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Save the Date! January 25th is the book launch by Helen Allan

Posted on 18 December 2017

Join us to celebrate the launch of the Cassie’s Coven series of 3 novels by Helen Allan at the Margaret River Library. This is a family friendly event for the school holidays.

Thursday, January 25th, 6 – 7:30 pm

The series is aimed at readers aged 8-11 years who enjoy magic and mystery. Each book follows the lives of four little girls from the small South West town of Witchborough as they use magic and girl power to solve environmental mysteries that have the potential to wreak havoc in their small town. In the spirit of Nancy Drew, these young girls will delight readers with their mystery solving abilities, animal familiars, their horses and their magic. Light refreshments provided along with the chance to meet the author, buy a signed copy of the books and perhaps win a lucky door prize!

RSVP by Wednesday 24 January to the library on ph: 9780 5600 or amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au

This Precious Life: an exhibition of artworks by Tania Davey

Posted on 15 December 2017

The Cocoon Gallery for emerging artists welcomes an exhibition by Tania Davey until the end of January

Firetail

‘This Precious Life’ by Tania Davey is a body of work which calls for a sensitivity and respect for the intricacy and wonder of nature. Her work travels into the miniature self-contained ecosystems of lichen, the tree tops, the sea bed and the forest floor. Predominantly mixed media and beautifully framed, these artworks are sure to delight viewers who enter the library during the months of December 2017 and January 2018. All works are for sale by contacting the artist directly. More information is available in The Cocoon Gallery, situated in the entrance to the Margaret River Library.

Red Tail

Seagrass

Thylacine

Library Christmas closure dates

Posted on 12 December 2017

The Augusta and Margaret River Libraries will be closed for the Christmas break.

The Margaret River and Augusta libraries will both close at 12 noon on Friday 22 December 2017 and open at 10am on Tuesday 2 January 2018.

Our online resources will be available for the duration of the break – click here to explore our range of e-books, downloadable audio-books, online courses and our movie streaming service.

Remember, you can borrow up to 30 items, so be sure to stock up before the break!

Scheduled maintenance Sunday 10 December

Posted on 10 December 2017

Due to scheduled maintenance, there will be an interruption to online services on Sunday 10 December, between 3pm – 5.30pm.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

Summer Reading Club

Posted on 8 December 2017

Join the Summer Reading Club to win prizes for reading! Every 5 hours of reading (or audio books, or being read to) you can win prizes by bringing in your log sheet to your local public library.

Register online at www.summerreadingclub.org.au/theclub/ or fill in a registration form found at the library to be a part of the fun.

Activity booklets are also available at both library branches to entertain you with puzzles, word sleuths and more and don’t forget to check out the Summer Reading Club website for lots more competitions, book raves and blogs.

We are eSmart!

Posted on 6 December 2017

We are excited to announce that the Augusta and Margaret River Libraries are now officially accredited eSmart Libraries!

eSmart is an initiative of Telstra and the Alannah and Madeline Foundation, aimed at encouraging participation online while promoting safe, smart and responsible online behaviour.

Over the past year, we’ve reviewed many of our procedures, ranging from updating our Code of Conduct to include digital behaviour, to ensuring that our patrons have access to information about scams, online bullying and privacy.

We’ve added a simple link to our website so that anybody can find their way to the eSmart resources page and learn new digital skills, or find out how to keep themselves and their families safe online.

We invite all our community to visit the Library Services Online Resource page on the Shire website and click on the eSmart link. There is information that is suitable for different ages and situations, and we feel sure that it will be of benefit to anyone with questions about digital participation and safety.

The eSmart Library project will be ongoing, with further changes made as necessary to reflect the rapidly changing digital environment.

Library staff are always happy to assist the community if anybody needs help accessing digital safety information.

Summer school holiday activities at the Libraries

Posted on 4 December 2017

Card making

Come to Margaret River Library to make cards, just before Christmas. All materials provided and best suited to children over 5 years old.

Margaret River Library: Monday 18th December at 2.00pm.

Phone 9780 5600 for bookings

Reading Rabbits party

Calling all year one students! Come to the Margaret River Library to celebrate the end of year one and receive your certificate of participation for Reading Rabbits 2017. All Reading Rabbits and their siblings are invited and entertainment will be provided by Jo Jingles thanks to Rotary Club of Margaret River.

Margaret River Library: Tuesday 19th December at 2.00pm.

Phone 9780 5600 for bookings

Lego Club!

Join our hour long Lego club session to take on new challenges with all the Lego provided. Best suited to children over 5 years and bookings are essential. Phone the library now to reserve your child’s place.

Margaret River Library session 1 : Monday 8th January at 2.00pm

Margaret River Library session 2 : Wednesday 10th January at 2.00pm

Phone Margaret River Library 9780 5600 for bookings

Augusta Library : Tuesday 16th January at 10.00am. Please note Augusta session also includes additional craft activities

Phone Augusta Library 9780 5670 for bookings

Story and art weaving workshop with Cynamon Aeria

Come along to this workshop of woven tales and artwork by a local storyteller and artist. Children will listen to stories brought to life with woven characters and items and they will then be able to create their own characters with simple weaving techniques, from natural and recycled materials.

This workshop is suited for participants aged 6 years and over. Adults accompanying children are very welcome to participate in the workshop.

Margaret River Library: Wednesday 17th January at 2.00-3.30pm.

Phone 9780 5600 for bookings

Book reading of Bree’s Forest Adventure by Miriam Wei Wei Lo & Emily-Rose Lochore

This will be a special storytime session for all the family with local author Miriam Wei Wei Lo and her daughter, illustrator Emily –Rose Lochore. Bree’s Forest Adventure is a beautiful book set in the Boranup forest and is a great story to inspire children to appreciate the incredible nature that surrounds us. Join us for a book reading, songs, craft and afternoon tea.

Margaret River Library: Wednesday 24th January at 2.00pm.

Phone 9780 5600 for bookings

Summer Reading Club

All school holidays at both library branches, join the club to win prizes for reading! For every 5 hours of reading (or audio books and being read to) you receive a prize, just bring your log sheet back to your local library.

Register online at http://www.summerreadingclub.org.au/theclub// and visit your local libraries to take part

All school holiday activities are FREE at the Shire Libraries, however bookings are essential and children must be accompanied by an adult for each session.

Regular Baby Rhyme Time, Storytime and Toddler Tales sessions are having a break over the school holidays. Sessions are resuming for term 1, the week starting Monday 5th February 2018

Rebecca Cool book launch at the library!

Posted on 1 December 2017

Thursday 7th December, 6 – 7:30 pm. All welcome.

Join us to celebrate the new children’s picture book illustrated by Rebecca Cool and written by Albany author, Sian Turner. Come along to meet them both and get your very own copy signed. Some of the original artworks will be on display on the night and the publisher will be on hand for book sales.

Light refreshments are provided so please RSVP by 6th December to amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or phone: 9780 5600.

This is a free, family-friendly event and the library is easily accessible.