News and events for our library community
Please be aware that masks must be worn in all indoor public settings, including our libraries. The usual exemptions apply.
More information can be found at:
https://www.wa.gov.au/government/announcements/masks-introduced-the-south-west-region
This card making session is led by local art teacher, Talliesen. She will guide participants in creating a card, or two if time permits. All materials and instructions are provided. Come along to the Margaret River Library to try something new, meet others, and maybe win a lucky door prize.
Light refreshments will be provided. *Space can be made for support carers if necessary* *We will have a few packs of this activity made up for carers to take away if they are not able to attend on the day*.
Come to the library over the holidays to be a part of the Summer Reading Quest! Start filling in your Summer Reading Log and taking on the Adventure Card challenges to win prizes. Prizes are awarded for 5 hours of reading completed in your reading log and 5 days of reading in a row.
There are also spot prizes for the first adventure cards completed and handed into the library thanks to our local sponsors Margaret River Rascals and NewsXpress Margaret River.
Well done to Leroy, Leon and Alexandra who won prizes for being the first kids to complete an adventure card as part of the Summer Reading Quest.
Drop by your local library to learn all about the Summer Reading Quest and our other school holiday activities such as Lego Club and a meet the author storytime.
Are you unsure how to access your Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate online?
The Margaret River Library is here to provide assistance with accessing your Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate through your MyGov account.
You can also print and/or laminate the certificate for free.
This opportunity is open to the whole community.
To make a booking please call 9780 5600 or email amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au
Click here for opening hours over the holiday season.
School holidays are here, and we have plenty of eResources to help you keep the kids entertained while giving them time to recharge the batteries for the next beach run.
Have fun with interactive adventures and coding with SwopBots and RainforestCoding, suitable from ages 8 an up.
If want the kids to read while away, download eBooks and eAudios and Comics with CloudLibrary and ComicsPlus and Tumble Books Library.
Also, access movies, story telling and animation with Beamafilm and KanopyKids
Have your library card ready, and have fun.
BeConnected is offering a series of new courses that you can do from the comfort of your home, and at your own pace.
In this handy new course, they will show you how to take better photos and do things like:
They even have a practice area where you can apply your new editing skills on your computer, laptop, and tablet.
Visit our Lifelong Learning page and browse this and other courses available.
or,
Click here to go directly to BeConnected and start learning. Please remember to select the Margaret River Public Library as your network partner.
If you are interested in face-to-face tutoring contact our Ana on abrawls@amrshire.wa.gov.au to check what is available in the new year.
Discover how author Kylie Howarth creates her book illustrations and draw along as she shows you step-by-step how to draw some super sea creature characters. Then dive in and get your hands dirty as you experiment illustrating with charcoal.
This activity is best suited to children 6 years old and over. Bookings are essential as there are limited spaces.
Margaret River Library
Go to https://amrlibraries-kyliehowarthworkshop.eventbrite.com.au to book or call 9780 5600
Join our one hour long Lego Club session to take on new challenges. Best suited to children over 5 years and bookings are essential. Lego provided.
Margaret River Library
Go to https://amrlibrarieslegoclub19-1-22mr.eventbrite.com.au to book
Go to https://amrlibrarieslegoclub25-1-22mr.eventbrite.com.au to book
Augusta Library
Go to https://amrlibrarieslegoclub13-1-22aug.eventbrite.com.au to book or
call 9780 5600.
The Augusta Library Lego Club also features craft activities for all ages.
Please book only one session per child to allow as many people as possible the chance to attend.
Come to a reading of Lorry the lorikeet meets Alice Springs, written and illustrated by Narelle Cridland. Meet the real Lorry the Lorikeet, join in the craft activities and book signings will also be available.
This activity is best suited to children over 4 years old and bookings are essential as there are limited spaces.
Margaret River Library
Go to https://amrlibraries-narellecridlandbookreading.eventbrite.com.au to book or call 9780 5600.
Epic Adventures Await! Complete reading adventures, fill in the reading log and enter the draw to win great prizes. Visit your local library and let the quest begin.
NewsXpress Margaret River
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 take a break over school holidays and programs resume during school term, commencing Monday 31 January.
The Library will be closing early at 12.30pm on Friday 17th December for an all Shire staff event.
Open again on Saturday 18th December at 10am. We apologies for any inconvenience. Feel free to use the after-hours chute for your returns and access to our online services is available at amrlibraries.com
Images of the water wall in the library courtyard by photographer, Bo Wong.
Come visit the library this festive season so you can borrow UNLIMITED books, CDs, DVDs, Jigsaw puzzles, magazines, and much much more.
You can have a look at our catalogue, or come and browse the shelves.
And don’t forget, you can also read and listen to many titles on CloudLibrary.
Happy borrowing!
Join us for our final Toddler Tales of 2021, this Thursday 9th December, 10.30am at Augusta Library.
Toddler Tales is aimed at children 18 to 36 months old and involves a story, rhymes, songs, craft and morning tea.
Bookings are required as spaces are limited, phone Rachael on 9780 5602 to reserve your child’s place
Fearn Avenue, Margaret River WA 6285
Phone: (08) 9780 5600
Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au