LIBRARY

REGULAR EVENTS

COST OF LIVING WORKSHOP SERIES - VERGE GARDENING THURSDAY 5 OCTOBER , 10-11AM Hawkesbury Earthcare Centre presents a talk on Verge Gardening . Don ’ t have the space for a veggie garden ? Think again ! Verge or nature strip gardening is now capturing the public imagination and we are starting to see more and more street verge gardens , many of them growing food . FREE – BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

TAKE WEIGHT OFF YOUR MIND FRIDAY 6 OCTOBER , 6-7PM Sallyanne Pisk is an accredited practising dietitian & mindfulness practitioner . She will share why diets don ’ t work and why it is not your fault . Learn how to change your eating habits for good , remove confusion about what to eat , and be empowered . FREE - BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

MOVIES @ YOUR LIBRARY TUESDAY 10 OCTOBER , 10AM-12PM A feel-good movie set in the 1950s , where a cleaning lady falls in love with a fashionable Dior gown . After saving the funds she travels from London to Paris to follow her dream . FREE - BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

LOST HAWKESBURY LANDSCAPES TUESDAY 10 OCTOBER , 6-7PM The Hawkesbury landscape has dramatically changed over the past . What did the district look like 50 , 100 or 200 years ago and how have things developed ? Contemplate these changes by viewing the landscape and built environment through a series of images with Local History Librarian , Michelle Nichols . ONLINE VIA ZOOM $ 5 - BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

MUSEUM

EXHIBITION : STARRY NIGHT : THE WORLD OF JOHN TEBBUTT ON DISPLAY NOW - FREE ENTRY Renowned 19th century astronomer and Hawkesbury resident , John Tebbutt , is the focus of this new two-part exhibition . From home you can explore the online exhibition , featuring interviews about Tebbutt ’ s astronomical work and instruments , a virtual tour of his Windsor observatories , and detailed information about his life and achievements . Visit the museum to see Tebbutt ’ s original objects on display , including the telescope he used to discover the Great Comet of 1861 .

EXHIBITION JUST OPENED : 11 STORIES FROM THE RIVER DYARUBBIN ON DISPLAY NOW - FREE ENTRY 11 Stories From the River Dyarrubbin : is a new collaborative exhibition focused on 11 audio walks located along the banks of the Hawkesbury River - between Yarramundi and Sackville . You can learn about the river ’ s formation , Aboriginal culture , colonial settlers , historic floods , farming , boats , recreation , and ecology , from deep time to the very present . With over 80 contributions from the wider Hawkesbury area including Dharug educators , long-time residents , historians , scientists , descendants from early settlers , and school and university students .

FOLLOWING THE SOURCES - HAWKESBURY FAMILY HISTORY GROUP MEETING WEDNESDAY 11 OCTOBER , 10-11.15AM Wayne Kedward will explore how following the trail of historical sources has led to some exciting finds in his research and expanded his family history narrative . FREE - IN PERSON NO NEED TO BOOK BOOKINGS ONLY IF ATTENDING ON ZOOM

LET THERE BE LIGHT ! THURSDAY 19 OCTOBER , 6-7PM Learn more about Windsor ’ s fascinating 19th century gas lamp system . FREE – BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

HAWKESBURY EARTHCARE CENTRE - UNVEILING THE HIDDEN GEM IN YOUR BACKYARD THURSDAY 26 OCTOBER , 10-11AM Hawkesbury EarthCare Centre is an organic garden and sustainability centre located in Richmond . Come along and learn about what they do , and how you can get involved . FREE – BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

EXHIBITIONS & DISPLAYS

REVISIT THE 70s ON DISPLAY NOW Do you remember living in the 1970s or wonder what it was like to grow up in this time ? Revisit the 70s on display at the Hawkesbury Central Library from the first week of August , is a fun look at life in the 1970s from homelife , music , and clothing , to going to the Milkbar and much more . Don ’ t miss this colourful , quirky and eyeopening little slice of psychedelic life ! FREE – NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED

Badu Muru – big water path by Leanne Mulgo Watson , 2022

GALLERY

LIAM BENSON : VIRTUE WITHOUT STAIN UNTIL 22 OCTOBER This exhibition highlights Benson ’ s photographic work , new media , performances , and embroidery practice . Virtue Without Stain includes new collaborative works made with local communities presenting Benson ’ s vision about what defines contemporary Australian masculinity . Virtue Without Stain ( Virtus sine macula ) is the motto of the Scottish Russell

DIGITAL MENTORING EVERY SECOND WEDNESDAY , 10AM - 12PM AT HAWKESBURY CENTRAL LIBRARY EVERY THIRD WEDNESDAY , 10AM - 12PM AT RICHMOND BRANCH LIBRARY The Digital Literacy Foundation is offering digital mentoring sessions and if eligible , iPads to seniors in the Hawkesbury community . FREE – BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL VIA THE DIGITAL LITERACY FOUNDATION . CALL ( 02 ) 9090 4141 or email : hello @ dlf . org . au

