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Writing workshop with Annabel Smith on Saturday 25th May

Posted on 18 May 2019

Who, What & Why? The Plotting Triangle writing workshop. Saturday 25th May, 9:30am – 12:30pm.

There are still a few places left for this writing workshop so get in touch with the library soon.
Summary: This hands-on interactive workshop will equip participants with the tools for plotting for fiction writing. It is suitable for people at any stage of a writing project.

Understand the three sides of the plot ‘triangle’: who? what? and why?
Understand the elements of a scene & how scenes push the plot forward
Understand the relationship between character & plot
Create a plot outline for your story using a six-point story arc structure

This 3 hour workshop is free but spaces are limited. RSVP’s essential to amrlibrary @amrshire.wa.gov.au or ph: 9780 5600

Follow your passion…

Posted on 15 May 2019

With Universal Class, library members have free access to over 500 courses covering 30 subject areas including: Computer Training, Pet & Animal Care, Business, Arts & Crafts, Career Training, Personal Finance and much more! You can follow your passion and develop new skills – to work towards career goals, or simply for your own pleasure.

The courses feature professional instructors, lessons, exams, assignments and discussion boards – plus grading and feedback to assist with your learning.

Have your library card handy and click here to go to our Lifelong Learning page, where you will find more information about Universal Class.

Language learning for the very young (or very young at heart!)

Posted on 12 May 2019

BBC’s MUZZY helps young children to learn Italian, French, Spanish, Korean, Chinese or German – and is free for all library members.

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.

Toddler Tales at Augusta Library this Thursday 9th May, 10.30am

Posted on 8 May 2019

Please join us for a Toddler storytime at Augusta Library Thursday 9th May at 10.30am for rhymes, stories, songs, craft and a healthy morning tea.

Bookings are essential, please call 9780 5602 to book your 18 to 36 month old child’s place.

One silver feather found at Margaret River Library!

Posted on 6 May 2019

Congratulations to Jessica, who found a silver feather amongst the junior fiction books at Margaret River Library recently.

Jessica has won a signed book from an author at the Scribblers Festival in Claremont, as part of the Golden Feather Hunt.

There are still some feathers left to be found, come to your local public library to join in the hunt!

Tomorrow – free events at the Margaret River & Augusta Libraries

Posted on 2 May 2019

10am Friday 3 May @ the Augusta Library: Arkie’s Pilgrimage

Join Lisa Walker as she talks about her delightfully funny and inspiring novel. Arkie used to be a trendspotter, advising companies on ‘the next big thing’ until she lost her marriage and her mojo. Funds are tight, so instead of a pilgrimage in Japan, Arkie goes on a very Australian trip, to all the ‘Big Things’.

Entry is free but bookings are essential. Click here to book your free ticket.

7pm Friday 3 May @ the Margaret River Library: After Dark

Meet the new voice in crime writing! Join Robert Jeffreys after dark at the Margaret River Library, as he discusses the secrets to writing compelling crime fiction. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.

Entry is free but bookings are essential. Click here to book your free ticket.

If you are at Voyager Estate for the Readers and Writers festival, do not forget there will be free fun activities for all the family. Click here, or on the image below, for more information.

Which language will you learn: Mongolian, Norwegian, Hawaiian, Tamil….?

Posted on 2 May 2019

With Transparent Language Online, you can learn a new language before that overseas holiday, surprise your friends and relatives, or improve upon your English if that’s not your native language.

Have your library card handy, and click here to visit our Online Resources > Lifelong Learning page.

There you will find information and handy links that will get you started with Transparent Language Online.

Which language will you choose? There are so many to choose from! Here is a preview of the choices available to you:

Britannica – when you need information from a reliable source

Posted on 27 April 2019

All library members have free access to Britannica Library, which can be searched according to the user’s age group, ensuring results are suitable for all stages of learning.

With Britannica, students can be confident that the information is up-to-date and reliable – and teachers are happy to see Britannica used as a reference.

To use our handy link to Britannica Library, have your library card handy and click here to go to our Online resources for parents and children page.

Alternatively, you can find the same link at our Lifelong Learning page.

Kanopy Kids – entertaining and educational video streaming for our younger patrons

Posted on 24 April 2019

Kanopy films are available to library patrons free of charge. SLWA holds the subscription, which allows public library patrons to stream up to 4 movies per membership per month.

Kanopy features a dedicated ‘KIDS’ section, featuring streamed content to entertain your young ones, and help them learn and grow.

If you haven’t yet set up your Kanopy account, you can find instructions here.

To explore Kanopy Kids, simply log in to your Kanopy account, then click on the KIDS tab at the top.

You can browse kid-friendly TV series, movies, and even documentaries about science and maths.

Learn to touch-type – free with your library membership!

Posted on 23 April 2019

Typing is a valuable skill for anybody who uses a keyboard to study, work or play.

KAZ is now available free for all library patrons. It uses a unique and proven ‘accelerated learning’ teaching method. Incorporating both ‘muscle memory’ and ‘brain balance’, KAZ engages the major senses of sight, sound and touch simultaneously, enhancing memory retention and recall.

The course is presented in a structured but light-hearted manner in order to make learning enjoyable. It solely focuses on teaching typing and does not include gaming.

The program offers both spoken and written instruction. Developed with guidance from the British Dyslexia Research Trust, KAZ is suitable for everyone, but also offers dyslexia-friendly functionalities, minimising visual stress by allowing each individual to set preferences for visibility comfort.

Users can choose between the Junior and Adult versions. Links to KAZ can be found on the library Lifelong Learning page, and also on the E-resources for parents and children page.