The Hawkesbury Library Service is happy to announce that it has returned to normal opening hours , and it looks forward to welcoming you back . At the library you can access library collections , browse shelves and access the free Wi-Fi , public computers , and study space . The Hawkesbury libraries are located at :

Hawkesbury Central Library The Deerubbin Centre ( Ground Floor ) 300 George Street , Windsor Monday to Friday from 10am-5pm Saturday 9am-1pm Sunday closed

Richmond Branch Library 29 West Market Street , Richmond Monday to Friday 10am-1pm Saturday 10am-1pm

If you are interested in researching your ancestry and want to know more about local history , the Hawkesbury Family History Group continues to hold monthly meetings both in person and via Zoom on the second Wednesday of every month at 10am .

Other regular programs include :

• movies @ yourlibrary on the second Thursday of the month , 10am-12pm and 6-8pm

• Chess Club is on the first Thursday of the month , 2-4pm .

• Knit with Friends is on the last Friday of the month , 10am – 12pm .

• Storytime - Windsor - every Tuesday during the school term & Richmond - every Thursday . Both sessions start at 11am and are for ages 3-5yrs .

• Rhymetime - Windsor - every Monday during school term , from 10- 10.30am . For babies and toddlers .

• Justice of the Peace service - Windsor - every Tuesday , and Wednesday , 10am-12pm .

• Legal Clinic – Windsor - every Wednesday , 10am-1pm for free legal advice and support .

In April during the school holidays the library will be offering free writing workshops for school aged children and a reptile show for the whole family .

This year the monthly ‘ Tuesday Night Book Chat ’ book club and ‘ Third Thursday Book Club ’, is joined by a new online book club called , ‘ Let ’ s Talk About Books ’ that is run via Zoom , perfect for those who can ’ t make it into the library in person . Participation in our book clubs is free and open to anyone .

Don ’ t forget to check out our What ’ s On brochure that is available in hard copy at both libraries or online to keep updated with our programs and events , there is something for everyone !

If you should visit the Hawkesbury Central Library , Windsor , take the time to

see the great displays on offer : WONDERFUL LEGO , featuring a colourful and creative collection of models that will amaze and impress you , plus Charles Conder ’ s Hawkesbury Sketchbook on display until 31 July .

Bookings for events are via www . hawkesburylibrary . eventbrite . com or phone ( 02 ) 4560 4460 for further assistance . You can also visit the library website here : www . hawkesbury . nsw . gov . au / library

Tech Savvy Seniors Classes in April and May 2022

Technology keeps on changing , so come along to one of the ‘ Tech Savvy Seniors ’ workshops being offered by Hawkesbury Library Service during April and May to help you keep up . If your smartphone or tablet baffles you , or you have difficulties downloading and using apps or emails , why not try these free workshops .

• Beginner : Introduction to Social Media Part 1 - Friday , 8 April 10am to midday

• Beginner : Introduction to Internet Part 1 - Tuesday , 19 April 10am to midday

• Beginner : Introduction Social Media Part 2 - Friday , 29 April 1oam to midday

• Introduction to Email - Monday , 2 May 11am to 1pm

• Beginner : Introduction to Smartphones & Tablets - Wednesday , 18 May 10am to midday

• Intermediate : Using Apps on your Smartphone & Tablet - Tuesday , 24 May 11am to 1pm

All sessions will be held at Hawkesbury Central Library , 300 George Street , Windsor .

The workshops are available for Library members aged 60 + only . If you are not a member , it ’ s free to join at https :// aurora . hawkesbury . nsw . gov . au / library / Join . aspx

Participants must bring their own smartphone or tablet and have their email account and password details . Bookings are essential and can be made via www . hawkesburylibrary . eventbrite . com or call the Library on 4560 4460 to book .

Tech Savvy Seniors is an initiative of the NSW Ageing Strategy and is funded through a partnership between the NSW Government and Telstra , and with the assistance and participation of Hawkesbury Library Service .