News and events for our library community
Don’t forget we are having a book signing session by Dianne Wolfer this afternoon from 3.30 – 4pm. Afternoon tea provided. The Margaret River Bookshop will be on hand with Dianne’s books for you to purchase. Great opportunity to take the grandkids for an outing.
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
When was the last time you sat down and read a magazine? Maybe you don’t have the time, or maybe you can’t spend the money. We still haven’t found a way to lend free time to our patrons, but we can certainly lend magazines for free!
With cloudLibrary NewsStand you can read thousands of magazines from Australia and around the world on your browser, or on your tablet or phone with the NewsStand app.
NewsStand also offers a huge range of LOTE (Languages Other Than English) magazines.
Click here to get started!
On Saturday 23 October, Phil Schenberg from SW Reptile Rescues and Education will be talking to kids about our native reptiles, their behaviours and their habitats – and he’ll be bringing along some of those reptiles to display and for hands-on experience.
The team at SW Reptile Rescues and Education do important work to rehabilitate sick and injured reptiles, conduct canine reptile avoidance training, run educational programs, and provide public displays at shows and events. At this workshop, Phil is offering kids the opportunity to lean more about our native reptiles, and to experience them up close.
The presentation will be followed by a craft activity. The workshop is suitable for children aged 7 and up.
Venue: Chapel Gallery
When: 9.30am – 11.30am on Saturday 23 October
Cost: Free! But donations are very welcome.
BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL. Contact Georgina at georginakelly@westnet.com.au to book your spot.
In a new initiative, Shire of Augusta Margaret River Libraries has partnered with NBN™ Community Ambassador Ashley Merrett to deliver a series of workshops to help improve the digital skills of our community. There are six sessions that will cover a range of topics:
October 22, 10am to 11:30am – NBN 101, understand the role NBN is playing in keeping us connected
November 3, 10 – 11.30am – What is ‘the Cloud’?
November 18, 2 – 3.30pm – Staying safe online – Augusta Library
November 19, 10 – 11.30am – Staying safe online
December 1, 10 – 11.30am – Android or Apple, what is what?
December 17, 10 – 11.30am – Get face-to-face online. How to contact loved ones and friends through video calls
The sessions are free and everyone is welcome, but RSVP is essential. Contact the library on 9780 5600 or email: abrawls@amrshire.wa.gov.au.
We encourage people to bring their own devices to the session, however, it’s not essential. Please let staff know if you don’t have a device when you RSVP. Sessions are at Margaret River Library unless otherwise noted.
Augusta and Margaret River Libraries are easily accessible venues
Dr Pam Lynch has a fascination for all eras of UK history and archaeology, has taken part in an archaeological dig on a Roman Palace site in the south of England and for her PhD thesis she undertook a study of Romano-British burials. She is intrigued by the light that can be shed on an ancient civilization through an examination of its burial practices.
Come along and be captivated by the archaeological discoveries, their interpretation and the extent to which this ancient population can be understood.
Followed by light refreshments after the presentation and the chance to chat and mingle. The library is an easily accessible venue. Please RSVP to reserve a seat. Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600
Join us for Toddler Tales this Thursday 14th Ocotber, 10.30am at Augusta Library.
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 Rachael on 9780 5602 to reserve your child’s place
Fearn Avenue, Margaret River WA 6285
Phone: (08) 9780 5600
Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au