Shire of Augusta Margaret River Libraries

Home -
Library News

Margaret River Readers and Writers Festival author talk at the library

Posted on 20 April 2022

Saturday 14th May, 3 – 4pm at the Margaret River Library

Join Rashida Murphy for this intimate discussion exploring the themes of identity, heritage, history and the growing pains of the migrant experience that form her latest book, ‘The Bonesetter’s Fee and Other Stories’. Rashida’s characters remake lives in shifting terrain where sometimes it is barely possible to speak, let alone be heard and echo unspoken, misremembered and intentionally forgotten events, that ripple across time and place. Presented by Ana Brawls

image of Rashida Murphy and Ana Brawls — *Rashida Murphy will be in conversation with Ana Brawls at the Margaret River Library*

This Margaret River Readers and Writers Festival event is hosted by Shire of Augusta Margaret River Libraries. This is a FREE event but places are limited. Register on the Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival Website

https://mrrwfestival.com/tickets/34-in-conversation-with-rashida-murphy/

Introducing hoopla!

Posted on 15 April 2022

Hoopla

hoopla is a our new eResource that allows you to borrow ebooks, comics, music, audiobooks, movies and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone; even your TV!

Titles can be streamed immediately or downloaded to phones or tablets for offline enjoyment later. There are thousands of titles to choose from, with more being added daily.

As a library member, you can enjoy up to 6 borrows a month. eBooks, eComics and Audio Books are available for 21 days. Borrow videos for 72 hours and music titles for 7 days.

Click here to create your account. If you want to know more about hoopla visit here.

Contact the library on 08 9780 5600 if you have any questions or need help setting up your account.

Like Minecraft? Try Librarycraft!

Posted on 12 April 2022

Some awesome WA libraries have banded together to create LibraryCraft, a free Minecraft server that is available to WA kids aged 7-17 years old.

The Shire of Augusta Margaret River Libraries have jumped on board along with the libraries to share this amazing server with you!

For more details and to get started, head to https://librarycraft.net/

April school holiday activities at your libraries

Posted on 5 April 2022

Lego Club

Join our hour long Lego Club to take on new challenges, with all Lego Provided. Best suited to children over 5 years old and bookings are essential.

Margaret River Library:

Monday 11 April 2.00 – 3.00pm

To book visit https://legoclubmrlibrary11-4-22.eventbrite.com.au or call 9780 5600

Wednesday 20 April 10.30 – 11.30am

To book visit https://legoclubmrlibrary20-4-22.eventbrite.com.au or call 9780 5600

Augusta Library

Wednesday 13 April 10.30 – 11.30am

To book visit https://legoclubauglibrary13-4-22.eventbrite.com.au or call 9780 5600

Augusta Lego Club also features crafts for all ages 3 and above.

Please only book one session per child to allow as many people as possible the chance to attend.

** Limited spaces available, book now to avoid disappointment.

All school holiday activities are FREE at the Shire Libraries, however bookings are essential and children must be accompanied by an adult for each session.

Come to the library to collect a free craft pack to take home and make yourself. Packs are designed for children over 5 years old and may require some cutting, pasting and sticking at home.

Choices available include:

Superhero masks
Badges
Bookmarks

Get in quick before they are all gone! Packs are available at both Augusta and Margaret River Libraries.

Try Librarycraft

Calling all Minecraft players! Librarycraft is a free Minecraft Java Edition server for 7 to 17 year olds in Western Australia. You can take part in monthly competitions, play Survival or Creative, and get stuck into mini games!

Brought to you by many awesome WA public libraries, including the Shire of Augusta Margaret River Library Service.

Check it out at librarycraft.net

Regular Baby Rhyme Time, Storytime and Toddler Tales sessions take a break over school holidays. Sessions resume during school term, commencing Tuesday 26 April.

Anzac Day with Britannica Library

Posted on 1 April 2022

Explore a range of resources for Anzac Day with Britannica Library.

Use your library card to access activity ideas, non-fiction resources, videos, images and more.

Private R. Thompson, an Australian soldier, plays ta bugle in Palestine in 1940, during World War II.

Image: Britannica Library

Find this and other library online resources here.

Celebrate Indonesian storytellers with Portside Review bilingual issue

Posted on 30 March 2022

This month marks the first anniversary of the international literary journal, Portside Review. The journal is published four times a year and it promotes cross-cultural community creations from collaborators across the Indian Ocean. Their latest issue is also their first fully bilingual journal! To celebrate this achievement, Portside Review is sharing some pieces from their latest issue for you to read for free.

Immerse yourself in the stunningly exhilarating audio travelogue, by artists of Arka Kinari, lands on the coast of the whaling village of Lamakera, at the eastern edge of Indonesia, in Dawn Find Us. And take some time to read Indonesian fiction, non-fiction, essays and poetry, like this beautiful piece by Agung Setaiwan, translated from Indonesian into English by Sebastian Partogi, below.

Beyond Compare

Tertara

From there, in an island, not distant

Dari sana, di sebuah pulau, tak jauh

I observed, without staying, with closeness

Aku menatap, tak menetap, dari dekat

How beautiful, beyond compare, so clear

Indanya, tiada tara, begitu kentara

Within this body, we are equal

Di tubuh ini kita setara

Illustration by paperlily studio — Illustration by Paperlily Studio

Have your say on the future of public libraries!

Posted on 23 March 2022

QR code that links to survey webpage

Do you have an opinion about the future direction of public libraries?

Western Australia’s state-wide library service is inviting you to offer feedback on the draft WA Public Libraries Strategy. This is your opportunity to have your say and be heard.

We encourage our community to take a moment to reflect on what you value about your library service – from inter-library loans to digital inclusion, from literacy programs to access to jigsaws… what matters most to you?

Then click here (or scan the QR code) to participate in the survey before the deadline of 4th April 2022.

2 Comments

Public computers at the library are having a day off this Wednesday

Posted on 21 March 2022

This Wednesday March 23, the library’s computers will be unavaliable due to system maintenance.

Wifi, printing and online resources are available as usual if you want to bring your own device.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

3 Comments

Check out Beamafilm top films

Posted on 11 March 2022

Check out the top movies this month on Beamafilm. Click here to start browsing or here for instructions on how to create an account.

Just remember to have your library card ready to start streaming movies and documentaries.

For other online resources visit our page on www.amrlibraries.com

Toddler Tales at Augusta Library

Posted on 9 March 2022

Toddler Tales is on again at Augusta Library Thursday 10th March at 10.30am. Caregivers with Toddlers aged 18 to 36 months are welcome to attend for a storytime session with books, rhymes, songs, craft and morning tea.

Please reserve your place by phoning Rachael on 9780 5602 or emailing rdrummond@amrshire.wa.gov.au

We hope to see you at Augusta Library soon!