Upcoming Events

Name: Sidewalk Vending Permit Workshop Part 1
Start: 2024-04-25T10:00:00-07:00
End: 2024-04-25T11:00:00-07:00
Location: Hayward Public Library

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The City of Hayward is holding monthly Sidewalk Vending Permit workshops the last Thursday of each month at the Hayward Public Library. Each workshop is two sessions.

Sidewalk Vending Permit Workshop Part 1

Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Computer Classroom at Downtown Library

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Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Computer Classroom

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The City of Hayward is holding monthly Sidewalk Vending Permit workshops the last Thursday of each month at the Hayward Public Library. Each workshop is in two parts: one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Participants should plan to attend bot...

El Dia del Niño: Cascada de Flores

Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

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: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Families

Program Type: Bilingual, Special Events, Storytime

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Come celebrate el Dia del Niño/Children's Day with a special performance of El Brujo y la Sirena (The Wizard and the Mermaid) by Cascada de Flores! You'll discover, sing, and dance to the music of lots of Latin American countries with their different...

Mobile Health Clinic

Friday, April 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 3:30pm

Offsite

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Event Location: Offsite

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Health & Wellness

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The mobile health clinic offers free, friendly medical services for people without housing. First come, first served. No appointment required; just come to the van parked in front of the library on Mission Blvd. between the City Ce...

Repair Coaching Sessions

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm

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: Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Families

Program Type: Community Education, Technology

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 10

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The Repair Coaching Session is a fun, community-based workshop where neighbors, friends, and families work collectively to learn how to repair broken items. We’ll provide a workspace, specialty tools, and volunteer coaches to help you troublesho...

Hayward Lit Hop

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 8:00pm

Heritage Plaza at Downtown Library

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Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Heritage Plaza

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors, Families

Program Type: Other, Special Events

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Please join us in celebrating our local literary arts scene! Hayward LitHop showcases a variety of local writers' groups performing at venues throughout downtown Hayward. Here's the schedule: 2:00: Hayward Heritage Plaza - Live music fe...

Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I: An Online Author Talk with Douglas Brunt

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Online

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Event Location: Online

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Book Discussion

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Join us as we chat with New York Times bestselling author, Douglas Brunt, about instant bestselling debut non-fiction work The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel: Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I. This book reveals ...

A Murder Mystery, Family Story, & Love Letter to Strong Women Everywhere: Online Author Talk w/ Nina Simon

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Online

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Event Location: Online

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Book Discussion

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Nothing brings a family together like a murder next door. You’re invited to join Nina Simon online as she chats about her lighthearted whodunnit about a grandmother-mother-daughter trio of amateur sleuths, Mother-Daughter Murder Night. ...

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The Literary Corner Book Club: The King is Always Above the People by Daniel Alarcón

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Meeting Room C (Medium Room) at Downtown Library

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Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Meeting Room C (Medium Room)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion

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A monthly literary fiction book club for adults. Meetings take place on the 2nd Wednesday of every month. May's book selection for discussion will be 'The King is Always Above the People' by Daniel Alarcón Copies of this title are available for...

Palo Alto VA Mobile Medical Outreach Team

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm

Offsite

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Event Location: Offsite

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Health & Wellness

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ATTENTION MILITARY VETERANS - THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2024. Hayward Public Library will host the VA Palo Alto Mobile Medical Outreach Team to facilitate examinations, consultations, and referrals for veterans who are enrolled in the VA hea...

Spot Scams / Stay Safe

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Community Learning Center at Downtown Library

Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Community Learning Center

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Community Education, Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 20

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Learn how to recognize scams and steer clear of schemes targeting seniors. Find out where to report fraud and where to get help. Bring your questions and have them answered by a friendly representative from Legal Assistance for Seniors. ...

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ESL Advanced Grammar Class

9:00am - 10:00am

Online

Virtual Event

Event Location: Online

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Adult Literacy, Bilingual, Community Education, Language Learning

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The Hayward Public Library is offering a free ESL Grammar Workshop Series! This class is designed for advanced learners of the English language. The class will be held online on Thursdays from 9-10 am for eight weeks, beginning May 2nd. Int...

Citizenship Class

10:00am - 11:00am

Online

Virtual Event

Event Location: Online

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Adult Literacy, Bilingual, Community Education

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Free, virtual Citizenship classes are designed to help adult immigrants at the beginning to intermediate ESL level to successfully pass the citizenship test by practicing on the reading, writing, and civics portions of the test. Students will be give...

