WHAT ’ S ON MARCH 2024
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BORING TO BRILLIANT : ENHANCE YOUR FAMILY HISTORY TUESDAY 12 MARCH 6-7PM A family history session on how to take your family history to the next level . Delivered online via Zoom . $ 5 - BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL VIA EVENTBRITE |
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MACQUARIE TOWNS GARDEN CLUB OPEN DAY AND PLANT SALE THURSDAY 7 MARCH 11AM-2PM Don ’ t miss this great opportunity to grab a bargain for your garden and chat with fellow gardeners . HAWKESBURY CENTRAL LIBRARY , WINDSOR FREE TO ATTEND - PLANTS AS PRICED |
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LIBRARY RESOURCES UNPLUGGED ! WEDNESDAY 13 MARCH 5-6PM Discover the different esources available for students in year 6 and 7 . This workshop is aimed at parents who would like to help their child get the most out of their learning . Kids are welcome . HAWKESBURY CENTRAL LIBRARY , WINDSOR FREE - BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL VIA EVENTBRITE |
REGULAR EVENTS
DIGITAL MENTORING EVERY SECOND WEDNESDAY , 10AM-12PM AT HAWKESBURY CENTRAL LIBRARY EVERY THIRD WEDNESDAY , 10AM-12PM AT RICHMOND BRANCH LIBRARY To book a free session call ( 02 ) 9090 4141 or email hello @ dlf . org . au
PUPPY-DOG TALES EVERY THURSDAY 3.30-4.30PM This fun reading program aims to improve early literacy skills by encouraging children to read to a specialised reading dog . Individual sessions are 10 mins in length . HAWKESBURY CENTRAL LIBRARY , WINDSOR FREE - BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL VIA EVENTBRITE
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PHONE ( 02 ) 4560 4465
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 10-10.30AM 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
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THE GREAT NORTH ROAD - HAWKESBURY FAMILY HISTORY GROUP MEETING WEDNESDAY 13 MARCH 10-11.15AM Discover the history of the Great North Road , an engineering feat of the early 19th century . Find what life was like for the men building it . Presented by Elizabeth Roberts . HAWKESBURY CENTRAL LIBRARY , WINDSOR FREE - IN PERSON AND VIA ZOOM BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL ONLY IF ATTENDING ON ZOOM
MUSEUM
NSW WOMEN ’ S WEEK : AUTHOR TALK , DEIRDRE O ’ CONNELL SUNDAY 10 MARCH , 1-2PM Join historian , Deirdre O ’ Connell to discuss her book Harlem Nights : The Secret History of Australia ’ s Jazz Age which was nominated Prime Minister ’ s Literary Award in 2022 . Light refreshments provided . FREE – BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL VIA EVENTBRITE
‘ REACH BEYOND ’ THE MUSEUM - NSW SENIORS FESTIVAL WEDNESDAY 20 MARCH 10-11AM Join curator , Rebecca Turnbull to explore the 11 Stories from the River Dyarubbin audio walks and Reach Beyond the museum by listening on location . Light refreshments provided . FREE – BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL VIA EVENTBRITE
EASTER LONG WEEKEND OPENING HOURS 29 MAR-1 APRIL 10AM-4PM The Museum is closed on Good Friday , reopening on Easter Saturday , Sunday , and Monday . FREE – BOOKINGS NOT REQUIRED
KIDS ACTIVITIES EASTER WEEKEND 30 MAR-1 APRIL Join us on Easter weekend for free Drop-in Kids holiday activities . FREE – BOOKINGS NOT REQUIRED
SENIORS FESTIVAL – GARDEN PARTY THURSDAY 21 MARCH FROM 10AM-12PM Celebrate with us for NSW Seniors Festival at the Library . The theme for 2024 is ‘ Reach Beyond ’. To celebrate we are holding a garden party at Central Library , Windsor , with entertainment provided by Ukelele trio “ Three Degrees of Separation ”, plant giveaways , morning tea , and games . HAWKESBURY CENTRAL LIBRARY , WINDSOR FREE - BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL VIA EVENTBRITE
