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Community Hub: Recreation and After School Programs with DSAL

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

Alameda County Deputy Sheriff’s Activities League (DSAL) provides information and enrollment assistance in free, after-school, recreational sports and summer fitness camps f

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

Fast Forward to Phonics

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Community Learning Center
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Community Education, Language Learning
Event Details:

Learning English? This class is perfect for beginners who want to feel more confident communicating in daily life, at work, or in the community. Understanding phonics (the sounds of words) makes reading, writing, and speaking easier.

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

Google Workspace Workshop

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Downtown Library
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 Workspace Workshop!

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

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.

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
Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Families
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.

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 BY PRIOR RESERVATION ONLY

12:00pm–4:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Technology
Event Details:

The Makerspace is do-it-yourself space to create, play, and learn using equipment and tools at the library. For new makers and seasoned pros alike, equipment is available to use for free. 

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

ESL Intermediate Grammar Class

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
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:

The Hayward Public Library is offering a FREE 11-week ESL Grammar Workshop Series!

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 at the Downtown Library

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 every Tuesday! 

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 at the Weekes Branch Library

11:00am–11:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids
Weekes Branch
Event Location: Weekes Branch
Room: John Pappas Legacy Room (Whole)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Sing and dance with us every Tuesday! 

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

Online English Conversation Circle

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Online
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.

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

ESL Grammar for Beginners Class

12:30pm–2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
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:

-The Hayward Public Library is offering a FREE 11-week ESL Grammar Workshop Series!

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

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

Community Hub: Transit Services with Hayward Operated Paratransit

2:00pm–5:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Community Hub
Event Location: Community Hub
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community Education, Health & Wellness, Other
Event Details:

Hayward Operated Paratransit (HOP) will help seniors and people with disabilities to enroll in paratransit services.

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

Makerspace Open Hours

2:00pm–6:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Technology
Event Details:

The Makerspace is do-it-yourself space to create, play, and learn using equipment and tools at the library.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

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.

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

English Conversation Circle—IN PERSON

4:30pm–5:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Community Learning Center
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
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 "Teens" group

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

YA Book Club for Adults

6:00pm–6:45pm
Adults
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Online Spanish Conversation Circle

9:00am–10:00am
Adults
Online
Virtual Event
Event Location: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Bilingual, Community Education, Language Learning
Event Details:

Spanish Conversation Circles provide a supportive environment to practice your Spanish-speaking skills. A volunteer guides the conversation and answers questions.

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

Bilingual Citizenship Small Group Tutoring

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

We offer in-person bilingual tutoring for the Naturalization test in English & Spanish and English & Chinese.

Click the link below to register or to learn more.

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
Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers
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.

每個人 將需要一張票參加故事會。

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

English Conversation Circle—IN PERSON

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Community Learning Center
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

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.