LIBRARY

NEW BOOK CLUB ! EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST FROM 1 – 31 MAY Would you like to participate in a new book group ? Let us know if you prefer a themed book or a general book group ? What day of the week , time , frequency , age group suits you best ? Please email your expressions of interest before 31 May to programs @ hawkesbury . nsw . gov . au

CONNECTING WITH OUR ANCESTORS - HAWKESBURY FAMILY HISTORY GROUP WEDNESDAY 8 MAY , 10-11.15AM To celebrate the Australian Heritage Festival , this presentation by local history librarian , Michelle Nichols , will focus on ‘ connecting with our ancestors ’ and how to gain a better understanding of their lives . IN PERSON , DROP-IN OR ON ZOOM , BOOK VIA EVENTBRITE

WORKSHOP - GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA THURSDAY 9 MAY , 7-9PM Interested in knowing more about your camera ? Find out more tips and tricks at our special Hawkesbury Camera Club event . BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

MUSEUM

TECH SAVVY SENIORS INTRODUCTION TO MOBILE PHONES AND TABLETS THURSDAY 9 , 16 , 23 , 30 MAY , 10AM-12PM

AN AUDIO WALK ALONG DYARUBBIN THE HAWKESBURY RIVER SUNDAY 5 MAY , 10.30AM-12.30PM Join us for a special , behind the scenes view of the 11 audio walks in the 11 Stories from the river Dyarubbin exhibition with composer , Oonagh Sherrard . Hear how these remarkable sonic experiences were developed and realised . You are invited to guide yourself leisurely along the river , using the audio walk from the museum , before returning for a Q & A . Please bring your own device and headphones for the tour . $ 5 - BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL . Includes light refreshments .

Each workshop focuses on a different skill each week . Feel free to join us for one session or all four ! 9 May – Emails and messages 16 May – Photos and images 23 May – Accessibility options for mobiles and tablets 30 May – Applications : installing , using and managing apps Participants must be Library members & aged 60 + BYO devices Tech Savvy Seniors is funded by the NSW Government , in partnership with Telstra . BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL VIA EVENTBRITE OR

PHONE 02 4560 4460 RICHMOND CEMETERIES TOUR SATURDAY 11 MAY , 9.30-11.30AM Visit two of Richmond ’ s lesser known , historic cemeteries as part of the Australian Heritage Festival . We will journey through time to discover unique stories behind the headstones in the Presbyterian Cemetery and the old Catholic / Methodist section at the Lawn Cemetery . Meeting details on Eventbrite . $ 10 - BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

AUTHOR TALK - BER CARROLL TUESDAY 21 MAY , 11AM-12.15PM Petronella McGovern will interview author , Ber Carroll about her new thriller , One of Us is Missing and the dangers lurking right in front of us . $ 5 - BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL . Includes light refreshments .

GALLERY

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 . FREE - BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL VIA EVENTBRITE

FREE LEGAL CLINIC 1ST & 3RD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH , 10AM-1PM Western Sydney Community Legal Centre offers a free Legal Clinic onsite . Get expert advice on matters of Civil , Criminal , Family and Traffic Law . DROP IN SERVICE

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE SERVICE TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS , 10AM-12PM Our volunteer JP can witness , notarise , and certify your documents . DROP IN SERVICE

KNIT WITH FRIENDS LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH , 10AM-12PM Come along , meet new people , find out about what others are reading , and discuss things you love about books . Tea & coffee provided .

MAKER SPACE 4 MAY - 23 JUNE Immerse yourself in the world of creative textiles and quilting . Fun activities for all ages and creative abilities in our drop-in maker space .

EXHIBITION OPENING FRIDAY 3 MAY , 6-8PM Join us for the official opening of The New Quilt 2024 , including the announcement of the prize winners . BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL . Light refreshments provided .

