Homework Support Center

Tuesday-Thursday; see schedule

Need help with your homework? Our volunteer tutors are committed to assisting your child in understanding their homework in a safe, supportive environment. All K-12 students are welcome and a free healthy lunch is provided to each student, offered in partnership with HUSD.

Research Games with CoDe Lab for ages 5-12

Saturdays in January; times vary (see schedule). Downtown Library

Scientists from the Cognitive Development Lab at 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.

Self-Defense Class for Kids: Twice a Month Now!

The 2nd Saturday of the month, 3:00 p.m., Downtown Library

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The 3rd Saturday of the month, 2:00 p.m., Weekes Branch

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

Led by Sensei Anthony Thomas, a dedicated martial artist with experience dating back to 1979, this class focuses on realistic self-defense tactics that teach practical skills to help kids stay safe. In addition to self-defense, students will benefit from improved physical fitness, boosted confidence, and the development of discipline and focus.

We're Taking a Break

Storytimes are on break until January 20. In the meantime, check out all our online early literacy activities!

Storytimes at the Weekes Branch

Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, Weekes Branch

The Weekes Branch is hopping! Music and Movement and Saturday Storytime are for all young kids, and Preschool Stories is just right for kids age 3-5. Check out the schedule:

Downtown Storytimes 

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, Downtown Library

Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday we offer storytimes at the Downtown Library. On Tuesdays, Miss Martha gets your kids' feet moving with Music and Movement. On Thursdays she hosts a bilingual English/Spanish storytime for kids who speak either or both languages. And on Wednesdays, kids can join Miss Wenny for a storytime in Mandarin Chinese

HPL Recommends: January is National Soup Month!

National Soup Month, observed during January, celebrates the appreciation and enjoyment of all things soup. The idea is to embrace the warmth and comfort that a bowl of soup provides, especially during the colder winter months. Some folks explore different soup recipes, share recipes and soups with family and friends, or organize soup tastings or cooking competitions. You and your kid can celebrate with a good book!

Teen Time: Perler Bead Craft

Wednesday, January 14, 4:00-5:30 p.m., Downtown Library

Join us every Wednesday in the Teen Room for a fun activity! Activities may include video games, crafts, and more. This week's activity is: Perler beads!

Come make whatever you want out of Perler beads! The beads fuse together to create a design you get to keep. 

No registration required; teens ages 13 to 17 only.

Intro to Granny Squares

Saturday, January 17, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Downtown Library

Granny squares seem to be everywhere these days! They're super versatile and can be worked into lots of projects, such as tote bags, ponchos, sweaters, and even as an accent panel on a pair of jeans. 

At this workshop, we'll learn how to make the basic three-color granny square. We'll also talk about variations and the many ways this humble square can be used.  

All ability levels welcome. No registration required, and you don't need a library card to attend. Just drop in! 

Teen Time: Craft Buffet

Wednesday, January 21, 4:00-5:30 p.m., Downtown Library

Join us every Wednesday in the Teen Room for a fun activity! Activities may include video games, crafts, and more. This week's activity: Craft Buffet!

Come make whatever you want! We’ll have all sorts of supplies, including washi tape & stickers, paper, markers, colored pencils, brush pens, beads & bracelet-making supplies, and pin-making supplies.

No registration required; teens ages 13 to 17 only. Questions? Email hpl.teens@hayward-ca.gov 

Teen Time: Bedazzle Anything

Wednesday, January 28, 4:00-5:30 p.m., Downtown Library

Join us every Wednesday in the Teen Room for a fun activity! Activities may include video games, crafts, and more. This week's activity: bedazzle anything!

We’ll provide the rhinestones and you just bring whatever you want to bedazzle--a phone case, sunglasses, a book, etc.

No registration required; teens ages 13 to 17 only.

Questions? Email hpl.teens@hayward-ca.gov 

HPL Recommends: Life Skills for Teens

Teens have to learn so many life skills just to be fully-functioning teenaged humans, never mind becoming independent adults. Sure, there are always influencers to follow and YouTube videos to watch... but sometimes you don't know where to start, because you don't know what you don't know. Checking out some of these books would be a great start!

Library Hours Have Been Reduced to Help Close the City of Hayward Budget Deficit

We're reducing operating hours and eliminating Hoopla and Kanopy as part of citywide cost cutting to close a multi-million-dollar City of Hayward budget deficit.

We've received requests from the public asking how they can share their feedback with local government officials about the City's current budget challenges and protecting Library services. For more information on how to send a comment to the City Council or participate in a City Council meeting, please visit the City's webpage at bit.ly/coh-council.

Got houseguests?

We can help you show them the best of the Bay Area! Use your Hayward Library card and Discover & Go to get free and discount tickets to tons of Bay Area attractions including the California Academy of Sciences, the Bay Area Discovery Museum, and more. Check it out:

What else is going on at the library?

Don't just sit there wondering; visit our online event calendar! Special events, weekly and monthly programs, holiday closures, bookmobile stops... it's all in there. Check it out:

Weekes Branch
27300 Patrick Avenue
Hayward, CA 94544
510-782-2155