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Money Matters presentation at the library

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Want to better manage your finances?

Join our FREE Money Matters Workshop!

Meet local Financial Counsellor Morwenna Richardson to answer your finance questions in a judgement free space. Explore how to budget, check for spending leaks, useful tips and good credit vs bad credit. Morwenna is from Anglicare and explains all about the benefits of financial counselling and how to access one-on-one counselling sessions. Financial Counselling is for anyone seeking financial information. It is an inclusive service that is appropriate for people in a broad range of circumstances no matter where you live or how much you may earn.

All are welcome, we look forward to seeing you. Friday 3rd December, 10 – 11am at the Margaret River Library.

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Need help with MyGov?

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Are you feeling a bit lost about all the services available online?

Are you confused about how to use MyGov, MyHealth, Medicare, and other agencies?

Maybe you just need to start from the beginning and learn how to link your government services on MyGov?

Or do you want to learn how to access your COVID-19 digital certificate and other information?

If the answer is yes to any of these questions, you are in luck.

Thanks to our partners from Good Things Foundation, we are able to offer a series of one-on-one sessions to guide patrons on the ever-growing services available online. Please note we are able to offer one session per patron.

Contact the Margaret River Library on 9780 5600 or email abrawls@amrshire.wa.gov.au for dates and times available and to book a slot.

The Margaret River Library is an accessible venue.

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Toddler Tales at Augusta Library in celebration of Seniors Week

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Join us for Toddler Tales this Thursday 11th November, 10.30am at Augusta Library for a special intergenerational storytime to celebrate Seniors Week, as part of a partnership with Rekindle Mingle Playgroup.

Toddler Tales is aimed at children 18 to 36 months old and involves a story, rhymes, songs, craft and morning tea.

Bookings are required as spaces are limited, phone Claire on 9780 5602 to reserve your child’s place

Botanical: an exhibition by Tom Gibbs

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Cocoon Gallery Exhibition Launch: Thursday 4th November, 5.30 – 6.30pm. All welcome

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Tom Gibbs was born in Margaret River, and has always been interested in plants flowers and insects. His home has a big Permaculture garden which is home to flowers, veg and fruit trees as well as native birds and possums, chickens and a beehive. His work is inspired by some of the plants that he finds in the backyard. This body of work consists of acrylic paintings, pencil sketches, prints and photos taken and developed himself of trees and flowers at the organic gardens. Several artworks include calendulas, his mums favourite flower, both depicted in acrylics and used to print combined with coloured inks. Tom likes to sketch in his garden and work on larger works in his light filled kitchen. He likes the Impressionists’ style- particularly Paul Cezanne’s still life’s and Monet’s use of colour. Tom is also a skateboarder and enjoys more graphic designs, collages and printing. He has also produced some carved wooden pieces and pottery that is on display in this exhibition. He hopes eventually to use this love of working with his hands to pursue a career in carpentry.

Arworks are for sale and the community is invited to share in the excitement of the official launch on Thursday 4th November where light refreshments will be provided with the opportunity to meet the artist. RSVP to Email: BettysGarden74@outlook.co

The Cocoon Gallery for Emerging Artists is in the entry to the Margaret River Library and will be on display until 23rd December. The Library is an easily accessible venue.

 

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Writing workshops at the Margaret River Library with Dianne Wolfer

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Tuesday 9th November, 5 – 6.30pm

Animals who talk: a writing workshop about anthropomorphism

Dianne Wolfer has always loved animal stories. She explored this passion via doctoral research into anthropomorphism in Australian children’s literature. As part of this study, Dianne wrote two award-winning titles; ‘The Shark Caller’ and ‘The Dog With Seven Names’. Both books are Children’s Book Council of Australia Notables with the latter winning the Speech Pathology Award, shortlisted for the NSW Premier’s Awards and now published in Chinese. The former is contracted for film.

In this interactive session, Dianne will share practical tips about writing from diverse animal viewpoints. If you love Animal Farm, Call of the Wild, The Art of Racing in the Rain, Black Beauty or Pig the Pug, this workshop is for you. Come along and find out more about writing in this genre. For further information about anthropomorphism in literature go to Dianne’s website:  animalswhotalk.com

RSVP to Eventbrite Here or Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600

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Wednesday 10th November, 10am – 1pm

Memoir and history writing workshop

 Everyone has a story to tell. What’s yours? Join Dianne Wolfer as she shares writing skills to help you develop an anecdote, create a memoir and explore history writing methods and techniques.

Dianne is the WA author of 20 books including the ‘Light’ series inspired by the WWI story of an Albany girl signaling to departing soldiers. That story led to three other titles linked to wartime history. Dianne has also written a WWII inspired picture book and children’s novel. More information about Dianne’s extensive writing and research can be found at diannewolfer.com

Light refreshments provided. RSVP to reserve your seat to Eventbrite Here or Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600

Wednesday 10th November, 3.30 – 4pm

Meet the author and book signing session after school

Come with your grandchildren for the opportunity to have your books signed by Dianne Wolfer. The Margaret River Bookshop will join us with a selection of Dianne’s books for purchase on the day.

RSVP to Eventbrite Here or Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600

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Introducing Mango: your free online language-learning resource

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Mango Languages offers over 70 languages, including English for non-native speakers – and it’s free with your library card!

It offers an interactive, intuitive and entertaining way to learn, via your PC or an app on your device.

Click here to visit our Lifelong Learning page and find out how to get started 🙂

You can also watch a video on how to set up and use Mango Languages at the Augusta Margaret River Libraries Academy. 

 

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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