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Online English Conversation Circle

Wednesday, April 16, 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.

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

Homework Support Center

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 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 Craft Buffet

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us for an all-you-can-craft buffet and make whatever you want! We’ll have all sorts of supplies, including...Washi tape & stickersPaperMarkers, colored pencils, brush...

Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for an all-you-can-craft buffet and make whatever you want! We’ll have all sorts of supplies, including...

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Center Homework Support

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 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.

Mystery Book Club: Everyone On This Train Is a Suspect

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Meeting Room C (Medium Room) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us on the 3rd Wednesday of every month for Mystery Book Club. We read a mix of cozy mysteries, thrillers. This mont we're reading Everyone on This Train Is A Suspect by Benjam...

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

Join us on the 3rd Wednesday of every month for Mystery Book Club. We read a mix of cozy mysteries, thrillers. This mont we're reading Everyone on This Train Is A Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson.

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

Bilingual Stories/Cuentos Bilingües (English and Spanish)

Thursday, April 17, 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!

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

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

Thursday, April 17, 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!

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

LAMBDA Information Table

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Foyer at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Community Education, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Families
Event Details:

Horizon Treatment Services will be tabling with information about the LAMBDA Youth Drop-in Center, its mission, services, and how to access help as an LGBTQIA+ youth.A LAMBDA repre...

Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Central Foyer
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Families
Program Type: Community Education, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Horizon Treatment Services will be tabling with information about the LAMBDA Youth Drop-in Center, its mission, services, and how to access help as an LGBTQIA+ youth.

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

Homework Support Center

Thursday, April 17, 2025 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, April 17, 2025 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, April 17, 2025 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...

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

Online English Conversation Circle

Friday, April 18, 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...

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

Curbie visits MorningStar of Hayward

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Families
Event Details:

Curbie, your curbside library, is coming to a neighborhood near you!We'll be visiting MorningStar of Hayward today from 10am-12pm. The address is 1200 Russell Way in Hayward. ...

Offsite Event
Event Location: Offsite
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Curbie, your curbside library, is coming to a neighborhood near you!

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

Basic English Class

Friday, April 18, 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...

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

Family Storytime

Friday, April 18, 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.

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

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

Friday, April 18, 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...

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.

Google Workspace: Docs

Saturday, April 19, 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!

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

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

Saturday, April 19, 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!

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 19, 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.

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 19, 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.

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.

4th Annual Plant Swap

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Seed Lending Library
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Families
Event Details:

Got too many seedlings? Have some volunteers hanging out in the yard? Maybe one of your houseplants needs a haircut and the cuttings are big enough to propagate? Bring them on...

Offsite Event
Event Location: Offsite
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Seed Lending Library
Event Details:

Got too many seedlings? Have some volunteers hanging out in the yard? Maybe one of your houseplants needs a haircut and the cuttings are big enough to propagate? 

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

Discusión de libros en español <<La Reina del Sur>>

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Learning Center at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Sábado 19 de abril en la Biblioteca del Centro Pública de Hayward  tercer piso en la sala del centro de aprendizaje/ 3rd floor in the Community Learning CenterAcompañe al Conc...

Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Community Learning Center
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Sábado 19 de abril en la Biblioteca del Centro Pública de Hayward  tercer piso en la sala del centro de aprendizaje/ 3rd floor in the Community Learning Center

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.

Uke Can Do It! Strum-Along

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room C (Medium Room) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Community Education
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Families
Event Details:

Uke Can Do It! Strum-Alongs are held every other Saturday from 2-3pm in the Conference Room C on the 2nd floor of the Downtown Library. If you are an old hand at Ukulele or have ju...

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

Uke Can Do It! Strum-Alongs are held every other Saturday from 2-3pm in the Conference Room C on the 2nd floor of the Downtown Library.

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

Wild Callings: Documentary Film Screening with Director Joshua Izenberg

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Fremont Bank Foundation Room - Large Room Whole (Rooms A and B) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Movies, Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a screening of three short documentary films exploring radical change, meaningful connections, and discovering purpose in unforeseen places with Joshua Izenberg, an awa...

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

Join us for a screening of three short documentary films exploring radical change, meaningful connections, and discovering purpose in unforeseen places with Joshua Izenberg, an award-winning filmmaker based in the San Francisco Bay Area.