Hawkesbury Library Service is celebrating Library and Information Week 2025 with a Membership Drive and Welcome Bag Promotion running from 28 July to 31 August.
Library staff will be popping up across the Hawkesbury, visiting local organisations and services to share information about library programs, and to hand out some very special Welcome Cards. These green cards can be brought into any branch and exchanged for a free Welcome Bag (while stocks last) featuring information and Library goodies. You don't have to join the Library to receive a bag - but if you do, you'll go into the draw to win one of five $100 gift cards.
Current and returning members are also included in the fun. If your Library card is lost or your membership has lapsed, you're eligible for a free replacement card during the promotion period.
This promotion launches during Library and Information Week 2025, a national celebration of the essential role libraries play in building strong, informed, and connected communities. Libraries provide more than just books—they offer safe and inclusive spaces for learning, creativity, technology access, literacy support, and lifelong learning for people of all ages and backgrounds.
This community-focused campaign is a great opportunity to explore the Library's welcoming spaces, connect with staff, and learn about the wide variety of programs, digital resources, and support services available to all. There has never been a better time to discover (or rediscover) the free services and programs your Library has to offer!
The membership drive Competition terms and conditions are available on the Library website: hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au/library
Key Events
Winter Warmer Morning Tea
Tuesday 12 August, 9.30am–11am at Richmond Branch and Central Library, Windsor.
Join the Hawkesbury Library team with a cosy Winter Warmer Morning Tea. Drop in, enjoy light refreshments, and have a chat with Library staff about the range of services and events available to you.
Western Sydney Community Legal Centre Legal Clinic
13–15 August at Central Library, Windsor, running daily from 10am to 4pm
In partnership with the Western Sydney Community Legal Centre (WSCLC), the Library will also present a free three-day Legal Expo. Featuring expert talks and free one-on-one consultations, covering a range of everyday legal topics—from tenancy to family law, consumer rights, and more.