CHESS CLUB - RICHMOND EVERY FRIDAY , 2 - 4PM RICHMOND BRANCH LIBRARY Whether you are a novice or champion chess player , drop in and join us for a friendly game of chess . Open to age 16 + FREE – DROP-IN ACTIVITY NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED

FREE LEGAL CLINIC FIRST & THIRD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH , 10AM - 1PM HAWKESBURY CENTRAL LIBRARY Western Sydney Community Legal Centre offers a free Legal Clinic onsite . Get expert advice on matters of Civil , Criminal , Family and Traffic Law . FREE – DROP-IN SERVICE NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE SERVICE TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS , 10AM - 12PM HAWKESBURY CENTRAL LIBRARY Our volunteer JP can witness , notarise , and certify your documents . FREE – DROP-IN SERVICE NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED

KNIT WITH FRIENDS LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH , 10AM - 12PM HAWKESBURY CENTRAL LIBRARY Join in with friends both old and new to knit , socialise and enjoy a cuppa whilst creating blankets for those in need . FREE – NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED

Clan , a connection Liam Benson shares with his grandmother . Virtue without Stain is a touring exhibition from Bathurst Regional Gallery , curated by Richard Perram OAM . FREE – NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED

HAWKESBURY NOW 2023 27 OCTOBER – 3 DECEMBER Hawkesbury Now ( formerly Art Fair ) is an annual exhibition program which celebrates the creativity of artists and makers working in the Hawkesbury and the wider North-west regions of Sydney . The exhibition will feature traditional and contemporary artists , designers , and crafters , from emerging to established , living and working in the Hawkesbury and beyond . All work in the exhibition is for sale . FREE – NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED

Image : Liam Benson , Coat of Arms , 2009-2010 , c-type print , 61 x 91.5 cm , collection of the artist

Image : Installation view , Hawkesbury Artfair 2022 , Daniel Garrett & Helen Lancaster

TECH HELP THURSDAYS , 10 - 11AM AT HAWKESBURY CENTRAL LIBRARY FRIDAYS , 2 - 3PM AT RICHMOND BRANCH LIBRARY Library staff and volunteers can assist you with your tech problems . FREE - BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL PHONE ( 02 ) 4560 4465 FOR WINDSOR BOOKINGS OR ( 02 ) 4560 4474 FOR RICHMOND BOOKINGS

THIRD TUESDAY NIGHT BOOK CHAT THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH , 6.30 - 8.30PM HAWKESBURY CENTRAL LIBRARY Come along and meet new people . Have a cuppa , find out about what others are reading , and discuss things you love about books . FREE – NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED

THIRD THURSDAY BOOK CLUB THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH , 10AM - 12PM HAWKESBURY CENTRAL LIBRARY Looking to meet a group of like-minded book lovers ? Join us for a book chat over tea and coffee . FREE – DROP-IN ACTIVITY , NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED

RHYMETIME MONDAYS 10 - 10.45AM HAWKESBURY CENTRAL LIBRARY Introduce your child to the joys of literacy with simple stories , songs , and nursery rhymes . Lots of fun for babies , toddlers , and their siblings . Rhymetime runs during school-term FREE – DROP-IN ACTIVITY , NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED

STORYTIME TUESDAYS 11AM - 12PM AT HAWKESBURY CENTRAL LIBRARY THURSDAYS 11AM - 12PM AT RICHMOND BRANCH LIBRARY Join us for some entertaining stories , craft activities and lots of fun for our STORYTIME for Pre-schoolers . Older siblings are welcome . Storytime runs during the school-term . FREE – DROP-IN ACTIVITY , NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED

ON BOARD – GAMES CLUB EVERY THURSDAY , 9AM - 7PM HAWKESBURY CENTRAL LIBRARY Get On Board ! Keep your mind active with our new games club . Drop into the library and play a variety of board games or put together a puzzle . FREE – DROP-IN ACTIVITY , NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED

WORKSHOPS + EVENTS

EXHIBITION OPENING HAWKESBURY NOW 2023 FRIDAY 27 OCTOBER , 6-8PM Join us for the official opening of Hawkesbury Now 2023 exhibition . Light refreshments provided . FREE – BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

Hawkesbury Art Fair 2020 , installation view

AFTERNOON ART CLUB ( TERM 4 ) WEDNESDAY 17 OCTOBER - 6 DECEMBER 4 - 5.15PM The Power of Paper . This term the 8-week course has a strong focus on creative play and self-expression through art making . Young people will explore collage , sculpture , printmaking , and wearable art through recycled ( and recyclable ) materials . A selection of the artworks produced this term will be displayed in the gallery as part of the upcoming exhibition Rock , Paper , Scissors . COST $ 120 ( 8 SESSIONS ) BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL via Eventbrite

Service NSW $ 50 Creative Kids Vouchers accepted

IN CONVERSATION WITH ARTIST : LIAM BENSON SUNDAY , 15 OCTOBER , 1-3PM Join artist Liam Benson in conversation with exhibition curator Richard Perram OAM . Light refreshments provided . FREE – BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL