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Google Workspace: Docs

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
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 want to learn how to use computer programs like Google Docs, Google Sheets, or Google Slides? Participate in a Google Workspace Workshop!

Yoga at the Library

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults
Downtown Library
Registration
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Fremont Bank Foundation Room - Large Room Subdivided 1/2 (Room B)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Unlock energy, strength, and joy in this wellness-focused class led by certified instructor Iva Chu from Hayward's Yoga Sociale. 

Please arrive dressed for stretching. Mats provided but if you have your own, please bring it.

Sticks & String Knitting & Crochet Circle

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Community Learning Center
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Event Details:

Come hang out with your fellow crafty folks! Sticks & String is a group of folks who like to knit, crochet, sew, and do other things with sticks and string.

Book Sale

10:30am - 3:30pm
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Families
Downtown Library
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.

Saturday Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Families
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.

The Kwanzaa Project Presents: A Rehearsal Exhibition

12:30pm - 3:30pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Families
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Fremont Bank Foundation Room - Large Room Whole (Rooms A and B)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Community Education, Other, Special Events
Event Details:

A Special Rehearsal Exhibition of African Traditional Arts for the upcoming KWANZAA CELEBRATION is slated for Dec.

Uke Can Do It! Strum-Along

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Families
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.

Holiday Closure

All Day 12/23 - 1/4
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Digital Learning Center, 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 the holiday season.

Typing Club

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Downtown Library
Cancelled
Registration
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 keyboard skills? Join our Typing Club! Practice your keyboard skills and improve your typing speed and accuracy.

Copy of New Year's Eve: Early Closure

2:00pm - 7:00pm
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Downtown Library, Downtown Library Study Rooms, Weekes Branch, Makerspace, Online, Offsite, City Hall, All Branches - Announcement
Description:

The library will be closing early in honor of New Year's Eve.

New Year's Day

All Day
Downtown Library
Closing
Branches:
Downtown Library
Description:

The Downtown Library will be closed on January 1 in honor of New Year's Day. Online services are available at https://www.hayward-ca.gov/public-library. 

New Year's Day: Holiday Closure

All Day
Some 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 New Year's Day.

Teen Advisory Group Meeting

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens
Downtown Library
Cancelled
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join the Hayward Library's Teen Advisory Group (TAG) for its monthly meeting! All teens ages 13 to 17 are welcome to attend; no registration or commitment required. 

Homework Support Center

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Kids, Teens
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.

Google Suite Workshop

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Downtown Library
Cancelled
Registration
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 Suite Workshop!

Music and Movement

11:00am - 11:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids
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.

Homework Support Center

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Kids, Teens
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.

English Conversation Circle- IN PERSON

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Adults, Seniors, Families
Downtown Library
Cancelled
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.

Teen Center Homework Support

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Teens
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:

Music and Movement

11:00am - 11:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids
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.

Online English Conversation Circle

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Online
Cancelled
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.

Curbie visits Mia's Playground

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Families
Offsite
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!

Homework Support Center

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Kids, Teens
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.

Teen Center Homework Support

5:00pm - 6:45pm
Teens
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: