News and events for our library community
Kids aged 10 years old are invited to join us at Margaret River Library for our last Book Chat Club meeting of the year on Monday 28th November at 4.15pm.
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 the chance to win a book voucher.
We hope to see you at the library soon!
Digital Confidence is on next week with a workshop designed to help you be safer online.
Discover some of the essentials of cyber safety:
Margaret River Library – November 22nd, 1pm to 2:30pm
Augusta Library – November 23rd, 10am to 11:30am – at the Augusta Council Chambers
Places are limited. To book your spot contact the Margaret River Library on ph: 9780 5600 or email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au
This workshop runs in partnership with NBN ambassador Ashley Merrett and is possible thanks to a grant from BeConnected.
The library is an accessible venue.
Come along to hear some new and long-time local residents talk about what community means to them. Their stories make up the book titled ‘Witchy Stories’ which was created to commemorate the Witchcliffe Druids Hall 100 year Birthday celebration.
Everyone has a different take on Witchy. If you grew up there, the settler stories will be familiar and a bit ‘folklorish’. Maybe they will provoke many more memories of those hard and sometimes funny times. For new settlers to Witchy it will throw a little light on this tiny town that is reportedly experiencing some growing pains as it experiences what may seem like to many, exponential growth.
Augusta Council Chambers: Sorry, cancelled in Augusta
Margaret River Library: Thursday 24th November, 6 – 7pm. RSVP to Eventbrite for Margaret River event.
Alternatively, RSVP to Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600
Image by Bryan Buckley. Witchy School Bus (1953)
Due to staff illness Toddler Tales has been cancelled. We apologise for the inconvenience.
The next Toddler Tales is on December 8th.
While there is no Toddlers Tales, you can still share stories with your child.
Have a look at StoryBox – Story Box Library is an immersive storytelling experience for children and families, with a growing collection of over 400 stories, and resources for deeper learning.
Watch celebrated children’s stories read by a diverse range of storytellers on the secure, safe, ad-free and trusted platform used by librarians and families globally.
Toddler Tales is on again at Augusta Library this Thursday 10th November 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!
Kids aged 10 years old are invited to join us at Margaret River Library for Book Chat Club on Monday 7th November at 4.15pm.
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. Please phone Rachael on 9780 5602 or email rdrummond@amrshire.wa.gov.au to book a place.
The whole community is invited to celebrate the launch of our latest exhibition titled ‘Cue, Queen of the Murchison’ : an exhibition of mosaics created by Bevely Young
Bevely has collected an array of objects from the outback near Cue and presents stories in the form of mosaics. Each piece is named after someone who lived in the area in days gone by who may have used some of the shards and chips that make up these amazing artworks. Bevely will talk briefly about her exploring and the creative process of bringing personalities to each artistic piece. All works are for sale.
Please RSVP if you intend on coming to celebrate as refreshments will be provided. Text message to Bevely on Mobile: 0428 866 338 or Email: bevelyyoung@icloud.com
The exhibition will continue in the Cocoon Gallery for Emerging Artists into early 2023.
Our new lights are being installed next week!
We’ll be closed from Monday 31 October to Thursday 3 November, but open again on Friday 4th November at 10am
Why not come in this week and get your borrow on! You can take up to 30 items per library card and access our online services anytime at amrlibraries.com
The after hours chute is CLOSED during this time so keep your books until we are open again.
Join us for a fun and imaginative workshop designed to unlock the story you are trying to tell. Ana will guide you through the creative process of the story collage, both in paper and digital form. You will leave the workshop with a clearer vision and idea of the different aspects of your story.
What you need to bring:
– Bring your own tablet or laptop*
– Come prepared with information about your story (character, setting, themes, etc.)
*If you don’t have a tablet or laptop, no worries! Ana will provide materials so that you can make a story collage out of paper, magazine clippings and other bits.
RSVP to Eventbrite so we can reserve your seat at Margaret River.
Contact the library for more information on Ph: 9780 5600 or Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au
This year the Augusta and Margaret River Libraries are hosting a series of special workshops for Get Online Week. The event is open to the whole community.
Thanks to a grant from GoodThings Foundation, people attending any of the workshops will be in the draw to win 1 of 3 tablets, along with 3 one-on-one tutoring sessions to help you get to know your device and improve your digital skills.
Using the Cloud – Explore the benefits of the cloud and how it can be used to back up and share photos and other important documents from your computer or mobile device.
Margaret RIver Library – Tuesday 18th October 1pm to 2:30pm
Augusta Library – Wednesday 19th October 10am to 11:30am
Try one thing: Apps – Practical workshop on what is an app, how to get an app and managing apps on your phone. Hands on experience with using library apps as examples.
Augusta Library – Thursday 20th October 10am to 11:30am
Margaret RIver Library – Thursday 20th October 2pm to 3:30pm
To book your spot in any of the sessions above, contact the Margaret River Library on 08 9780 5600.
The libraries are an accessible venue.
Fearn Avenue, Margaret River WA 6285
Phone: (08) 9780 5600
Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au