News and events for our library community
We’re celebrating Get Online Week with a free community lunch at the Margaret River Library this week.
Everybody is welcome, but places are limited so RSVP is essential.
Come and enjoy some delicious finger-food (catering by The Larder) and find out more about the libraries’ online resources: 12 noon – 1pm Thursday 18th October (this week!).
If you would like to come along, please contact the Margaret River Library on 9780 5600 and book your place.
Margaret River Library is very excited to offer families in the Shire the opportunity to experience Sensorium Theatre’s Sensory Storytime, when the company visits the area in October 2018.
Sensorium Theatre’s mission is to spark the imaginations of children with disability by creating needs-tailored multi-sensory theatre and storytelling experiences. Since 2010, Sensorium has toured extensively, state-wide and nationally, delighting thousands of children. In 2015, Sensorium creatives delivered a heralded season at the Sydney Opera House and in 2018 they hit the international stage with tours to the Lincoln Centre, New York and the Artground, Singapore.
Inspired by the State Library of WA’s Better Beginnings Initiative, the program is for children aged 3-7 and focuses on putting narrative to music and connecting themes to a range of sensory experiences. Sensorium’s unique approach gives children plenty of time to absorb content and can increase understanding and enjoyment. Story being presented is “Wombat Stew” by Marcia K. Vaughan & Pamela Lofts.
Registration essential as places are limited. Priority of place to families with a child with disability. Siblings welcome.
To register go to: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SStorytime-MargaretRiver
When: 3:30-4:30pm, Wednesday 17 October. Where: Margaret River Library, 16 Fearn Avenue, Margaret River
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During school term our regular weekly sessions of Baby Rhyme Time, Storytime and monthly Toddler Tales programs resume again.
Baby Rhyme Time at Margaret River Library : Mondays at 2.00pm, perfect for children under 2 years old and their caregivers to enjoy rhymes, songs, music and afternoon tea. No bookings needed, just turn up when it suits you.
Storytime at Margaret River Library: Tuesdays at 10.15 for a 10.30 start and best suited to children 2 – 5 years old and their caregivers. Each session includes stories, rhymes, songs, craft and there are no bookings required for storytime.
Toddler Tales at Margaret River Library * : Second Thursday of each month (next session Thursday 11th October), Toddler Tales is aimed at children 18 to 36 months and their caregivers. Toddler Tales incorporates rhymes, stories, songs, craft and morning tea and bookings are required, phone 9780 5602 to reserve a place.
* It is anticipated that Toddler Tales will resume at the usual venue of Augusta Library once renovations are completed in November.
We hope to see you at the library soon!
Join us in the Cocoon Gallery for Emerging Artists for the launch of an exhibition of early works by local artist Bethany Treanor
‘These works have been completed over the past 20 years. I used my drawing time as a meditative process as I raised my three children over the years. Using Sennelier oil sticks and Mont Martre oil pastels I found the fine details and gentle blending of the medium to be a time of quiet contemplation. Representing themes of water, life, sun, moon and stars, I use colour and detail to capture the emotion of the moment when I engaged with an item or land / sea / moonscape. Currently I am enrolled at South West TAFE in Margaret River completing my Visual Arts Diploma with an eye to attend ECU next year to complete my Bachelor of Visual Arts. Thank you for your support and interest in my works both now and in the future.’ Bethany Treanor
Thanks to the Federal Government Be Connected program, we are celebrating Get Online Week with a great competition and a free lunch at the Margaret River Library.
If you’re over 50, you could win one of several $100 vouchers to local restaurants.
If you’re under 50, you could help a Senior friend to enter (and possibly be invited out to dinner if they win!)
To enter:
To be eligible to win, you must be a library member, register with Be Connected, and be over 50. One entry per person.
Click here for instructions to help you enter.
Once you’ve registered with Be Connected and completed one online task, there are several ways you can enter:
Entries close at 6pm Wednesday 17th October.
All winners will be drawn at a celebratory lunch at the Margaret River Library. Winners will be notified directly afterwards (and do not have to attend the lunch).
The Get Online Week celebratory lunch at the Margaret River Library will be held from 12 – 1pm on Thursday 18th October. The whole community is invited to attend, but places are limited so RSVP is essential. Call 9780 5600 to book your place.
The Margaret River Library is an easily accessible and inclusive venue.
Peter Little will be presenting a personal perspective on solar housing based on his 50 years experience, researching, designing and constructing solar projects throughout Western Australia’s climatic zones. He has been involved in housing research for the WA building industry, State and Federal Governments, joint research for the Solar Energy Research Institute of Western Australia and the State Energy Development Office. His associated works are recorded in the official history of Solar Energy in Australia. His family certified organic farming enterprise in Karridale was the recipient of 2004 Western Australian Environment award and a 2005 Banksia award—Australia’s highest environmental award. His talk will be broken into three parts:
Section one: The contexts for solar housing including the environment, housing , product innovation and technology.
Section two: What we can learn from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s.
Section three: Case studies from the 1970’s, 1980’s and the 2000’s
Light refreshments provided after the talk. All welcome!
The Library has become home to the magnificent textile weaving called ‘touched’ by Britta Sorensen. This artwork was completed during Margaret River Region Open Studios 2018 and is created from recycled clothing rags woven onto wire. The piece is on permanent loan to the library and we invite you to come along and enjoy this amazing visual display of colour and texture. Read below for the artist statement about the artwork. Britta has also published a book that documents the weaving creation process and this is available for loan from the library with limited copies available for purchase from the artist.
‘touched’ as an interactive installation was an attempt to make the inter-affect between viewer, artwork and artist visible and visceral. What effect does art have on a viewer? how does that viewing in turn affect the artist? and how then does this inform the creative process?
For the 16 days of MRROS 2018 I worked, lived and slept in this installation slowly weaving it closed whilst inviting visitors into the silent room to view, feel and join in the weaving, leaving traces of themselves behind.
An estimated 800 people contributed.
It was a powerful exploration into non-verbal communication, the meshed woven shelter symbolising the organically growing interconnectedness of community forming one complex and beautiful story. The materials used are all recycled, cut-up garment and thus bring an added layer of their own history.
Dismantled into its mounted two-dimensional form ‘touched’ has taken the shape of a mesmerising protective cloak or angel’s wings. The installation was completed on the day of the tragic death of my fellow recycling artist Cynda Miles and I would like to dedicate ‘touched’ to her life, work and positive influence on our community.
britta sorensen
Fearn Avenue, Margaret River WA 6285
Phone: (08) 9780 5600
Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au