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Citizenship Class

10:00am - 11:00am
Online
Virtual Event
Event Location: Online
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Bilingual, Community Education
Event Details:
Free, virtual Citizenship classes are designed to help adult immigrants at the beginning to intermediate ESL level to successfully pass the citizenship test by practicing on the reading, writing, and civics portions of the test. Students will be give...

Sidewalk Vending Permit Workshop: Session 1

10:00am - 11:00am
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Computer Classroom
Event Details:
The City of Hayward is holding monthly Sidewalk Vending Permit workshops the last Thursday of each month at the Hayward Public Library. Each workshop is two sessions. No registration necessary.  Session 1: Sidewalk Vending Permit Introdu...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Tech Support Tutor Sessions

11:30am - 1:30pm
Downtown Library
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! Make a tuto...

Sidewalk Vending Permit Workshop: Session 2

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Computer Classroom
Event Details:
The City of Hayward is holding monthly Sidewalk Vending Permit workshops the last Thursday of each month at the Hayward Public Library. Each workshop is two sessions. No registration necessary.  Session 2: Applying for the Sidewalk Vendi...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

French Conversation Circle - IN PERSON

2:00pm - 3:45pm
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Meeting Room C (Medium Room)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Bilingual, Community Education, Language Learning
Event Details:
French Conversation Circle provides a supportive environment to practice your French speaking skills. Facilitated by a French speaker who will select study materials, guide conversation, and answer questions, the circle is designed to provide the opp...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Homework Support Center

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Library
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. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED:  please visit https://bit.ly/3Qt19hy to register your stud...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Homework Support Center at Weekes

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Weekes Branch
Event Location: Weekes Branch
Room: John Pappas Legacy Room (Large Side)
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. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED:  please visit https://bit.ly/3Qt19hy to register your stud...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Center Homework Support

4:00pm - 5:45pm
Downtown Library
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: Mondays 4-6:45pm ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Online English Conversation Circle

10:00am - 11:00am
Online
Virtual Event
Event Location: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: 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. The goal is to strengthen conversational skills, while building confidence and community ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Tech Support Tutor Sessions

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Library
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! Make a tuto...
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Event Location: Downtown Library
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:
  Join us for a thought-provoking "Community Conversation about AI" at the Hayward Downtown Library! Whether you're a tech enthusiast or simply curious about the future of AI, this event offers a unique opportunity to explore and exchange ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Tech Support Tutor Sessions

10:30am - 12:30pm
Downtown Library
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! Make a tuto...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Seed Lending Library Presents: Backyard Chickens

11:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown Library
Registration
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Community Learning Center
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Seed Lending Library
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Join us to talk about the ins and outs of having backyard chickens! From cute baby chicks and the freshest eggs you can get to required permits, this event is about the realities of having a small flock. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Tech Support Tutor Sessions

11:00am - 1:00pm
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! Make a tuto...
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!  To join this programming, click the link below and complete the pre-registrati...
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Research Games with CoDe Lab (for ages 4-7)

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Homework Support Center
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 (4-7-years-old) will have an opportunity to play a short game with a researcher, contribute to science, and win prizes. This initiative is f...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Supporting Birds Through Climate Change

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Downtown Library
Registration
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Community Learning Center
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community Education
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
How are birds responding to climate change and other challenges? Which species have been most affected, and how are local groups working to help? This program will combine highlights from the most recent U.S. State of the Birds report with personal o...
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

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Library
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 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 just started, you're welcome to join in on our group strum-alongs! All...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Takeover

4:00pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Fremont Bank Foundation Room - Large Room Whole (Rooms A and B)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:
Take over the library after closing! Join us for food, activities, and prizes, all after the library has closed for the night. Parent/guardian permission form required; fill it out here: PERMISSION FORM For teens ages 13 to 17 only DEAD...

Cesar Chavez Day: Holiday Closure

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Downtown Library, Downtown Library Study Rooms, Weekes Branch, Makerspace, Online, Offsite, City Hall, All Branches - Announcement
Description:
The library will be closed in honor of Cesar Chavez Day. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Tech Support Tutor Sessions

10:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown Library
Cancelled
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! Make a tuto...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Homework Support Center

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Library
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. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED:  please visit https://bit.ly/3Qt19hy to register your stud...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Homework Support Center at Weekes

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Weekes Branch
Cancelled
Event Location: Weekes Branch
Room: John Pappas Legacy Room (Large Side)
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. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED:  please visit https://bit.ly/3Qt19hy to register your stud...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Center Homework Support

4:00pm - 6:45pm
Downtown Library
Cancelled
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: Mondays 4-6:45pm ...