News and events for our library community
Margaret River and Augusta Libraries will be closed for Easter from Friday 2nd to Monday 5th April.
Good Friday, Easter Saturday and Easter Monday
OPEN again at 10am on Tuesday 6th April. Please use the after-hours chute for your returns while we are closed. Library online services are still available, just visit amrlibraries.com to get started.
Happy Easter from all the staff at the Margaret River and Augusta Libraries
We want to let all parents know about a system change that will affect our Junior and Young Adult members.
Effective immediately, all Junior and Young Adult membership types will now be able to use their library cards to access the internet on our public PCs. The library wifi is also freely available and not restricted by age.
If you would prefer your child to not be able to log themselves onto a PC session, please ensure you supervise them at the libraries.
We encourage all parents to have regular ‘internet safety’ talks with their children. Click here to find some helpful links to help with your chats. Then scroll down to the ‘Young People’ section:
Give your heart a little poetry with these enticing new titles.
Click on the image to place a hold on the item.
you see me once the music starts
move back to where I never was
turning into a swing kitten
it’s impossible to keep still
In a small town in Michigan. Keeper of the ritual, Shey Marque
If you are 12-25 years old and want to have fun and make a difference, join this Lego Workshop to help visualise the future for the youth of the Margaret River region. The Shire of Augusta Margaret River is reviewing its 5 year Youth Plan and we need your help! Facilitated by The Very Serious Business Co.
Free snacks and drinks will be provided.
Date: Thursday 25 March 2021
Time: 4pm to 5.30pm
Venue: Classroom W10 at Margaret River TAFE 272 Bussell Hwy, Margaret River.
RSVP: Please contact Community Development Trainee, Shannon Walker via email swalker@amrshire.wa.gov.au or call 08 9780 5214 to book your place.
To help celebrate Harmony Week, we selected a list of books to showcase our cultural diversity.
Click on the item to place a hold, or visit the library for more titles.
Emerging artist Leanne Barker is holding her exhibition Colours and Landscapes from today until April 30th.
The Augusta based artist has dedicated a good part of her life to painting.
Capturing the beauty her eyes see the artist shares her inspiration in the form of striking colours and strokes.
The emerging artist works with different mediums as each subject lends itself to a different approach.
“I like pastel the most because they are immediate to use and the colours are amazing,” Leanne explains.
My process……………..
A moment in time
An idea sparks
A lens captures
A brush with colour
An inspiration shared………..
Colours and Landscapes is her first solo exhibition and will run from March 13th until April 30th at the Cocoon Gallery for Emerging Artists.
The Margaret River Library will host an art launch on March 25th from 6 to 7pm.
For sales or to RSVP please contact the artist on leda2226@gmail.com
The Margaret River Library is an accessible venue.
We are so lucky – we have regular wild visitors to the organic garden at the Margaret River Library. Last week we hosted a very relaxed quenda! It wasn’t at all bothered by the presence of library staff, and even posed for this photo.
Quenda are amazing creatures. Click here to find out more about them.
Join us for Toddler Tales this Thursday 11th March, 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
This month is all about girl-power!
Settle in for some seriously entertaining movies showcasing the lives and achievements of some seriously amazing women.
Beamafilm is available free to library members – have your library card handy and click here to find out more.
In the meantime, here are a few more titles to tempt you… 🙂
Walking Through History: The Hadrian’s Wall Walk
Come along for an armchair travel and history talk by Dr Pam Lynch where she shares images from her trip to Hadrian’s Wall and her knowledge on all things archaeology of Roman Britain.
Please RSVP as space is limited. Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600
Fearn Avenue, Margaret River WA 6285
Phone: (08) 9780 5600
Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au