News and events for our library community
Due to scheduled maintenance, some online library services will be temporarily unavailable between 3pm – 7pm on Sunday 7 March.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Join us to celebrate 35 years of performing arts in our community!
The Autumn Lights event is a farewell to the old Cultural Centre before it closes and major transformational works to begin. The Shire and Arts Margaret River invite you to a wonderful evening featuring live music, dance, a live kids art activity with muralist Rebecca Cool, laser light show and much more. Plans for the new building will be on display and there will be a licensed bar, food trucks and coffee van.
Date: 17 March 2018
Time: 5-7pm
Venue: Cultural Centre Lawns
Did you know that many of our online resources can be set to operate in the language of your choice?
For example, if you’re navigating your way around cloudLibrary and prefer to do so in a language other than English, there’s a handy drop-down menu at the top of the page, where you can make your selection:
Or if you’re using our online catalogue, there are language options near the bottom of the page:
Even websites that don’t offer in-site language options can be translated by Google. Simply paste a website URL into the Google Translate page, and select the language of your choice:
…et voila!
We hope these tips will help you expand your language skills, make information more accessible for your family, or provide a different way of doing things – just for fun!
Our aim is to assist all of our community to connect to the information, stories, education and entertainment of their choosing. We are a community of diverse needs and preferences – and this is reflected in the broad range of formats your library service offers. Did you know that we have:
Great for those who may have difficulty holding a book or reading a page, and also perfect for those long drives when your eyes are busy doing other things! Try cloudLibrary, BorrowBox, Overdrive or rbDigital for downloadable audio-books, or visit the library (or our online catalogue) to browse our range of audio-books on disc.
Ever wish you could increase the font size at the touch of a button? Don’t feel comfortable holding a heavy book, or want instant access to a huge range of books at any time of night or day? Then e-books are for you! Try cloudLibrary, BorrowBox and Overdrive – or rbDigital Magazines for downloadable magazines.
We also have a small collection of Junior Braille titles available to borrow, with more titles potentially available via Inter-library loan.
Your Online Resources are available 24/7 – click here to explore the range of services that are available for our library members.
Due to scheduled maintenance, Discovery (your online library catalogue) will be unavailable from 11am – 9pm on Sunday 25 February.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
Library patrons have unlimited access to thousands of easy-to-understand online training videos on the newest software and gadgets.
Tutorials include Microsoft, Apple, Adobe, Google… and much more!
There are career-skills tutorials:
… software-specific tutorials:
… or maybe you need some help getting to know your new mobile device and its features:
To browse the videos, have your library card handy, and click here to go to our Lifelong Learning page, where you will find more information and links to the Hoonuit site.
The library is awash with a festive feel this week as we leave Valentine’s Day behind and welcome the celebrations of Chinese New Year. Welcome to 2018, the year of the dog.
Free online language lessons, tailored to your requirements, are available for all our library members.
Learn a new language before that 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 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:
Learn how to set high integrity goals so you can avoid burn out in business and in life. Gain tips on how to stay motivated and inspired.
Stephanie Holland’s latest book is the basis for this workshop. All welcome to this free event. Please RSVP by 21 Feb to amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600
Stephanie Holland is a strategist, writer and consultant passionate about profit and impact, and leaving the world a little better than she found it. The Freedom Philosophy is her second book.
Fearn Avenue, Margaret River WA 6285
Phone: (08) 9780 5600
Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au