News and events for our library community
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
Mayakeniny (‘Sound dancing’) is a new online resource for both children and adults to engage with Noongar language and music.
Developed by Dr Clint Bracknell, Nan Roma Yibiyung Winmar and the team at Kurongkurl Katitjin, Edith Cowan University, it includes:
You can find links to Mayakeniny on the library website:
Or click here to visit Mayakeniny right now!
This week we are keeping you up to date with all you need to help with the little ones…and the no so little ones.
Click on the image to place a hold on the item or visit our Catalogue for more titles.
Mondays & Wednesdays
10am – 5.30pm
Wednesdays 10am – 12pm only open to over-60s.
On Wednesdays from 12pm – 5.30pm all are welcome
Tuesdays & Thursdays
10am – 8pm
Fridays & Saturdays
10am – 3pm
RSVP to reserve a seat at the library or to receive the log in details so you can Zoom on your own device at home. Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au
Aly Bannister is the author of ‘Get Your Rear into Gear’ Job Searching Tips for Career Success (Packed with over 60 tips on how to find and secure employment) and specialises in career coaching
The aim of the session:
We asked the members of our Book Chat Club to tell us about their favorite book read last year.
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“I loved the way it was narrated by death, it was beautifully narrated and full of emotion.”
“Great fun.”
“I love it because it is so exciting and there are so many plot twists, I would recommend it for ages 11 and up.”
“It is really good cos the girl saves her sister.”
“I liked this book because it’s about a dog, and she reminds me of my dog.”
The Warrior Series by Erin Hunter is also a very recommended by our readers.
Book Chat Club is for book lovers who are aged 10 to 14 years old and love to talk about books!
Book Chat Club is on the last Monday of the month, our next meeting is on Monday 22 February from 4.15pm to 5.15pm
For more information or to book a place, by emailing Rachael rdrummond@amrshire.wa.gov.au or phoning 9780 5602.
Fearn Avenue, Margaret River WA 6285
Phone: (08) 9780 5600
Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au