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Name: Unearthed: Exploring the Smithsonian National Gem Collection Online with Dr. Jeffrey Post
Start: 2024-12-04T11:00:00-08:00
End: 2024-12-04T12:00:00-08:00
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Unearthed: Exploring the Smithsonian National Gem Collection with Dr. Jeffrey Post

Unearthed: Exploring the Smithsonian National Gem Collection Online with Dr. Jeffrey Post

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Online

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Event Location: Online

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion

Event Details:

Join us for an absolutely dazzling presentation with the emeritus curator of the Smithsonian's National Gem Collection, Dr. Jeffrey E.

Folded Book Christmas Tree

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room C (Medium Room) at Downtown Library

Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Meeting Room C (Medium Room)

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Art & Crafts

Available

Seats Remaining: 11

Event Details:

Learn to make a tree by folding the pages of an old book! You can use a paperback or hardback book. After folding, turn it into a Christmas tree or any other holiday tree. Books will be provided, but you're welcome to bring your own book to fold.

Teen Poetry Workshop

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Meeting Room C (Medium Room) at Downtown Library

Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Meeting Room C (Medium Room)

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Other

Available

Seats Remaining: 20

Event Details:

Join us for a poetry workshop led by Hayward Poet Laureate Leticia Guzman! Participants will have the opportunity to work on their poetry and get feedback from peers. All levels of experience welcome.

Yoga instructor Iva Chu reaches up to demonstrate a pose

Yoga at the Library

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am

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: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Available

Seats Remaining: 2

Event Details:

Unlock energy, strength, and joy in this wellness-focused class led by certified instructor Iva Chu from Hayward's Yoga Sociale.

Please arrive dressed for stretching. Mats provided.

a beautiful stack of bottles with herbs and vinegar inside

Seed Library Program - Make a Gift from the Garden

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Community Learning Center at Downtown Library

Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Community Learning Center

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Seed Lending Library

Available

Seats Remaining: 7

Event Details:

Bring herbs from your garden to make a delicious gift to give this holiday season!

We will be making herbed vinegars and will have all the materials on hand for that gift.

How to Get Help Paying Energy Bills

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Foyer at Downtown Library

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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.

On Pulse-Pounding, Family Driven Mysteries: An Online Conversation with Laura Dave

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Online

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Event Location: Online

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion

Event Details:

Join us for a captivating conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Thing He Told Me, Laura Dave, as she chats with us online about her newest book The Night We Lost Him.

VA Palo Alto Health Care Medical Outreach Team & Partners

Thursday, December 12, 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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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2024

Discusión de libros en español <<Entre Dos Aguas>>

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Community Learning Center at Downtown Library

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Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Community Learning Center

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Bilingual, Book Discussion

Event Details:

Sábado 14 de diciembre en la Biblioteca del Centro Pública de Hayward tercer piso en la sala del centro de aprendizaje/ 3rd floor in the Community Learning Center

Teen Craft Buffet

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Teen Room at Downtown Library

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Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Teen Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Art & Crafts

Event Details:

Join us for an all-you-can-craft buffet and make whatever you want! We’ll have all sorts of supplies, including...

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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