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The 21st Century Library & Community Learning Center is Turning 5!
September 14, 2024
Five years ago, on September 14th, 2019, to the pounding of taiko drums and the pounding with joy of our hearts, our 21st Century Library & Community Learning Center opened its doors. The building was not even complete, but the community had waited a long time for this; as we saw the smiling faces streaming in, we knew we had done the right thing. After all, we had a roof, books, computers, and restrooms. So it was on that day that a beautiful love affair started between our community and the gorgeous Downtown Library, as it is popularly and affectionately called.
What a journey it has been! All that excitement—and then, exactly six months after the Downtown Library opened, we had to shut our doors because of the pandemic. But by then your Hayward Public Library team was ready for anything. We pivoted, and in 24 hours we had set up a system for issuing online cards so people could use our online services without leaving their homes. And within days we had started new services like curbside delivery and pre-packaged book bundles to replace coming in and browsing the shelves.
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We are now out of the pandemic. Our Downtown Library is finally complete and we are utilizing this 58,000 sf Zero Net Energy and LEED Platinum building to capacity. Well over a million guests have walked through our doors, and we have had more than a thousand storytimes and programs for children, and many, many more for adults. How far we have come from our earliest roots!
Though there is some disagreement about when exactly “Hayward Public Library” started, we know that we can trace our roots back to the library that was started in 1867 by the Good Templars Society. Back in those days the town library, like the post office, moved around to various buildings as space was available. 1893, the town’s library settled into a shared space in a carriage shop near B and First Streets.
Then in 1905, the wealthy industrialist Andrew Carnegie, who was a strong believer in the power of libraries, gave the city $10,000 to build our first permanent library. Unfortunately, the 1906 Great San Francisco earthquake hit us, heavily damaging the building. Mr.Carnegie gave us additional funds for repairs, though, and the building opened to the public later that same year. |
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The Carnegie library continued to serve the community from that building until 1951, when Hayward got a new 35,000-square-foot building. Over the next half-century the population of Hayward multiplied more than 10 times, from 14,000 to over 140,000, and this old building was fast deteriorating. |
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In 2014, Hayward voters passed Measure C, a half-cent sales tax measure for the building and improvement of library facilities, among other things. And then we fast forward to that beautiful day in September, five years ago, as you all walked happily into our new library. |
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Please join us on Saturday, September 14th, this year as we celebrate our beautiful library and five amazing years of service. Come in and let us personally say “Thank you” to each and every one of you for your support! And be sure to check out some of our special 5th anniversary programs:
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| 11:45 - Guided Downtown Library Tour |
| 12:00 - High 5 to HPL Family Art Class |
| 1:00 - Laser Engrave a Custom Souvenir Pencil |
| 1:30 - Poetry Reading & Library Design Contest Winner Announcement |
| 2:30 - Gavin Halloran Jazz Band Performance |
| 4:15 - Birthday Surprise! |
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YA Book Club for Adults: The Voting Booth
Tuesday, September 3, 6:00 p.m., Downtown Library
Are you an adult (18 or older) who still loves to read teen/young adult (YA) literature? Join our new YA Book Club for Adults! At this meeting, we'll discuss The Voting Booth by Brandy Colbert. Visit the library to check out a copy of the book, or download the ebook or audiobook for free on the Hoopla app with your Hayward Library card. |
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Songs from the Stack: Rise Up Hayward
Saturdays, September 7 & 21, 10:30 a.m., Downtown Library
In "Songs from the Stack," we use music and sound healing to create songs from affirmations. We engage in community dialogue to share struggles, change perspectives, and craft positive affirmations, turning pain into power. Bring items like a journal, yoga mat, or something that grounds you. |
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Social Media, Influencer Culture, Misinformation, and the Threat to Democratic Discourse
Saturday, September 7, 2:00 p.m., Downtown Library
Politicians around the world have moved to using social media as a means of primary outreach, which has undermined the role of professional journalists in transmitting the political and policy positions of parties. In this talk we'll examine cases from around the world and consider the risks for the US elections in 2024. |
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Silent Book Club
Saturday, September 7, 3:00 p.m., Downtown Library
Looking for some companionable time to read and maybe chat about what you're reading? Join us for Silent Book Club! It's like a book club but no pressure to read a specific book and plenty of time to just read with other people who love to read too. |
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Capturing the Human Drama of 9/11 and D-Day Through Oral History with Author Garrett Graff
Tuesday, September 10, 11:00 a.m., Online
Much has been written and said about D-Day and about the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and the profound impact both events had on America and the world. But those names, stories, and memories have never before been collected in one place to tell the full, 360-degree story.
