Event List

Homework Support Center

Wednesday, February 11, 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.

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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.

Teen Time: Custom Heart Keychains

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Teen Room at Downtown Library

Age Group:

Teens

Join us every Wednesday in the Teen Room for a fun activity! Activities may include video games, crafts, and more. This week's activity: custom heart keychains!

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Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Teen Room

Age Group: Teens

Event Details:

Join us every Wednesday in the Teen Room for a fun activity! Activities may include video games, crafts, and more. This week's activity: custom heart keychains!

The Literary Corner - TBA

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Meeting Room C (Medium Room) at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion

Age Group:

Adults

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Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Meeting Room C (Medium Room)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion

Library Closure: Lincoln's Birthday

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The library will be closed in observance of Lincoln's Birthday.

Closing

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Description:

The library will be closed in observance of Lincoln's Birthday.

Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic: An Online Conversation with Dr. Lindsey Stewart

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Online

Program Type:

Book Discussion

Age Group:

Adults

Feminist philosopher Dr.

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Virtual Event

Event Location: Online

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion

Event Details:

Feminist philosopher Dr.

Homework Support Center

Thursday, February 12, 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

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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.

A laptop computer showing English Conversation Circle happening on Zoom

Online English Conversation Circle

Friday, February 13, 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.

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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.

Mobile Health Clinic

Friday, February 13, 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.

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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.

preschool-age children sitting on the floor of a classroom and raising their hands

Preschool Stories (ages 3-5)

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am

John Pappas Legacy Room (Whole) at Weekes Branch

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Preschoolers

Welcome to Preschool Stories! Bring your preschool-age kids for fun pre-literacy and school readiness activities. After the 30-minute storytime there will be 15 minutes for crafts, coloring sheets, or manipulatives.

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Event Location: Weekes Branch

Room: John Pappas Legacy Room (Whole)

Age Group: Preschoolers

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

Welcome to Preschool Stories! Bring your preschool-age kids for fun pre-literacy and school readiness activities. After the 30-minute storytime there will be 15 minutes for crafts, coloring sheets, or manipulatives.

Basic English Class

Friday, February 13, 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

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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

Community Hub: Immigration Legal Consultations with Immigrant Hope

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:00pm

Community Hub

Program Type:

Community Education, Health & Wellness, Other

Age Group:

Adults, Families

Immigrant Hope offers Immigration Law services, including family-based immigration, naturalization, work authorization, DACA, and renewals.

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Event Location: Community Hub

Age Group: Adults, Families

Program Type: Community Education, Health & Wellness, Other

Event Details:

Immigrant Hope offers Immigration Law services, including family-based immigration, naturalization, work authorization, DACA, and renewals.

Fast Forward to Phonics

Friday, February 13, 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.

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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.

The text "Community Hub" outlining a circle with a hand holding a heart in the center. "Connecting the community to opportunities" included below circle.

Community Hub: ESL with Education Services

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Community Hub

Program Type:

Adult Literacy, Community Education, Language Learning

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Education Services provides information and registration support in Hayward Library programs, such as ESL grammar classes, Citizenship workshops, Digital Literacy Classes, K

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Event Location: Community Hub

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Adult Literacy, Community Education, Language Learning

Event Details:

Education Services provides information and registration support in Hayward Library programs, such as ESL grammar classes, Citizenship workshops, Digital Literacy Classes, K

Makerspace Closure

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Makerspace

The Makerspace is closed today.

Closing

Branches:

Makerspace

Description:

The Makerspace is closed today.

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, February 14, 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.

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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.

Lunar New Year Celebration 2026 馬到成功慶新年！

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Central Foyer at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Families

Lunar New Year 2026 Celebration is here!!

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Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Central Foyer

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Families

Program Type: Special Events

Event Details:

Lunar New Year 2026 Celebration is here!!

Makerspace BY PRIOR RESERVATION ONLY

Saturday, February 14, 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.

Cancelled

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Cancelled

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.

Codeward: Scratch Coding and Animation for Kids

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Computer Classroom at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Technology

Age Group:

Kids

Learn how to make games and animations with Scratch! No prior experience required. Bring your creativity to life on screen using simple drag-and-drop blocks.

Register Now

Registration Available

Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Computer Classroom

Age Group: Kids

Program Type: Technology

Registration Available

Event Details:

Learn how to make games and animations with Scratch! No prior experience required. Bring your creativity to life on screen using simple drag-and-drop blocks.

Sensei Anthony Thomas and families posing at his gym

Self-Defense Class for Kids: Downtown Library

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Fremont Bank Foundation Room - Large Room Subdivided 1/2 (Room B) at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Kids

Self-defense Class for Kids (Ages 7–11)

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

Register Now

Registration Available

Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Fremont Bank Foundation Room - Large Room Subdivided 1/2 (Room B)

Age Group: Kids

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Registration Available

Event Details:

Self-defense Class for Kids (Ages 7–11)

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

CLOSED FOR PRESIDENTS' DAY

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Downtown Library, Library Study Rooms, Downtown Library Study Rooms, Weekes Branch, Community Hub, Makerspace, Digital Media Lab, Online, All Branches - Announcement

Closing

Branches:

Downtown Library, Library Study Rooms, Downtown Library Study Rooms, Weekes Branch, Community Hub, Makerspace, Digital Media Lab, Online, All Branches - Announcement