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The Cocoon Gallery for Emerging Artists Welcomes Rona Mirtle With Wax, Cloth, Paper

Posted on 2 March 2022

On display in The Cocoon from 1st March to 30th April

Rona has always been intrigued by insects and the phenomenal part they play in our existence. She is conscious of the materials she chooses to work with and the impact they may have on these small creatures both in the manufacturing, creative and disposal processes. Rona’s love of working with textiles, printmaking and encaustic painting come together in this exhibition to celebrate these tiny creatures and their habitat. This body of work encompasses framed ‘slow-stitch’ mixed media textiles and wax encaustic mixed media on board. The Cocoon Gallery smells wonderful.

All artworks are for sale through the artist with the price list on display in the gallery. The Cocoon Gallery for emerging artists is in the entrance to the Margaret River Library and is easily accessible during library hours.

Mon and Wed, 10 – 5.30pm

Tues and Thurs, 10 – 8pm

Fri and Sat, 10 – 3pm

Here is a taste of a few of the artworks on display in the Cocoon Gallery by Rona Mirtle

Encaustic mixed media on board by Rona Mirtle — *Wax encaustic mixed media on board. Bee lines: First light flight*

Wax encaustic mixed media by Rona Mirtle — *Wax encaustic mixed media on board. Bee lines: Flight home at sunset*

Framed mixed media by Rona Mirtle — *Framed mixed media featuring slow stitching.* *Bee lines: The sunflower*

Framed mixed media featuring slow stitching by Rona Mirtle — *Framed mixed media featuring slow stitching.. Bee lines: Wildflower season*

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Book Chat Club for those aged 10-14 years who love books

Posted on 25 February 2022

Book Chat Club is a group for those aged between ten and fourteen years old who are enthusiastic about books.

Each meeting we chat about what we have read and give reviews for other members of the club. There is no ‘set’ book – we agree on a genre or theme, and you pick a book that appeals to you.

The next Book Chat Club meeting is on Monday 28th February at 4.15pm with snacks provided.

As per State Government directions, Masks are mandatory in public settings for all those 12 years and over unless an exemption is provided.

We hope to see you at the library soon!

Out with OverDrive – in with Libby

Posted on 21 February 2022

Are you using the OverDrive app? From February 23rd OverDrive will be replaced by Libby. All your OverDrive account information will be transferred once you have downloaded and logged in to Libby using your library card. You wont lose your history or current loans.

With the Libby app you can still read books and magazines, listen to audio books, but now you can also enjoy movies on Kanopy or learn something new on Universal Class.

Find this and other Online Resources here.

Cloth nappy workshop

Posted on 15 February 2022

Thursday 24th February, 1 – 2pm at the Margaret River Library

Curious about cloth nappies but don’t know where to start? Join a fun, free workshop to learn everything you need to know.

Learn about the different types of nappies on the market
How to use them correctly
Washing and caring for the nappies
How to get a $100 subsidy towards buying cloth nappies (only one subsidy per household)
Learn from a mum who has got this nappy business down to a fine art and pick her brains on all the tips and tricks at her disposal to make nappy time easier.
RSVP to Project Administration and Education Officer Penny Dowd on Ph: 9780 5269 or email: waste@amrshire.wa.gov.au

Author talk by Alec O’Halloran about ‘The Master from Marnpi’

Posted on 12 February 2022

Tonight! Thursday 24th Feb, 5.30 – 6.30pm at the Margaret River Library or sign in from home

Click this link to sign into Teams to view the presentation from home on your own mobile device.

https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MzNiMWE3NWEtYmU4MS00ZDA3LTlhNzAtNWY4MDY0M2I1MGJk%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2260a7c061-46f7-4a18-9f6b-01882473c76b%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22d1f1733f-b6e9-4b9a-84de-d40feeff800f%22%2c%22IsBroadcastMeeting%22%3atrue%7d&btype=a&role=a

When Teams starts up, sign in as anonymous if you don’t have an account.

image of Alec O'Halloran

Alec O’Halloran is the author of ‘The master from Marnpi’, the authorised biography of Mick Namarari Tjapaltjarri, a Pintupi man who became an award-winning Papunya Tula artist. Last year marked the 50^th anniversary of the beginning of his exemplary art career at Papunya (NT) in 1971 and this year marks the 50^th anniversary of the founding of the Western Desert art movement, of which Namarari was a founding member and leading exponent. Join us in hearing about Alec’s journey in writing this biography and experiencing his knowledge of this art movement in Australia.