An expert at capturing the human drama, New York Times bestselling author Garrett Graff will speak about his oral histories. |
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The Literary Corner: We the Aninmals by Justin Torres
Wednesday, September 11, 5:30 p.m., Downtown Library
In this award-winning, groundbreaking debut, Justin Torres plunges us into the chaotic heart of one family, the intense bonds of three brothers, and the mythic effects of this fierce love on the people we must become.
Copies of this title are available for checkout from the library's collection. Questions? Email Ricardo Antoni at ricardo.antoni@hayward-ca.gov |
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Medi-Cal and Home Services
Thursday, September 12, 2:00 p.m., Downtown Library
Join us to find out what the experts know about Medi-Cal, including how to qualify for programs serving people 65 and older, and learn which home and community-based services are covered by Medi-Cal.
Legal and Health Insights is a series of programs for older adults. Look for new programs at 2 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month. |
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3rd Annual Tomato Tasting and Seed Saving Workshop
Saturday, September 14, 11:00 a.m., Downtown Library
Your tomatoes are coming in and they are GORGEOUS! Bring some in to share so we can all try each other's home-grown masterpieces.
If you don't have tomatoes and you love to taste them this event is also for you! There will be enough to go around, and we'll all learn how to preserve those seeds so we can grow our favorites again next year.
Presented by the Hayward Seed Lending Library |
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Laser Engrave a Custom Pencil
Saturday, September 14, 1:00-3:00 p.m., Downtown Library
This year is the 5th Anniversary of the Downtown Library being built! The traditional 5th anniversary gift is a wooden item. Help us celebrate and drop by the Makerspace to Laser Engrave a FREE customized, personal, wooden pencil (while supplies last)!
For this special event all ages are welcome in the Makerspace; children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult guardian. |
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Business Model Development Sessions
5-session class starts on Monday, September 16, 4:00-6:30 p.m., Downtown Library
Join Centro Community Partners for their 5-session Business Model Development sessions! This free in-person course aims to teach you how to structure your business for success, covering everything from creating a valuable proposition and identifying the right type of customer to providing high-quality products and services and managing finances efficiently to ensure profitability. |
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Mystery Book Club: No Home for Killers
Tuesday, September 17, 5:30 p.m., Weekes Branch Library
This month we'll be discussing No Home for Killers by E.A. Aymar
"When their estranged brother, jazz musician and social activist Markus Peña, is found murdered, sisters Melinda and Emily Peña seek to unravel the truth, but must first face their own demons."
Request a print copy at bit.ly/4cC5fyb. |
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Living with an Expansive Mind in a Distracted World: An Online Author Talk with Nate Klemp, PhD
Wednesday, September 18, 11:00 a.m., Online
With the avalanche of information we get every day, closing down our minds and hearts seems to be the only way to survive. We close off to ourselves by compulsively checking our devices. We close to each other by getting caught in echo chambers of outrage. But what if there’s another way? Join us as New York Times bestselling author and philosopher Nate Klemp helps us explore pathways back to openminded living. |
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A Deep Dive in Character Development with Global Sensation Liane Moriarty
Saturday, September 21, 4:00 p.m., Online
If you knew your future, would you try to fight fate? If you were told you only had a certain amount of time left to live, would you do things differently? Would you try to dodge your destiny? Join us as we chat with mega-bestselling author Liane Moriarty about her newest novel, Here One Moment. |
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Connecting through Birding
Saturday, September 28, 1:00 p.m., Downtown Library
Ready to go birding? Discover tools, electronic resources, and local organizations that can help you get started or travel deeper in your journey, and find ways to connect with others who enjoy exploring outdoors and learning about birds.
Presented by scientist and storyteller Bob Lewis, winner of the American Birding Association's Chandler Robbins Award for excellence in teaching. |
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HPL Recommends: Sci-Fi with Great Screen Adaptations
You've seen the summer blockbuster or binged the series (or you're just about to!); now read the book! Science fiction novels have inspired so many screen adaptations, from Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley's Frankenstein to the upcoming Murderbot series, it's hard to overstate the cultural impact this genre has had. Check these books out: |
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Regularly Scheduled Programs
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How to Get Help Paying Energy Bills
Tuesday, September 10, 2:00-4:00 p.m., Downtown Library
Do you need help paying energy bills? You may qualify for federal aid.
