Library News

Services Australia provides a free talk about your money in retirement

Monday 2nd February, 10.30am – 12pm at the Margaret River Library

Danielle Higgins from the Financial Information Service will be presenting a talk about retirement money options and planning to retire well. Some topics covered:

  • Age Pension income and assets test
  • Concession cards
  • Superannuation options and income streams

There will be time for questions and the opportunity to make a one-on-one appointment. Light refreshments will be provided after the talk. All welcome to this easily accessible event.
Please RSVP to Phone: 9780 5600 or Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au

If you can’t make it to the talk but would like more information about planning to retire, understanding aged care costs, connecting you to aged care services, then look out for the Mobile Service Centre ‘Kangaroo Paw II’.
On site in Margaret River on:
2 – 3 February from 9am to 4pm
Located at Gloucester Park, behind the Rec Centre
Wallcliffe Rd, Margaret River.

On site in Augusta on:
4 February from 9am to 4pm
Located near the Community Resource Centre
Allnut Tce, Augusta.

Come to the library for free school holiday activities

Storybook reading with local author Di Gee

Come to Margaret River Library for “You are the One” children’s book reading and song with local artist and author Di Gee, followed by a fun music session with bubbles and rainbow streamers. Colour in heart, harmony and peace symbols and place your wishes for a better world on the harmony heart tree.

Suitable for all ages and all welcome.

One Session Only: Wednesday 21 January 10.30am -11.30am at Margaret River Library

Book here: www.eventbrite.com.au/shire-of-augusta-margaret-river-libraries

Intergenerational book upcycling art workshop

Mixed media artist Victoria Robertson hosts two intergenerational workshop sessions at the Margaret River Library. Create a beautiful artwork from pre-loved books, choosing from a  range of ready-to-make kits with various themes. No previous experience needed and all materials provided.
This workshop is for anybody aged between 12 and 100 years old. Bookings essential. Space can be made for support carers, just let us know.
Please only book one session per participant to enable everyone to attend a workshop.
Session One: Tuesday 20 January | 2.00pm – 3.30pm at Margaret River Library Only a few places left!!
Session Two: Thursday 22 January | 2.00pm – 3.30pm at Margaret River Library   Booked out!!

Book here: www.eventbrite.com.au/shire-of-augusta-margaret-river-libraries

Summer Reading Quest

Summer Reading Quest is back this summer! Read books, conquer challenges and go in the draw to win monstrous prizes!
For more information visit your local library to pick up all your activities or go to www.summerreadingquest.net

 

This January the Book Cubby will be hosted by Augusta Library!

The Book Cubby is a mini maker space for creating your own book. Visit the Augusta Library to either create a book to take home and keep, or make one to stay in the Book Cubby and be read by others.

Visit Augusta Library anytime in January during Augusta Library’s opening hours to design your own book in the cubby.

The Book Cubby’s last day at Augusta Library will be Wednesday 28th January, so don’t miss this opportunity to join in the book making fun.

All children must be accompanied by an adult at library events. We hope to see you at the library soon.

Mo L’Artiste on display at Augusta Library

Call in at the Augusta Library to view the beautiful framed artworks by Morgane Chebahi. Working primarily with acrylics, she has developed a distinctive style that blends rich textures, often incorporating jarrah sawdust as both pigment and material to evoke the beach. Her signature figures help bring stories and emotions to life on canvas.

She hopes that viewers find something of themselves in her characters, each one carries a story, an emotion, and her love for life.

The exhibition is made up of framed original paintings and framed prints of some of her more popular images and all works are for sale through the artist.

The Augusta Library is open:
Tuesday to Thursday
10am – 12pm and 1pm – 4pm
The Augusta Library is closed on Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The exhibition will continue until June 2026.

School holiday fun at Augusta Library

Looking for something creative (and free!) these holidays?

We’ve got two awesome activities for kids at Augusta Library:

🤖 Robots fun & games

🗓 Wednesday 14 Jan, 2.30 to 3.30pm
Come play with our Sphero and Roo-ver robots and dive into coding and STEM!
✨ Ages 7+
✨ Bookings essential
✨ Kids must be accompanied by an adult

Book here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/robots-fun-and-games-session

📖 Books-to-go in the Book Cubby

All January – drop in to the Augusta library. They are open Tuesday to Thursday each week.
Create your very own book to take home or add one to the Book Cubby for others to enjoy.

No bookings needed, just imagination!

We also have spaces for Lego Club, an Intergenerational Book Upcycling Art Workshop and a storybook reading with local author Di Gee at Margaret River Library.

Check out https://www.eventbrite.com.au/amrshire libraries for more details and to book your child’s place

 

From books to movies: your library online this festive season

We might be taking a break from December 25 to January 1, but your online library is always open! Whether you’re at home or on the go, enjoy endless entertainment and learning at your fingertips.

Explore our eResources and make the most of your holiday:

  • Stream movies and documentaries – Perfect for cozy nights in.
  • Read digital magazines – From lifestyle to current affairs, there’s something for everyone.
  • Listen to eAudiobooks – Great for road trips or while cooking up festive treats.
  • Download eBooks – Thousands of titles ready for your device.

Accessing these resources is easy. Just log in with your library membership and start exploring.
Discover all of our eResources here, or copy and paste the address into your browser.  https://www.amrshire.wa.gov.au/recreation-leisure/libraries/library-eresources
Enjoy the holidays with endless stories, learning, and entertainment—anytime, anywhere.

‘Colour Journey’: an exhibition by Sally Poole

Sally hangs more works in the lead up to Christmas

Artist Sally Poole in the Cocoon Gallery with her artworks

There has been a great response to Sally’s art in the Cocoon Gallery for emerging artists, so she has let the sold work get picked up, and has hung some new work for you to see. Pop into the library to view the vibrant work in acrylic, they are sure to inspire. The exhibition will continue when the library opens in the New Year on 5th January 2026. Work on display is for sale through the artist.

The exhibition can be viewed during open hours and the Margaret River Library is an easily accessible venue. All welcome.

Dreaming of Klimt

Christmas and New Year holiday hours

Augusta and Margaret River Libraries will be closed from 3pm on Wednesday the 24th of December.

Margaret River library will OPEN again at 10am on Friday the 2nd of January 2026.

Augusta library will open at 10am on Tuesday the 6th of January, 2026

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.

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Margaret River Library

Fearn Avenue, Margaret River WA 6285
Phone: (08) 9780 5600
Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au