LIBRARY

REEL TALK TUESDAY: CONCLAVE( 2024) TUESDAY 10 JUNE, 10AM- 12:30PM Join us for Reel Talk Tuesday! Enjoy a screening of the film Conclave, followed by a lively discussion. Share your thoughts, insights, and opinions with fellow movie lovers in a relaxed setting. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

TOP 10 HINTS FOR SCOTTISH ANCESTRY THURSDAY 12 JUNE, 6- 7PM Learn about the types of records that are available onine and in archives and libraries. This session will look at Scottish names, BDMs, census, immigration as well as the major historical events that affected Scottish families. $ 5- ONLINE EVENT- BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

OPENING EVENT THURSDAY 19 JUNE, 6-8PM Join us for an evening celebrating Living with the River with guest speakers Jasmine Seymour and Dr Stephen Yeo. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

MEMOIR WRITING WORKSHOP- WAYS & MEANS OF LEARNING SATURDAY 21 JUNE, 10AM- 12PM Learn the key steps in crafting compelling stories, including how to choose a subject, plan and focus your narrative, and begin writing with confidence. Presented by writer Keith Whelan. $ 20- BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

FROM PLASTIC PARROTS TO FLYING KANGAROOS FRIDAY 27 JUNE, 10- 11:30AM Join us for an engaging author talk with Geoff Cowell, a former RAAF and Qantas pilot, as he shares stories from his memoir, From Plastic Parrots to Flying Kangaroos. Discover light-hearted tales of flying C-130s and 707s in the 1980s – 90s, with a special connection to Richmond and the Hawkesbury community. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

In 2025, Hawkesbury City Council celebrates the 20-year anniversary of the Deerubbin Centre.

To celebrate this milestone, Hawkesbury City Council Arts and Culture will hold a series of special events and see the completion of several major projects across their sites, coined through the program 20 Stories of the Deerubbin Building.

Pick up a copy of our What’ s On brochure to see the full list of events and learn more!

REGULAR EVENTS

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

MUSEUM

EXHIBITION IMPRINT: STORIES FROM THE ARCHIVES NOW OPEN Highlighting stories of lesser-known 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.

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

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

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

TERM EVENTS FOR CHILDREN

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

GALLERY

EXHIBITION BURNT INTO MEMORY 6 JUNE- 17 AUGUST Burnt into Memory explores the complex impact of these events on individuals and communities within the context of reflection, healing, resilience and forward momentum.

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

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

11 STORIES FROM THE RIVER DYARUBBIN ON DISPLAY NOW Hear stories about the river’ s formation, Aboriginal culture, colonial settlers, historic floods, farming, recreation, and ecology, from deep time to the present. Developed by composer and sound designer Oonagh Sherrard in partnership with Hawkesbury Regional Museum.

BRIDGING THE HAWKESBURY RIVER / DYARUBBIN: THE HISTORY OF WINDSOR BRIDGE ON DISPLAY NOW 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 significant 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

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

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BANGADYI NAWI BUILDING A CANOE ON DISPLAY NOW The Nawi is a traditional canoe and a living artifact made by local Aboriginal high school students during an intergenerational camp facilitated by and held at Brewongle Environmental Education Centre.

MUSEUM

The exhibition will include work from artists living and working in the Hawkesbury, Blue Mountains Region and beyond such as Katherine Boland, Jody Graham, Wona Bae and Charlie Lawler. These works were created in the aftermath of the fires; including recent responses.

Kathrine Boland, Bouquet no. 1, pigment inkjet print on 300gsm archival cotton rag paper, 60 x 55cm, courtesy the artist.

OPENING EVENT FRIDAY 6 JUNE, 6- 8PM Join us for official opening of Burnt into Memory. Light refreshments provided.

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

GALLERY

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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