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Borrow a book right now, from home, using your mobile device!

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Your library membership gives you instant access to tens of thousands of titles that can be downloaded and enjoyed from your mobile device.

Download an audiobook for that long drive, or just ensure that you always have an e-book handy to read while you wait in line (something we are all doing a bit more of at the moment!)

No need to fill a suitcase with books for that next (long-awaited) holiday. And you don’t need to purchase a special device for the task – your mobile phone or tablet will do the job nicely.

There are several platforms you can browse, each offering a different range of titles and authors.

We recommend you start with cloudLibrary. It’s very user-friendly and quick to set up. Click here to view a brief how-to video.

You can also explore e-books and e-audiobook titles with BorrowBox and Overdrive, and browse e-magazines at RBDigital Magazines.

Have your library card handy, and click here to explore these resources.

National Simultaneous Storytime 2020 – virtually!

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To celebrate Library and Information week, Storybox Library has a special online presentation of Emma from the Wiggles reading Whitney and Britney Chicken Divas by Lucinda Gifford for National Simultaneous Storytime!

Have your library barcode ready to click here and log in to Storybox at 11am today for a storytime that is shared by thousands of other children across Australia simultaneously.

You can also find activity sheets and colouring in at the Australian Library and Information Association’s website: www.alia.org.au/nss. 

National Simultaneous Storytime is an annual event now in it’s 20th year and hosted by the Australian Library and Information Association. Each year a picture book written and illustrated by an Australian artist is read all around the country at the same time in schools, libraries, child care centres and homes everywhere.

We hope you enjoy the story with your child and the opportunity to celebrate fantastic Australian children’s literature.

 

 

Good news, everyone!

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The Margaret River Library welcomed the community back into the library from Tuesday 26 May, and Augusta Library is open from the 4 August.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE CURRENT OPENING TIMES

When you visit, please be prepared for the following:

  • Practise social distancing and take note of barriers, signs and floor markings
  • At the Margaret River Library, on Wednesdays between 10am – 12pm we are only open to those aged over 60 – our more at-risk community members If you are not over 60, please choose another time to visit.
  • If you’re not feeling 100% well – please stay home!

The following services remain available from both the Augusta and Margaret River Libraries:

  • We are continuing our Click & Collect service from both Augusta and Margaret River Libraries. Click here to find out more.
  • Wifi is freely available from the library car parks and verandahs. The password is currently: authorevents
  • The after-hours chutes remain open 24/7.
  • E-resources including e-books, e-audiobooks and movie-streaming are freely available to all library members.
  • You can still join the library over the phone!
  • Staff are onsite and ready to assist via phone or email if you have any difficulties or queries with the above services: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au / 9780 5600

Books for parents

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This week, we selected a few special books for parents out there looking for a bit of support, encouragement and inspiration to help you along the most important job of your life!

 

 

    

 

    

Click on the image to go straight to the catalogue and place your hold.

Look for these symbols which tell you if the item is also available as an e-book or e-audiobook:

= cloudLibrary      = BorrowBox       = Overdrive!

Click here to find out more about how to use cloudLibrary, BorrowBox and Overdrive.

 

New books to keep you company

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Here are some new books to keep your reading muscle fit!

Click on the image to go straight to the catalogue and place your hold.

Look for these symbols which tell you if the item is also available as an e-book or e-audiobook:

= cloudLibrary      = BorrowBox       = Overdrive!

Click here to find out more about how to use cloudLibrary, BorrowBox and Overdrive.

 

 

Getting closer to opening (carefully)!

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As many of you are aware, the State Government is permitting libraries to ease some restrictions to public access from 18 May. We are missing you all and very excited to be edging closer towards greater contact with our community.

However, please don’t rush to your library first thing Monday – we’re not quite ready yet!

The changes to Shire Library Services will be incremental. At this point, there are still restrictions on how many people can be within the libraries at once, and what they can do while there. We are also required to continue with the quarantine of items, sanitising of surfaces, and social distancing.

We’re still working on the new processes that will allow us to open while complying with all the new safety requirements. It’s a surprisingly big job! And very important that we get that right before we usher you back into the building.

We’re aiming to open as soon as possible – but please note that only the Margaret River branch will open initially. Due to the small size of the Augusta Library, services there will remain unchanged for now. Your health and safety is our prime consideration, and we thank you for your understanding as we protect our local community.

In the meantime, the following services remain available from both the Augusta and Margaret River Libraries:

  • The libraries continue to provide the Click & Collect service, allowing the community access to print materials and DVDs. Find out more about how to use this service here: https://amrlibraries.com/2020/03/30/your-takeaway-library-has-arrived-click-collect-is-here-at-last/
  • Wifi is freely available from the library car parks and verandahs. The password is currently: authorevents.
  • The after-hours chutes remain open 24/7.
  • E-resources including e-books, e-audiobooks and movie-streaming are freely available to all library members.
  • You can still join the library over the phone!
  • Staff are onsite and ready to assist via phone or email if you have any difficulties or queries with the above services: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au / 9780 5600

Stay tuned – we’ll update this blog as soon as there is news!!

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Stream classic movies, indie flicks, foreign-language films and documentaries – FREE with your library membership!

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Beamafilm offers a unique range of entertainment, available free for library members.

Have your library card handy and click here to go to the Beamafilm site. Once you’ve authenticated with your membership, log in to your Beamafilm account – or set up your free account if it’s your first time using Beamafilm.

Browse and enjoy!

You can also click here to explore our other streaming and entertainment services.

Here’s a preview of some of the awesome Beamafilm titles currently available…

Family and children’s entertainment:

 

Classics:

 

Foreign language:

 

Documentaries:

 

 

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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