Library News

Art event celebrate artists’s journey.

Margaret River Library is hosting a community celebration to recognise the work of visual artist Dr Michael Wise and current Cocoon Gallery exhibitor and conceptual artist Natalia Ford.

The event, scheduled for 6pm to 7.30pm on Thursday 28 November 2019, will include a hosted interactive discussion about the individual approaches the artists took to achieve their works, and the many aspects of art.

Dr Michael Wise’s said his research and art practice is a convergence of the creative processes of video, painting, photography and sculpture.

“Every artist lived experiences contribute to their art practice,” he said.

“My works responds to my life experiences at the beach and the dangers which are embedded in its image of scenic beauty.”

Ms Ford said her discussion will be about the personal journey she took to achieve her displayed exhibition titled “The Through”.

“It’s an opportunity to get a deeper understanding of the life perspectives that I refer to for my art inspiration.”

“This eclectic event promises to be a treat for the arts community and the general public alike.”

Light refreshments will be served at the event. Anyone wishing to attend is asked to RSVP by 27 November to 0422 014 717 or plainOstudio@gmail.com

Margaret River Library is an accessible venue.

The Cocoon Gallery is the library’s exhibition space used for talent emerging local artists. Exhibitions rotate approximately every two months.

Mega book sale this Friday

The BOOK SALE is on again this Friday 15th November at the Margaret River Library between 10am – 2pm. Come and have a pick through.

Don’t forget the Tasmania travel talk by Dr Pam Lynch is on tonight, 6 – 7:30pm. All welcome.

Pam in Tasmania
Tasmania Travel talk Thursday 14th at 6pm

We also have a few spaces left for the Snake Awareness training this Saturday in the 12pm and 2pm sessions. The training is aimed at ages 16+ and each session is 1.5 hrs duration.

Also, the Discover Deadly crew will be in the library all day Saturday with a display of information and live reptiles for families to experience Snake Awareness Day without attending the workshop. We are open Saturday 9am – 4pm.

Snake awareness day at the library
Bec Boulton from Discover Deadly handling a snake

Contact the library for more information. Ph: 9780 5600 or Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au

Seniors Week Morning Tea at the Library

14th November, 10am – 11.30am

Celebrate Seniors Week with morning tea at the Margaret River Library. Entertainment includes the Montessori School Choir, general knowledge quiz, lucky door prizes, aromatherapy hand massages and Kim Fuller will be on hand to talk to guests one-on-one about staying fit and healthy at home. This is a free community event and the library is an easily accessible venue. Please RSVP for catering to email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or ph: 9780 5600.

Discover Deadly Snake Awareness Day at the Margaret River Library

Discover deadly will be running workshops to teach snake identification, safety around snakes and correct first aid treatment for snake bite. Venomous and non venomous snakes will be on display with the opportunity to cuddle a python. Sessions are professional, informative, safe and fun. They are designed for teachers, carers, outdoor workers and business owners who might encounter snakes in their work day. Sessions go for 1.5 hrs and seats are limited so RSVP is essential to Ph: 9780 5600 or email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au

Session times are: 10am, 12pm and 2pm on Saturday 16th November

The Snake Awareness Day is presented by staff from Discover Deadly on behalf of the Shire of Augusta Margaret River

Three Capes Track Tasmania: a travel talk by Dr Pam Lynch

Thursday 14th November, 6 – 7:30pm

Four days, three nights, stunning coastline with spectacular dolomite pillars rising in their architectural magnificence from the ocean floor. Autumn colours dripping in the misty rain, silence, a climb to the top of Mt Fortescue, a Lord of the Rings type magical forest, green and mossy and dark and dank and then an unrivaled view as we stood looking down into the abyss where the Southern Ocean meets the Tasman Sea. Where are we?

We’re at the South East corner of Tasmania and we’ve just completed the Three Capes Track walk and we’ve loved every minute. Come and listen as Dr Pam Lynch takes you on a trip along this track in a beautiful part of the country and see what this area of Tasmania has to offer.

Light refreshments provided. The Library is an easily accessible venue. All welcome. RSVP by 13th November to amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600

Photo of Pam Lynch in Tasmania
Pam Lynch travelling in Tasmania

Low Impact Living Session 5: What to Grow and How to Preserve It

What to Grow and How to Preserve It focuses on all you need to know about planting food for the summer growing season, including enriching your patch through the use of worm tunnels. In addition, Session 5 will provide you with demonstrations, recipes and tastings of a variety of ways to enjoy and preserve your summer fruit and vegetables.

Thursday 7th November, 6 – 7:30pm

RSVP to Eventbrite HERE or contact the library if that is all too hard. Ph: 9780 5600 or email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au

Keeping the ball rolling: building a sustainable writing practice

Margaret River Library on Saturday November 2nd. 10am – 1pm
RSVP essential by 31 st October to amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600
This 3 hour workshop is aimed at people 18+. It is less about the writing craft than about habit-building and the psychological aspects of creativity. It draws on the latest research from self-help, psychology and business and applies the strategies to creativity. Join author Annabel Smith, as she shares her expertise on getting your writing consistent and motivated. This workshop will undoubtedly appeal to those who enjoyed Annabel’s workshop on Overcoming Self-Doubt & Procrastination.

This is a free community event and the library is easily accessible.

It’s Get Online Week!

It’s Get Online Week, and libraries all over Australia are holding events to promote the benefits of getting online, especially for over-50s. These activities are supported by grants from the Federal Government Be Connected initiative, which is administered by the Good Things Foundation.

To celebrate Get Online Week, we’re holding a community lunch at the Margaret River Library (see the previous blog post for details). Unfortunately, the lunch is now fully booked. However, you can still get online or help a friend to get online.

Click on the links below to discover some online resources you may not have realised were available to you:

The Absolute Basics
Be Connected provides answers to basic questions including: What is a computer? What is the Internet?

Avoiding Scams & Tricks
Be Connected helps you to stay safe online!

Be Connected Topic Library
Explore the full range of topics that Be Connected can help you with

Video Tutorials for Library Services
Find out how to use a range of online library resources, including e-books and e-audiobooks.

Stay safe and have fun!

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Margaret River Library

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