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Regular children’s programs are back

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Baby Rhyme Time, Storytime, Toddler Tales and Book Chat Club will be resuming next week as the 2022 school term commences.

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

Baby Rhyme Time: Every Monday starting 31st January at 2.00pm (except public and school holidays) at Margaret River Library

  • For babies up to two years of age and their caregivers, Baby Rhyme Time is a fun place to learn new rhymes and songs to share with your little one.

Storytime: Every Tuesday starting 1st February at 10.15am for 10.30am start (except school holidays) at Margaret River Library

  • For children aged two to five years old and their caregivers, Storytime encourages children to discover a love of books, stories, reading and rhymes and promotes family literacy skills.

Book Chat Club: Monday 31st January at 4.15pm  at Margaret River Library

  • 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.

Toddler Tales: Thursday 10th February 10.30am at Augusta Library

  • Aimed at Toddlers aged from one and a half to three years old, Toddler Tales incorporates books, rhymes, songs and a take away craft at Augusta Library
  •  Please email Rachael on rdrummond@amrshire.wa.gov.au or call 9780 5602 to book your child’s place as spaces are limited

Are you having trouble getting your Vax Certificate?

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If you are having trouble accessing acceptable proof of your vaccine certificate here are a couple of videos that might help you:

  • you must have a MyGov account, and
  • you must link your Medicare account to your MyGov Account

If you are having trouble watching these videos on your email, please watch them on our blog here.

Watch this video to create a MyGov account.

Video on how to create a MyGov account

Watch this video to link your Medicare account to your Mygov account.

Once these two steps are completed, you can access your certificate – here is how:

  • Login to your MyGov account, click on Proof of Covid Vaccination on your Quick Links
  • Immunisation history – click on View History
  • then you will have a choice to view your digital certificate or save it on your device.
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The Cocoon Gallery for emerging artists welcomes Andrea Gaisa

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Exhibition launch event: 10th February, 6 – 7pm

“Enchanted Child”: an exhibition by Andrea Gaisa

Andrea has loved drawing and painting from a young age. Art has been her refuge, her therapy and her place of (self) exploration throughout her life. She considers her style like that of “naive” and enjoys experimenting with a range of media with her main focus on acrylics and watercolours. This exhibition encompasses framed works on paper, wood panel and wood slabs. This current body of work focusses on the natural and magical. “Young children live in the magical realm. Everything they see is alive and full of wonder.” Andrea aspires to find her way back to such awe. Painting nature, fairies, magical creatures, thinking up mandalas; all these things enchant and excite her.

A launch event to celebrate Andrea’s achievement in presenting this exhibition is on 10th February, 6 – 7pm. RSVP your attendance to Andrea: Email: andrea.gabriela@icloud.com

The exhibition continues from 10 January until 28th February. The Cocoon Gallery  is in the entrance to the Margaret River Library and is easily accessible.

Andrea in the Cocoon Gallery

 

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Card craft activity for seniors

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Wednesday 2nd February, 10am – 11am

craft materials

This card making session is led by local art teacher, Talliesen. She will guide participants in creating a card, or two if time permits. All materials and instructions are provided. Come along to the Margaret River Library to try something new, meet others, and maybe win a lucky door prize.

Light refreshments will be provided. *Space can be made for support carers if necessary* *We will have a few packs of this activity made up for carers to take away if they are not able to attend on the day*.

 

Summer Reading Quest

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Come to the library over the holidays to be a part of the Summer Reading Quest! Start filling in your Summer Reading Log and taking on the Adventure Card challenges to win prizes. Prizes are awarded for 5 hours of reading completed in your reading log and 5 days of reading in a row.

There are also spot prizes for the first adventure cards completed and handed into the library thanks to our local sponsors Margaret River Rascals and NewsXpress Margaret River.

Well done to Leroy, Leon and Alexandra who won prizes for being the first kids to complete an adventure card as part of the Summer Reading Quest.

 

Drop by your local library to learn all about the Summer Reading Quest and our other school holiday activities such as Lego Club and a meet the author storytime.

Get your Covid-19 vaccination certificate here

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Are you unsure how to access your Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate online?


The Margaret River Library is here to provide assistance with accessing your Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate through your MyGov account.

You can also print and/or laminate the certificate for free.

This opportunity is open to the whole community.

To make a booking please call 9780 5600 or email amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au

Click here for opening hours over the holiday season.

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Keep the kids busy this school holidays

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School holidays are here, and we have plenty of eResources to help you keep the kids entertained while giving them time to recharge the batteries for the next beach run.

Have fun with interactive adventures and coding with SwopBots and RainforestCoding,  suitable from ages 8 an up.

Busy things play and learn Comics plus children's library Funbrain fun maths and reading games for all ages Digital Collection for kids on OverDrive Bramafilm streaming movies and documentaries with your library card Kanopy Kids streaming with your library card

If want the kids to read while away, download eBooks and eAudios and Comics with CloudLibrary and ComicsPlus and Tumble Books Library.

Learn a new language with muzzy Rainforest coding Tumble books e books for e kidsSwopbots coding games and gadgets

Also, access movies, story telling and animation with Beamafilm and KanopyKids

Have your library card ready, and have fun.

Sharpen your photography skills

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BeConnected is offering a series of new courses that you can do from the comfort of your home, and at your own pace.

In this handy new course, they will show you how to take better photos and do things like:

  • use photo apps to edit your photos to fix common problems like red-eye
  • transfer photos from your device to a hard drive or the cloud
  • create gifts using your treasured family photos – just in time for Christmas!

They even have a practice area where you can apply your new editing skills on your computer, laptop, and tablet.

Visit our Lifelong Learning page and browse this and other courses available.

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Click here to go directly to BeConnected and start learning. Please remember to select the Margaret River Public Library as your network partner.

If you are interested in face-to-face tutoring contact our Ana on abrawls@amrshire.wa.gov.au to check what is available in the new year.

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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