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English Conversation Circle- IN PERSON

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Library
Cancelled
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...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

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
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! Make a tuto...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Online English Conversation Circle

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online
Cancelled
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 ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Online Spanish Conversation Circle

9:00am - 10:00am
Online
Cancelled
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. The circle is designed for all levels to provide the opportunity to speak and list...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

English Conversation Circle--IN PERSON

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Downtown Library
Cancelled
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 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 other adult...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Tech Support Tutor Sessions

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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 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...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Event Location: Online
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adult Literacy, 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 ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Poetry Workshop

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:
Are you a poetry writer or want to get started with poetry? Meet up with other teen poets to get inspired & workshop your poetry--all levels welcome! This event is presented in partnership by the Hayward Library, Hayward Arts Council, and Hayward...

Tech Support Tutor Sessions

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Weekes Branch
Event Location: Weekes Branch
Room: John Pappas Legacy Room (Small Side)
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! Make a tuto...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Event Location: Online
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adult Literacy, 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 ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Online English Conversation Circle

10:00am - 11:00am
Online
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 ...

Holiday Closure

All Day 12/23 - 1/1
All 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 and New Year's. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Event Location: Online
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
The Lawyer in the Library program is a free legal information and referral program hosted by the Hayward Public Library and staffed by a volunteer lawyer. In a one-on-one telephone appointment, the lawyer can answer questions on most legal topic...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Advisory Group Meeting

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
Join the Hayward Library's Teen Advisory Group (TAG) for its monthly meeting! All teens ages 13 to 17 are welcome to attend; no registration or commitment required.  What's TAG? A group of teens that meets once a month to give feedback a...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Yoga at the Library

10:30am - 11:30am
Downtown Library
Registration
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Fremont Bank Foundation Room - Large Room Subdivided 1/2 (Room B)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Unlock energy, strength, and joy through yoga. Beginners welcome in this wellness-focused class led by certified instructor Iva Chu from Hayward's Yoga Sociale. Please arrive dressed for stretching. Mats will be provided. Registration and ...
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 "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Book Sale

10:30am - 3:30pm
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: New Leaf Bookstore
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, 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 "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.

Uke Can Do It! Strum-Along

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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. If you are an old hand at Ukulele or have just started, you're welcome to join in on our group strum-alongs! All...
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

10:30am - 11:00am
Weekes Branch
Event Location: Weekes Branch
Room: John Pappas Legacy Room (Whole)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids
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. ...
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

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

How to Get Help Paying Energy and Water Bills

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Central Foyer
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community Education
Event Details:
Do you need help paying energy and water bills? You may qualify for federal aid. A representative from Spectrum Community Services will be on site to accept applications and answer questions about the Low Income Home Energy (LIHEAP) and Household ...
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
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. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Meeting Room C (Medium Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:
A monthly literary fiction book club for adults. Meetings take place on the 2nd Wednesday of every month. January's book selection for discussion will be The Making of Another Motion Picture Masterpiece by Tom Hanks Copies will be available for...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Event Location: Online
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
The Lawyer in the Library program is a free legal information and referral program hosted by the Hayward Public Library and staffed by a volunteer lawyer. In a one-on-one telephone appointment, the lawyer can answer questions on most legal topic...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Event Location: Online
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
The Lawyer in the Library program is a free legal information and referral program hosted by the Hayward Public Library and staffed by a volunteer lawyer. In a one-on-one telephone appointment, the lawyer can answer questions on most legal topic...