Author Charles Hall will be talking about his book 'Summer's Gone' based on his experiences of growing up in the 1960's and 70's in Perth and the music scene back then. Charles had a band called Gemini who had a hit song in 1969 called 'Sunshine River' that reached number four in the Perth music...
Molly Coy of Mollydotbooks will demonstrate how to restore damaged books, along with how to create books, journals and albums with limited edition publishing for special events, she will also discuss self-publishing for authors and short run productions.
Join us as we host West Australian author Dave Goddard on Thursday 7 July, 6—7:30pm Dr Goddard has worked as an educator and a facilitator for change, specialising in Aboriginal Community Development, working between bureaucracies and remote communities. Out of this experience he has woven real stories that try to paint a positive picture of...
Join us for a presentation by the author of ‘The garden wanderer’. Margaret River local Julie Kinney will share her passion for exploring gardens, show the wonderful images from her book and talk about the publishing process. Devonshire tea will follow the talk and copies of the book will be available to purchase. Please rsvp...
Pam will talk about her trek to Everest Base Camp and her experiences in the mountains during and after the earthquake that hit Nepal. Afternoon tea provided.
Please join us to meet and greet the award winning author Dianne Wolfer as she presents a fascinating talk about Anzac. She has been experiencing huge success with all of her titles with ’The Lighthouse Girl’ currently being made into a play by the Black Swan Theatre and serving as inspiration for PIAF’s giant puppets...
Julie Ankers from the Blue Mountains will talk about her novel, "Feisty, Fabulous and 50+". A collection of 21 'warts and all' auto-biographical stories of women navigating their way through...
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...
Join us to celebrate the new children's picture book illustrated by Rebecca Cool and written by Albany author, Sian Turner. This bright and cheerful story will delight with its classic Rebecca Cool artworks and Australian story. Original artworks will be on display in the library on the night. Come along to meet Rebecca and Sian...
Join local author and English teacher Helen Allan to celebrate the launch of her new book series aimed at 8 - 11 year olds who enjoy magic and mystery. This is a chance to meet the author, buy a signed copy of the books and perhaps win a lucky door prize. Free, family friendly school...
Special Cocoon Gallery for emerging artists launch will be held at the library on Saturday 17th February, 1 - 3pm. Exhibition runs from 1 Feb to 31 March.
Thursday 10 May, 6 – 7.30pm Free event with light refreshments provided Nicola E. Sheridan is a West Australian author of paranormal/fantasy romance. A qualified teacher and archaeologist, she has an enduring love of mythology and loves to weave lesser-known mythological creatures into her tales. Please RSVP by 9th May to amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780...
Charmaine Councillor from the Noongar Boodjar Language Centre is running Noongar Language lessons at the Margaret River Library commencing Thursday 30th August. The language lessons go for 2 hours, each Thursday for 5 weeks. Due to popular demand there are 2 sessions to choose from. Session 1: 2 - 4pm Session 2: 5:30 - 7:30pm...
Meet WA's award winning author Rachael Johns when she presents her latest novel, 'Lost without you'. Light refreshments provided. All welcome and the Library is an easily accessible venue. Please RSVP by 7th November to amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600
Any writers struggling with establishing and maintaining a regular writing practice will benefit from this workshop hosted by Annabel Smith. The FREE, 3 hour workshop delves into the thoughts and feelings that hold us back from achieving our full potential as writers such as self-doubt, fear of rejection and criticism, procrastination and perfectionism. Learn strategies...
What is creativity and where does it come from? Can anyone be creative? Josh Langley will share his unconventional views and offers some life-affirming advice that might kick start your own creative pursuits. All welcome and light refreshments will be served after the talk. Please RSVP to amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600
Thursday June 6th, 6 - 7:30pm at the Margaret River Library. Please RSVP to amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au "A greater prize than gold" by Helen and Bill Henderson is a comprehensive biographical work about Augustus Oldfield and his botanical expeditions throughout Australia including the South West. Light refreshments provided after the talk.
We are hosting weaving expert Cynamon Aeria for a twine weaving demonstration at the Margaret River Library on Thursday 19th September, 5 – 7pm This is a family friendly event with light refreshments provided. Cynamon will be demonstrating how to weave a basket large enough to hold the library’s puppet collection using rope and hand-made...
The Margaret River Library invites the community to meet emerging artist Carol Seeley, Thursday 26th September from 6pm to 7pm. If you haven’t had the opportunity to admire her exhibition at the Cocoon Gallery, the event will provide the perfect chance to enjoy her work while showing support for the emerging artist. RSVP’s would be...
Saturday 2nd November, 10am - 1pm. RSVP to amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600 Aimed at people 18+ this workshop is less about the writing craft than about habit-building and the psychological aspects of creativity. It draws on the latest research from self-help, psychology and business and applies the strategies to creativity. Join Annabel smith, as...
Four days, three nights, stunning coastline with spectacular dolomite pillars rising in their architectural magnificence from the ocean floor. Autumn colours dripping in the misty rain, silence, a climb to the top of Mt Fortescue, a Lord of the Rings type magical forest, green and mossy and dark and dank and then an unrivaled view...
Margaret River Library is hosting a community celebration to recognise the work of visual artist Dr Michael Wise and current Cocoon Gallery exhibitor and conceptual artist Natalia Ford. The event, scheduled for 6pm to 7.30pm on Thursday 28 November 2019, will include a hosted interactive discussion about the individual approaches the artists took to achieve...
Join us at both libraries to meet local author Lily Malone as she talks about herself, her latest series of books and her writing career. All welcome. Margaret River Library, Thursday 27th Feb, 6 - 7.30pm Augusta Library, Tuesday 10th March, 10 - 11am Light refreshments provided. Please RSVP to amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600
'No One Was Watching' provides an alternative, imaginative entree into the once-hidden world of 'Forgotten Australians', a cohort of non- Indigenous men and women who were institutionalised as children.As one anonymous care-leaver begged ' Let our histories be visible’. The author hopes her book does just that and that these stories remind us of both...
Margaret River Library is hosting an information session about the Spaced 4: Rural Utopias program and introducing the artist in residence, Sydney-based artist Ella Sutherland on Wednesday 18th March, 4 - 5.30pm. Light refreshments provided. Come along to the library to hear Soula Veyradier introduce the program and welcome Ella Sutherland to Margaret River. Find...