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Multicultural Poetry Events in June at the Margaret River Library

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Multicultural Poetry  Evening

Thursday 22nd June, 6 – 7.30pm

Join us for a very special evening of Australian poetry from a multicultural perspective. These published and emerging poets will share their works and reveal life experiences, perspective, pain and happiness. Guest poets include:

  • Lakshmi Kanchi
  • Vuma Phiri
  • Ana Brawls
  • Jerome Masamaka

Free event and all welcome. The Library is an easily accessible venue. Light refreshments provided. Seats are limited so please RSVP to Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600, or using Eventbrite here: https://amrlibraries-multicultural-poetry.eventbrite.com.au

Poetry Workshop with Lakshmi Kanchi

Friday 23rd June, 10am – 12pm

In this workshop, we’ll observe, mimic, and reimagine the movements in nature, especially looking at the stunning flora and fauna found within our southwestern forests, and capture them with our words. She will share some lovely examples that have the wind of flight and movement clearly observable in their choice of words and phrases. And together we’ll transport ourselves into forest territory and recreate the poetry of Karri with pen on paper.

Lakshmi is an emerging Western Australian poet of Indian descent. She is a Centre for Stories fellow and she is also the current Poet-in-Residence at The Wetlands Centre in Cockburn. Her published works appear in—”Social Alternatives”, “Portside Review”, “Burrow Journal”, “The Saltbush Review” and more.

Light refreshments provided. Seats are limited for this workshop so please RSVP to Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600, or use Eventbrite here: https://amrlibraries-poetry-workshop.eventbrite.com.au

WA poet, Lakshmi Kanchi
WA poet, Vuma Phiri
Jerome Masamaka
Representing Brazil, local poet Ana Brawls

Augusta Library is open again from Tuesday 6th June at 10am

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The Augusta Library is back and the shelves have been refreshed with new stock so visit soon! Opening hours remain the same:

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

10am – 12pm and 1 – 4pm

Reminder: Our next Toddler Tales is at Augusta Library on Thursday 8th June 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 Rachael on 9780 5602 to reserve your place.

 

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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.

 

 

 

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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