GALLERY
EXHIBITION ARCHIBALD PRIZE 2023 REGIONAL TOUR 16 MARCH – 28 APRIL For 5 weeks only the Archibald Prize 2023 regional tour visits the Hawkesbury ! Australia ’ s foremost prize for portraiture is awarded annually to the best portrait of someone preferably ‘ distinguished in art , letters , science or politics , painted by any artist resident in Australasia ’. Visit and vote for your favourite PLUS a chance to win the $ 500 People ’ s Choice Award prize and spend time in our Archibald Maker Space . FREE – WITH $ 5 ADULT EXHIBITION ENTRY – FREE 17YRS AND UNDER
EXHIBITION OPENING FRIDAY 15 MARCH , 6-8PM Join us for the official opening of the Archibald Prize 2023 , followed by light refreshments . Numbers strictly limited . FREE – BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
ARCHIBALD ARTISTS IN CONVERSATION SATURDAY 16 MARCH , 1-3PM Join Archibald Prize 2023 artists in conversation with curator , Diana Robson for insights into the exhibition , followed by light refreshments . FREE WITH $ 5 ADULT ENTRY EXHIBITION – FREE 17YRS AND UNDER BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
FREE LEGAL CLINIC 1ST & 3RD 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
TECH HELP THURSDAYS , 10-11AM AT HAWKESBURY CENTRAL LIBRARY Library staff and volunteers can assist you with your tech problems . FREE - BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
Image Credit : Winner Archibald Prize 2023 , Julia Gutman , Head in the sky feet on the ground ( detail ) © the artist
ARCHIBALD MAKERSPACE 16 MARCH - 28 APRIL Create a self-portrait and immerse yourself in all aspects of portraiture making . A fun activity for all ages . FREE – WITH $ 5 ADULT EXHIBITION ENTRY – FREE 17YRS AND UNDER
STORYTIME TUESDAYS 11AM-11.45AM AT HAWKESBURY CENTRAL LIBRARY THURSDAYS 11AM-11.45AM 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
ARCHIBALD 2023 FAMILY DAY SUNDAY 17 MARCH , 10AM – 3PM Join in a fun-filled creative day for families including many artistled activations . You can also enjoy the Archibald Prize 2023 exhibition in the main gallery PLUS the Young Archie competition display in the Gallery Mezzanine and Hawkesbury Central Library . FREE WITH $ 5 ADULT ENTRY EXHIBITION FEE FREE 17YRS AND UNDER
ARCHIBALD UP LATE FRIDAY 22 MARCH , AND FRIDAY 5 APRIL 6-8PM Join in a fun evening of creativity , artist led activities , exhibition tours , PLUS refreshments and music . FREE WITH $ 5 ADULT ENTRY EXHIBITION FEE FREE 17 YRS AND UNDER . BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL booking
LIBRARY
Hawkesbury Central Library 300 George Street , Windsor
Monday - Friday : 9am - 7pm Saturday : 9am - 1pm Sunday : 2pm - 5pm Closed public holidays
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Richmond Branch Library 29 West Market Street , Richmond
Monday - Friday : 9.30am - 6pm Saturday : 9am - 1pm Sunday : Closed Public holidays : Closed
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MUSEUM
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GALLERY
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Hawkesbury Regional Museum 8 Baker Street , Windsor
Monday - Friday : 10am - 4pm
Closed Tuesday
Weekends : 10am - 4pm
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Hawkesbury Regional Gallery
300 George Street , Windsor
Monday - Friday : 10am - 4pm
Open Tuesday :
Archibald Prize only
Weekends : 10am - 3pm
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PLEASE NOTE : CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 10 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT FOR ALL LIBRARY , MUSEUM & GALLERY ACTIVITIES .
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