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

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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

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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

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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

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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!

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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!)

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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.

Update on library services during Covid lockdown

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Library staff have been busily investigating how we can best serve our community during this trying time. We’ve been through lockdown before, but this time the rules imposed by the State Government are a little different.

This is what you need to know (and please spread the word!):

  • Libraries are not permitted to offer Click & Collect during the current lockdown, but don’t worry – we’ll be holding on to your reserved items for an extra few weeks to make sure that you don’t miss out! As soon as pick-ups are permitted again, we’ll let you know.
  • We’re also required to close our After Hours Book Return chute, so please hang on to your items for now. We don’t mind if they are overdue – you won’t be penalised for that. We are in the process of organising the renewal of all current loans, so don’t be surprised if your due-back date suddenly changes.
  • Online resources are available so that you can still enjoy a fresh supply of books, magazines and movies. Click here to explore the range.

As always, we are here to help and support our community. If you have any concerns about your membership, or need guidance on how to access e-resources, please contact us at amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au   Please note: Our staff are currently working from home, so please email us rather than phone the libraries.

Stay home, stay safe and be kind to each other! We look forward to seeing you all again on the other side.

Libraries closed for the week

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As of 6pm today, our region (along with Perth and Peel regions) is entering another period of lockdown.

The Margaret River and Augusta Libraries will be closed for at least the next 5 days. Please don’t be concerned if you have items due back – nobody in our community will be penalised for late returns during this challenging time.

Stay home, stay safe and stay tuned for more news from us about what services will be available to you this week 🙂

Click here to view the WA Government announcement.

Centre For Stories: supporting local readers and writers

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We want to introduce our avid readers and aspiring writers to Centre For Stories – a literary arts and cultural organisation that aims to help us to connect with each other, and with the stories of our diverse communities.

Centre For Stories is based in Perth and closely connected with the Margaret River Press. It offers a variety of services around creating and telling stories. There are regular events in which you can participate online, to discuss literature or improve your own writing. If you’re interested in female authors, then you’ll love the Fem Book Club! Or you might prefer tuning in to a live storytelling session about Forbidden Love, or joining the Poetry Workshop 🙂

Click here to browse the events currently available at Centre For Stories.

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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