Winter school holiday fun at Hawkesbury Library, Gallery and Museum

15 June 2023

Creative writing, telescopes and more! Hawkesbury Library Service, Hawkesbury Regional Gallery and Hawkesbury Regional Museum are presenting a range of fun programs to keep the kids entertained during the winter school holidays. All activities are for school aged children (children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult). Bookings are required for some events  and some events incur a small fee.

HAWKESBURY LIBRARY SERVICE

Library workshops will be held at Hawkesbury Central Library, Ground Floor, Deerubbin Centre, 300 George Street, Windsor. Bookings are essential via Eventbrite https://hawkesburylibrary.eventbrite.com or call 4560 4460.

• MOVIES @ THE LIBRARY

Tuesday, 4 July 2pm to 3.30pm – Free – Watch a new release DVD in a relaxed setting.

• ESCAPE ROOM

Thursday, 6 July 2pm to 3pm – $5 – ages 10+

Race against the clock to solve the clues to find the key to unlock the treasure chest.

• BOARD GAME CHALLENGE

Friday, 7 July 10am to midday – Free – ages 5+ Challenge your friends to a board game competition.

• SIX BRICKS

Monday, 10 July 10:30am to 11:30 am – $5 – ages 5-12

How do you stack up? Test your memory, dexterity and creativity skills using only 6 LEGO bricks. For ages 5-12+

• MOVIES @ THE LIBRARY

Tuesday, 11 July 2pm to 3:30pm – Free

Watch a new release DVD in a relaxed setting.

• CHILDREN’S AUTHOR TALK – J.A. BRYDEN – LETTERS FROM THE EMU WAR

Friday, 14 July 10:30am – 12:30 pm – Free – ages 8+

Join author and podcaster J.A. Bryden as he talks about his debut children’s book.

HAWKESBURY REGIONAL GALLERY

Gallery workshops will be held at Hawkesbury Regional Gallery, 1st floor, Deerubbin Centre, 300 George Street, Windsor. Bookings are essential via Eventbrite http://hawkesburygallery.eventbrite.com or call 4560 4441.

• ZINESCENE ART LAB

16 June – 13 August – Free – Suitable for all ages

Drop in during opening hours and explore the world of storytelling and bookmaking in the ZINESCENE.

• INSECT STRING ART

Wednesday, 5 July 10am to midday – $20 – ages 5-7

Create unique artworks inspired by insects in this hands-on art workshop.

• CREATE YOUR OWN COMIC

Wednesday, 12 July 10am to midday – $20 – ages 8-12

Learn how to make your own animation story board or comic book.

HAWKESBURY REGIONAL MUSEUM

Museum activities will be held at Hawkesbury Regional Museum, 8 Baker Street, Windsor. Bookings are essential via Eventbrite http://hawkesburymuseum.eventbrite.com or call (02) 4560 4655.

• MAKE A SPACE JOURNAL

Thursday, 6 July 10am to 11am – $15 – ages 5-7

Learn about stars, comets, and everything it takes to be an astronomer at home.

• BUILD YOUR OWN TELESCOPE

Thursday, 13 July 10am to 11:30am – $15 – ages 8-12

Build your own functioning telescope using recycled materials.