News and events for our library community
There is something magical about picture books, and this list is an extra-special one.
These are the Picture Books (0 to 18 age group) shortlisted for Children Books Council of Australia 2020, please note that some picture books may be only suitable for older readers.
Please click on the image to place a hold.
Please click here ⇓ to find out the winners of the 2020 CBCA Book of the Year Awards
This week we are taking time to celebrate fantastic children’s literature published in Australia and the wonderful authors and illustrators who create the books.
Children aged 2 to 5 and their caregivers are invited to join us at Margaret River Library on Tuesday 20th October at 10.30am for a special Children’s Book Week dress up storytime. We will read one of the shortlisted Children’s Book of the Year titles and kids can dress up as a character from their favourite book. Call the library on 9780 5600 if you have any queries, no bookings required.
Visit your library to check out the display of notable and winning titles for Children’s Book of the Year and collect a curious creature book mark and colouring in sheet, to get crafty at home.
Happy Children’s Book Week everyone!
Children’s Book Week is almost upon us, let us use this opportunity to get familiar with some of Australia’s best writers for young readers, and understand why they have been shortlisted by the Children’s Book Council of Australia.
Today we are featuring the shortlisted titles for Early Childhood (0 to 6 years of age).
Please click on the image to place a hold on the item.
Winners will be revealed at 12 noon AEDT on Friday 16 October.
Next week is Get Online Week, and we’re celebrating with a couple of events for over-50s who would like to find out more about getting online.
There are identical 1.5 hour events being held at the Augusta and Margaret River Libraries, which include:
Augusta Library: Thursday 22 October at 10am / Margaret River Library: Thursday 22 October at 2pm
Numbers are limited to allow for physical distancing and BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL.
Please RSVP to amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or 9780 5600 to register your interest and let us know which event you would like to attend.
The shortlisted titles for young readers for this years Children’s Book of the year 2020 award is suitable for children 7 to 12.
The stories range from fantastic worlds accessible from paintings on the wall and dystopian landscapes, to sensitive topics like family struggles and disabilities.
This week’s selection deserve your attention !
Children’s Book Week 2020 is almost upon us, so here is an opportunity to get familiar with some of Australia’s best writers for young readers, and understand why they have been shortlisted by the Children’s Book Council of Australia.
Today we are featuring the shortlisted titles for older readers (13 to 18 years of age). Please click on the image to place a hold on the item.
If you need assistance with your studies, check out Studiosity to get free study help anytime.
Get free, live help online in maths, English, science and more.
Use your public library card barcode to log in and if you need any assistance, please call the library on 9780 5600, we are happy to help
In celebration of her current exhibition at the Cocoon Gallery, emerging artist Margaret Affleck invites the community to meet her for a casual event to discuss her art and the creative process that make her pieces so striking and inspiring. RSVP by 21st October to Margaret: margaret.affleck@gmail.com
Belgian Warmblood, Haflinger, Lusitano, Shetland or Brumby; some are for sport, and some are for war.
They help people overcome barriers, providing support, care and even treating depression.
These stunning creatures are much loved by their owners and admired by many.
We are featuring our beloved Horses in this week’s New Books.
Click on the image to place a hold on the item.
Dr Pam Lynch is a well-travelled author who loves to share her journeys by presenting talks with images to places like Everest Base Camp, Hadrian’s Wall and the Tasmania coastal walk. This time Pam will guide us through the history and landscape of the Orkney Islands. Pam is an inspiring speaker who motivates listeners to live life to the fullest and in these times of travel restrictions what better way to get out and see the world than through some armchair travels? Come along to the library and listen as Dr Pam Lynch takes you on a trip overseas to a spectacular part of the world. The library is holding the event within Covid-19 guidelines so please stay at home if you are not well.
RSVP to the Library by October 14th to amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600 * * The Library is an easily accessible venue. All welcome
Fearn Avenue, Margaret River WA 6285
Phone: (08) 9780 5600
Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au
