Upcoming Events

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!

We read a mix of cozy mysteries, thrillers and sometimes, an unconventional mystery. Copies are available on a first come first served basis. 

Two meeting options:

Many hands make light work! Join us monthly to sort seeds for the Seed Library.

Benefits include: 

The Makerspace is do-it-yourself space to create, play, and learn using equipment and tools at the library.

Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in America? Learn how to reduce your risk of heart disease and build a happier heart with guidance from Alameda County Nutrition Services and the Happy Heart program.

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! 

Homework Support Center and volunteer tutors are committed to assisting your child in understanding their homework. All K-12 students are welcome.

In-person homework help from a trained tutor specifically for teens! Help is available in all subjects, and all tutors are strong in STEM subjects.

Registration is required. Please register here!

Online English Conversation Circles are designed for adults who are looking for a supportive and fun environment to practice their English speaking skills.

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

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

Learning English? This class is perfect for beginners who want to feel more confident communicating in daily life, at work, or in the community. Understanding phonics (the sounds of words) makes reading, writing, and speaking easier.

Do you want to learn how to use computer programs like Google Docs, Google Sheets, or Google Slides? Participate in a Google Workspace Workshop!

Got excess stash you want to keep out of the landfill? Or maybe you don't have quite enough for that cute scrappy project? Join Sticks & String for our 6th annual yarn swap!

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.

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.

Come join us for a monthly Ukulele Strum Along!  Strummers of all ages and levels are welcome.

This is a BYOU (Bring Your Own Ukulele) Program.  If you don't have an ukulele, you can check one out just like a book!  

The Hayward Public Library is offering a FREE 11-week ESL Grammar Workshop Series!

Sing and dance with us every Tuesday! 

Sing and dance with us every Tuesday!