Fearn Avenue, Margaret River WA 6285
Phone: (08) 9780 5600
Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au
Library News
Meet the artist – Carol Seeley
Margaret River Library invites the community to meet exhibiting artist Carol Seeley on Thursday 26th September from 6pm to 7pm.
If you haven’t had the opportunity to admire her exhibition at the Cocoon Gallery, the event will provide the perfect chance to enjoy her work while showing support for the emerging artist.
Reflecting on her creative process and techniques, Carol invites the community to have a closer look at “An exploration of colour and texture” a selection of seven canvasses designed to awake the viewer’s emotions.
Adding to the experience, the painter will also display pieces of her new series “A little bit of blue.”
RSVP to amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or 9780 5600 by Wednesday 25th September. The Library is an accessible venue.
Storytelling with Josh Langley
Saturday 21st September, 1 – 2.30pm at the Margaret River Library
Autism and Homeschooling communities are invited to an afternoon of storytelling with Josh Langley. Award winning author, Josh Langley will take us on a storytelling journey based on his books: ‘Being You is Enough’ and It’s Ok to Feel the Way You Do’. Afternoon tea and children’s activities included. Josh’s talk will focus on feelings and emotions, with a drawing exercise to conclude his talk. This is a free event in an easily accessible venue.
Please RSVP to Jessica Black at the Shire on Ph: 9780 5276 or Email: jblack@amrshire.wa.gov.au. Please contact Jessica if you have access requirements.
Twine Weaving Demonstration with Cynamon Aeria
Thursday 19th September, 5 – 7pm at the Margaret River Library
Cynamon is weaving a basket to hold the library hand puppets. She will be demonstrating how to use the Twine Weaving technique to create the basket and lid, using rope, recycled fabrics and more.
All are welcome to participate in creating the basket by making cord out of strips of fabric, or just come along and pick the brain of our local weaving expert! She will be at the library weaving for two hours so you can have a look or stay for the whole time and enjoy a cuppa.
Free family friendly event with light refreshments provided. The Library is an easily accessible venue. Please RSVP to amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600
Spring school holidays at the Shire libraries
Discover Reptiles—Reptile awareness presentation
Join us at the local Margaret River Library to hear Becca Bolton from Discover Deadly – our local Reptile Centre, speak about her work and give participants the chance to interact with reptiles that live at Discover Deadly.
Becca is also a qualified snake catcher and she will give advice on staying safe around snakes, along with some interesting facts about these fascinating creatures.
This activity is best suited to children over 5 years old and bookings are essential as there are limited spaces.
Margaret River Library Tuesday 1st October
Session 1: 10.00-10.45am
Session 2 :11.00-11.45am
Session 3: 12.00-12.45pm
Please note each session will be 45 minutes long
Phone 9780 5600 for bookings as places are limited
Lego Club!
Come to 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: Monday 7th October 2.00-3.00pm
Margaret River Library session 2: Tuesday 8th October 10.30 –11.30 am
Phone Margaret River Library on 9780 5600 for bookings
Augusta Library : Wednesday 9th October 1.30 – 2.30pm
Please note Augusta session also includes additional craft activities
Phone Augusta Library 9780 5670 for bookings
All school holiday activities are FREE at the Shire Libraries, however bookings are essential and children must be accompanied by an adult for each session.
Regular Baby Rhyme Time, Storytime and Toddler Tales sessions are having a break over the school holidays. Sessions are resuming for term 4, the week starting Monday 14th October 2019
Toddler Tales at Augusta Library this Thursday 10.30am
Josh Langley talk and wildflower walk at Rosa Brook
Sunday 22nd September, 1 – 3.30pm at the Rosa Brook Community Hall
Award winning author Josh Langley will take participants on a storytelling journey based on his books: ‘Being You is Enough’ and ‘It’s OK to Feel the Way You Do’. Afterwards, Nature Conservation Margaret River Region’s Drew McKenzie will guide a beautiful wildflower walk. Afternoon tea and children’s activities included. RSVP to this FREE event to Jessica Black Ph: 9780 5276 or Email: jblack@amrshire.wa.gov.au
Details: The wildflower walk will take a leisurely pace, returning to Rosa Brook Hall in under an hour. Please bring your own hat, water bottle and comfortable footwear. Children’s activities include a natural potion station (BYO smock/apron) and a storytelling tent.
National eSmart Week 2019
To celebrate National eSmart Week, your libraries are promoting Cyber Safety with displays and handouts to help you keep yourself (and your loved ones) safe online.
Feel free to take home any handouts from our displays, and remember to always follow these Top 10 Cyber Safety tips:
- Care about the Share
Social media wants you to share as much as you can bear! But the share should be rare. NEVER share: passwords, personal information, your location. - Privacy Matters
If you care about the share, you’ll protect your privacy, no matter what. Regularly check your privacy settings on social media, and always think before you post. - Respect the Privacy of Others
Treat others’ privacy as you would your own. Ask for your friends’ permission before uploading photos and videos of them. - Keep Everything Updated
Any idea what causes the most security breaches on the internet? Software that isn’t up-to-date. Be vigilant about updating software, including apps. - Spam, Spam, Spam, Spammidy-spam
Spam is the modern version of junk mail! Learn how to tell the difference between real emails and messages… and always be suspicious of hyperlinks in emails. - Control the Troll Within
There be trolls out there – beware! Don’t feed them, don’t give them what they want: an angry response. Block/Report the trolls. But also: resist the inner troll. Don’t be part of the problem. - Cyberbullying and Harassment
If you’re being targeted by this kind of behaviour, know what you can do, and where you can get help. Ask your library to show you the eSmart resources webpage. - Keep Your Friends Close and Strangers at Arm’s Length
Do you know how many true friends most people have? Three. Yup, those four thousand and fifty-two Facebook ‘friends’ are a combination of acquaintances, people-you-met-once, and probably, some ‘randoms’. They don’t need to know what you had for breakfast, or what concert you went to last night, do they? - Feel the Flow – Keep Your Life in Balance
Technology is incredible. Gaming, networking, apps…online shopping! But make sure you take time out and find the right balance for you. Too long on tech can put the world out of whack. - Have Fun, Friend
Always remember to chill out and keep things in perspective. There’s too much information online to take it all in! Focus on each moment, and enjoy.
Auslan Chat at Margaret River Library
Margaret River Library hosts an informal Auslan chat group on alternative Tuesdays 6 – 7pm and all those interested in chatting in Auslan, learning more about the language or practicing their skills are welcome to come along.
For more information check out our library events calendar for dates or ask your friendly library staff.
Low Impact Living Session 3 – Make Your Own Green Cleaning Products
Monday 9 September, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm at the Margaret River Library
There are many ways that individuals and households can reduce their impact on this earth. By making your own cleaning products, you can greatly reduce your plastic consumption and also rid toxins from your household. ‘Make Your Own Green Cleaning Products’ covers: reading labels; discussing cleaning miles; green-washing; gadgets and packaging in addition to a demonstration on making the citrus ferment and the “not-jif”. Participants will be able to take a sample home together with full notes that also cover washing powder and glass cleaner. If this sounds like your cup of tea, we would love to see you there. Special guest presenter, Nirala Hunt will share her wisdom and life experience in living with low impact.
FREE event and the Margaret River Library is an easily accessible venue. RSVP to Eventbrite HERE or contact the Library. Ph: 9780 5600 Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au