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Community Hub: Healthcare Services with TVHC

2:00pm–5:00pm
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:

Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center (TVHC) provides information and outreach for all of the health services they offer at the clinic.

Makerspace Closure

All Day
Makerspace
Closing
Branches:
Makerspace
Description:

The Makerspace will be closed on December 6.

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

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!

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

English-Spanish Storytime with Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

10:30am–11:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Families
Downtown Library
Cancelled
Registration Available
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Available
Event Details:

Build your child’s communication skills through Shared Reading!

This program is designed for children with minimal speech, ages 2 to 9 and for caregivers who want to learn more about additional communication tools. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Yoga at the Library

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
Downtown Library
Registration Available
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.

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

Tech Support Tutor Sessions

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
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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Research Games with CoDe Lab (for ages 5-12)

11:00am–2:00pm
Kids
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Homework Support Center
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Scientists from Cal State East Bay are coming to the library to play research games with kids! Children (5-12 years old) will have an opportunity to play a short game with a researcher, contribute to science, and win prizes.

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

Discusión de libros en español: «Malas» de Marcela Fuentes

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Community Learning Center
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Sábado 6 de diciembre en la Biblioteca del Centro Pública de Hayward  tercer piso en la sala del centro de aprendizaje/ 3rd floor in the Community Learning Center.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Self-Defense Class for Kids

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

Self-defense Class for Kids (Ages 7–11)

Join us for a fun and empowering kickboxing class designed specifically for kids ages 7 to 11!

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

Silent Book Club

3:00pm–4:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Downtown Library
Registration Available
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Meeting Room C (Medium Room)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Available
Event Details:

Looking for some companionable time to read and (maybe!) (Only if you want to!) chat about what you're reading? Join us for Silent Book Club.

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

Learn and Play Storytime (ages birth to 36 months)

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

We'll sing, dance, shake and read. This storytime has about 15-20 minutes of circle time and 15-20 minutes of playtime with toys.

This storytime is recommended for ages birth to 36 months.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
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 "Families" group

Community Hub: Educational Services with HUSD

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

Hayward Unified School District (HUSD) provides enrollment information for HUSD’s Early Learning Program and Coordination of Services Team (COST).

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

Tech Support Tutor Sessions

11:30am–1:30pm
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 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

Homework Support Center

3:30pm–5:30pm
Kids, Teens
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Homework Support Center
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.

The Downtown Homework Support Center is open Monday through Thursday 3:30pm-5:30pm.

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

English Conversation Circle- IN PERSON

4:30pm–5:30pm
Adults, Seniors, Families
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.

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

Tenants' Rights Workshop with Centro Legal Services

4:30pm–6:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Meeting Room C (Medium Room)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community Education
Event Details:

Centro Legal Services Tenants' Rights Clinic for Hayward Tenants with legal issues or questions about their housing.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Fremont Bank Foundation Room - Large Room Subdivided 1/2 (Room A)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Bilingual, Jobs & Careers, Other
Event Details:

 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Center Homework Support

4:30pm–6:45pm
Teens
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:

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

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 ESL Grammar Workshop Series! This class is designed for advanced learners of the English language.

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

Tech Support Tutor Sessions

10:30am–12:30pm
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 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group

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! 

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

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!