DROP IN SERVICE THIRD TUESDAY NIGHT BOOK CHAT THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH , 6.30-8.30PM Come along , meet new people , find out about what others are reading , and discuss things you love about books . Tea & coffee provided . DROP IN SERVICE

THIRD THURSDAY BOOK CLUB THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH , 10AM-12PM Looking to meet a group of like-minded book lovers ? Come along to the Third Thursday Book Club . Tea & coffee provided . DROP IN SERVICE

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 . DROP IN SERVICE

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 . DROP IN SERVICE

CURATOR ’ S TALK WEDNESDAY 8 MAY , 11AM-12PM Join gallery curator , Diana Robson for insights into The New Quilt 2024 . BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

MEET THE MAKER THURSDAYS 9 MAY - UNTIL 20 JUNE , 1-3PM Each Thursday throughout the exhibition , a quilt maker ( or two !) will talk about their artistic practice and process . You will be inspired by the stitching and layering techniques of contemporary quilt textile makers . DROP IN EVENT

ARTISTS IN CONVERSATION SUNDAY 19 MAY , 1-3PM Join exhibition artists for insights into The New Quilt 2024 . BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL . Light refreshments provided .

BANGADYI NAWI – BUILDING A CANOE NEW EXHIBITION ON DISPLAY NOW The Nawi is a traditional canoe and a living artifact made by local Aboriginal high school students during an inter-generational camp facilitated by and held at Brewongle Environmental Education Centre . Bangadyi Nawi engaged respectfully with the community and will continue to shape learning opportunities for the whole community . IMAGinE Award 2023 for Engagement .

LIBRARY

Hawkesbury Central Library 300 George Street , Windsor

Monday - Friday : 9am - 7pm Saturday : 9am - 1pm Sunday : 2pm - 5pm Closed public holidays

( 02 ) 4560 4460 library @ hawkesbury . nsw . gov . au

UNLESS STATED , ACTIVITIES ARE FREE AND HELD AT HAWKESBURY CENTRAL LIBRARY , WINDSOR . FOR BOOKINGS , SCAN THE QR CODE TO BOOK ONLINE AT HAWKESBURYLIBRARY . EVENTBRITE . COM

Richmond Branch Library 29 West Market Street , Richmond

Monday - Friday : 9.30am - 6pm Saturday : 9am - 1pm Sunday : Closed Public holidays : Closed

( 02 ) 4560 4270 Library @ hawkesbury . nsw . gov . au

EXHIBITION : THE NEW QUILT 4 MAY – 23 JUNE The New Quilt 2024 is a juried exhibition presented by QuiltNSW ( www . quiltnsw . com ) that showcases the art of the quilt medium . The exhibition features 36 works of contemporary textile artists from across Australia highlighting the rich diversity of stitched and layered materials .

hawkesbury . nsw . gov . au / library

MUSEUM

hawkesbury . nsw . gov . au / museum

UNLESS STATED , ACTIVITIES ARE FREE . FOR BOOKINGS , SCAN THE QR CODE TO BOOK ONLINE AT HAWKESBURYMUSEUM . EVENTBRITE . COM

WORKSHOP : ARTFUL STITCHING WITH SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS SATURDAY 1 JUNE , 10.30AM-3.30PM In this workshop , artist Jessica Wheelahan , presents a variety of approaches to making textile art with reclaimed fabric . Participants will explore diverse stitching techniques while working on their textile-art composition . Full instruction and materials provided . No prior stitching experience is necessary . For ages 16 + $ 75 – BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL . Light refreshments provided .

GALLERY

hawkesbury . nsw . gov . au / gallery

PLEASE NOTE : CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 10 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT FOR ALL LIBRARY , MUSEUM & GALLERY ACTIVITIES .

UNLESS STATED , ACTIVITIES ARE FREE . FOR BOOKINGS , SCAN THE QR CODE TO BOOK ONLINE AT HAWKESBURYGALLERY . EVENTBRITE . COM