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Spectrum Community Services Tabling: Apply for Help Paying Your Power Bill

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Foyer at Downtown Library
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.

Author Brad Taylor and his book, Shadow Strike

On Writing Action-Packed and Suspenseful Spycraft: An Online Conversation with Brad Taylor

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online
Event Location: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work, Shadow Strike, book 20 (yes, you read that right!) of the bestselling Pike Logan series. 

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5th Annual Plant Swap

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Heritage Plaza at Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Heritage Plaza
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Community Education, Health & Wellness, Seed Lending Library, Special Events
Event Details:

2026 marks Hayward Seed Lending Library's 5th Annual Plant Swap! You're invited to bring plants and cuttings to share with your community.

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Saturday Storytime

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
John Pappas Legacy Room (Whole) at Weekes Branch
Event Location: Weekes Branch
Room: John Pappas Legacy Room (Whole)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join a rotating cast of your favorite storytime librarians for 30 minutes of stories, songs, and movement! Your kids will have a blast while they develop early literacy and school readiness skills.

Delta Authors Spotlight

2nd Annual Delta Author Spotlight

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
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: Teens, Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

The Hayward Tri-City Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Arts and Letters Committee, in partnership with the Hayward Public Library, proudly presents the 2nd Annual Delta Author Spotlight.

Author Miranda Cowley Heller and her book, What the Deep Water Knows

Lush Lyricism and Intimate Confessions: An Online Conversation with Miranda Cowley Heller

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Online
Event Location: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on an intimate journey through the life stages of a woman in her new poetry collection, What the Deep Water Knows.

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Yoga at the Library

Saturday, April 25, 2026 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
Registration Available
Event Details:

Unlock energy, strength, and joy in this wellness-focused class led by certified instructor Iva Chu. 

Please arrive a few minutes early and dressed for stretching. Mats provided, but if you have your own, please bring it.

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Saturday Storytime

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
John Pappas Legacy Room (Whole) at Weekes Branch
Event Location: Weekes Branch
Room: John Pappas Legacy Room (Whole)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join a rotating cast of your favorite storytime librarians for 30 minutes of stories, songs, and movement! Your kids will have a blast while they develop early literacy and school readiness skills.

Author Jason Reynolds and his book, Coach

On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience: An Online Talk with Jason Reynolds

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online
Event Location: Online
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Adults, teens, and tweens: join us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series.

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Saturday Storytime

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
John Pappas Legacy Room (Whole) at Weekes Branch
Event Location: Weekes Branch
Room: John Pappas Legacy Room (Whole)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join a rotating cast of your favorite storytime librarians for 30 minutes of stories, songs, and movement! Your kids will have a blast while they develop early literacy and school readiness skills.

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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.

Online English Conversation Circle

10:00am–11:00am
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.

Preschool Stories (ages 3-5)

10:30am–11:15am
Preschoolers
Weekes Branch
Event Location: Weekes Branch
Room: John Pappas Legacy Room (Whole)
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Welcome to Preschool Stories! Bring your preschool-age kids for fun pre-literacy and school readiness activities. After the 30-minute storytime there will be 15 minutes for crafts, coloring sheets, or manipulatives.

Basic English Class

10:30am–12:00pm
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:

Basic English Class

When: Fridays at 10:30 AM
Where: Community Learning Center, 3rd Floor, Downtown 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.

Saturday Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Families
Weekes Branch
Event Location: Weekes Branch
Room: John Pappas Legacy Room (Whole)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join a rotating cast of your favorite storytime librarians for 30 minutes of stories, songs, and movement! Your kids will have a blast while they develop early literacy and school readiness skills.

Makerspace BY PRIOR RESERVATION ONLY

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. For new makers and seasoned pros alike, equipment is available to use for free. 

Eating Like a Bird

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Downtown Library
Registration Available
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Community Learning Center
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community Education
Registration Available
Event Details:

This program is part of Hayward Public Library's "Bay Area Birding" series. Its content is currently in development. 

Ed Services: Spring Session - Intermediate Grammar Classes

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Community Learning Center
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Bilingual, Language Learning

ESL Intermediate Grammar Class

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Community Learning Center
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Bilingual, Community Education, Language Learning
Event Details:

The Hayward Public Library is offering a FREE 12-week ESL Grammar Workshop Series!

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! 

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! 

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.

ESL Grammar for Beginners Class

12:30pm–2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Community Learning Center
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Bilingual, Community Education, Language Learning
Event Details:

-The Hayward Public Library is offering a FREE 12-week ESL Grammar Workshop Series!

Makerspace Open Hours

2:00pm–6:00pm
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.

YA Book Club for Adults

6:00pm–6:45pm
Adults
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Meeting Room C (Medium Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Are you an adult (18 or older) who still loves to read teen/young adult (YA) literature? Join our YA Book Club for Adults! Each month we will read & discuss a YA book. We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.

CLOSED FOR VETERANS DAY

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Downtown Library, Downtown Library Study Rooms, Weekes Branch, Community Hub, Makerspace, Digital Media Lab, Online, Offsite, All Branches - Announcement

Bilingual Citizenship Small Group Tutoring

10:30am–11:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Downtown Library
Cancelled
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.

English Conversation Circle—IN PERSON

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Downtown Library
Cancelled
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.

The Literary Corner - TBA

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Downtown Library
Cancelled
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Meeting Room C (Medium Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion

ESL Advanced Grammar Class

9:00am–10:00am
Adults, Seniors
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 Thursdays from 9-10 am for 12 weeks.

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!

Community Hub: Senior Services with Center for Elders' Independence

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

Center for Elders’ Independence (CEI) provides health care and services to help older adults live safely and independently in the community.

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.