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Jane Austen's Birthday Tea Party

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Fremont Bank Foundation Room - Large Room Whole (Rooms A and B) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us to celebrate Jane Austen's 250th Birthday with a genteel tea party! Period costume encouraged but not required. Dress up and join us for a cup!

Registration Available
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Fremont Bank Foundation Room - Large Room Whole (Rooms A and B)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussion, Special Events
Registration Available
Event Details:

Join us to celebrate Jane Austen's 250th Birthday with a genteel tea party! Period costume encouraged but not required. Dress up and join us for a cup!

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

Learn and Play Storytime (ages birth to 36 months)

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
John Pappas Legacy Room (Whole) at Weekes Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers

We'll sing, dance, shake and read. This storytime has about 15-20 minutes of circle time and 15-20 minutes of playtime with toys.

This storytime is recommended for ages birth to 36 months.

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

We'll sing, dance, shake and read. This storytime has about 15-20 minutes of circle time and 15-20 minutes of playtime with toys.

This storytime is recommended for ages birth to 36 months.

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 "Adults" group

Community Hub: Child Care and Family Services with 4Cs

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Community Hub
Program Type:
Community Education, Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Adults

4Cs of Alameda County will provide enrollment in parent workshops, toddler playgroups and family navigation to HPN community. Families can receive child care referrals and payment assistance information.

Event Location: Community Hub
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Adults
Program Type: Community Education, Health & Wellness, Other
Event Details:

4Cs of Alameda County will provide enrollment in parent workshops, toddler playgroups and family navigation to HPN community. Families can receive child care referrals and payment assistance information.

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

Tech Support Tutor Sessions

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Computer Classroom at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Community Education, Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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!

Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Computer Classroom
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Families" group

ECC Holiday Card Making

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Learning Center at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Art & Crafts, Bilingual, Community Education, Language Learning, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors, Families

Need to write holiday cards? Join us for holiday card making!

Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Community Learning Center
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Art & Crafts, Bilingual, Community Education, Language Learning, Special Events
Event Details:

Need to write holiday cards? Join us for holiday card making!

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

Community Hub: Education Services with Chabot College

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Hub
Program Type:
Community Education, Jobs & Careers
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Chabot supports in applying and enrolling in non-credit ESL courses, Adult Career Technical Education, and Adult Dual Enrollment programs.

Event Location: Community Hub
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community Education, Jobs & Careers
Event Details:

Chabot supports in applying and enrolling in non-credit ESL courses, Adult Career Technical Education, and Adult Dual Enrollment programs.

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

Homework Support Center

Monday, December 15, 2025 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.

The Downtown Homework Support Center is open Monday through Thursday 3:30pm-5:30pm.

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.

The Downtown Homework Support Center is open Monday through Thursday 3:30pm-5:30pm.

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

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Learning Center at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Bilingual, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, Families

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, 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 "Teens" group

Teen Center Homework Support

Monday, December 15, 2025 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!

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:

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:

Library Commission Meeting (Open to Public)

Monday, December 15, 2025 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.

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

Tech Support Tutor Sessions

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Computer Classroom at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Community Education, Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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!

Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Computer Classroom
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

Music and Movement at the Downtown Library

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 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, December 16, 2025 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, December 16, 2025 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 referral, systems navigation, and short-term mental health ser

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 referral, systems navigation, and short-term mental health ser

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

Online English Conversation Circle

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 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

Beyond the Basics Workshop: Internet Safety

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Computer Classroom at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Community Education, Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

We have a program in partnership with Digital LIFT! Stay safe online and join our FREE internet safety workshop. Any device is welcome. Bring your smartphone, tablet, or laptop.

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

We have a program in partnership with Digital LIFT! Stay safe online and join our FREE internet safety workshop. Any device is welcome. Bring your smartphone, tablet, or laptop.

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

Community Hub: Health & Wellness with Horizon Treatment Services

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Hub
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Families

Horizon Treatment Services provides resources on substance use prevention, mental health support, and programs for LGBTQIA+ youth while also providing information about upcoming events.

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

Horizon Treatment Services provides resources on substance use prevention, mental health support, and programs for LGBTQIA+ youth while also providing information about upcoming events.

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

Homework Support Center

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 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, December 16, 2025 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.

The Downtown Homework Support Center is open Monday through Thursday 3:30pm-5:30pm.

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.

The Downtown Homework Support Center is open Monday through Thursday 3:30pm-5:30pm.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Time: Drop-In Crafting

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Weekes Branch
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Drop by to make something!

Event Location: Weekes Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop by to make something!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Center Homework Support

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 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, December 17, 2025 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, December 17, 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

¡Le podemos ayudar a prepararse para su examen de ciudadanía! Adaptada a los necesidades de aprendizaje de personas con bajos niveles de alfabetización, este programa está dedicado a la porción en Ingles del examen de ciudadanía.

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

¡Le podemos ayudar a prepararse para su examen de ciudadanía! Adaptada a los necesidades de aprendizaje de personas con bajos niveles de alfabetización, este programa está dedicado a la porción en Ingles del examen de ciudadanía.

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

English Conversation Circles

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
John Pappas Legacy Room (Whole) at Weekes Branch
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Bilingual, Community Education, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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

Event Location: Weekes Branch
Room: John Pappas Legacy Room (Whole)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Bilingual, Community Education, Language Learning
Event Details:

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