News and events for our library community
The Augusta and Margaret River Libraries are now open!
Come on in and refresh your borrowings, or find a cool spot to sit and relax.
Happy New Year!
Transparent Language Online (TLO) offers 24/7 access to personalised language courses.
There are too many languages to list here – from French to Swahili, we’re certain you’ll find exactly the language you’re looking for. Learn on your PC or download the app to your mobile device.
If English isn’t your first language, you can tailor an English course to meet your specific needs.
Have your library card handy and click here to go to our Lifelong Learning page, where you’ll find more information about TLO, and a link to the site.
BBC’s MUZZY helps young children to learn Italian, French, Spanish, Korean, Chinese or German.
Have your library card handy and click here to go to our Online resources for parents and children page, where you will find more information and a handy link to the site.
Your library membership gives you free access to a huge range of entertainment, available to stream 24/7.
Have your library card handy and click here to explore Beamafilm and Kanopy.
Only interested in (unlimited) children’s entertainment? Go to Kanopy and look for this button:
The libraries are closed for Christmas and New Year, but our e-resources don’t take breaks!
Your library membership gives you instant access to thousands of titles that can be downloaded and enjoyed from your mobile phone or tablet.
Download an audiobook for that long drive, or just ensure you always have a digital version of your favourite magazine handy. No need to fill a suitcase with books for that next holiday – you can store them all on your mobile device!
There are several platforms to browse, each offering a different range of titles and authors.
Explore e-books and e-audiobooks with cloudLibrary, BorrowBox and Overdrive.
Browse e-magazines at RBDigital Magazines.
Have your library card handy, and click here to explore these resources.
The Augusta and Margaret River Libraries are now closed for the Christmas break.
We’d like to wish all our community a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
The libraries will be open again at 10am on Thursday 2 January.
Tumblebook Library is an easy-to-use e-resource to teach and entertain children.
It includes e-books, read along, graphic novels and more.
Have your library card handy and click here to start the fun. There is also an app available for use with mobile devices.
…or click here to browse the full range of library e-resources for our Junior community.
In preparation for Chinese New Year celebrations at the library, we have started the ‘Decorate a Rat Mask’ craft activity. This is how to join in:
Join our hour long Lego club session to take on new challenges with all the Lego provided. Best suited to children over 5 years and bookings are essential.
Phone the library now to reserve your child’s place.
Margaret River Library session 1 : Wednesday 8th January 2-3pm
Margaret River Library session 2 : Monday 13th January 2-3pm
Phone Margaret River Library 9780 5600 for bookings
Augusta Library : Wednesday 15th January 2-3pm
Please note Augusta session also includes additional craft activities
Phone Augusta Library 9780 5670 for bookings
Come along to this workshop of stories and woven artwork by a local storyteller and artist. Children will listen to stories brought to life with woven characters .They will then be able to help create a woven sculpture for the library garden and make simple woven artwork for themselves.
This workshop is suited for participants aged 6 years and over. Adults accompanying children are very welcome to participate in the workshop.
Margaret River Library: Tuesday 14th January 2020 at 10.30am . Phone 9780 5600 for bookings
Bring in your Teddy bears for a special Teddy Bears picnic storytime, then the teddies can have a sleepover and we will take photos of their adventures overnight in the library. Storytime is aimed at children under 6 years old however any child can bring in their teddy for the sleepover.
Margaret River Library: Picnic on Tuesday 21st January 10.30am Phone 9780 5600 for bookings
Teddy pick ups on Wednesday 22nd January after 12 noon.
If you are in year one at school, the summer holidays is the perfect time to visit the library, choose some books and get some Reading Rabbit stamps on your card. Over the summer holidays, bonus prizes will be given for a book review, based on a book you have read recently.
For all those aged in year two at school and over, Book Bandicoots rewards kids for reading, especially over the summer holidays! As a summer holiday treat we are giving away bonus prizes for extra book reviews completed, just see library staff for more details.
Reading Rabbits and Book Bandicoots are an initiative of the Shire of Augusta Margaret River Libraries and kindly supported by Rotary Club of Margaret River and the Margaret River Bookshop
Both branches will close at 12 noon on Tuesday 24 December, and re-open at 10am on Thursday 2 January.
Our online resources will be available for the duration of the break – click here to explore our range of e-books, downloadable audio-books, online courses and movie streaming services.
Remember, you can borrow up to 30 items, so be sure to stock up! We extend our borrowing period over Christmas, so no items will be due back during the break.
Toddlers and their caregivers are welcome at Augusta Library Thursday 12th December at 10.30am for Christmas themed stories, songs, rhymes, craft and morning tea. Bookings are required as places are limited, please phone 9780 5602 to reserve your place.
Fearn Avenue, Margaret River WA 6285
Phone: (08) 9780 5600
Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au