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The Literary Corner: Ecotopia by Ernest Callenbach

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room C (Medium Room) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A monthly literary fiction book club for adults. Meetings take place on the 2nd Wednesday of every month. October's book selection for discussion is 'Ecotopia' by Ernest Callenb...

Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Meeting Room C (Medium Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

A monthly literary fiction book club for adults. Meetings take place on the 2nd Wednesday of every month.

October's book selection for discussion is 'Ecotopia' by Ernest Callenbach

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Center Homework Support

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Teen Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Homework Help
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

In-person homework help from a trained tutor specifically for teens! Registration is required. Please visit https://bit.ly/3Qt19hy to register your student. Tutor will b...

Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Homework Help
Event Details:

In-person homework help from a trained tutor specifically for teens!

Registration is required. Please visit https://bit.ly/3Qt19hy to register your student.

Tutor will be available in the Teen Room on the 2nd floor:

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Palo Alto VA Mobile Medical Outreach Team & Partners

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

  THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2024  Hayward Public Library will host the Palo Alto VA Mobile Medical Outreach Team & Partners to facilitate examinations, consult...

Offsite Event
Event Location: Offsite
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

 

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2024 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Free Diaper Kit Giveaway

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Library at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Free diaper kits for families! Diaper distribution for low-income Hayward residents will continue on a month by month basis. Diapers in sizes 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 1 free kit p...

Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other
Event Details:

Free diaper kits for families! Diaper distribution for low-income Hayward residents will continue on a month by month basis.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Bilingual Stories/Cuentos Bilingües (English and Spanish)

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Acompáñenos para cuentos bilingües con rimas, canciones, y cuentos en Inglés y Español!  Join us for bilingual storytime with rhymes, songs and stories ...

Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime
Event Details:

Acompáñenos para cuentos bilingües con rimas, canciones, y cuentos en Inglés y Español! 

Join us for bilingual storytime with rhymes, songs and stories in English and Spanish!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Tech Support Tutor Sessions (Video Lab, 2nd floor)

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Downtown Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Community Education, Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

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...

Event Location: Downtown Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Community Education, Technology
Event Details:

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Learner Theatre Book Club

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room C (Medium Room) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Art & Crafts, Book Discussion, Community Education, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

The Learner Theatre Book club offers a fun space for emerging readers to read, discuss, and bring stories to life through skit performances.  This program is only offered to c...

Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Meeting Room C (Medium Room)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Art & Crafts, Book Discussion, Community Education, Language Learning
Event Details:

The Learner Theatre Book club offers a fun space for emerging readers to read, discuss, and bring stories to life through skit performances.  This program is only offered to current learners enrolled in Literacy Plus programs.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Arts and Crafts for Kids (Ages 3 and up)

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
John Pappas Legacy Room (Large Side) at Weekes Branch
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Kids
Event Details:

Kids will do a 30 minute craft activity practicing their fine motor skills by gluing, cutting, taping, scribbling, coloring, and painting. All tools and supplies are provided. F...

Event Location: Weekes Branch
Room: John Pappas Legacy Room (Large Side)
Age Group: Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Event Details:

Kids will do a 30 minute craft activity practicing their fine motor skills by gluing, cutting, taping, scribbling, coloring, and painting. All tools and supplies are provided.

For ages 3 and up.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Scams Targeting Veterans

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Learning Center at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Community Education, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Learn to recognize common scams targeting veterans. Spot red flags before it's too late. Find out where to report scams and where to get help. Develop these skills for your own ben...

Available
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Community Learning Center
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community Education, Health & Wellness
Available
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Learn to recognize common scams targeting veterans. Spot red flags before it's too late. Find out where to report scams and where to get help.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Homework Support Center

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Homework Support Center at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Homework Help
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Details:

Homework Support Center and volunteer tutors are committed to assisting your child in understanding their homework.  All K-12 students are welcome. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED...

Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Homework Support Center
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Homework Help
Event Details:

Homework Support Center and volunteer tutors are committed to assisting your child in understanding their homework.  All K-12 students are welcome.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Center Homework Support

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:45pm
Teen Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Homework Help
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

In-person homework help from a trained tutor specifically for teens! Registration is required. Please visit https://bit.ly/3Qt19hy to register your student. Tutor will b...

Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Homework Help
Event Details:

In-person homework help from a trained tutor specifically for teens!

Registration is required. Please visit https://bit.ly/3Qt19hy to register your student.

Tutor will be available in the Teen Room on the 2nd floor:

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Digital Literacy 101

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Computer Classroom at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Community Education, Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Do you need to improve your computer and digital literacy skills? Learn how to use a computer or laptop in Digital Literacy 101. Get familiar with the parts of a computer, navigati...

