Spring into school holiday fun at Hawkesbury Library, Museum and Gallery

11 September 2023

Giant games, self-portraits, and full-moon dramas! Hawkesbury Library Service, Hawkesbury Regional Museum, and Hawkesbury Regional Gallery present a range of fun programs to keep the kids entertained during the spring 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 most events and some events incur a small fee.

HAWKESBURY LIBRARY SERVICE

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

GIANT GAMES

Monday, 25 September to Sunday, 8 October – Free, all welcome!

Drop-in during library opening hours to play different giant games, such as chess, snakes and ladders, and connect4.

DRAMA WORKSHOP

Tuesday, 26 September, 10am to 11am - For ages 5-12 years. $5 Bookings essential via Eventbrite

Stacey from Take A Bow introduces fun and engaging drama activities to build confidence, focus, and creativity.

RECYCLED CREATIONS - Cardboard City

Wednesday, 27 September, 2pm to 4pm - For ages 5+ - $2- bookings essential via Eventbrite

Help create a city made of cardboard and paper with a range of recycled materials.

FOLDED CARDS

Thursday, 5 October , 2pm to 3:30pm.- For ages 10+ $5 - bookings essential via Eventbrite

Learn how to fold cardstock to create a never-ending, infinity card and decorative chatterbox

HOLIDAY MOVIES

Friday, 29 September, 2pm to 3:30pm and Friday 6 October, 2pm to 3:30pm FREE - Bookings essential via Eventbrite

Relax and watch a new release DVD. Bring your own snacks and drinks. For details check Eventbrite or call the Library.

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 4560 4655.

FUN FULL MOON WORKSHOP

Thursday, 28 September, 10am to 11:30am For ages 5-8 years $15 - bookings essential via Eventbrite

The moon is 96.7% full on this day, but did you also know that a crater on the moon is named after the famous Windsor astronomer, John Tebbutt? Explore more lunar facts in this workshop and make a moon phase spinner.

BUILD A WEATHER STATION!

Thursday, 5 October, 10am to 11:30am For ages 9-12 years - $15 - bookings essential via Eventbrite

Renowned local scientist, John Tebbutt, accurately studied Windsor’s climate for over 50 years! You can learn how to track the weather and make your own weather station to take home: Including a rain gauge, barometer, and weathervane.

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.

SELF PORTRAITS with feelings!

Wednesday 27 September, 10am to 11:30pm for ages 5-8 years $15 - Bookings essential via Eventbrite. Students inspired by the exhibition, Liam Benson: Virtue Without Stain will add texture and colour to a self-portrait. And create an imaginative and distinctive character or version of themselves.

FELT BROOCHES and BADGES

Wednesday 4 oct, 10am to midday  for ages 9-12 years $15 - bookings essential via Eventbrite

Make your mark in textiles! In this workshop, students create their own wearable works of art using simple embroidery techniques with beads and sequins.

EMBROIDER LIKE A LADY/BOSS

Until 22 October, 10am to 4pm daily (not Tue) Free - drop in - suitable for all ages!

Pick up a needle and thread to care for your wellbeing in our friendly Makerspace. Embellish tulle fabric with beads or decorate a paper plate. There is no right or wrong way to make your mark!