Citizenship Application Clinic

In partnership with Immigrant Hope, Hayward Public Library is hosting a Citizenship Application Clinic. Receive expert assistance with your N-400 application form and free legal advice from an immigration attorney. This event is offered at no cost, providing invaluable support on your path to U.S. citizenship.

Spaces are limited; first come first served! Questions? Email our staff at amy.choi@hayward-ca.gov or call 510-885-7775. 

5th Annual Yarn Swap

Saturday, February 15, 10:30 a.m., Downtown Library

Got excess stash you want to keep out of the landfill? Or maybe you don't have quite enough yarn for that cute scrappy project? Join Sticks & String for our 5th annual yarn swap! Bring your clean, untangled yarn and supplies and swap them for something new-to-you.

Birds of Bhutan

Saturday, February 15, 1:00 p.m., Downtown Library

Bhutan calls itself the Happiest Place in the World, and indeed, the tiny Himalayan nation is a delight for birds and birders. With over 60% of its land forested, from alpine scrub to tropical broadleaf habitats, Bhutan boasts many beautiful and unusual birds as well as distinctive flowers, animals, and architecture. Learn something about them all in this fun, photo-filled presentation!

I Am Nobody’s Slave: An Online Author Talk with Pulitzer Prize Finalist Lee Hawkins
Tuesday, February 18, 11:00 a.m., Online

We welcome you to our online conversation with journalist and author Lee Hawkins as he talks to us about the examination of his family’s legacy of post-enslavement trauma and resilience in this riveting memoir, I Am Nobody's Slave: How Uncovering My Family’s History Set Me Free. This book shows how genealogical research can educate and heal Americans of all races, revealing through their story the story of America—a journey of struggle, resilience, and the heavy cost of ultimate success. Register today to join the conversation!

Mystery Book Club: These Toxic Things
Wednesday, February 19, 11:00 a.m.

Join us on the 3rd Wednesday of every month for Mystery Book Club! We read a mix of cozy mysteries and thrillers. This month's selection is These Toxic Things by Rachel Howzell Hall.

About the book: Mickie Lambert creates "digital scrapbooks" for clients, ensuring that precious souvenirs aren’t forgotten or lost. When her latest client, Nadia Denham, a curio shop owner, dies from an apparent suicide, Mickie honors the old woman's last wish and begins curating her peculiar objets d'art.

Join Centro Community Partners for their 5-session program, “Start My Business." 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. Sign up today!

HPL Recommends: African American LGBTQIA+ Voices

Celebrate Black History Month with some adult fiction by African American LGBTQIA+ authors. Check out our list:

Friends of Hayward Library Book Sales

Saturday, February 15, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Downtown Library

Every first and third Saturday of the month, the Friends Bookstore on the first floor is open and filled with bargains! All proceeds fund library activities, programs, and collections.

Mobile Health Clinic: Medical and Dental

Friday, February 14, 10:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Downtown Library

The mobile health clinic offers free, friendly medical and dental services for people without housing. First come, first served. No appointment required; just come to the van parked in front of the library on Mission Blvd. between the City Center Garage and C Street.

Services are provided by Alameda Health System in partnership with Alameda County Health Care for the Homeless. 

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. 

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

The library will be closed on Monday, February 17 in observance of Presidents' 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!

Library Pro Tip: Save money entertaining guests from out of town 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:

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.

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.

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