guts to change? A gut health talk by Gregory Magafas

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Saturday 27th May, 1 – 2.30pm

Accredited colon therapist, Gregory Magafas will discuss the importance of good gut health and how it impacts our general wellbeing.

  • Why pH critical for good health
  • The importance of cellular energy
  • Does food have the capacity to heal?
  • Why a well-functioning digestive system is paramount for good health
  • How to take control of your own health

Reserve your seat using Eventbrite here https://amrlibraries-gut-health-talk.eventbrite.com.au

or Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Phone: 9780 5600

In Search of Safety: a Red Cross Community Presentation

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Wednesday 24th May, 10.30 – 11.30am at the Margaret River Library

Understanding the experience of refugees or asylum seekers, in their home country, their journey to Australia and their new life here is crucial to appreciating the barriers that block such individuals from thriving in our community. The session can help participants recognise how they can better engage with such migrants. Red Cross  aims to provide insights and encourage critical thinking about the global and local experiences of people forcibly displaced, covering:

  • Red Cross involvement with migration
  • Context on global forced displacement and associated international human rights frameworks
  • Australia’s relevance and role
  • The difference between an asylum seeker and refugee
  • Demographics of humanitarian settlement in Australia and their experiences

All welcome. Light refreshments provided. RSVP to the Library Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600

 

The Cocoon Gallery for Emerging Artists Welcomes Max Palmer

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Come and help us celebrate the launch of Max Palmer’s exhibition on Saturday May 20, 2pm. All welcome!

Max likes neurographics and learned to make them as a mindfulness exercise. They allow him to draw in a very playful way. He has started creating symmetrical drawings without using any measurement tools which reflects his interest in mathematics. For this exhibition he has enjoyed using watercolour pencils and sharpies the most and also, some poster paint and charcoal.

Most of the time, you will find Max playing music on the piano. To him, drawing is a bit like playing or creating music on paper. He spends lots of time in nature in the forest or at the beach. He loves drawing trees almost as much as he loves climbing them. Max is passionate about the environment and through this exhibition would like to bring awareness to the Gondwana Link program which works to reconnect natural habitats. Max would like to donate 50% of the profits from his exhibition to support the Gondwana Link program.

For more information about the Gondwana Link visit https://gondwanalink.org For more information about this exhibition contact Max at 0430 487 597

He hopes visitors to the library enjoy his art as much as he enjoys making it. The exhibition stays on display until June 30th.

 

 

 

Switch on your borrowing history!

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Would you like to view your borrowing history? It can be very helpful if you can’t remember the name of that book you wanted to revisit or recommend.

You can now switch on this feature in the library catalogue – this is how:

My Account heads a dropdown menu from which Profile can be selected.

  • Look for the Borrowing history heading, and switch on ‘Enable my borrowing history’:

Under the heading of Borrwoing history there is a toggle button to switch on 'Enable my borrowing history'Your borrowing history will build from the day you switch it on, with each new check-out retained for 5 years.

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Book Stars Club for kids aged 8 to 11 years old

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Book Chat Club is 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 Monday 1st May.

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.

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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