News and events for our library community
Log your reading minutes and quests on www.summerreadingquest.net by 28 February to be in the draw to win big statewide prizes in the Summer Reading Quest!
Still need to collect your reading log sheet, summer steps or monthly prizes? Visit your local library for all the Summer Reading Quest fun!
Margaret River Library will be CLOSED on Monday 27th January for the Australia Day Public Holiday.
We apologise for any inconvenience. Feel free to use the after-hours chute for your returns.
Access to our online services is available at amrlibraries.com
Inspired by this moorditj land that we all live on and share, participants will collaborate to create the artwork using natural materials and also learn about the cultural importance of our local environment.
This event is booked out with a full wait list. We hope to see you next time at one of our school holiday activities.
All school holidays at the Shire libraries are free however children must be accompanied by an adult for each session, however adults do not need a ticket.
When you visit the library next, the Cocoon Gallery will captivate you with the beautiful charcoal drawings of Elfangels by Asta Lander. Each artwork captures a moment in time that evokes an emotional response that is surprising and leaves you wanting to view all the pictures, not just one.
Asta’s story of self acceptance resonates in these creations that are a must see for all art lovers. They represent strength, wisdom, kindness, acceptance, soul and above all love. The artworks are for sale through the artist and she is often at the library and happy to chat to you about her work by prior arrangement.
Elfangels will remain on display until the end of February. Don’t miss it.
The Shire Libraries are open again so come visit for free school holiday activities! Some activities are completely booked out with a wait list, however we have a few sessions that still have places available. Get in quick to reserve your child’s place!
Please note children need to be accompanied by an adult at all library events.
Go to Eventbrite to book your child’s place as spaces are limited: Eventbrite.com.au/ Shire of Augusta Margaret River Libraries
Join children’s book author Renae Hayward for a special storytime with a lively book reading, interactive sing-along and craft activity.
Renae has written 3 children’s books including Say Hooray and Say Hello, which are perfect for younger children, babies and toddlers.
This session is best suited for kids under 5 years old and their caregivers, so come along and say hello to be part of the storytime fun.
Bookings essential via Eventbrite.com.au/ Shire of Augusta Margaret River Libraries
One session only: Tuesday 7 January |10.00am -10.45am at Margaret River Library
Join our one-hour long Lego Club session to take on new challenges. This free activity has all Lego provided. Best suited to children over 5 years and bookings are essential via Eventbrite.com.au/Shire of Augusta Margaret River Libraries
Session One: Thursday 9 January | 10.30am – 11.30am at Augusta Library
Session Two: Thursday 16 January | 2.00pm – 3.00pm at Augusta Library
*Augusta session also includes craft for all ages
Session Three: Tuesday 28 January | 2.00pm – 3.00pm at Margaret River Library
Have you started the Summer Reading Quest yet? Augusta and Margaret River Libraries have everything you need to complete the quest to win prizes in this statewide reading program.
Visit www.summereadingquest.net for extra activities and registration and come to your local public library to join in the fun!
The libraries are closed for the Christmas break!
We wish our community a happy and safe Christmas and New Year and look forward to welcoming you back at 10am on Thursday the 2nd of January 2025 🙂
Our online resources don’t take a holiday and continue to be available 24/7. Click here to explore the range on offer.
Augusta and Margaret River Libraries will be closed from 4pm, Tuesday 24 December.
Both libraries will OPEN again at 10am on Thursday 2nd January 2025.
Our online resources will be available for the duration of the break.
Visit amrlibraries.com to explore our range of e-books, downloadable audio-books, online courses and movie streaming services, 24/7.
Come to your local library this summer school holidays for free activities!
Please note children need to be accompanied by an adult at all library events. Go to eventbrite to book your child’s place as spaces are limited: Eventbrite.com.au/ Shire of Augusta Margaret River Libraries
Join children’s book author Renae Hayward for a special storytime with a lively book reading, interactive sing-along and craft activity.
Renae has written 3 children’s books including Say Hooray and Say Hello, which are perfect for younger children, babies and toddlers.
This session is best suited for kids under 5 years old and their caregivers, so come along and say hello to be part of the storytime fun.
Bookings essential via Eventbrite.com.au/ Shire of Augusta Margaret River Libraries
One session only: Tuesday 7 January |10.00am -10.45am at Margaret River Library
Illustration workshop with James FoleyJames Foley makes picture books, middle grade novels and graphic novels for kids. His latest picture book Happy Barry Capybara is out now in Australia and New Zealand.
Come to this illustration workshop to learn about how to create comics and the secrets of character design with an award-winning children’s book author and illustrator.
This workshop is for children aged over 6 years old and all materials are supplied.
Bookings essential and places are limited so get in quick via Eventbrite.com.au/ Shire of Augusta Margaret River Libraries
One Session Only: Tuesday 7 January | 11.15am –12.15pm at Margaret River Library
Join our one-hour long Lego Club session to take on new challenges. This free activity has all Lego provided. Best suited to children over 5 years and bookings are essential via Eventbrite.com.au/Shire of Augusta Margaret RIver Libraries
Session One: Thursday 9 January | 10.30am – 11.30am at Augusta Library
Session Two: Thursday 16 January | 2.00pm – 3.00pm at Augusta Library
*Augusta session also includes craft for all ages
Session Three: Tuesday 28 January | 2.00pm – 3.00pm at Margaret River Library
Come to the Margaret River Library to learn how to make an object on our 3d printer and play with the Sphero and our new Roo-ver robots. This workshop will be great for any kids that love STEM, coding, and are interested in making something with our library 3d Printer, but not sure where to start.
Best suited to children over 5 years and bookings are essential as places are limited. Book via Eventbrite.com.au/Shire of Augusta Margaret River Libraries
One session only: Monday 20 January | 10.30 –12.00 at Margaret River Library
Have you started the Summer Reading Quest yet? Augusta and Margaret River Libraries have everything you need to complete the quest to win prizes in this statewide reading program.
Visit www.summereadingquest.net for extra activities and registration and come to your local public library to join in the fun!
Come to your local Shire library to grab a Summer Reading Quest Reading Log or Summer Steps card and be in the draw to win big prizes!
The Summer Reading Quest is great for any reader – reluctant, avid, or in between. Every reading log and Summer Steps card that gets submitted goes into the major state prize draw and you can choose how you participate.
Get ready to travel back in time and uncover some hidden gems this summer at your local library!
For more information and registration, visit www.summerreadingquest.net or visit your local public library.
We would like to welcome Joanne Armstrong into the Cocoon Gallery for emerging artists with her exhibition titled ‘Shine’.
‘Life can be challenging but hardship and the way in which we handle it is what makes us.’ Joanne has poured her life experiences and emotions into the artworks she presents here. These artworks are her first, based on recycling, reusing and repurposing. She obsesses with anything that reflects, refracts or warps light and these elements feature prominently in these collaged mixed media works.
In preparing for this exhibition, Jo has found satisfaction from being thrifty and gratitude in realising her personal resilience and “NEVER give up attitude”. Her hope is to add to this collection and inspire others – you – to keep the faith, even when the going gets tough or when you’re perhaps being tough on yourself. The works are accompanied by a poem titled “Shine”.
The exhibition will be on display until Friday 20th December. The Cocoon Gallery for emerging artists is in the entry to the Margaret River Library.
Fearn Avenue, Margaret River WA 6285
Phone: (08) 9780 5600
Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au