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NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK: DECODING THE UNIVERSE 9 AUGUST- 17 AUGUST Explore the wonders of science at our Decoding the Universe display! Discover how eyes see, experiment with holograms, gravity, laser beams, Morse code, and more. Hands-on fun for all ages— drop in during Science Week and unlock the secrets of the universe at your library!

WINTER WARMER MORNING TEA TUESDAY 12 AUGUST, 9:30- 11AM Say goodbye to winter with a cosy cuppa and friendly conversation at our Richmond and Windsor libraries!

WSCLC IN-PERSON LEGAL INFORMATION SESSIONS 13- 15 AUGUST, 10AM- 4PM Join legal experts from the Western Sydney Community Legal Centre for free presentations and face-to-face consultations at Hawkesbury Library. Contact the Library for further details.

DISCOVER THE HIDDEN GEMS IN SYDNEY ARCHIVES WEDNESDAY 13 AUGUST, 10- 11:15AM Researcher Lilian Magill will reveal what the extensive City of Sydney Archives holds and how you can use it for your research. Presented by Hawkesbury Family History Group( HFHG). IN PERSON- NO NEED TO BOOK AVAILABLE VIA ZOOM( BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL)

STUDYING MARRIAGE RECORDS THURSDAY 14 AUGUST, 11AM- 12:30PM Learn how to locate information and examine records, relating to marriages, to enhance your family history research with Michelle Nichols, Local History Librarian. $ 5 – BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

MUSEUM

IMPRINT: STORIES FROM THE ARCHIVES NOW SHOWING 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.

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

Library Membership Drive

28 JULY- 31 AUGUST

Invite your friends and family to join Hawkesbury Library Service during our 2025 Membership Drive!

All new members joined during 28 July – 31 August will go in the running to win one of 5 x $ 100 gift cards. By being a Hawkesbury Library Member you gain access to a huge list of benefits and FREE resources including: books, eBooks, and eAudiobooks, special events, help with technology and more.

Spread the word, we have your library card waiting for you!

TOP SEARCH STRATEGIES FOR FAMILY & LOCAL HISTORY WEDNESDAY 3 SEPTEMBER, 6- 7PM Find new search strategies and techniques for online resources, publications and databases, to help you discover more about your family and local history. $ 5 – ONLINE EVENT- BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

GUEST TALK: JESSIE STREET AND PRESERVING WOMEN’ S HISTORY SATURDAY 16 AUGUST, 11- 11:45AM In this engaging talk, guest speaker Christine Yeats will share the fascinating story of feminist Jessie Street and the Jessie Street National Women’ s Library, established in her honour. She will also explore key issues around the importance of recording and preserving women’ s history for future generations. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

Image: Jessie Street. 1930s. courtesy of National Library of Australia

EXHIBITIONS BRIDGING THE HAWKESBURY RIVER / DYARUBBIN: THE HISTORY OF WINDSOR BRIDGE NOW SHOWING 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.

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

BANGADYI NAWI BUILDING A CANOE NOW SHOWING 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.

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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

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

MUSEUM

GALLERY

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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. * Adjusted hours during August. Contact Library for more information. 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

TERM EVENTS FOR CHILDREN

RHYMETIME MONDAYS, 10-10.45AM Introduce your child to the joys of literacy with simple songs, and nursery rhymes. DROP-IN EVENT

STORYTIME TUESDAYS( WINDSOR), 11-12PM THURSDAYS( RICHMOND), 11-12PM Join us for some entertaining stories, songs, craft, and lots of fun at Preschool STORYTIME. Younger siblings are welcome. DROP-IN EVENT

EXHIBITION MAKING IT MODERN: OLIVE COTTON AND HER CONTEMPORARIES 23 AUGUST- 19 OCTOBER Olive Cotton is one of Australia’ s great modern photographers. For the first time, her work is being exhibited alongside photographs by some of the most celebrated figures in international photography, including Ilse Bing, Dora Maar, and Lucia Moholy. Olive Cotton and her contemporaries illuminates Cotton’ s exceptional innovations.

Olive Cotton and her contemporaries is a National Gallery Touring Exhibition presented as part of the Bowness Family Foundation Photography Touring Program.

Image: Olive Cotton, The patterned road, 1938, National Gallery of Australia Kamberri / Canberra, purchased 1983

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.

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. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

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

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

OPENING EVENT FRIDAY 22 August 6- 8PM Join us for the official opening of Olive Cotton and her contemporaries. Light refreshments provided.

CURATORS TALK: OLIVE COTTON AND HER CONTEMPORARIES SATURDAY 23 AUGUST, 11:30AM- 12:30PM Join National Gallery of Australia Photography Curator Anne O’ Hehir for insights into Olive Cotton and her contemporaries. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

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