News and events for our library community
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.
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.
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.
Come to Margaret River Library to make cards, just before Christmas. All materials provided and best suited to children over 5 years old.
Phone 9780 5600 for bookings
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.
Phone 9780 5600 for bookings
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.
Phone Margaret River Library 9780 5600 for bookings
Phone Augusta Library 9780 5670 for bookings
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.
Phone 9780 5600 for bookings
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.
Phone 9780 5600 for bookings
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.
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.
Introducing BBC’s MUZZY, an online learning tool to assist young children to learn any of the following languages:
Visit our E-resources for parents and children page to find out more!
Please note that from 1st December 2017, all library accounts must be paid in full before patrons can access further library services.
Fearn Avenue, Margaret River WA 6285
Phone: (08) 9780 5600
Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au