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Phone: (08) 9780 5600
Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au
Library News
Temporary interruption to online services this Sunday
Due to scheduled maintenance, online services (including catalogue) may be temporarily unavailable this Sunday 10 March between 1pm – 6pm.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
‘Living In The Strange’ a talk by Mohammed Massoud Morsi
Foster carer information sessions at Margaret River Library
CoderDojo not meeting this Friday 1st March
Due to several schools having a pupil free day this Friday, there will be NO CoderDojo this week.
We hope you all have a fantastic long weekend holiday and we look forward to seeing our CoderDojo Ninjas on Friday the 8th of March!
For those who may be unfamiliar with Coderdojo…
CoderDojo is part of a world-wide movement of free, volunteer-run coding clubs that help local youth (aged 7 – 17) to develop digital literacy skills in an inclusive, respectful and friendly social environment. The Margaret River CoderDojo usually meets at 4pm every Friday during school term.
The Margaret River Library supports the club by providing the meeting space, computing facilities, and other technology.
Since its launch in early 2017, the club has worked with robotics, digital art, 3D printing, and much more. The Ninjas sometimes work together in groups to complete projects, and at other times follow their own individual interests.
Click here to find out how to join the Margaret River CoderDojo.
Book Chat for over 10’s at Margaret River Library, Monday 25th February 4.30pm
Toddler Tales at Augusta Library this Thursday 14th February 10.30am
To do ‘when I come to be old’
Working at the library provides the opportunity to discover surprising gems, which we love to share with our community. One such treasure currently circulating is Lists of Note by Shaun Usher.
Flicking through this eclectic collection of historical lists, we found Jonathon Swift’s (author of Gulliver’s Travels) to-do list, for ‘When I come to be old’.
Written in 1699, the list outlines Swift’s advice to his older self, and includes such gems as (in the original spelling):
- Not to marry a young woman
- Not to keep young company unless they reely desire it
- Not to be peevish, or morose, or suspicious
- Not to tell the same Story over and over to the same People
- Not to scorn present Ways, or Wits, or Fashion, or Men, or War, etc
- Not to talk much, nor of my self
- Not to boast of my former beauty, or strength, or favor with Ladyes, etc
Swift was 32 when he created the list, and lived to be nearly 80 – we wonder whether he followed his own advice!
Language learning for the very young
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.
Writing workshop with Annabel Smith
Saturday 16th February, 9:30am – 12:30pm
at Margaret River Library. RSVP by 14th Feb to secure your booking. amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600
Writers at any career stage who struggle with establishing and maintaining a regular writing practice will benefit from this free 3 hour workshop hosted by Annabel Smith
The workshop delves into the thoughts and feelings that hold us back from achieving our potential as writers such as self-doubt, fear of rejection and criticism, procrastination, perfectionism, lack of resilience/staying power.
• Understand the beliefs that hold you back from achieving your potential as a writer
• Become familiar with strategies and frameworks for overcoming self-limiting behaviours around writing
• Practice with tools that will empower you to continue to build confidence and proactivity on an ongoing basis