Fearn Avenue, Margaret River WA 6285
Phone: (08) 9780 5600
Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au
Library News
Be Connected Seniors: Tablets for Beginners program
Five local senior citizens recently completed a short course at the Margaret River Library, learning how to use tablets to access the internet and be connected. The course was supported by a Federal Government grant via the Be Connected program.
Each participant was lent a tablet to take home for a month, so they could get hands-on and work towards becoming comfortable with the technology.
They attended a couple of group learning sessions to get started, and to assist with trouble-shooting in the early stages, with individual support offered at the end of the course.
‘The attendees all demonstrated real persistence and courage in learning how to use this technology for the first time,’ said Jodie Porter, Shire’s Library Technician. ‘Plus they were willing to have a laugh while doing so, which made the sessions enjoyable for everyone.’
Pictured are participants Ian Newton and Diana Newton-Jones, with the tablets loaned to them for the duration of the program.
Temporary interruption to online services – this Sunday 2pm – 6pm
Due to scheduled maintenance, some online services may be unavailable between 2pm and 6pm on Sunday 16 September.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
School holidays at the library
Come to Margaret River Library for Lego Club and Reptile awareness presentations! Bookings are essential so call the library on 9780 5600 to book your child’s place as spaces are limited.
Neil Gaiman and Chris Riddell on why we need libraries – an essay in pictures
‘Fiction is the lie that tells the truth’ ~ Neil Gaiman
Click here to read the full illustrated essay by Neil Gaiman and Chris Riddell, which was recently published in The Guardian.
It’s a 5-minute read, with a powerful message. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did! 🙂
Toddler Tales this Thursday 13th September 10.30am at Margaret River Library
Every second Thursday of the month at 10.30am (excluding school holidays) join us for a special storytime session aimed at children 18 to 36 months and their caregivers. Toddler Tales includes stories, songs, rhymes, craft and morning tea.
Bookings are preferred due to space restrictions and for catering purposes. Please call 08 9780 5602 to reserve your child’s place at Toddler Tales.
** Please note: Toddler Tales is at Margaret River Library until renovations at Augusta Library are complete, which is estimated to be late October 2018. When renovations at Augusta library are completed, Toddler Tales will resume there on the second Thursday of the month.
Libraries closed for Public Holiday on Monday 24th September
Be eSmart: 10 top cyber-safety tips
It’s eSmart Week and we’re keen to promote digital inclusion and online safety for all our community.
Drop in to the Augusta or Margaret River library to pick up your Be Connected Guide to Getting Online or a Think-U-Know Guide to Cyber Security (or both!)
Check out our 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, private/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, anti-virus and even the humble browser. - 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, people-you-can’t-remember-meeting-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.
We hope you had a wonderful Children’s Book Week
The Shire of Augusta Margaret River Libraries are celebrating Children’s Book Week for the whole month of August! Children’s Book Week is an annual event whereby all around the country schools, libraries, bookshops, authors, illustrators and storytellers celebrate the fantastic array of children’s books that are produced in Australia.
The award winning Children’s Book of the Year titles and shortlisted books are on display at the Margaret River Library for you view. You can find the whole list of Australia’s most influential children’s literary awards, which is divided up into 6 categories, on the Children’s Book Council of Australia website.
Author Sian Turner and illustrator Rebecca Cool will present sessions together, the first time an author and illustrator have co-presented at our libraries, for local primary school students. Sian and Rebecca will talk to us about their recently published title Can I come too, Eliza-Lou? a beautiful book full of delightful text and stunning artwork. The sessions at Margaret River library and Augusta Primary School Library on the 29th August are already booked out, with students from Margaret River Primary, Montessori Primary, St Thomas More Catholic Primary, Karridale Primary and Augusta Primary schools in addition to homeschooled families coming to listen to Sian and Rebecca talk about how they have created their recent book, published by Wild Eyed Press.
Author Sian Turner and illustrator Rebecca Cool are coming to our Shire libraries thanks to funding from these organisations:
Low Impact Living Session 4: An Introduction to Beekeeping
Tuesday 4th September, 6 – 7:30pm
An introduction to beekeeping will allow you to familiarise yourself with the craft and practice of beekeeping. Presenter Luke Fulton, will explain:
- Getting set up
- Keeping it lawful
- How to harvest your honey
There will also be plenty of time for questions and tasting. This is a free event at the easily accessible Margaret River Library. Please RSVP to Eventbrite through this LINK. All welcome!