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Chinese Medicine for Emotional and Internal Organ Health

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Fremont Bank Foundation Room - Large Room Subdivided 1/2 (Room B) at Downtown Library

Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Fremont Bank Foundation Room - Large Room Subdivided 1/2 (Room B)

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Registration Available

Event Details:

Through acupuncture and vital energy channels, traditional Chinese medicine has charted the deep mind-body connection between our emotions and our internal organs. In this presentation, Dr.

Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine: An Online Conversation with Journalist Julia Hotz

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

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Event Location: Online

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion

Event Details:

Be sure to jump start your new year with us as we chat virtually with journalist and author Julia Hotz about her book The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging.

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am

John Pappas Legacy Room (Whole) at Weekes Branch

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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.

Digital LIFT Registration Workshop for Mandarin Speakers 電子素養注冊會普通話講座

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm

Computer Classroom at Downtown Library

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Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Computer Classroom

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Bilingual, Community Education, Technology

Event Details:

In partnership with DigitalLIFT, The Hayward Library is offering a class for older adults to improve their digital literacy skills, AND these classes will be taught in Mandarin!

Teen Time: Bedazzle Anything

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Teen Room at Downtown Library

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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. This week's activity: bedazzle anything!

Secrets and Second Chances: An Online Author Talk with Liz Moore

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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Event Location: Online

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion

Event Details:

We are thrilled to welcome Liz Moore to discuss her latest work, The God of the Woods, an instant New York Times bestseller and one of NPR’s 2024 “Books We Love” highlights.

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Yoga at the Library

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Fremont Bank Foundation Room - Large Room Whole (Rooms A and B) at Downtown Library

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Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Fremont Bank Foundation Room - Large Room Whole (Rooms A and B)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Registration Available

Event Details:

Unlock energy, strength, and joy in this wellness-focused class led by certified instructor Iva Chu.

Please arrive a few minutes early and dressed for stretching. Mats provided, but if you have your own, please bring it.

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am

John Pappas Legacy Room (Whole) at Weekes Branch

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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.

Kintsukuroi: Film Screening and Discussion

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 1:00pm - 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: Community Education, Special Events

Registration Available

Event Details:

Join us for a very special event: A screening of the film Kintsukuroi followed by a discussion with the film's director, Kerwin Berk, and his crew.

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Book Folding: Hearts

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

John Pappas Legacy Room (Whole) at Weekes Branch

Event Location: Weekes Branch

Room: John Pappas Legacy Room (Whole)

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Art & Crafts

Registration Available

Event Details:

We're continuing our book folding series! This month, Shirley will teach everyone how to mark and fold a book into a heart just in time for Valentine's Day.

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Uke Can Do It! Ukulele Strum Along

2:00pm–3:00pm

Teens, Adults, Seniors

Downtown Library

Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Meeting Room C (Medium Room)

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Community Education

Event Details:

Come join us for a monthly Ukulele Strum Along! Strummers of all ages and levels are welcome.

This is a BYOU (Bring Your Own Ukulele) Program. If you don't have an ukulele, you can check one out just like a book!

Uke Can Do It! Ukulele Strum Along

2:00pm–3:00pm

Teens, Adults, Seniors

Downtown Library

Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Meeting Room C (Medium Room)

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Community Education

Event Details:

Come join us for a monthly Ukulele Strum Along! Strummers of all ages and levels are welcome.

This is a BYOU (Bring Your Own Ukulele) Program. If you don't have an ukulele, you can check one out just like a book!

Uke Can Do It! Ukulele Strum Along

2:00pm–3:00pm

Teens, Adults, Seniors

Downtown Library

Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Meeting Room C (Medium Room)

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Community Education

Event Details:

Come join us for a monthly Ukulele Strum Along! Strummers of all ages and levels are welcome.

This is a BYOU (Bring Your Own Ukulele) Program. If you don't have an ukulele, you can check one out just like a book!

Uke Can Do It! Ukulele Strum Along

2:00pm–3:00pm

Teens, Adults, Seniors

Downtown Library

Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Meeting Room C (Medium Room)

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Community Education

Event Details:

Come join us for a monthly Ukulele Strum Along! Strummers of all ages and levels are welcome.

This is a BYOU (Bring Your Own Ukulele) Program. If you don't have an ukulele, you can check one out just like a book!

Uke Can Do It! Ukulele Strum Along

2:00pm–3:00pm

Teens, Adults, Seniors

Downtown Library

Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Meeting Room C (Medium Room)

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Community Education

Event Details:

Come join us for a monthly Ukulele Strum Along! Strummers of all ages and levels are welcome.

This is a BYOU (Bring Your Own Ukulele) Program. If you don't have an ukulele, you can check one out just like a book!

Uke Can Do It! Ukulele Strum Along

2:00pm–3:00pm

Teens, Adults, Seniors

Downtown Library

Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Meeting Room C (Medium Room)

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Community Education

Event Details:

Come join us for a monthly Ukulele Strum Along! Strummers of all ages and levels are welcome.

This is a BYOU (Bring Your Own Ukulele) Program. If you don't have an ukulele, you can check one out just like a book!

Uke Can Do It! Ukulele Strum Along

2:00pm–3:00pm

Teens, Adults, Seniors

Downtown Library

Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Meeting Room C (Medium Room)

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Community Education

Event Details:

Come join us for a monthly Ukulele Strum Along! Strummers of all ages and levels are welcome.

This is a BYOU (Bring Your Own Ukulele) Program. If you don't have an ukulele, you can check one out just like a book!

Uke Can Do It! Ukulele Strum Along

2:00pm–3:00pm

Teens, Adults, Seniors

Downtown Library

Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Meeting Room C (Medium Room)

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Community Education

Event Details:

Come join us for a monthly Ukulele Strum Along! Strummers of all ages and levels are welcome.

This is a BYOU (Bring Your Own Ukulele) Program. If you don't have an ukulele, you can check one out just like a book!

Uke Can Do It! Ukulele Strum Along

2:00pm–3:00pm

Teens, Adults, Seniors

Downtown Library

Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Meeting Room C (Medium Room)

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Community Education

Event Details:

Come join us for a monthly Ukulele Strum Along! Strummers of all ages and levels are welcome.

This is a BYOU (Bring Your Own Ukulele) Program. If you don't have an ukulele, you can check one out just like a book!

Uke Can Do It! Ukulele Strum Along

2:00pm–3:00pm

Teens, Adults, Seniors

Downtown Library

Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Meeting Room C (Medium Room)

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Community Education

Event Details:

Come join us for a monthly Ukulele Strum Along! Strummers of all ages and levels are welcome.

This is a BYOU (Bring Your Own Ukulele) Program. If you don't have an ukulele, you can check one out just like a book!

Uke Can Do It! Ukulele Strum Along

2:00pm–3:00pm

Teens, Adults, Seniors

Downtown Library

Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Meeting Room C (Medium Room)

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Community Education

Event Details:

Come join us for a monthly Ukulele Strum Along! Strummers of all ages and levels are welcome.

This is a BYOU (Bring Your Own Ukulele) Program. If you don't have an ukulele, you can check one out just like a book!

Uke Can Do It! Ukulele Strum Along

2:00pm–3:00pm

Teens, Adults, Seniors

Downtown Library

Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Meeting Room C (Medium Room)

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Community Education

Event Details:

Come join us for a monthly Ukulele Strum Along! Strummers of all ages and levels are welcome.

This is a BYOU (Bring Your Own Ukulele) Program. If you don't have an ukulele, you can check one out just like a book!

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