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 for the new opening days and hours) – but we will continue to offer Click & Collect to our community.

Patrons can use Click & Collect via any of these 3 methods:

1 – Log in, search the catalogue, and place a Hold directly. Click here to go directly to the catalogue. Never placed a Hold via the catalogue before? Click here for instructions.

2 – Send an email to us with your request. Please let us know your name, phone number and your pick-up branch. Send your email to: amrlibraries@gmail.com

3 – Call us on 9780 5600. We’ll assist you to place holds on specific items. If you’re not sure what you want, we are happy to bundle up a selection based on your area of interest.

Once your items are ready for collection, you’ll receive an automated email and/or SMS notifying you that the item is ready for pick-up. Please ensure we have your correct contact details so you don’t miss out on this important notice!

You can then come to the library during open hours, and either:

• Come inside, collect your item from the Hold shelf, and check it out to yourself; or
• Come to the back door, ring the doorbell (knock for Augusta) and staff will check the item out and hand it to you.

We realise you may have been worried about your library items over the shutdown period, and wanted to let you know that all items will be automatically renewed until 30 June, and will then be further renewed if necessary. For now, please disregard any notifications you may have received regarding due-back or pick-up dates. There will be no administration fees for overdue items during the shutdown.

You may continue to return your items through our after hours chute at either Margaret River or Augusta library if you wish, as we have instigated a quarantine process for the after-hours chutes.

Stay tuned for information about Click & Collect – we are developing a safe procedure to enable our community to access the library collection. We will also release more information about how to access a range of online services to enjoy from home, including educational resources.

Please share this news with your family and friends, and encourage everybody to follow this blog if they wish to stay up-to-date with availability of Library Services.

If you have any queries or concerns, please call us on 9780 5600.

The Margaret River and Augusta Libraries are now closed for an indefinite period in response to COVID-19 threat.

Earlier today Shire of Augusta Margaret River Chief Executive Officer Stephanie Addison-Brown announced the Shire will be ceasing to deliver non-essential, public-facing services in a bid to preserve both staff and community safety as the COVID-19 public health emergency continues to unfold.

The Shire libraries are working towards finding new ways of serving our community whilst closed to the public and all new initiatives will be announced on our blog.

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Library members can also access e-resources  from our website including e-books, e-audiobooks, e-magazines, language, English as a Second Language and resume help, stream movies and many others suitable for children and youth. Use your library card barcode to login and check out our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) if you need assistance.

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The Shire of Augusta Margaret River Library Service has been reviewing and changing its operations in response to the Federal Government’s announcements on COVID-19.

Our Libraries are taking measures to minimise the contamination risk of COVID-19 to staff and members very seriously.

• We would like to stress the importance of the role of libraries in maintaining the welfare of our communities and staff during times of crisis.
• We are closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation and are following WA Health & Federal government guidelines.
• Mitigating risk whilst remaining open for our community is our priority.

Our Current Plan is to …

• Provide a positive and welcoming community space.
• Operating hours stay the same for the time being.
• Events and programs will be postponed until further notice
• Library staff are wiping public desks, Print Release and photocopier, iPAC computers, SmartServes etc at least an extra three times a day, in addition to our usual cleaning services.
• Encouraging people to use card services for payment of services
• Encouraging people to take out 30 items as per current loan policy.
• Public PC users are encouraged to use antiseptic wipes on the keyboard and mouse prior to use.
• Public wifi available.
• E-services are available 24/7.
• COVID-19 literature in multi languages is on display.
• Community jigsaw puzzle unavailable at present however there are plenty of jigsaws available for loan.

The Federal Government’s position is that  as long as we follow social distancing advice, have no more than 100 people in a single enclosed space and have good cleaning practices in place our facilities can remain open.

The health and safety of our members, customers and staff is our highest concern at this time. The Shire of Augusta Margaret River Library Services will provide regular updates to members on the changing situation.

Unfortunately Auslan Chat at Margaret River Library has been cancelled until further notice.

If you are keen to practice some Auslan, you may find the Signbank website useful 🙂

Apologies for the inconvenience, we will advise when meetings are set to resume.