Alternatively, register with Eventbrite to receive the Teams link in your email.

https://amrlibrary-author-talk-alec-ohalloran.eventbrite.com.au

All welcome to this free event and the library is an easily accessible venue.

Community workshops about learning to reduce your carbon footprint

Posted on 10 February 2022

Augusta Library (Lesser Hall) – Tuesday 15th February at 10am

Margaret River Library – Wednesday 16th at 10am and also Thursday 17th at 4pm

As part of the Shire’s climate Action Plan and our goal to reach Net Zero by 2030, the Shire is encouraging everyone to sign up to Climate Clever, a nifty new software to help us tread more softly on our precious planet. Sustainability Officer Katie Biggs will run a demonstration on the Climate Clever app and how to use it to track you utility use around the home. The app offers tracking of your carbon footprint and tips on how to save energy as well. All welcome. To register your attendance for either session go to www.eventbrite.com.au

Alternatively, contact Katie Biggs Ph: 9780 5255 or email: kbiggs@amrshire.wa.gov.au

Katie Biggs from the Shire of Augusta Margaret River — *Katie Biggs, Sustainability officer with the Shire of Augusta Margaret River*

Summer Reading Quest logs and cards due soon

Posted on 9 February 2022

Don’t forget to drop off your Summer Reading Quest Reading Logs, Adventure Cards and Summer Step cards to either of our libraries before 3pm on Friday 18th February.

All returned reading logs, Adventure Cards and Summer Step Cards go to in the state wide prize draw to win book packs.

There are also prizes to win thanks to our local sponsors: Augusta Newsagency, Margaret River Rascals and NewsXpress Margaret River.

Happy reading everyone!

Toddler Tales at Augusta Library

Posted on 7 February 2022

Come to Augusta Library this Thursday 10th February at 10.30am for Toddler Tales, aimed at children aged 18 months to 3 years old and their caregivers. A small morning tea is provided in addition to songs, rhymes, stories and craft activities.

Please email rdrummond@amrshire.wa.gov.au or call 9780 5600 to reserve a place.

Hot tips on how to set up a ServiceWA account

Posted on 4 February 2022

We are working very hard to help as many people as we can, as quickly as we can. In the meantime here are some useful links that might help you.

Important things to note:

You can only have one person per app
Two people cannot share the same phone number in two different accounts.
Each individual Must have their own email address to create a MyGov account
If you can’t link your vaccination history try to turn it off and on.
Make sure your details on Medicare are up to date before starting the process of creating/linking services on MyGov

Next steps:

Make sure you are logged in to MyGovID before setting up ServiceWA
When ServiceWA gives you the 4 digit code:
- you need to get out of ServiceWA
- go to MyGovID to enter the code.
- Then re-open the ServiceWA app and give a few seconds for both apps to communicate. (it won’t prompt you to do this)

Watch this easy video https://www.wa.gov.au/government/multi-step-guides/servicewa-app-support/how-set-the-servicewa-app

If you are still having trouble, go to https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/government-of-western-australia/servicewa-app-technical-support

Please share this information with family and friends.

Hot tips on how to set up a MyGovID account

Posted on 3 February 2022

We are working very hard to help as many people as we can, as quickly as we can. In the meantime here are some useful links that might help you.

MyGov and MyGovID are NOT the same things.
MyGov is accessed on the internet browser as it is a website where you can access Government Services such as Medicare or ATO.
MyGovID is used to verify your identity using an app called MyGovID.

Before starting close all open apps to make it easier to switch between MyGovID and ServiceWA during setup.

You only need 2 forms of ID – We recommend Drivers Licence and Medicare. You don’t need to use the scanning option. You can manually enter the details as they appear on your cards.

Android users MUST HAVE Chrome set as their default browser – change in settings
Android phones need to have a version 10 or higher. Apple iPhone needs iOS 14 or higher. (Older versions: you can still have a vaccination certificate saved in your Apple Wallet/MedicareExpress, or printed.)
Enter your Driver’s Licence details first, Medicare will appear on the list AFTER you add your licence, there is no need to use passports or other ID, only if you don’t have a licence or Medicare.
If you are stuck in MyGovID and can’t verify ID, uninstall the app and re-install it. This will allow you to start again, then follow the tips above
If you have locked your MyGovID call the support number on 13 33 92

Watch this easy video https://www.wa.gov.au/government/multi-step-guides/servicewa-app-support/how-get-your-digital-identity

If you are still having trouble, go to https://www.mygovid.gov.au/verifying-your-identity

Please share this information with your family and friends.

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