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

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 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, em...

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!

English Conversation Circle Session online on Zoom on a laptop computer

Online English Conversation Circle

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Bilingual, Community Education, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Online 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 stre...

Virtual Event
Event Location: Online
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Bilingual, Community Education, Language Learning
Event Details:

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

Diabetes Class

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room C (Medium Room) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Are you an adult resident of Alameda County who has been diagnosed with prediabetes or Type 2 diabetes? If so, you are invited to register for this transformative series of weekly ...

Available
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Meeting Room C (Medium Room)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Available
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Are you an adult resident of Alameda County who has been diagnosed with prediabetes or Type 2 diabetes? If so, you are invited to register for this transformative series of weekly workshops. 

Ukulele Lessons for Kids

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Downtown Library
Program Type:
Community Education
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Learn to play the Ukulele!  If you don't have a ukulele, you can check one out from the Library just like a book!Each lesson builds on the previous lesson for 4 consecutive we...

Event Location: Downtown Library
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Community Education
Event Details:

Learn to play the Ukulele!  If you don't have a ukulele, you can check one out from the Library just like a book!

Each lesson builds on the previous lesson for 4 consecutive weeks.

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Bilingual Citizenship Small Group Tutoring

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Learning Center at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Bilingual, Community Education, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Bilingual Citizenship Small Group Tutoring:Tailed for learners with low literacy levels, this program focuses on the English portion of the Naturalization test.Starting Jan. 29th, ...

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

Bilingual Citizenship Small Group Tutoring:
Tailed for learners with low literacy levels, this program focuses on the English portion of the Naturalization test.

Starting Jan. 29th, 2025

中文故事會！ 每週三 上午11點

Chinese Storytime 中文 故事會

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

中文（普通話）故事會Storytime with Miss Wenny in Mandarin Chinese! Recommended for kids under 6.每個人 將需要一張票參加故事會。座位（票）有限。先到先得。在每次故事會開始前30分鐘，在兒童部前臺領取票。不預留座位（票）。每個大人和小孩都需要凴自己的票入場。Everyone ...

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

中文（普通話）故事會

Storytime with Miss Wenny in Mandarin Chinese! Recommended for kids under 6.

每個人 將需要一張票參加故事會。

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English Conversation Circle--IN PERSON

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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 looking for a supportive and fun environment to practice their English-speaking skills. The goal is to strengthen conversa...

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 looking for a supportive and fun environment to practice their English-speaking skills.

Man tutors woman on a tablet

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

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 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, em...

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!

Ukulele Lessons for Adults

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Meeting Room C (Medium Room) at Downtown Library
Event Details:

Learn to play the Ukulele!  If you don't have a ukulele, you can check one out from the Library just like a book!Each lesson builds on the previous lesson for 4 consecutive we...

Available
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Meeting Room C (Medium Room)
Available
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Learn to play the Ukulele!  If you don't have a ukulele, you can check one out from the Library just like a book!

Each lesson builds on the previous lesson for 4 consecutive weeks.

English Conversation Circles on Zoom on a laptop computer

Online English Conversation Circle

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Bilingual, Community Education, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Online 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 stre...

Virtual Event
Event Location: Online
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Bilingual, Community Education, Language Learning
Event Details:

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

English Conversation Circles on Zoom on a laptop computer

Online English Conversation Circle

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Bilingual, Community Education, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Online 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 stre...

Virtual Event
Event Location: Online
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Bilingual, Community Education, Language Learning
Event Details:

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

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Bilingual Stories/Cuentos Bilingües (English and Spanish)

Thursday, July 3, 2025 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 in E...

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!

Man tutors woman on a tablet

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

Thursday, July 3, 2025 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, em...

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!

Independence Day: Holiday Closure

All Day
Digital Learning Center, Downtown Library, Downtown Library Study Rooms, Weekes Branch, Makerspace, Online, Offsite, City Hall, All Branches - Announcement
Closing
Branches:
Digital Learning Center, Downtown Library, Downtown Library Study Rooms, Weekes Branch, Makerspace, Online, Offsite, City Hall, All Branches - Announcement
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Online English Conversation Circle

Friday, July 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Online
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Bilingual, Community Education, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Online 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 stre...

Cancelled
Virtual Event
Event Location: Online
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Bilingual, Community Education, Language Learning
Event Details:

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

Basic English Class

Friday, July 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Learning Center at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Bilingual, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Basic English – Level 0Small 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.Eve...

Cancelled
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.

Man tutors woman on a tablet

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

Friday, July 4, 2025 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, em...

Cancelled
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!

Google Suite Workshop

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Computer Classroom at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Community Education, Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Do you want to learn how to use computer programs like Google Docs, Google Sheets, or Google Slides? Participate in a Google Workspace Workshop! In these workshops, you will learn ...

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

Do you want to learn how to use computer programs like Google Docs, Google Sheets, or Google Slides? Participate in a Google Workspace Workshop!

Man tutors woman on a tablet

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

Saturday, July 5, 2025 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, em...

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!

Friends Bookstore at Hayward Library

Book Sale

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 3:30pm
New Leaf Bookstore at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Book Sale
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Families
Event Details:

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.

Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: New Leaf Bookstore
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

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.

sky blue background with white clouds. 5 Kids and 1 female adult sitting in a circle on a book with green pages

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, July 5, 2025 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.

Mindfulness with Dr. Julia Lee

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fremont Bank Foundation Room - Large Room Subdivided 1/2 (Room B) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Available
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Fremont Bank Foundation Room - Large Room Subdivided 1/2 (Room B)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Available
Seats Remaining: 30
hayward silent book club logo

Silent Book Club

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (Medium Room) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Looking for some companionable time to read and maybe chat about what you're reading?  Join us for Silent Book Club.  It's like a book club but no pressure to read a s...

Available
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Meeting Room C (Medium Room)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussion
Available
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Looking for some companionable time to read and maybe chat about what you're reading?  Join us for Silent Book Club. 

Colorful image with sparkly bear, stars, and rainbow stickers promoting storytime at Southland Mall with Southland Mall as the background with an overlay that reads "Southland Mall storytime" in a dialogue bubble, a photo of a Library Staff holding a book with an arrow pointing to them and text above them reads "with Ms. Martha".

Storytime at Southland Mall

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Offsite
Program Type:
Special Events, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Families
Event Details:

Join us for a special storytime at Southland Mall (Food Court)! It'll be 30 minutes of stories, songs, and movement activities. 

Offsite Event
Event Location: Offsite
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Families
Program Type: Special Events, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a special storytime at Southland Mall (Food Court)! It'll be 30 minutes of stories, songs, and movement activities.