Upcoming Events

Name: ASL and Spoken English Storytime
Start: 2024-04-24T18:00:00-07:00
End: 2024-04-24T18:30:00-07:00
Location: Hayward Public Library

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ASL and Spoken English Storytime

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Storytime Room at Downtown Library

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Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Families

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

Join an ASL storyteller and a children's librarian for stories, songs, and rhymes presented in American Sign Language and spoken English. All our storytimes help children develop early literacy skills through talking, reading, singing, playing and wr...

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

Event Details:

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: 20

Event Details:

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

Event Details:

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

Event Details:

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

Event Details:

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...

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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

Event Details:

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...

Teen Center Homework Support

4:00pm - 6:45pm

Downtown Library

Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Teen Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Homework Help

Event Details:

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 ...

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

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...

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. ...

Online English Conversation Circle

12:00pm - 1:00pm

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 ...

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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YA Book Club for Adults: Clap When You Land

5:30pm - 6:30pm

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 new YA Book Club for Adults! Each month we will read & discuss a YA book. At this meeting, we'll discuss Clap When You Land by Elizabet...

Lawyer in the Library Phone Appointments

5:30pm - 8:30pm

Online

Virtual Event

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...

Online Spanish Conversation Circle

9:00am - 10:00am

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. The circle is designed for all levels to provide the opportunity to speak and list...

Bilingual Citizenship Small Group Tutoring

10:30am - 11:30am

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:

Bilingual Citizenship Small Group Tutoring: Tailed for learners with low literacy levels, this program focuses on the English portion of the Naturalization test. Starting Jan. 17th ...

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. ...

English Conversation Circle--IN PERSON

12:00pm - 1:00pm

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 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...

Tech Support Tutor Sessions

12:30pm - 2:30pm

Weekes Branch

Event Location: Weekes Branch

Room: John Pappas Legacy Room (Small Side)

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Adult Literacy, Community Education, Technology

Event Details:

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

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Online English Conversation Circle

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Online

Virtual Event

Event Location: Online

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Adult Literacy, Community Education, Language Learning

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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

Event Details:

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

Event Details:

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

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Online

Virtual Event

Event Location: Online

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Book Discussion

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Teen Craft Session: Make Your Own Pins

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Downtown Library

Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Teen Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Art & Crafts

Event Details:

Come make your own buttons! Supplies provided. We'll have some pre-made designs & paper to draw your own. You can also bring your own (small) images to use. All teens ages 13 - 17 welcome! No registration required. ...

Digital Literacy 101

4:30pm - 6:00pm

Downtown Library

Registration

Event Location: Downtown Library

Room: Computer Classroom

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Adult Literacy, Community Education, Technology

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 2

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! Digital Literacy 1...

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