Storytime Break

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

Bilingual Stories/Cuentos Bilingües (English and Spanish)

11:30am - 12:00pm
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.

Tech Support Tutor Sessions (Video Lab, 2nd floor)

11:30am - 1:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
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!

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

LAMBDA Information Table

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Adults, Families
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Central Foyer
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Families
Program Type: Community Education, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Horizon Treatment Services will be tabling with information about the LAMBDA Youth Drop-in Center, its mission, services, and how to access help as an LGBTQIA+ youth.

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

Tech Support Tutor Sessions (Video Lab, 2nd floor)

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
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!

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

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.

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

Tech Support Tutor Sessions (Video Lab, 2nd floor)

10:30am - 12:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
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!

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
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.

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 "Families" group.

Saturday Storytime

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

Join us for 30 minutes of stories, songs, and movement activities. All our storytimes help children develop early literacy skills through talking, reading, singing, playing and writing.

POTENTIAL 2-WEEK HOLIDAY CLOSURE

All Day 12/22 - 1/3
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Digital Learning Center, Downtown Library, Downtown Library Study Rooms, Weekes Branch, Makerspace, Online, All Branches - Announcement
Description:

As of 1/13/2025, the library will definitely be closed 12/24/Wed., 12/25,Thur., 12/31/Wed. and 1/1/Thursday. It is likely that the library will be closed 12/22-1/3 though.

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

Mobile Health Clinic

10:00am - 3:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Offsite
Offsite Event
Event Location: Offsite
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

The mobile health clinic offers free, friendly medical services for people without housing. 

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

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
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.

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

Mobile Health Clinic

10:00am - 3:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Offsite
Offsite Event
Event Location: Offsite
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

The mobile health clinic offers free, friendly medical services for people without housing. 

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
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Families
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 other Saturday from 2-3pm in the Conference Room C on the 2nd floor of the Downtown Library.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Copy of Thomas Martial Arts

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Fremont Bank Foundation Room - Large Room Subdivided 1/2 (Room B)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Martial Arts Kickboxing Class for kids ages 7-11. Come dressed in baggy clothes.

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

Apply to Get Help Paying Your Power Bill

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
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.

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

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.

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
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.

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

Literacy Plus Tutor Orientation

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Meeting Room C (Medium Room)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Community Education, Language Learning
Event Details:

Become a volunteer tutor at the Hayward Public Library! 

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

Mobile Health Clinic

10:00am - 3:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Offsite
Offsite Event
Event Location: Offsite
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

The mobile health clinic offers free, friendly medical services for people without housing. 

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

Literacy Plus Tutor Roundtables

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Seniors, Families
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Community Learning Center
Age Group: Seniors, Families
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Community Education, Language Learning
Event Details:

Literacy Plus is hosting an informal meet-up, Tutor Roundtables, for our current tutors who are seeking social and emotional support from each other.  Join to mingle with fellow tutors and explore different learning manipulatives.

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

Tea for Tutors//Tutor Workshop

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Community Learning Center
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Community Education, Language Learning
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
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.

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

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.