News and events for our library community
Toddler Tales is the perfect introduction to storytime and includes stories, rhymes, songs, craft and music.
Participating Families are encouraged to borrow one of our Read Aloud Book Packs which contain books, rhymes and activities to try at home.
Toddler Tales is every second Thursday of the month
at 10.30 except school holidays.
Bookings are required, Please phone 9780 5600
to reserve your child’s place.
Entries are now open!
The inaugural Armadale Writers’ Award is a creative writing competition open to all adult amateur writers living in Western Australia.
Works must be original prose and have a 1000 – 4000 word count. Entries will be judged on the originality of themes, plot development, story structure, and the overall quality of the writing. This award will be judged by a panel of local authors and librarians.
Prizes are: 1st prize of $1000, 2nd prize of $750 and 3rd prize of $500.
Entries will be accepted online only until the end of 30 September 2017. It is important that entrants read the Terms and Conditions to guarantee eligibility.
Full details are available on the Armadale Libraries’ website.
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We are celebrating eSmart week with displays at the libraries, featuring loads of helpful handouts.
We want all our community to be engaging online in fun, safe and healthy ways.
If you can’t make it in, you can still access helpful guidelines. Click here to go to the eSafety Commissioner resources page, then scroll down to discover guides and flyers to assist with all types of queries about online use and safety.
You can also click here to visit the eSmart Resources page – which features loads of helpful tips and links!
Some of our online services will be unavailable between 2pm – 6pm Sunday 27 August, due to scheduled maintenance taking place.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
The tenacity of early Scottish settlers contributed much to the development of our region, and the Tartan Fleck project aims to gather and conserve the stories of these migrants.
Are you unsure whether you have a Tartan Fleck in your DNA, or certain that you do and wanting to share your family’s stories?
Come and have a chat with Frith, who will be available at the Margaret River Library from 24th – 31st August. Look for the Tartan Fleck display.
Not able to make it? Then email: thetartanfleck@bigpond.com or phone: 0400553682 to schedule an alternative time with Frith.
CinefestOZ starts this week!
Here is the schedule for the free community screenings at the Margaret River Library:
For more information about each film, download the program at https://cinefestoz.com/festival-program/program-downloads/
We hope you will join us!
Every year, all over Australia, we celebrate Children’s Book Week to highlight the many fantastic books for youth that are produced in this country. Children’s Book of the Year is also announced during this week and our libraries have the shortlisted and winning books on display for you to request.
The Shire of Augusta Margaret River Libraries also celebrate Children’s Book Week by inviting an award winning author or illustrator to visit our libraries and speak to local school students. This year, thanks to our sponsors The State Government of WA, Dept of Culture and the Arts, LotteryWest, Healthway and the Go for2&5, and the Children’s Book Council of Australia WA Branch, author Mark Greenwood visited both Margaret River and Augusta libraries and spoke to over 200 students from local primary schools.
Mark Greenwood discussed the origins and inspirations for his books, from simple rhyming text through to the extensive research involved in creating historical fiction, from the development of a storyline, through the stages involved in preparing for publication.
More information on Mark Greenwood can be found at www.markgreenwood.com.au and his books can be reserved online at http://amrlibraries.worldcat.org/ using your library card.
We would like to thank our sponsors for making our event with author Mark Greenwood happen:
Learn how to bring stories to life with storytelling techniques presented by Kitsiri DeSilva. Participants will gain increased confidence in self-expression; learn spontaneous creative thinking; and how to create a powerful impact and lasting rapport. Storytelling techniques:
This 2 hour workshop is aimed at adults, teachers, child care workers and anyone wishing to improve their storytelling or to jump in and try something new! FREE
followed by an informal lunch gathering at the Organic Gardens. Spaces are limited. Please RSVP by 14 September to Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au Phone: 9780 5600
Fearn Avenue, Margaret River WA 6285
Phone: (08) 9780 5600
Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au