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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
This event is in the "Families" group

Community Hub: Mental Health Services with HEART

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

Hayward Evaluation and Response Teams (HEART), Case Management and Mental Health Linkages (LINK) TEAM provides homeless outreach, information and resources, follow-up suppor

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

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 is a youth focused service. Staff will share resources on substance use prevention, mental health support, and programs for LGBTQIA+ youth, as well as provide information about upcoming events.

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 "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 "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
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 "Families" group

Community Hub: Children and Family Services with Eden Youth

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:

Eden Youth is a youth-powered organization. Promotores will host "grupo de apoyo" and share health and wellness resources in Hayward.

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. 

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 "Teens" group

Teen Time: Craft Buffet

4:30pm–6:00pm
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. This week's activity: Craft Buffet!

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

Mystery Book Club: The Return of Ellie Black by Emiko Jean

5:45pm–6:45pm
Adults, Seniors
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Community Learning Center
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

We read a mix of cozy mysteries, thrillers and sometimes, an unconventional mystery. Copies are available on a first come first served basis. 

Two meeting options:

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Bilingual Stories/Cuentos Bilingües (English and Spanish)

11:00am–11:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime
Event Details:

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!

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

Mystery Book Club: The Return of Ellie Black by Emiko Jean

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Weekes Branch
Event Location: Weekes Branch
Room: John Pappas Legacy Room (Whole)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

We read a mix of cozy mysteries, thrillers and sometimes, an unconventional mystery. Copies are available on a first come first served basis. 

Two meeting options:

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

Seed Library Seed Sorting Party

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Meeting Room C (Medium Room)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Seed Lending Library
Event Details:

Many hands make light work! Join us monthly to sort seeds for the Seed Library.

Benefits include: 

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 Open Hours

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.

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

Digital Literacy 101

3:00pm–4:30pm
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 need to improve your computer and digital literacy skills? Learn how to use a computer or laptop in Digital Literacy 101. Get familiar with the parts of a computer, navigating the internet, sending emails, and more!