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Mayakeniny – learn and engage with Noongar language and music

Posted on 1 March 2021

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:

Noongar children’s songs with karaoke videos
Short webisodes for learning Noongar language
A searchable wordlist with references to historical documentation
And soon to come – a map of Noongar songs from the archives, and the music from Hecate, the Noongar-language adaptation of Shakespeare’s Macbeth.

You can find links to Mayakeniny on the library website:

On the Lifelong learning page, &
On the E-resources for parents and children page

Or click here to visit Mayakeniny right now!

New books on Parenting

Posted on 26 February 2021

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.

Library opening hours

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

Reminder: Job searching tips and tricks zoom event is on tonight

Posted on 25 February 2021

Thursday 25th February, 6 – 7.30pm

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:

Provides a solid foundation on how and where to begin your modern job searching
Identifies ways of securing employment in a tough job market.
Offers you an insight into areas you may not have considered.
Helps you understand the role of digital profiles & job alerts.
Shows you how to automate your job searching strategies.
Gives you an understanding of what the hidden job market is
Shows you simple ideas when creating a great LinkedIn profile
Suggests ways to ‘Get Ahead of the Game’

Book Chat Club member’s favourite books of 2020

Posted on 20 February 2021

We asked the members of our Book Chat Club to tell us about their favorite book read last year.

Click on the image to please a hold on the item.

“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.

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Job searching tips and tricks to help you get the job you’ve been looking for

Posted on 16 February 2021

Thursday 25th February, 6 – 7.30pm – Margaret River Library via Zoom or on your own device at home

Provides a solid foundation on how and where to begin your modern job searching
Identifies ways of securing employment in a tough job market.
Offers you an insight into areas you may not have considered.
Helps you understand the role of digital profiles & job alerts.
Shows you how to automate your job searching strategies.
Gives you an understanding of what the hidden job market is
Shows you simple ideas when creating a great LinkedIn profile
Suggests ways to ‘Get Ahead of the Game’
* RSVP to reserve a seat at the event or to receive log in details if you are zooming from 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

Read it now with CloudLibrary

Posted on 13 February 2021

You know that book you can’t wait to read but there are 10 people before you on the queue?

Wait no longer, because we’ve got a list of new titles recently purchase ready to read on CloudLibray in your tablet, smartphone or computer.

Jump on CloudLibrary to borrow any of the titles below or to explore other books and audio books you can enjoy straight away.

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

Zoom event: Deborah Rodriguez in conversation with Tess Woods

Posted on 11 February 2021

When: Saturday 20 February 10.30-am – 11.30am

Where: The event is hosted through Zoom and emailed instructions will be sent to you prior to the event.

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL. To book, go to www.trybooking.com/BOBIK

From the twisted alleyways of the ancient medina of Fès to a marriage festival high in the Atlas Mountains, join Public Libraries Western Australia for an online conversation as international best selling author Deborah Rodriguez discusses her latest novel The Moroccan Daughter with acclaimed Western Australian author Tess Woods.

This entrancing new bestseller is a modern story of forbidden love set in the sensual landscape of Morocco, a captivating country of honor and tradition, and for four women, a land of secrets and revelations.

You do not need a Zoom account to attend, but users on a mobile device (phone or tablet) will need to download the app. Desktop and laptop users can join via the emailed link.

If you have any questions you would like to ask Deborah please email questionsfortheauthor@gmail.com with “Deborah Rodriguez” in the subject line.

This event is made possible by Public Liraries Western Australia, in pertnership with Penguin Random House Australia.

Britannica Library – reliable information tailored for your age group

Posted on 9 February 2021

Britannica Library offers well-researched information you can trust, free with your library membership. And you can search according the the user’s age group, ensuring results that are suitable for all stages of learning!

Britannica offers a safe space to send school kids who are working on projects – or you can just follow your own curiosity and see where it leads you.

Have your library card handy and click here to get started 🙂

Margaret River Library open from Saturday!

Posted on 5 February 2021

As of 6pm tonight, the libraries will return to pre-lockdown hours, which means you can visit the Margaret River Library from 10am tomorrow, Saturday 6th February.

Augusta Library will be open from 10am on Tuesday 9th February.

Well done to all our community for complying with the temporary lockdown and ensuring we could all get back to our current version of ‘normal’ 🙂

Please look out for any changes issued by the WA Government at https://www.wa.gov.au/ as this may result in further changes to Shire facilities opening hours and services.

Keeping the kids entertained (while they learn new skills!)

Posted on 3 February 2021

Swopbots and Rainforest Coding are e-resources that teach kids how to code in a fun and entertaining way – it’s like playing a game, except you get to make the creative decisions!

To get started, have your card handy and click here to go to our ‘Online resources for parents and children’ page. Scroll down to explore the wide range of child-friendly e-resources on offer to library members.