News and events for our library community
This year’s theme “More than a word. Reconciliation takes action,” aims to encourage people to actively take action in matters of inequality and inspire people to safeguard the basic rights of Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander peoples, raising the alarm when they are denied, ignored or diminished. The Reconciliation Report can be read here: Reconciliation Report 2021
Here is a sample of the resources we have at the library, please click on the images to place a hold on the item.
The Margaret River Library wishes to advise that both Baby Rhymetime and Storytime are cancelled for this week: Monday 24 May & Tuesday 25 May.
Please accept our apologies for the inconvenience. We hope to see you next week!
Frank Herbert created a deeply complex and enthralling universe in the series Dune, which is soon to become a movie.
If you are a sci-fi fan and never read Frank Herbert, here is your chance to meet one of the most accomplished sci-fi writers, who precedes Star Wars, Matrix and many others.
Click on the image to place a hold on the title, or listen now to Dune and other Frank Herbert’s stories on CloudLibrary
You can also watch different versions of the movie on Kanopy
Celebrate National Simultaneous Storytime by watching a reading of Give me some space by Philip Bunting – from space! NASA astronaut Shannon Walker will be reading the National Simultaneous Storytime book to us from the International Space Station and you can join in the fun by watching here Story Time From Space Presents — Give me Some Space! – YouTube
Happy Library and Information Week everyone!
Library patrons have unlimited access to thousands of easy-to-understand online training videos on the newest software and gadgets.
Software-specific tutorials include products by Microsoft, Apple, Adobe, Google… and much more!
Click here to find out more about Learning Cloud and other educational e-resources.
International jazz saxophonist and jazz educator Serge Le Goueff invites you to join him on his presentation “What is Jazz?” He brings to light the myths as well as the many truths that have contributed to shaping Jazz music over the past century. This lecture aims to bring clarity to how Jazz came to be. Through time, starting from the late 16th century all the way to today. It is an exploration of how different cultures (musically and geographically) have contributed to the making of the art form we know as Jazz today.
The Margaret River Library is an easily accessible venue.
Join us for Toddler Tales this Thursday 13th May, 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
Would you like someone to look over your resume and give you some feedback?
This service is available for all our library members, free of charge, via Studiosity.
Have your library card handy and follow the steps below to get started.
Click here to go to Studiosity, then select Writing Feedback:
Follow the instructions and upload your resume for feedback. Tip: Remove personal details such as name and date of birth before uploading, then add them in later.
From May 4th to June 30th the Cocoon Gallery for Emerging Artists will display works by Jara Gillick-Lewis, in her exhibition Rabbit in the Moon.
Jara is a local visual artist working with a diverse range of mediums including illustration, ink, water colour and spray paint. Her illustrations of the natural world celebrate the inextricable complexity and simplicity inherent in nature. The splashes of colour and stains throughout her work represent the fluidity of nature itself and our perceptions. She has facilitated many large-scale street art projects with disengaged youth as part of various community-based initiatives over the last ten years. With a deep respect for art and its power to transform others she is always using it as a catalyst for positive change.
For sales and enquiries or to RSVP please contact the artist: jj.chicksworldtv@gmail.com or on Instagram Jarandfrankiemr
With the Readers and Writers Festival just around the corner, you might want to take the opportunity and read some of the works from the visiting authors and presenters.
Click on the images below or browse the publications on our catalogue or CloudlLibrary .
For more information on the Margaret River Readers and Writers Festival visit https://mrrwfestival.com/
Fearn Avenue, Margaret River WA 6285
Phone: (08) 9780 5600
Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au