Upcoming Events

Featured Events

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Yoga at the Library

Saturday, January 31, 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.

Saturday Storytime at the Weekes Branch

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, January 31, 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.

A close-up image of a book folded into the shape of a heart, resting on a pink and black background with a ribbon adorned with small red hearts. To the left are red roses and a small gift box with a red ribbon on a white wooden surface. A red banner at the top contains the text "Book Folding: Hearts".

Book Folding: Hearts

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
John Pappas Legacy Room (Whole) at Weekes Branch
Event Location: Weekes Branch
Room: John Pappas Legacy Room (Whole)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Available
Event Details:

We're continuing our book folding series! This month, Shirley will teach everyone how to mark and fold a book into a heart. Just in time for Valentine's Day!

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Open Sewing

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room C (Medium Room) at Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Meeting Room C (Medium Room)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Registration Available
Event Details:

Pants need hemming? Have a project you started but never finished? Register to use the library's sewing machines!

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Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures: An Online Author Talk with Novelist Vanessa Riley

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

Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat online with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye.

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Seed Library Program Series: Propagating from Cuttings

Saturday, February 7, 2026 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
Registration Available
Event Details:

Sometimes starting a plant from seed is more difficult than starting from a cutting. Join us to discuss how to grow plants from cuttings. If you'd like to bring some cuttings from your home or garden, we love to share!

Saturday Storytime at the Weekes Branch

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, February 7, 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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Celebrate with Dance: Celebrating Black History Month 以舞為慶黑人歷史月

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Central Foyer at Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Central Foyer
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:
Celebrate with Dance: Celebrating Black History Month with Dance at the Downtown Library!

Join us for a powerful and joyful Black History Month celebration featuring an exciting dance performance by

Representative of Spectrum services

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

Tuesday, February 10, 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.

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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.

Fast Forward to Phonics

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Community Learning Center
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Bilingual, Community Education

Literacy Plus Tutor Roundtables

1:00pm–2:00pm
Seniors, Families
Downtown Library
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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.

Literacy Plus Tutor Orientation

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Community Learning Center
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Community Education, Language Learning
Event Details:

Become a volunteer tutor at the Hayward Public Library! 

Kintsukuroi: Film Screening and Discussion

1:00pm–4:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Downtown Library
Registration Available
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Fremont Bank Foundation Room - Large Room Whole (Rooms A and B)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community Education, Special Events
Registration Available
Event Details:

Join us for a very special event: A screening of the film Kintsukuroi followed by a discussion with the film's director, Kerwin Berk, and his crew.

Community Hub: Mental Health Services with HEART

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

Hayward Evaluation and Response Teams (HEART), Case Management and Mental Health Linkages (LINK) TEAM provides homeless outreach, information and resources, follow-up suppor

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.

Online Spanish Conversation Circle

9:00am–10:00am
Adults
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.

Community Hub: Health Services with La Familia

11:00am–2:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Families
Community Hub
Event Location: Community Hub
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Community Education, Health & Wellness, Other
Event Details:

La Familia offers information and referrals to HPN community clinicians, Cal Fresh, and Medi-Cal. They can connect you to prevention and early intervention services.

Community Hub: Children and Family Services with Eden Youth

2:00pm–5:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Families
Community Hub
Event Location: Community Hub
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Families
Program Type: Community Education, Health & Wellness, Other
Event Details:

Eden Youth is a youth-powered organization. Promotores will host "grupo de apoyo" and share health and wellness resources in Hayward.

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

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.

Community Hub: Recreation and After School Programs with DSAL

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

Alameda County Deputy Sheriff’s Activities League (DSAL) provides information and enrollment assistance in free, after-school, recreational sports and summer fitness camps f

Google Workspace Workshop

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Computer Classroom
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Community Education, Technology
Event Details:

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

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.

Spectrum Community Services Tabling: Apply for 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.

Community Hub: Transit Services with Hayward Operated Paratransit

2:00pm–5:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Community Hub
Event Location: Community Hub
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community Education, Health & Wellness, Other
Event Details:

Hayward Operated Paratransit (HOP) will help seniors and people with disabilities to enroll in paratransit services.

Online Spanish Conversation Circle

9:00am–10:00am
Adults
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.

Community Hub: Child Care and Family Services with 4Cs

11:00am–2:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Adults
Community Hub
Event Location: Community Hub
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Adults
Program Type: Community Education, Health & Wellness, Other
Event Details:

4Cs of Alameda County will provide enrollment in parent workshops, toddler playgroups and family navigation to HPN community. Families can receive child care referrals and payment assistance information.

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.

Community Hub: Immigration Legal Consultations with Immigrant Hope

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

Immigrant Hope offers Immigration Law services, including family-based immigration, naturalization, work authorization, DACA, and renewals.

Community Hub: ESL with Education Services

2:00pm–5:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Community Hub
Event Location: Community Hub
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Community Education, Language Learning
Event Details:

Education Services provides information and registration support in Hayward Library programs, such as ESL grammar classes, Citizenship workshops, Digital Literacy Classes, K

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 11-week ESL Grammar Workshop Series!

Community Hub: Mental Health Services with HEART

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

Hayward Evaluation and Response Teams (HEART), Case Management and Mental Health Linkages (LINK) TEAM provides homeless outreach, information and resources, follow-up suppor