Every baby born in the Shire of Augusta/Margaret River now receives a FREE BOOK as part of Better Beginnings, a family literacy initiative launched at Augusta-Margaret River Libraries in 2006. Shire Libraries working with the State Library of Western Australia have established the Better Beginnings programme to encourage parents to share books and stories with their babies. The libraries work in partnership with the Community Health Nurses to distribute free books and accompanying information and activity kits. The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River has contributed the funds to purchase the gift books. The libraries’ role in this exciting new programme highlights the Shire’s commitment to encouraging children to enjoy sharing stories while simultaneously improving their listening and language skills.

Introduces young children to the joys of reading with a delightful collection of animated, talking picture books. This subscription service has been provided through Better Beginnings, supporting families in sharing a love of reading. Click on Tumblebooks.

Rhyme Time at Margaret River Library An invitation for babies and their parents Every Monday from 2.30 pm Sessions are about 30 minutes, then enjoy a cuppa and choose some wonderful new books to take home for your baby. Bounce and sing along to some favourite rhymes and enjoy sharing stories together. You don’t need to book and everything is FREE!! Looking forward to seeing you there!!

Pre-school Story Time Margaret River Library Tuesdays from 10 am Augusta Library Every second Thursday in the month from 10:30 am A mixture of story reading, nursery rhymes, songs and craft activities creates an entertaining and enriching experience for children and caregivers.