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Lily Malone is coming to Augusta Library

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If you missed the author talk by Lily Malone recently, don’t worry, she is speaking again at the Augusta Library on Tuesday 10th March, 10 – 11am. Light refreshments will be served so please RSVP for catering to auglib@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5670

Here is a snapshot of Lily Malone showing off some of her book titles with Penny Wise and Kerry Darnell

Tuesday 10th March, 10 – 11am at Augusta Library

Come along and meet successful Cowaramup author Lily Malone. Lily has now written six rural romance stories including her latest novel ‘Last Bridge Before Home’. Her ‘get to know the author’ talks have been very popular at other libraries in the South West and now it’s our turn to welcome our own local talent. She talks about her writing, finding balance with writing and her real life as Anita Donaldson and a bit about the stories themselves. All welcome and the venue is easily accessible.

‘No one was watching’, a talk by Dr Annie Horner

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Thursday 12th March, 6 – 7.30pm at Margaret River Library

 ‘No One Was Watching’ provides an alternative, imaginative entree into the once-hidden world of ‘Forgotten Australians’, a cohort of non- Indigenous men and women who were institutionalized as children. As one anonymous care-leaver begged ‘ Let our histories be visible’. The author hopes her book does just that and that these stories remind us of both our individual and collective roles in protecting children and promoting their welfare and safety into the future. Dr Annie Horner (PhD), Alumni of the Edith Cowan University South West campus, launched ‘No One Was Watching’ in May 2019. She will be speaking at the Margaret River Library about her book and presenting her valuable research behind writing her novel.

Light refreshments provided. RSVP to amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600

Meet local author Lily Malone at the Margaret River Library

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Lily Malone

Thursday 27th February, 6 – 7.30pm

Come along and meet successful Cowaramup author Lily Malone. Lily has now written six rural romance stories including her latest novel ‘Last Bridge Before Home’. Her ‘get to know the author’ talks have been very popular at other libraries in the South West and now it’s our turn to welcome our own local talent. She talks about her writing, finding balance with writing and her real life and a bit about the stories themselves. Please RSVP for catering purposes to amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or ph: 9780 5600.

 

Book Chat is back! A book club for those over 10 years old

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If you are aged between 10 and 14 and love reading, come to the Margaret River Library this Monday 24th February at 4.30pm for Book Chat Club. There is no set book to read, instead we chat about books we have read over the last month and share our reviews.

Book Chat is at 4.30pm on the last Monday of every month during the school year, except public holidays.

Meeting dates for 2020 are:

24 February 2020
30 March
25 May
29 June
27 July
31 August
26 October
30 November

Feel free to contact Rachael on 9780 5602 for more information or speak with the friendly library staff.

You loved the show, now enjoy the book!

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Was your favourite movie (or television show) an adaptation of a book? Perhaps it was an original story that is now available as a novel? Either way, you’re likely to find it on cloudLibrary, available to download as an e-book or e-audiobook.

We’ve created an online shelf to showcase books that are the source material for shows both new and classic, and adaptations of those works. Pictured is a tiny sample – download the cloudLibrary app to view the full range, or click here to browse via your PC.

cloudLibrary is free for library patrons, and set up is easy – just download the app, register your library details, and start browsing on your mobile or tablet. Click here for more details.

 

 

What is your book crush?

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Friday is Library Lover’s Day, come visit us and leave a love message to your Library and take the opportunity to let us know your “book crush.”

Library staff are also sharing the love by hand picking their favourite books for you to read.

Love is indeed in the air happy reading !

#LibraryLoversDay

For all your school projects: Britannica Library

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All library members have free access to Britannica Library, which can be searched according to the user’s age group, ensuring results are suitable for all stages of learning.

With Britannica, students can be confident that the information is up-to-date and reliable – and teachers are happy to see Britannica used as a reference.

To use our handy link to Britannica Library, have your library card handy and click here to go to our Online resources for parents and children page.

Alternatively, you can find the same link at our Lifelong Learning page.

Breaking Ninja news: CoderDojo is back for 2020!!

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CoderDojo is a worldwide community of coding Ninjas – people aged between 7 & 17 who regularly meet up in a social setting, to learn and experiment with coding.

Over the past couple of years, the Margaret River CoderDojo has explored game-making, website creation, drone programming, 3D printing and more…
The club starts up for 2020 at the Margaret River Library at 4pm on Friday 14 February and runs throughout the school term. We’ll be talking about a new coding challenge, and introducing the belt system (work your way towards being a Black Belt Ninja!)
If you haven’t already registered with CoderDojo or joined the Margaret River CoderDojo club, click here to find out how.
If you’ve already registered and are an existing member of the club, click here to view the details of term 1 and book your ticket.
Please share this news with any of your friends who are interested in becoming coding Ninjas!

New Ninjas are welcome!

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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