Sticks & String: Crocheting Circles Mini Workshop

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

At the June meeting, Judy will show you how to make Brittany's scrubbies. This scrubby is great for cleaning and for gifting. It's non-abrasive and has enough scrubbing power to clean pots, pans, and dishes. Some supplies will be needed.

No registration required, and you don't need a library card to attend. Just drop in! And feel free to bring a friend.

Darn It! Let's Have a Patch Party!
Tuesday, June 18, 5:00-6:30 p.m., Downtown Library

Have you got a favorite piece of clothing that needs mending? Bring it on down to the library and work on it with us! We'll be touching on several different mending techniques with an emphasis on what your particular piece of clothing needs.

We'll provide needle and thread as well as scrap fabric to make visible patches.

Uke Can Do It! Ukulele Classes for Adults
1st session: Tuesday, June 18, 5:00 p.m., Weekes Branch Library

Learn to play the Ukulele this summer at the Library! Check out a ukulele from the library just like a book and join us for four introductory lessons. You'll be strumming along in no time!

Please plan to attend all four sessions. For ages 18 and up.

Typing Club
Saturday, June 22, 10:00 a.m., 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.

Senior Scam Stopper Seminar

Saturday, June 22, 1:00-3:00 p.m., Downtown Library

Assemblymember Liz Ortega, in conjunction with the Contractors State License Board, invites you to attend this seminar. You will learn from expert speakers from state agencies about how to protect yourself or your loved ones from the latest scams. Experts will provide tips on how to protect seniors from fraud relating to home repair, identity theft, mail, auto repair, insurance, and more.

Mystery Book Club: The Devotion of Suspect X

Wednesday, June 26, 5:30 p.m., Downtown Library

Welcome to Mystery Book Club! This month we'll be discussing The Devotion of Suspect X by Keigo Higashino.

Yasuko Hanaoka is a divorced, single mother who thought she had finally escaped her abusive ex-husband Togashi. When he shows up one day to extort money from her, threatening both her and her teenaged daughter Misato, the situation quickly escalates into violence and Togashi ends up dead on her apartment floor. 

Sidewalk Vending Permit Workshop

Wednesday, June 26, Downtown Library: Part 1 begins at 10:00 a.m., Part 2 begins at 1:30 p.m.

Learn about the regulations and the process for obtaining a Sidewalk Vending Permit. Each workshop is in two parts: one in the morning and one in the afternoon.

Participants should plan to attend both parts. 

Part 1, 10:00 a.m.: Introduction. 

Part 2, 1:30 p.m.: Applying for the Sidewalk Vending Permit. 

HPL Recommends: Juneteenth

Juneteenth is the one of the oldest known commemorations related to the abolition of slavery in the United States. Juneteenth National Independence Day was signed into law as a national holiday on June 17, 2021. The word “Juneteenth” is a portmanteau, of the month “June” and the date “Nineteenth.” Juneteenth celebrates the date of June 19, 1865, when enslaved people of African descent located in Galveston, Texas, finally learned of their freedom from the slavery system in the United States. Check out our Juneteenth reading list:

Makerspace Tour

Every other Saturday at 11:00 a.m., Downtown Library

Curious about the Makerspace? Join us at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday mornings for a tour. You'll learn about our equipment and our requirements for using the Makerspace, and see what kinds of things you can make here!

Tours are first come, first served with a limit of 15 guests per tour. Children must be 7 or over to join the tour, and must be accompanied by an adult guardian.

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. 

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!

The library will be closed on Wednesday, June 19 in honor of Juneteenth Freedom 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 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:

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