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Community Hub: CSU East Bay Services with HPN

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Hub
Program Type:
Community Education, Health & Wellness, Jobs & Careers, Other
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Hayward Promise Neighborhoods (HPN) will provide enrollment support in the Promise Entrepreneurship Initiative, share about CSU East Bay majors and campus life, connect patr

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

Hayward Promise Neighborhoods (HPN) will provide enrollment support in the Promise Entrepreneurship Initiative, share about CSU East Bay majors and campus life, connect patr

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

Digital Literacy 101

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Computer Classroom at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Community Education, Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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! 

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

Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic: An Online Conversation with Kate Quinn

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

You’re invited to join us for a virtual conversation with acclaimed author Kate Quinn about her latest fantastical work, The Astral Library, which poses the question: Have you ever wished you could live inside a book?

Virtual Event
Event Location: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

You’re invited to join us for a virtual conversation with acclaimed author Kate Quinn about her latest fantastical work, The Astral Library, which poses the question: Have you ever wished you could live inside a book?

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

Online English Conversation Circle

Friday, March 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.

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, March 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.

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 "Preschoolers" group

Preschool Stories (ages 3-5)

Friday, March 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.

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.

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

Basic English Class

Friday, March 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

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 "Families" group

Community Hub: Immigration Legal Consultations with Immigrant Hope

Friday, March 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.

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.

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

Tech Support Tutor Sessions

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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!

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

Community Hub: ESL with Education Services

Friday, March 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

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

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, March 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.

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

Bird Brains

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Learning Center at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Community Education
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Birds are some of the smartest animals in the world. They can use tools, solve complex problems, and exhibit emotional intelligence. Which species show particular brainpower, and what is it about their anatomy that makes them so smart?

Registration Available
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Community Learning Center
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community Education
Registration Available
Event Details:

Birds are some of the smartest animals in the world. They can use tools, solve complex problems, and exhibit emotional intelligence. Which species show particular brainpower, and what is it about their anatomy that makes them so smart?

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

Codeward: Special Tween Edition - Program a Robot Dog!

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Digital Media Lab at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

In this workshop, students10-13 will build interest in robotics and gain experience in problem solving through working together to create a program to guide a robot dog through an obstacle course.

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

In this workshop, students10-13 will build interest in robotics and gain experience in problem solving through working together to create a program to guide a robot dog through an obstacle course.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Self-Defense Class for Kids: Downtown Library

Saturday, March 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!

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!

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

ESL Intermediate Grammar Class

Tuesday, March 17, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Tech Support Tutor Sessions

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 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, March 17, 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, March 17, 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, March 17, 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, March 17, 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, March 17, 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, March 17, 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 "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

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm
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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Homework Support Center

Tuesday, March 17, 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.