Family Storytime

11:15am - 12:00pm

Weekes Branch

Event Location: Weekes Branch

Room: John Pappas Legacy Room (Whole)

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers

Program Type: Storytime

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We'll sing, dance, shake and read. This storytime has about 15-20 minutes of circle time and 15-20 minutes of playtime with toys. All our storytimes help children develop early literacy skills through talking, reading, singing, writing, and playing. ...

Bilingual Stories/Cuentos Bilingües (English and Spanish)

11:30am - 12:00pm

Downtown Library

Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers

Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime

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Acompáñenos para cuentos bilingües con rimas, canciones, y cuentos en Inglés y Español! Join us for bilingual storytime with rhymes, songs and stories in English and Spanish! All our storytimes help children develop ea...

Tech Support Tutor Sessions

11:30am - 1:30pm

Downtown Library

Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Computer Classroom

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Adult Literacy, Community Education, Technology

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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! Make a tuto...

Homework Support Center

3:30pm - 5:30pm

Downtown Library

Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Homework Support Center

Age Group: Kids, Teens

Program Type: Homework Help

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Homework Support Center and volunteer tutors are committed to assisting your child in understanding their homework. All K-12 students are welcome. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: please visit https://bit.ly/3Qt19hy to register your stud...

Homework Support Center at Weekes

3:30pm - 5:30pm

Weekes Branch

Event Location: Weekes Branch

Room: John Pappas Legacy Room (Large Side)

Age Group: Kids, Teens

Program Type: Homework Help

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Teen Center Homework Support

4:00pm - 5:45pm

Downtown Library

Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Teen Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Homework Help

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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: Mondays 4-6:45pm ...

Online English Conversation Circle

10:00am - 11:00am

Online

Virtual Event

Event Location: Online

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: 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. The goal is to strengthen conversational skills, while building confidence and community ...

Tech Support Tutor Sessions

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Downtown Library

Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Computer Classroom

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Adult Literacy, Community Education, Technology

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Tech Support Tutor Sessions

10:30am - 12:30pm

Downtown Library

Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Computer Classroom

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Adult Literacy, Community Education, Technology

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Book Sale

10:30am - 3:30pm

Downtown Library

Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: New Leaf Bookstore

Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Families

Program Type: Book Sale

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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

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. ...

Tech Support Tutor Sessions

11:00am - 1:00pm

Weekes Branch

Event Location: Weekes Branch

Room: John Pappas Legacy Room (Small Side)

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Adult Literacy, Community Education, Technology

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Research Games with CoDe Lab (for ages 4-7)

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Downtown Library

Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Homework Support Center

Age Group: Kids

Program Type: Special Events

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Scientists from Cal State East Bay are coming to the library to play research games with kids! Children (4-7-years-old) will have an opportunity to play a short game with a researcher, contribute to science, and win prizes. This initiative is f...

Tech Support Tutor Sessions

10:00am - 12:00pm

Downtown Library

Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Computer Classroom

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Adult Literacy, Community Education, Technology

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Music and Movement

11:15am - 11:45am

Weekes Branch

Event Location: Weekes Branch

Room: John Pappas Legacy Room (Whole)

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Families

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

A morning filled with song and dance and a sticker or two! All our storytimes help children develop early literacy skills through talking, reading, singing, writing, and playing. ...

Homework Support Center

3:30pm - 5:30pm

Downtown Library

Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Homework Support Center

Age Group: Kids, Teens

Program Type: Homework Help

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Homework Support Center at Weekes

3:30pm - 5:30pm

Weekes Branch

Event Location: Weekes Branch

Room: John Pappas Legacy Room (Large Side)

Age Group: Kids, Teens

Program Type: Homework Help

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Teen Center Homework Support

4:00pm - 6:45pm

Downtown Library

Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Teen Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Homework Help

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English Conversation Circle- IN PERSON

4:30pm - 5:30pm

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. The goal is to strengthen conversational skills, while building confidence and community with ot...

ESL Intermediate Grammar Class

9:00am - 10:00am

Online

Virtual Event

Event Location: Online

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Adult Literacy, Bilingual, Community Education, Language Learning

Event Details:

The Hayward Public Library is offering a free ESL Grammar Workshop Series! This class is designed for advanced learners of the English language. The class will be held online on Tuesdays from 9-10 am for 8 weeks, beginning April 30th. Inter...

Tech Support Tutor Sessions

10:30am - 12:30pm

Downtown Library

Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Computer Classroom

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Adult Literacy, Community Education, Technology

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Music and Movement

11:00am - 11:30am

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! All our storytimes help children develop early literacy skills through reading, singing, writing, talking, and playing. ...

Downtown Library

Weekes Branch

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