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Introducing Our Newsletter for Teens |
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It's time to refresh your inbox with our new newsletters! You can now sign up for any or all of these newsletters: Adult, Teen, and Children. The Teen Newsletter will no longer be part of our Children's Newsletter and will now be delivered directly to your inbox from our Teen Librarian.
Make sure you sign up for the newsletter of your interest so that you can stay up to date on the latest library announcements, programs, resources, and booklists!
*If you are fine with being subscribed to this Children's Newsletter, then there's no extra step, consider yourself 'subscribed'! |
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Homework Support Center
Tues & Wed, 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Thurs, 3:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Downtown Library
Tues & Wed, 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Weekes Library
Get homework help with our volunteer tutors who are committed to assisting in a safe and supportive environment. All K-12 students are welcome and a free healthy lunch is provided, offered in partnership with HUSD. |
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Community Hub: Recreation and After School Programs with DSAL
Fri, March 6, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Downtown Library
Get help with enrolling in free, after-school, recreational sports and summer fitness camps for kids with the Alameda County Deputy Sheriff’s Activities League (DSAL). Visit DSAL every 1st Friday. |
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Free Diaper Kit Giveaway
Thurs, March 12, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Downtown Library
Free diaper giveaways for families! 1 free kit per child with diapers in sizes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7. No library card or registration is required, just show up. Line starts at the entrance of the C Street side of the Downtown Library. |
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Self-Defense Class for Kids
Sat, March 14, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Downtown Library
Sat, March 21, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Weekes Library
Learn self-defense while having fun with Sensei Anthony Thomas. This class is designed specifically for kids ages 7-11 years old. Don’t forget to register, fill out a waiver form, wear comfortable clothes, and most importantly, have fun. |
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Scavenger Hunt of the Month |
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Scavenger Hunt: Women's History Month
March is Women's History Month! Learn about women of the past and present and complete the worksheet to win a prize.
For children ages 3 to 12 years old. Ask for a Scavenger Hunt worksheet at the Children's Desk! |
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Tuesdays, Fridays, & Saturdays
Weekes Branch
Follow the music to The Weekes Branch! Music and Movement and Saturday Storytime are for all young kids, and Preschool Stories is just right for kids age 3-5. |
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Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays
Downtown Library
Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday we offer storytimes at the Downtown Library. On Tuesdays, Ms. 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 Ms. Wenny for a storytime in Mandarin Chinese. |
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Resource Highlight |
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Dial-A-Story
Missed out on a storytime? Call (510) 901- 4343 to access weekly recorded stories featuring expert children’s librarians and storytellers. Listen to a mix of fairy tales, folk tales, rhymes, and much more. |
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Regularly Scheduled Programs |
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Community Hub
Various days and times • Downtown Library
Full-service, one-stop resource center for patrons to access City of Hayward and community partner services. |
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Book Sale
March 7 & March 16 • 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. • Downtown Library
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. |
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Uke Can Do It! Ukulele Strum Along
Saturday, March 21 • 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. • Downtown Library
Come join us for a monthly Ukulele Strum Along! Strummers of all ages and levels are welcome. Bring your own ukulele or check one out at the library! |
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