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Taller de Empoderamiento Financiero

Programa Presencial: Taller de Empoderamiento Financiero: Gana confianza con tu dinero - Sesión 4

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Fremont Bank Foundation Room - Large Room Subdivided 1/2 (Room A) at Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Fremont Bank Foundation Room - Large Room Subdivided 1/2 (Room A)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Bilingual, Jobs & Careers, Other
Event Details:

 

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Spectrum Community Services Tabling: Apply for Help Paying Your Power Bill

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Foyer at Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Central Foyer
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community Education
Event Details:

Do you need help paying your power bill? You may qualify for federal aid.

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YA Book Club for Adults: We Can't Keep Meeting Like This

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Meeting Room C (Medium Room) at Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Meeting Room C (Medium Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Are you an adult (18 or older) who still loves to read teen/young adult (YA) literature? Join our YA Book Club for Adults! Each month we will read & discuss a YA book. We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.

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Healthy Eating for the Holidays

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Learning Center at Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Community Learning Center
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Registration Available
Event Details:

Delicious food is at the heart of many holiday celebrations. Join us as registered dietician Jacquelyn Russum offers strategies to fill our plates with tasty dishes that also support good health. 

Saturday Storytime at the Weekes Branch

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
John Pappas Legacy Room (Whole) at Weekes Branch
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.

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Seed Library Program Series: Gifts from the Garden

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Learning Center at Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Community Learning Center
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Seed Lending Library
Registration Available
Event Details:

Join us in making holiday gifts from the garden! We'll be using scrap paper and seeds to make plantable seed paper. The seed paper can be made into shapes that can decorate greeting cards or be used as gift tags--and are gifts on their own!

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Jane Austen's Birthday Tea Party

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Fremont Bank Foundation Room - Large Room Whole (Rooms A and B) at Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Fremont Bank Foundation Room - Large Room Whole (Rooms A and B)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussion, Special Events
Registration Available
Event Details:

Join us to celebrate Jane Austen's 250th Birthday with a genteel tea party! Period costume encouraged but not required. Dress up and join us for a cup!

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Community Hub: Child Care and Family Services with 4Cs

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Community Hub
Event Location: Community Hub
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Adults
Program Type: Community Education, Health & Wellness, Other
Event Details:

4Cs of Alameda County will provide enrollment in parent workshops, toddler playgroups and family navigation to HPN community. Families can receive child care referrals and payment assistance information.

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ECC Holiday Card Making

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Learning Center at Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Community Learning Center
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Art & Crafts, Bilingual, Community Education, Language Learning, Special Events
Event Details:

Need to write holiday cards? Join us for holiday card making!

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Beyond the Basics Workshop: Internet Safety

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Computer Classroom at Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Computer Classroom
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Community Education, Technology
Event Details:

We have a program in partnership with Digital LIFT! Stay safe online and join our FREE internet safety workshop. Any device is welcome. Bring your smartphone, tablet, or laptop.

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Community Hub: Educational Services with HUSD

11:00am–2:00pm
Preschoolers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Families
Community Hub
Event Location: Community Hub
Age Group: Preschoolers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Families
Program Type: Community Education, Health & Wellness, Other
Event Details:

Hayward Unified School District (HUSD) provides enrollment information for HUSD’s Early Learning Program and Coordination of Services Team (COST).

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.

The Downtown Homework Support Center is open Monday through Thursday 3:30pm-5:30pm.

Teen Center Homework Support

4:30pm–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:

Homework Support Center

3:30pm–5:30pm
Kids, Teens
Weekes Branch
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.

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.

The Downtown Homework Support Center is open Monday through Thursday 3:30pm-5:30pm.

Teen Time: Drop-In Crafting

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Weekes Branch
Event Location: Weekes Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop by to make something!

Teen Center Homework Support

4:30pm–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! Help is available in all subjects, and all tutors are strong in STEM subjects.

Registration is required. Please register here!

Community Hub: Healthcare Services with AC Public Health

11:00am–2:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Families
Community Hub
Event Location: Community Hub
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Community Education, Health & Wellness, Other
Event Details:

Alameda County Public Health Department (ACPHD) provides case management services for pregnant and postpartum women and their children, including medical support assessments

Community Hub: Children and Family Services with HARD

2:00pm–5:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Families
Community Hub
Event Location: Community Hub
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Families
Program Type: Community Education, Health & Wellness, Other
Event Details:

Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (HARD) provides information about scholarships and additional HARD programs and events.

Digital Media Lab Open Hours

2:00pm–6:00pm
Teens, Adults
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Digital Media Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

The Digital Media Lab is a space to create, play, and learn using digital creation equipment and software at the library. 

Homework Support Center

3:30pm–5:30pm
Kids, Teens
Weekes Branch
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.

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.

The Downtown Homework Support Center is open Monday through Thursday 3:30pm-5:30pm.

Teen Time: Make an Outfit for Your Labubu

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teens
Downtown Library
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.

Teen Center Homework Support

4:30pm–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:

Community Hub: CSU East Bay Services with HPN

2:00pm–5:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Families
Community Hub
Event Location: Community Hub
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Families
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

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.

The Downtown Homework Support Center is open Monday through Thursday 3:30pm-5:30pm.

Teen Center Homework Support

3:30pm–5:45pm
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:

Mobile Health Clinic

10:00am–3:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Offsite
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. 

Uke Can Do It! Ukulele Strum Along

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors, Families
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Meeting Room C (Medium Room)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Community Education, Other
Event Details:

Calling all Ukulele Strummers!

Come join us for a regular Strum-Along in Room C on the 2nd floor of the Downtown Library.

ECC Holiday Card Making

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors, Families
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Community Learning Center
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Art & Crafts, Bilingual, Community Education, Language Learning, Special Events
Event Details:

Need to write holiday cards? Join us for holiday card making!

Community Hub: Education Services with Chabot College

2:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Community Hub
Event Location: Community Hub
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community Education, Jobs & Careers
Event Details:

Chabot supports in applying and enrolling in non-credit ESL courses, Adult Career Technical Education, and Adult Dual Enrollment programs.

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.

The Downtown Homework Support Center is open Monday through Thursday 3:30pm-5:30pm.

Teen Center Homework Support

4:30pm–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:

Community Hub: Health & Wellness with Horizon Treatment Services

2:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Families
Community Hub
Event Location: Community Hub
Age Group: Teens, Families
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Horizon Treatment Services provides resources on substance use prevention, mental health support, and programs for LGBTQIA+ youth while also providing information about upcoming events.