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CARD MAKING SATURDAY 5 JULY, 10AM- 12PM Join us for a fun and creative card-making workshop for beginners! Enjoy crafting in a relaxed atmosphere and leave with your own beautiful, handmade creations. All materials provided. $ 10 – BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

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EXPLORING & USING AI IN FAMILY HISTORY WEDNESDAY 9 JULY, 10- 11:15AM Explore how artificial intelligence( AI) can be used in Family History with Andrew Redfern. Using practical demonstrations, Andrew will show how to make use of AI from research to data analysis, image generation and more. Presented by Hawkesbury Family History Group( HFHG). IN PERSON NO NEED TO BOOK BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL ONLY IF ATTENDING VIA ZOOM

TECH SAVVY SENIORS THURSDAY 10, 17, 24, 31 JULY, 10:30AM-12:30PM Join us for Tech Savvy Seniors: Health, Home & Help, a series of hands-on workshops designed to empower seniors with digital skills. Learn how to access health services, manage home technologies, and find helpful resources online. Perfect for beginners, this session aims to build confidence in using technology for everyday needs. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

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EXHIBITION Image: Imprint: Stories

IMPRINT: from the Archives, iteration 1.

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.

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.

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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

COLOURING IN SPACE 7- 20 July Drop into Hawkesbury Central Library, Windsor and choose from a variety of designs to inspire any creative mind. FREE- Drop In- All Welcome

DRAMA WORKSHOP: FROM BOOK TO PERFORMANCE Tuesday 8 July, 10:30- 11:30AM Learn new skills in movement and creative expression. $ 5- For ages 5- 12

LEARN TO JUGGLE Monday 14 July, 2- 3PM Learn the joy of juggling, from the basics of tossing a ball to more advanced tricks. $ 5- For ages 5- 12

HOLIDAY MOVIES Friday 11 July | 2- 3:30PM Tuesday 15 July | 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

POTATO CLOCK SCIENCE WORKSHOP Friday 18 July | 2- 3PM Discover how electrical circuits and batteries work by experimenting with electrical conductors, and create a battery that powers a digital clock, simply using zinc and copper electrodes and a potato. $ 5- For ages 8- 12

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 inter-generational camp facilitated by and held at Brewongle Environmental Education Centre.

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.

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.

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BRIDGE IT! ENGINEERING CHALLENGE Thursday 10 July 10:30AM – 12:30PM Work together to construct your own bridge from craft materials. $ 18 – For ages 7- 12

DIGGING INTO HISTORY Thursday 17 July 10:30AM – 12:30PM Excavate our dig site, put on your gloves and create your own exhibition. $ 18 – For ages 5- 10

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.

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.

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

FEEL THE FOREST Wednesday 9 July 10:30AM- 12:30PM Create textured artworks inspired by the Burnt into Memory exhibition. $ 18 – For ages 5- 10

SEED PODS OF HOPE Wednesday 16 July 10:30AM – 12:30PM Using native seed pods, create a sculpture inspired by the Australian bush. $ 18 – For ages 7- 12

NEXT TERM... WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON ART CLUB 30 July- 17 September Join us in Term 3 for Afternoon Art Club! For ages 6-12 years $ 130( 8-week term) BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. All materials provided. $ 50 Service NSW Active and Creative Kids Vouchers accepted

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