A representative from Spectrum Community Services will be on site to accept applications and answer questions about the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). |
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Yoga at the Library
Saturday, September 14, 10:30 a.m., Downtown Library
Unlock energy, strength, and joy in this wellness-focused class led by certified instructor Iva Chu from Hayward's Yoga Sociale.
Please arrive dressed for stretching. Mats provided. |
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Sticks & String: Open Knit/Crochet Session
Saturday, September 21, 10:30 a.m., Downtown Library
Come hang out with your fellow crafty folks! This week we're hosting an open knit/crochet session. We bring our current projects to work on, and maybe a recent Finished Object or two for show-and-tell.
All ability levels welcome. No registration required, and you don't need a library card to attend. Just drop in! And feel free to bring a friend. |
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Tenants' Rights Workshop
Tuesday, September 17, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Downtown Library
Centro Legal Services Tenants' Rights Clinic for Hayward Tenants with legal issues or questions about their housing. Low-income, eligible tenants may receive a free legal consultation for advice about or limited assistance with their housing issues.
To reserve a spot, call 510-437-1554 or email tenantsrights@centrolegal.org |
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Digital Literacy 101
Starting on Thursday, September 19, 4:00 p.m., Downtown Library
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!
Digital Literacy 101 is a 5-week session that meets once a week for 1.5 hours. Each class builds on the previous class. Space is limited. Registration is first come, first serve. |
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French Conversation Circles
Fridays at 4:00 p.m., Downtown Library
French Conversation Circles provide a supportive environment to practice your French speaking skills. Facilitated by a French speaker who will select study materials, guide conversation, and answer questions, the circle is designed to provide the opportunity to read and listen to documents from French-speaking countries as well as speak to one another in French. Beginners and all levels are welcome to attend.
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Google Suite Workshop for Beginners
Alternate Saturdays, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, Downtown Library
Do you want to learn how to use computer programs like Google Docs, Google Sheets, or Google Slides? Participate in a Google Suite Workshop! You'll learn how to use one of the programs mentioned above to accomplish specific tasks.
These workshops are drop-in but registration is recommended, since space is limited. |
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Typing Club
Alternate Saturdays, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, Downtown Library
Do you need to improve your keyboard skills? Join our Typing Club! Practice your keyboard skills and improve your typing speed and accuracy. With the guidance of a dedicated volunteer tutor, access different online programs and resources to improve your typing skills. |
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English Conversation Circles
Monday-Friday, Online and in Person at the Downtown Library
English Conversation Circles are designed for adults who are looking for a supportive and fun environment to practice their English-speaking skills. The goal is to strengthen conversational skills, while building confidence and community with other adults whose native language is not English.
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Citizenship Resources
We offer FREE 10-week Citizenship Preparation Classes, Citizenship Mock Interview Sessions, a Citizenship Corner at the Downtown Library and one online, and much more.
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Tech Support Tutor Sessions
Drop-in or by appointment
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!
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The library will be closed on Monday, September 9 in honor of Admission Day.
But you can use our online resources 24/7/365! Download an ebook or audiobook; stream a movie; learn a new language or how to repair your car; get help with homework or research. All you need is a Hayward library card! |
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Library Pro Tip: Save Money on Date Night with Your Library Card!
Use your Hayward library card to check out free and low-cost tickets to museums, science centers, zoos, theatres, and more! Search by date to see what works with your schedule, or search by venue to discover some of the Bay Area's hidden (and not-so-hidden) treasures. Check it out: |
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Brainfuse VetNow Writing Lab
Are you looking to improve your writing skills? Look no further than Brainfuse VetNow's Writing Lab! Whether you're crafting an email, working on essays, or simply honing your communication skills, the Brainfuse Writing Lab is here to support you every step of the way. It's never too late to sharpen your writing abilities and reach your academic and professional goals.
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We've got Zip Books!
Can't find the book you need at the library? No problem! Use our new Zip Books service to have the book mailed directly to you for free, and return it to us when you're done.
This project is supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.
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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: |
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Library Hours
Monday: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Thursday: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
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Downtown Library
888 C Street
Hayward, CA 94541
510-293-8685
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Weekes Branch
27300 Patrick Avenue
Hayward, CA 94544
510-782-2155
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