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Legal and Health Insights

Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Learning Center at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Community Education, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Legal and Health Insights is a series of informative programs for older adults. Look for new programs at 2pm on the second Thursday of each month.

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

Legal and Health Insights is a series of informative programs for older adults. Look for new programs at 2pm on the second Thursday of each month.

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

Online English Conversation Circle

Friday, August 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Mobile Health Clinic

Friday, August 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:30pm
Offsite
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

The mobile health clinic offers free, friendly medical services for people without housing. The van typically visits the library on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month.

Offsite Event
Event Location: Offsite
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

The mobile health clinic offers free, friendly medical services for people without housing. The van typically visits the library on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month.

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

Basic English Class

Friday, August 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Community Learning Center at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Basic English Class

When: Fridays at 10:30 AM
Where: Community Learning Center, 3rd Floor, Downtown Library

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

Basic English Class

When: Fridays at 10:30 AM
Where: Community Learning Center, 3rd Floor, Downtown Library

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

Fast Forward to Phonics

Friday, August 14, 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

Sticks & String Knitting & Crochet Circle

Saturday, August 15, 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, August 15, 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 "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, August 15, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Uke Can Do It! Ukulele Strum Along

Saturday, August 15, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Online English Conversation Circle

Tuesday, August 18, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Makerspace Open Hours

Tuesday, August 18, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

English Conversation Circle—IN PERSON

Tuesday, August 18, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Bilingual Citizenship Small Group Tutoring

Wednesday, August 19, 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.

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

English Conversation Circle—IN PERSON

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Community Learning Center at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Bilingual, 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: 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 looking for a supportive and fun environment to practice their English-speaking skills.

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

Digital Media Lab Open Hours

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Digital Media Lab at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

The Digital Media Lab is a space to create, play, and learn using digital creation equipment and software at the library. 

Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Digital Media Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

The Digital Media Lab is a space to create, play, and learn using digital creation equipment and software at the library. 

Mystery Book Club

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room C (Medium Room) at Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Meeting Room C (Medium Room)
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Seed Library Seed Sorting Party

Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room C (Medium Room) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Seed Lending Library
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Many hands make light work! Join us monthly to sort seeds for the Seed Library.

Benefits include: 

Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Meeting Room C (Medium Room)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Seed Lending Library
Event Details:

Many hands make light work! Join us monthly to sort seeds for the Seed Library.

Benefits include: 

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 Open Hours

Thursday, August 20, 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.

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.

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

Online English Conversation Circle

Friday, August 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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

Basic English Class

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

Basic English Class

When: Fridays at 10:30 AM
Where: Community Learning Center, 3rd Floor, Downtown Library

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

Basic English Class

When: Fridays at 10:30 AM
Where: Community Learning Center, 3rd Floor, Downtown Library

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

Fast Forward to Phonics

Friday, August 21, 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 "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, August 22, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Ed Services: Spring Session - Intermediate Grammar Classes

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Community Learning Center at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Bilingual, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Community Learning Center
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Bilingual, Language Learning
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

ESL Intermediate Grammar Class

Tuesday, August 25, 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 12-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 12-week ESL Grammar Workshop Series!