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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.

Family Literacy

11:00am - 12:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Adults, Families
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! 

Tech Support Tutor Sessions

11:00am - 1:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Weekes Branch
Event Location: Weekes Branch
Room: John Pappas Legacy Room (Large 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!

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.

Tech Support Tutor Sessions (Video Lab, 2nd Floor)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
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!

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.

English Conversation Circle- IN PERSON

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

Christmas: Holiday Closure

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
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 Christmas.

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.

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.

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.

Tech Support Tutor Sessions

11:00am - 1:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Weekes Branch
Event Location: Weekes Branch
Room: John Pappas Legacy Room (Large 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!

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.

English Conversation Circle- IN PERSON

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.