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365 + WAYS TO SAVE THE PLANET & YOUR MONEY AT SAME TIME TUESDAY 6 MAY, 6 – 7:30PM Join author Lottie Dalziel for a talk on her new book 365 + Ways to Save the Planet and Your Money. Learn easy, impactful eco-tips and win a signed copy of the book! Bring your“ hard-to-recycle” items for Lottie to drop off through microrecyclers. Small steps make a big difference— join us for an inspiring evening! BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

UNEARTHED: REVEALING THE PAST WEDNESDAY 14 MAY, 10- 11:15AM Join Local History Librarian, Michelle Nichols, for a presentation on how local histories may shed light and provide context for your family history research. Presented by Hawkesbury Family History Group( HFHG). IN PERSON NO NEED TO BOOK BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL ONLY IF ATTENDING VIA ZOOM

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MUSEUM

EXHIBITION IMPRINT: STORIES FROM THE ARCHIVES NOW OPEN 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.

TALK VISIBILITY IN LOCAL COLLECTIONS: WHO IS MISSING? SATURDAY 10 MAY, 11 – 11:45AM Join State Library of NSW Consultant, Ellen Forsyth as she shares how important Museum and Local studies collections are in telling the stories of a local area. As not everything can be collected and preserved, questions need to be asked about who and what is not visible. Whose stories and perspectives are we missing out on? Visibility in local collections: who is missing? celebrates this year’ s Australian Heritage Festival theme, Unearthed – revealing the past, bringing to light lesser-known histories and stories, and unearthing knowledge. Light refreshments provided. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

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

GUIDED MEDITATION SATURDAY 17 MAY, 11AM- 12:30PM Meditation can reduce stress, promote productivity, improve your mood and sleep patterns and help you find focus in your daily life. Come along to this introductory session presented by the School of Meditation & Mindfulness. $ 10- BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

LIBRARY HEALTH HUB TUESDAY 3 JUNE, 10:30AM – 12 PM Join the Western Sydney Health Alliance for an informative talk on disaster preparedness and the My Community Directory. Learn valuable tips to stay safe in emergencies and discover how the directory can connect you to local services. Don’ t miss this opportunity to be better prepared for unforeseen events. Tea and coffee provided. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

DISPLAY LIVING WITH THE RIVER PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION UNTIL 30 SEPTEMBER NSW Reconstruction Authority’ s inaugural Living with the River photo competition. The competition celebrates all aspects of the Hawkesbury-Nepean River – as a place for recreation, a source of livelihood, a place of beauty, a force of nature and a place of cultural significance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. DROP IN EVENT

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Image: Imprint: Stories from the Archives, iteration 1.

CELEBRATE WITH STORYTIME TUESDAY 4 JUNE, 11AM Pre-school Storytime celebrates 20 years of the Deerubbin Centre. Listen to some classic stories that were published in 2005, enjoy a fun craft session then stay for birthday cake and party treats. DROP IN EVENT

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

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MUSEUM

REGULAR EVENTS

TERM EVENTS FOR CHILDREN

EXHIBITION A RIVER, A MOUNTAIN, A FIELD, A ROAD … 11 APRIL- 1 JUNE 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.

JUSTICE OF PEACE TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, 10AM-12PM Our volunteer JP can witness, notarise, and certify your documents. Now available three days a week! Located at Hawkesbury Central Library, Windsor. DROP IN SERVICE

TECH HELP WINDSOR: MONDAYS, 11AM-12PM RICHMOND: THURSDAYS, 2-3PM Get assistance with general tech issues, including settings, app installations, and more. To book contact 02 4560 4460

DIGITAL MENTORING WINDSOR: SECOND WEDNESDAY, 10AM-12PM RICHMOND: THIRD WEDNESDAY, 10AM-12PM The Digital Literacy Foundation is offering digital mentoring sessions to seniors in the Hawkesbury community at Central Library, Windsor, and Richmond Branch. To book a free session contact the Digital Literacy Foundation on( 02) 9090 4141 or email hello @ dlf. org. au

FREE LEGAL CLINIC FIRST WEDNESDAY, 10AM- 1PM Western Sydney Community Legal Centre offers a free Legal Clinic at Hawkesbury Central Library. Get expert advice on Civil, Criminal, Family, and Traffic Law. DROP IN SERVICE

RHYMETIME MONDAYS, 10- 10:45AM 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 the school term. Suitable for ages 18 months- 3 years. DROP IN EVENT

STORYTIME TUESDAYS( WINDSOR), 11- 12PM THURSDAYS( RICHMOND), 11- 12PM Come and join us for some entertaining stories, craft activities, and lots of fun for our STORYTIME for pre-schoolers. Suitable for ages 3-5 years, older siblings are welcome. Storytime runs during the school-term. DROP IN EVENT

Image details: William Edwin Pidgeon, Kurrajong, 1937, oil on board, 34 x 39cm, collection Hawkesbury Regional Gallery. Photo by silversalt photography

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

GALLERY

KNIT WITH FRIENDS LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH, 10AM-12PM Enjoy a cuppa and a yarn with friends both old and new to knit blankets for those in need. DROP IN EVENT

THIRD TUESDAY NIGHT BOOK CLUB THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH, 6.30-8.30PM Get assistance with general tech issues, including settings, app installations, and more. DROP IN EVENT

BOOK CHAT LAST WEDNESDAY EACH MONTH, 10.30AM-12PM Book Chat is a relaxed book club with no set book to read. Simply bring along a book that you would like to share with the group. DROP IN EVENT

THIRD THURSDAY BOOK CLUB THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH, 10AM-12PM Looking to meet a group of likeminded book lovers? Come along to the Third Thursday Book Club to share in the joy of reading. DROP IN EVENT

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

PUPPY-DOG TALES THURSDAYS, 3:30- 4:30PM This fun reading program aims to improve early literacy skills by encouraging children to read to a specialised reading dog. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

WORKSHOP A PAINTING PICNIC UNDER THE PEPPER TREE SUNDAY 18 MAY, 11AM- 2PM Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of painting and refreshments under the magnificent Pepper tree in the garden of the Deerubbin building.

Taking inspiration A river, a mountain, a field, a road … spend the afternoon capturing this iconic Windsor location, with artist Dan Kyle.

Age 15 +, no experience necessary. All materials and refreshments provided. $ 25 – BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

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