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WHAT’ S ON APRIL 2025

LIBRARY
AUTUMN SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
HISTORY EVENTS & TALKS
PROVING PATERNITY: THE CASE OF SARAH MILLER & JAMES COX WEDNESDAY 9 APRIL, 10-11.15AM Carolyn Williams and Coral Cleary discuss their research into if James Cox of‘ Clarendon’ was the father of their ancestor, James Miller. This talk will cover what Clarendon was like in
Portion of Clarendon on
the 1800s and how the the Parish Map. two used DNA tests to aid their research. Presented by Hawkesbury Family History Group( HFHG). FREE – IN PERSON NO NEED TO BOOK BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL ONLY IF ATTENDING VIA ZOOM
SCANDALS, CRIME & CORRUPTION IN THE HAWKESBURY WEDNESDAY 23 APRIL, 6-7PM Discover some of the“ dark shadows of our past” with examples of various scandals, crime and corruption that have shocked and outraged the Hawkesbury community over the years. $ 5- ONLINE EVENT- BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
WORKSHOP: WESTWORDS WRITING WORKSHOP TUESDAY 15 APRIL 10-12 YEARS: 10.30AM – 12PM 13-17: 2PM-3.30PM These creative writing workshops, presented by WestWords, will be hosted by local professional writers. They aim to improve your craft in short story and poetry while helping to generate ideas to create an entry for the Living Stories Writing Competition. FREE – BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
HOLIDAY MOVIES TUESDAY 22 APRIL | 2- 3:30PM Enjoy a fun movie at the Library! Bring your own snacks and drinks. Movie title can be found on Eventbrite, by calling the Library or find out on the day! FREE- ALL WELCOME
THE ART OF PROTEST THURSDAY 17 APRIL | 10:30AM – 12:30PM Learn how powerful words can be used to create your very own positive protest sign! Using a range of materials, you will transform meaningful statements into colourful text-based artworks that tell stories. $ 18 – FOR AGES 7- 12
PAPER MARBLING MASTERPIECES WEDNESDAY 16 APRIL | 10:30AM – 12:30PM Create a gorgeous, kaleidoscopic landscape inspired by artworks in the gallery and the Hawkesbury’ s landscape. We will experiment with mateirals such as ink and shaving cream to make marbled patterns onto paper and more! $ 18 – FOR AGES 5- 12
COPYCAT LANDSCAPES WEDNESDAY 23 APRIL | 10:30AM – 12:30PM Bring your critical eye to the gallery and get inspired by techniques used by other artists. In this workshop we will learn how to recreate artworks using your own style, all while learning traditional painting and drawing techniques. $ 18 – FOR AGES 7- 12
SURVEYING THE WILD ABYSS SATURDAY 3 MAY, 10.30AM-12.30PM Join Barry Corr for a discussion about the patterns of conflict on the Hawkesbury, The talk will focus on 1795, 1805 and 1816, exploring what we do or don’ t know, and what happened. FREE – BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
VINTAGE, RARE & COLLECTABLE SALE STARTS SATURDAY 26 APRIL ENDS SUNDAY 4 MAY This unique sale will offer a variety of material that contains ex-library stock and pre-loved items including rare books, old newspapers and curios. A catalogue of items, with descriptions and prices, will available on-line or in person on request.
LEGO PLAY SPACE MONDAY 14- THURSDAY 24 APRIL You are never too old to create with Lego! Drop into the library and have fun building your own world in a quiet environment. There will be loads of Lego pieces available for builders to produce any creation they desire. FREE- DROP IN- NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED
MINI MUSEUM MAKERS THURSDAY 24 APRIL | 10:30AM – 12:30PM Become a curator for a day and build your very own mini museum. Using the Hawkesbury Regional Museum as inspiration, you will create your own miniature museum diorama to capture important moments in your own history. $ 18 – FOR AGES 5- 12

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MUSEUM
EXHIBITION IMPRINT: STORIES FROM THE ARCHIVE NOW OPEN Imprint: Stories From the Archives is a new exhibition, highlighting stories of lesserknown and underrepresented locals that have left an imprint on our historical records. This changing display draws from the Hawkesbury Regional Museum’ s archival collection, and features historic photographs, documents, and more. Be sure not to miss the first set of stories, on display for a limited time only.
EXHIBITION BRIDGING THE HAWKESBURY RIVER / DYARUBBIN: THE HISTORY OF WINDSOR BRIDGE NOW OPEN Windsor Bridge was the oldest, existing bridge crossing the Dyarubbin( Hawkesbury River). Sensationally opened in 1874, it was cited as an engineering marvel. This new exhibition explores the history and significance of this bridge, the engineering feat and expertise utilised during its construction and the communities fight to save it.
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
Image details: Sarah Jones and Eliza Shepherd, c. 1900, Windsor, photographer unknown
Bridging the Hawkesbury River / Dyarubbin: The History of Windsor Bridge features never before seen images and original objects from the bridge shown for the first time.
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
Image Details: Bridge across the Hawkesbury River, Windsor, NSW, c. 1945, E. W. Searle, courtesy NLA.
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
GALLERY
EXHIBITION: A RIVER, A MOUNTAIN, A FIELD, A ROAD … 11 APRIL- 25 MAY The Hawkesbury Regional Gallery is home to an extensive array of art collections, developed over many years, starting long before the gallery itself was established. While these collections have come together through various means, a unifying theme emerges: the landscape.
A River, a Mountain, a Field, a Road... offers a rich exploration of the varied portrayals of landscape in the gallery’ s collections. The featured works capture the breathtaking beauty of the Hawkesbury region, in addition to diverse interpretations of natural and built environments beyond the area.
This exhibition will showcase works from the Hawkesbury Regional Art Gallery, the Hawkesbury City Council Collections, and contributions from the Friends of the Hawkesbury Art Community and Regional Gallery Inc.
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Immerse yourself in the world of creative making at our drop-in MAKER SPACE.
Our Maker Space is a small room attached to the gallery space that offers simple FREE self-directed craft activities for all ages and abilities.
The room and activities change with each exhibition. Please note the Maker Space is a designated QUIET SPACE from 12 – 2PM during the week.
MUSEUM
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UNLESS STATED, ACTIVITIES ARE FREE. FOR BOOKINGS, SCAN THE QR CODE TO BOOK ONLINE AT HAWKESBURYMUSEUM. EVENTBRITE. COM
William Edwin Pidgeon, Kurrajong, 1937, oil on board, 34 x 39cm, collection Hawkesbury Regional Gallery. Photo by silversalt photography
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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( 02) 4560 4655 museum @ hawkesbury. nsw. gov. au
Closed public holidays
( 02) 4560 4441 gallery @ hawkesbury. nsw. gov. au
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