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

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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

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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

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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!

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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.

Thousands of titles available to download now

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Even when the libraries are closed, you can still browse and download thousands of titles, using cloudLibrary – our user-friendly e-book platform for library members. It’s a great place to start if you’re new to e-books and e-audiobooks, because it’s so simple to set up.

To get started, have your library card handy and click here to go to our e-books page. There you will find links to the cloudLibrary site, step-by-step instructions and tutorial videos.

Happy reading!

 

The water connection display

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Visitors to the Margaret River Library have the opportunity to learn about how to save water around the home and take away a flyer that lists easy ways we can all help to conserve and sustain our water. ‘The Water Connection’ is a project of Transition Margaret River and supported by Nature Conservation Margaret River and the Shire. If you can’t make it in, some of the tips include: take shorter showers; install water efficient shower head; use dual flush toilet system; use a glass of water to brush your teeth instead of running the tap; fix leaking appliances; plant a water wise garden. The library also has a great range of books to guide you in learning about sustainable living.

The Cocoon Gallery for Emerging Artists Welcomes Margaret Auld

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The Little Weaving Studio: A fusion of abstract art and off loom weaving by Margaret Auld

1 April – 31 May 2019

“Inspired by the strong vibrant sensual landscapes of New Mexico and the art of the Native Americans my childhood passion for nature and colour was reignited and my love of weaving began. Weaving is a symbol for my life, the experiences of the past form the twisted strong warp threads, my present and dreams for the future intertwined in the weft. Bright Bold Colourful. The colours of my weavings instructively chosen, easily transitioned into the form and style of my abstract painting. Using recycled threads and tea bags, I am endeavouring to find artistic expression by combining weaving and painting, to open myself to new threads and colours connecting me to the spiritual world.”

The Cocoon Gallery for Emerging Artists is situated in the entrance to the Margaret River Library and is easily accessible. All works on display are for sale.

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Margaret River Library

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

Augusta Library

Allnutt Terrace, Augusta WA 6290
Phone: (08) 9780 5670
Email: auglib@amrshire.wa.gov.au