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Typing Club

10:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown Library
Registration
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Computer Classroom
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Community Education, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Do you need to improve your keyboard skills? Join our Typing Club! Practice your keyboard skills and improve your typing speed and accuracy.

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.

Songs from the Stack: Rise Up Hayward

10:30am - 12:30pm
Downtown Library
Registration
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Fremont Bank Foundation Room - Large Room Subdivided 1/2 (Room B)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Community Education, Special Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Experience "Rise Up, Hayward" from the "Songs from the Stack" series at Hayward Library. This powerful anthem, born from community workshops, calls on our youth and families to unite and support one another.

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

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

10:30am - 12:30pm
Downtown Library
Cancelled
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.

Makerspace Tour

11:00am - 11:30am
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Other, Technology
Event Details:

Curious about the Makerspace? Join us at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday mornings for a tour. You'll learn about our equipment and our requirements for using the Makerspace, and see what kinds of things you can make here!

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

11:00am - 11:30am
Downtown Library
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 "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Family Literacy

11:30am - 12:30pm
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Fremont Bank Foundation Room - Large Room Subdivided 1/2 (Room A)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Adults, Families
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Art & Crafts, Community Education, Language Learning, Storytime
Event Details:

Learn about early literacy practices that you can use at home with your family. Build your family's in-home library. Learn, play, and connect with your community! 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Decade Prep Robotics Workshop

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Homework Support Center
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Community Education, Special Events, Technology
Event Details:

Decade Prep Robotics Workshop

This program requires Pre-Registration.  Registration closes on 7/18/24.  15 students will be randomly selected to participate in this workshop.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Community Learning Center
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Bilingual, Book Discussion
Event Details:

 

Sábado 27 de julio 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

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

10:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown Library
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.

Research Games with CoDe Lab (for ages 6-7)

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Scientists from Cal State East Bay are coming to the library to play research games with kids!

Children (6-7 years-old) will have an opportunity to play a short game with a researcher, contribute to science, and win prizes.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Movie Monday: A Wrinkle In Time

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Join us in the Teen Room (Downtown Library, 2nd Floor) to watch a movie based on a book! We'll be showing a movie every Monday at 2 PM from JUNE 9 - AUGUST 3. 

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

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Library
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

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

10:30am - 12:30pm
Downtown Library
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 "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Music and Movement

11:00am - 11:30am
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Sing and dance with us! All our storytimes help children develop early literacy skills through reading, singing, writing, talking, and playing.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
Virtual Event
Event Location: Online
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Families
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Join this year’s winner of the National Book Award for Young People's Literature, Dan Santat, as he inspires tweens and teens to tell their own stories through graphic novels.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Uke Can Do It! Ukulele Classes for Kids

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Community Learning Center
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Learn to play the Ukulele this summer at the Library!

Check out a ukulele from the library just like a book and join us for 4 introductory lessons.  

You'll be strumming along in no time!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Design Lab: Illustrator for Laser Cutting

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Downtown Library
Registration
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Digital Learning Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Want to use the laser cutter but designing in vector format is making your head spin? In this intro course you'll learn the basics of using Adobe Illustrator to design cut, score, and engrave processes for the laser cutter.

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

Bilingual Citizenship Small Group Tutoring

10:30am - 11:30am
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Community Learning Center
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Bilingual, Community Education, Language Learning
Event Details:

Bilingual Citizenship Small Group Tutoring:
Tailed for learners with low literacy levels, this program focuses on the English portion of the Naturalization test.

Starting Jan. 17th

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

Chinese Storytime 中文 故事會

11:00am - 11:30am
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

中文(普通話)故事會

Storytime with Miss Wenny in Mandarin Chinese! Recommended for kids under 6.

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

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Downtown Library
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 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.

Tech Support Tutor Sessions

12:30pm - 2:30pm
Weekes Branch
Event Location: Weekes Branch
Room: John Pappas Legacy Room (Small Side)
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.
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.

Teen Game Day

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Join us for video games & board games in the Teen Room! Drop in anytime from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM.

All teens ages 13 to 17 welcome. No registration required.