Available
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Computer Classroom
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Community Education, Technology
Available
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Do you need to improve your computer and digital literacy skills? Learn how to use a computer or laptop in Digital Literacy 101. Get familiar with the parts of a computer, navigating the internet, sending emails, and more! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Basic English Class

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Learning Center at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Bilingual, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Basic English – Level 0 Small group of learners will begin by learning to read, write, and pronounce the letters in the alphabet. Then we’ll include vocabulary words and grammar...

Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Community Learning Center
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Bilingual, Language Learning
Event Details:

Basic English – Level 0

Small group of learners will begin by learning to read, write, and pronounce the letters in the alphabet. Then we’ll include vocabulary words and grammar.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

English Conversation Circle- IN PERSON

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Community Learning Center at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Bilingual, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, Families
Event Details:

English Conversation Circles are designed for adults who are looking for a supportive and fun environment to practice their English-speaking skills. The goal is to strengthen ...

Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Community Learning Center
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Bilingual, Language Learning
Event Details:

English Conversation Circles are designed for adults who are looking for a supportive and fun environment to practice their English-speaking skills.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Tech Support Tutor Sessions (Video Lab, 2nd floor)

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Community Education, Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

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...

Event Location: Downtown Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Community Education, Technology
Event Details:

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

French Conversation Circle - IN PERSON

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room C (Medium Room) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Community Education, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

French Conversation Circle provides a supportive environment to practice your French speaking skills. Facilitated by a French speaker who will select study materials, guide convers...

Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Meeting Room C (Medium Room)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Bilingual, Community Education, Language Learning
Event Details:

French Conversation Circle provides a supportive environment to practice your French speaking skills.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Typing Club

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Computer Classroom at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Community Education, Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Do you need to improve your keyboard skills? Join our Typing Club! Practice your keyboard skills and improve your typing speed and accuracy. With the guidance of a dedicated volunt...

Available
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Computer Classroom
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Community Education, Technology
Available
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Do you need to improve your keyboard skills? Join our Typing Club! Practice your keyboard skills and improve your typing speed and accuracy.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Yoga at the Library

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Fremont Bank Foundation Room - Large Room Whole (Rooms A and B) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Unlock energy, strength, and joy in this wellness-focused class led by certified instructor Iva Chu from Hayward's Yoga Sociale.  Please arrive dressed for stretching....

Available
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Fremont Bank Foundation Room - Large Room Whole (Rooms A and B)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Available
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Unlock energy, strength, and joy in this wellness-focused class led by certified instructor Iva Chu from Hayward's Yoga Sociale. 

Please arrive dressed for stretching. Mats provided.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Tech Support Tutor Sessions (Video Lab, 2nd floor)

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Downtown Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Community Education, Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

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...

Event Location: Downtown Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Community Education, Technology
Event Details:

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!

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Families
Event Details:

Join us for 30 minutes of stories, songs, and movement activities. All our storytimes help children develop early literacy skills through talking, reading, singing, playing and wri...

Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for 30 minutes of stories, songs, and movement activities. All our storytimes help children develop early literacy skills through talking, reading, singing, playing and writing.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Seed Library Program Series - Master Gardener Lecture - Planting California Natives

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Learning Center at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Seed Lending Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors, Families
Event Details:

California Native Plants are excellent choices for the home garden.  Come join us for a discussion of the whats, whys and hows of planting California Natives!

Available
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Community Learning Center
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Seed Lending Library
Available
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

California Native Plants are excellent choices for the home garden.  Come join us for a discussion of the whats, whys and hows of planting California Natives!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Tech Support Tutor Sessions

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
John Pappas Legacy Room (Large Side) at Weekes Branch
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Community Education, Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

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...

Event Location: Weekes Branch
Room: John Pappas Legacy Room (Large Side)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Community Education, Technology
Event Details:

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!

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Quick Start Ukulele for Little Kids

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 1:30pm - 1:45pm
Downtown Library
Program Type:
Community Education
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Kids
Event Details:

Kids as young as 4 can successfully learn to play Ukulele. Join us for a mini class - only 15 minutes long - to learn how to hold, strum and play a song. Bring your own ukule...

Available
Event Location: Downtown Library
Age Group: Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Community Education
Available
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Kids as young as 4 can successfully learn to play Ukulele.

Join us for a mini class - only 15 minutes long - to learn how to hold, strum and play a song.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Make a Milagro Workshop

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Fremont Bank Foundation Room - Large Room Whole (Rooms A and B) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join artist Rachel-Anne Palacios as she discusses the Day of the Dead and make your own Day of the Dead-themed tin art, a milagro, to take home! Rachel-Anne Palacios is an Afro-...

Available
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Fremont Bank Foundation Room - Large Room Whole (Rooms A and B)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Available
Seats Remaining: 38
Event Details:

Join artist Rachel-Anne Palacios as she discusses the Day of the Dead and make your own Day of the Dead-themed tin art, a milagro, to take home!