Have you ever wondered why Charles Dickens' wrote his famous story, "A Christmas Carol"? It was part of a popular Victorian tradition of telling ghost stories at public and private events around the winter holidays.

Come hang out with your fellow crafty folks! Sticks & String is a group of folks who like to knit, crochet, sew, and do other things with sticks and string.

Do you need some basic tech support? Tech Support Sessions are here to help!

Meet one-on-one with a tutor to get assistance with basic tech issues, such as setting up your email, emailing photos, downloading an app, & more!

Pop in to the New Leaf Bookstore on the first floor, across from the Children's Room, for some great deals!

All proceeds support library programs for kids, teens, and adults.

Join us for 30 minutes of stories, songs, and movement activities.

Learn about early literacy practices that you can use at home with your family. Build your family's in-home library. Learn, play, and connect with your community! 

The Lawyer in the Library program is a free legal information and referral program hosted by the Hayward Public Library and staffed by a volunteer lawyer.

Have you ever wondered why Charles Dickens' famous story "A Christmas Carol" was written? It was part of a popular Victorian tradition of telling ghost stories at various public and private events around the winter holidays!

Join us for a special opportunity to meet and celebrate noted artists Philip Chan and John To, in conjunction with "The Spirit of Nature" exhibit of their paintings at the Hayward Downtown Library Gallery (November 29, 2022 through January 25, 202

Uke Can Do It! Strum-Alongs are held every other Saturday from 2-3pm in the Community Learning Center at the Main Library.

If you are an old hand at Ukulele or have just started, you're welcome to join in on our group strum-along!