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Cyber Warriors to Invade the Cocoon Gallery

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From July 1st to August 31st the Cocoon Gallery for Emerging Artists presents Patrick Wise in his exhibition “Cyber Warriors”.

Art Exhibition Launch: July 8th, 6pm to 7pm. All welcome!

Patrick is a visual artist with a diverse range of artistic experience in drawing, sculpture and print. He grew up in an artistic family in Margaret River and over the years has developed a love of drawing and found a voice for his own style of creativity.

His current direction explores figurative designs in graphic pencil which reflect robotic characters inspired by Japanese anime.

His drawings depict a series of half human, half machine figures influenced by popular culture. He loves creating characters which are suitable for computer games, comics or designs on t-shirts.

Come along to the launch to celebrate Patrick’s achievement in presenting this dynamic body of work on display in the Cocoon Gallery for Emerging Artists. To RSVP, please contact the artist: wise-arts@hotmail.com  or phone 0448 204 575

The Margaret River Library is an accessible venue. You will find the Cocoon Gallery for Emerging Artists in the entrance to the Margaret River Library.

July school holiday activities at your Shire Libraries

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Undalup Storytime – Songlines of Boodja

Join Tamara and Simone from the Undalup Association on the yarning mat for a special storytime; Songlines of Boodja (country) with activities and craft.

Suitable for ages 4-12 years old and bookings are essential to reserve your child’s place.

Margaret River Library

Thursday 8 July  | 10.00-11.00am

Phone 9780 5600 for bookings or email amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au

Lego Club

 

Join our hour long Lego club session to take on new challenges, Lego provided. Best suited to children over 5 years and bookings are essential.

Phone the library now to reserve your child’s place.

 Margaret River Library

Tuesday 6 July | 10.30am -11.30am

Monday 12 July | 2.30pm – 3.30pm

Phone 9780 5600 for bookings or email amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au

Augusta Library

Thursday 15 July | 10.30am – 11.30am

Phone 9780 5670 for bookings or email auglib@amrshire.wa.gov.au

** Please note that the Augusta Library Lego club also features craft activities for all ages

All school holiday activities are FREE at the Shire Libraries, however bookings are essential and children must be accompanied by an adult for each session.

Regular Baby Rhyme Time, Storytime and Toddler Tales sessions take a break over school holidays. Sessions resume during school term, commencing Monday 19 July.

 

Dreaming of travelling

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The Library has a collection dedicated to travel literature which has been recently updated. Here are some new books to inspire you, or help you to plan that dream trip, whenever that may be. You can borrow the books bellow by clicking on the image to place a hold on the title.

Moon Copenhagen and Beyond Rick Steves France 2020

Japan

Now, If you like to read it on your device, you can download travel books and guides and read it on the go with CloudLibrary

But, If you are new to CloudLibrary simple follow this link to register your library card and start borrowing.

If you need assistance contact the Library on 9780 5600

 

Book Chat Club – for those aged 10 to 14 who love books!

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Kids aged 10 to 14 years old are invited to join us at Margaret River Library for Book Chat Club on Monday 28th June at 4.15pm.

At our monthly Book Chat Club meetings we talk about the books we have read and give reviews and recommendations to other club members.

Book Chat Club is free, but bookings are required. Please phone Rachael on 9780 5602 or email rdrummond@amrshire.wa.gov.au to book your child’s place.

Special Jazz treat for seniors with Serge Le Goueff

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Wednesday 23rd June, 10.30 – 11.30am

** The library is open to over 60’s on Wednesday mornings 10am – 12pm and open to all ages from 12 – 5.30pm.

Join us for a one hour jazz performance with old favourites like Frank Sinatra’s ‘Singing in the Rain’. Serge sings jazz classics beautifully and is a master of the saxophone so we are in for a treat. Space is limited so please RSVP to reserve your seat. Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600

New Books on Early Childhood Education

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Our  Early Childhood Education collection has been updated, with new resources suitable for teachers and parents alike.

There is a wide range of topics to chose from, including outdoor learning,  sensory activities, special educational needs and computer skills in the early years. You can also find books on emotional intelligence and resilience.

Please click on the image to browse other titles in the collection.

Pioneers of the Western Australian Timber Industry: a talk by Don Briggs

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Thursday 17th June, 5.30pm – 6.30pm at the Margaret River Library

Author Don Briggs offers a glimpse into the history of the WA timber trade including the periods of exploration, the settlement at King George Sound, the Swan River Colony, the forests of the South West and the people who made it happen. His research reveals lots of local places and names with lovely old images as well.

SS Georgette used for timber transport
SS Georgette used for timber transport as painted by Albany artist Ross Shardlow AM

Don is the author of ‘Pioneers of the Western Australian Timber Industry’ and the biographical work ‘The Busettis of Cowaramup’. Both titles are in stock at the Margaret River and Augusta Libraries.
Please RSVP as space is limited. Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600

Nominate your Happy Place and win a Canon Camera!

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The WA Local Government Association is inviting you to nominate your favourite Local Government happy place. If you participate, you could win a Canon EOS DSLR Camera AND star in a Happy Place TV commercial!

Just take a photo (or shoot some video footage) of your happy place, and upload it with some words about why this place is important to you.

Click here to submit your entry. Entries close 30 June 2021.

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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