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Fast Forward to Phonics

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Learning Center at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Community Education, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Learning English? This class is perfect for beginners who want to feel more confident communicating in daily life, at work, or in the community. Understanding phonics (the sounds of words) makes reading, writing, and speaking easier.

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

Learning English? This class is perfect for beginners who want to feel more confident communicating in daily life, at work, or in the community. Understanding phonics (the sounds of words) makes reading, writing, and speaking easier.

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

Google Workspace Workshop

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Computer Classroom at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Community Education, Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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

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!

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

Sticks & String Knitting & Crochet Circle

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Community Learning Center at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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

Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Community Learning Center
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Kids" group
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

Book Sale

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 3:30pm
New Leaf Bookstore at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Book Sale
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Families

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.

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, April 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
John Pappas Legacy Room (Whole) at Weekes Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Families

Join a rotating cast of your favorite storytime librarians for 30 minutes of stories, songs, and movement! Your kids will have a blast while they develop early literacy and school readiness skills.

Event Location: Weekes Branch
Room: John Pappas Legacy Room (Whole)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join a rotating cast of your favorite storytime librarians for 30 minutes of stories, songs, and movement! Your kids will have a blast while they develop early literacy and school readiness skills.

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

Makerspace BY PRIOR RESERVATION ONLY

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors

The Makerspace is do-it-yourself space to create, play, and learn using equipment and tools at the library. For new makers and seasoned pros alike, equipment is available to use for free. 

Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Technology
Event Details:

The Makerspace is do-it-yourself space to create, play, and learn using equipment and tools at the library. For new makers and seasoned pros alike, equipment is available to use for free. 

This event is in the "Kids" group

Self-Defense Class for Kids: Weekes Branch

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
John Pappas Legacy Room (Whole) at Weekes Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids

Join us for a fun and empowering self-defense class designed specifically for kids ages 7 to 11!

Registration Available
Event Location: Weekes Branch
Room: John Pappas Legacy Room (Whole)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Available
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and empowering self-defense class designed specifically for kids ages 7 to 11!

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

Uke Can Do It! Ukulele Strum Along

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room C (Medium Room) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Community Education
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Come join us for a monthly Ukulele Strum Along!  Strummers of all ages and levels are welcome.

This is a BYOU (Bring Your Own Ukulele) Program.  If you don't have an ukulele, you can check one out just like a book!  

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

Come join us for a monthly Ukulele Strum Along!  Strummers of all ages and levels are welcome.

This is a BYOU (Bring Your Own Ukulele) Program.  If you don't have an ukulele, you can check one out just like a book!  

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

Homework Support Center

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Homework Support Center at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Homework Help
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

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

Cancelled
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.

Library Commission Meeting (Open to Public)

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Learning Center at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Boards & Commissions

Get involved! Members of the public are invited to attend our monthly Library Commission Meeting.

Cancelled
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Community Learning Center
Program Type: Boards & Commissions
Event Details:

Get involved! Members of the public are invited to attend our monthly Library Commission Meeting.

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

ESL Intermediate Grammar Class

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Community Learning Center at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Bilingual, Community Education, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

The Hayward Public Library is offering a FREE 11-week ESL Grammar Workshop Series!

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

The Hayward Public Library is offering a FREE 11-week ESL Grammar Workshop Series!

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

Music and Movement at the Downtown Library

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids

Sing and dance with us every Tuesday! 

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

Sing and dance with us every Tuesday! 

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

Music and Movement at the Weekes Branch Library

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
John Pappas Legacy Room (Whole) at Weekes Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids

Sing and dance with us every Tuesday! 

Event Location: Weekes Branch
Room: John Pappas Legacy Room (Whole)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Sing and dance with us every Tuesday! 

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

Community Hub: Mental Health Services with HEART

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Community Hub
Program Type:
Community Education, Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, Families

Hayward Evaluation and Response Teams (HEART), Case Management and Mental Health Linkages (LINK) TEAM provides homeless outreach, information and resources, follow-up suppor

Event Location: Community Hub
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Community Education, Health & Wellness, Other
Event Details:

Hayward Evaluation and Response Teams (HEART), Case Management and Mental Health Linkages (LINK) TEAM provides homeless outreach, information and resources, follow-up suppor

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

Online English Conversation Circle

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Bilingual, Community Education, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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

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.

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

ESL Grammar for Beginners Class

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Community Learning Center at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Bilingual, Community Education, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

-The Hayward Public Library is offering a FREE 11-week ESL Grammar Workshop Series!

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

-The Hayward Public Library is offering a FREE 11-week ESL Grammar Workshop Series!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Community Hub: Health & Wellness with Horizon Treatment Services

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Hub
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Families

Horizon Treatment Services is a youth focused service. Staff will share resources on substance use prevention, mental health support, and programs for LGBTQIA+ youth, as well as provide information about upcoming events.

Event Location: Community Hub
Age Group: Teens, Families
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Horizon Treatment Services is a youth focused service. Staff will share resources on substance use prevention, mental health support, and programs for LGBTQIA+ youth, as well as provide information about upcoming events.

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

Makerspace Open Hours

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

The Makerspace is do-it-yourself space to create, play, and learn using equipment and tools at the library.

Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Technology
Event Details:

The Makerspace is do-it-yourself space to create, play, and learn using equipment and tools at the library.

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

Homework Support Center

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
John Pappas Legacy Room (Whole) at Weekes Branch
Program Type:
Homework Help
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

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

Event Location: Weekes Branch
Room: John Pappas Legacy Room (Whole)
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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Homework Support Center

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Homework Support Center at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Homework Help
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

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

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

English Conversation Circle—IN PERSON

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Learning Center at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Bilingual, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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

Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Community Learning Center
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
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 "Teens" group

Teen Center Homework Support

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:45pm
Teen Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Homework Help
Age Group:
Teens

In-person homework help from a trained tutor specifically for teens! Help is available in all subjects, and all tutors are strong in STEM subjects.

Registration is required. Please register here!

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! Help is available in all subjects, and all tutors are strong in STEM subjects.

Registration is required. Please register here!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Online Spanish Conversation Circle

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Online
Program Type:
Bilingual, Community Education, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults

Spanish Conversation Circles provide a supportive environment to practice your Spanish-speaking skills. A volunteer guides the conversation and answers questions.

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

Spanish Conversation Circles provide a supportive environment to practice your Spanish-speaking skills. A volunteer guides the conversation and answers questions.

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

Bilingual Citizenship Small Group Tutoring

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Learning Center at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Bilingual, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

We offer in-person bilingual tutoring for the Naturalization test in English & Spanish and English & Chinese.

Click the link below to register or to learn more.

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

We offer in-person bilingual tutoring for the Naturalization test in English & Spanish and English & Chinese.

Click the link below to register or to learn more.