A Bird's Rainbow 

Sat, August 1, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Downtown Library

Color is a language for birds. Consider the mottled browns and grays of the Great Horned Owl or the iridescent splendor of Anna's Hummingbird. How do these colors originate and what purposes do they serve? What do the colors and patterns of feathers signal to other birds, and do birds see the same colors we do? Expect a little science and a lot of wonder in this photo-packed presentation. 

Registration is required. 

Open Sewing  

Thurs, August 4, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Downtown Library 

Pants need hemming? Have a project you started but never finished? Register to use the library's sewing machines! This is an open sewing event, we will have staff and volunteers who can give advice, but this is not a class or project. 

Fast Forward to Phonics

Fri, August 7, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Downtown Library  

Learn to speak clearly so others can understand you easily. Develop reading and writing skills, including letter-sound relationships, short and long vowels, consonant blends, spelling patterns, and sight words. Instruction also covers vocabulary, grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and essay-writing skills. 

Getting Help with Healthcare Costs 

Thurs, August 13, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Downtown Library 

Do you qualify for financial assistance with healthcare costs?  

Come to this workshop to learn what is covered under the Medicare and Medi-Cal Savings Programs, how to apply for each, and whether you may qualify for extra help paying for prescription drugs. 

Falling Into the Season: A Poetry Workshop by Poet Laureate Mo Kim-Tong 

Sat, August 22, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Downtown Library 

Fall is a time of transitions: the school year begins, the leaves change color, and the days grow shorter. 

Let’s gather to write about it together! 

Hayward’s Poet Laureate, Mo Kim-Tong, will host a workshop over four Saturdays. You will read and write poems inspired by the season. Expect to encounter a diverse crew of authors, play with techniques that expand your poetic repertoire, and share your work in a welcoming, beginner-friendly space! Open to ages 13+ (Adults and Teens welcome!) 

Chinese Medicine and Cancer Prevention

Sat, August 22, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Downtown Library  

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. More than $200 billion is spent annually on direct cancer-related medical care and prescription drugs, as well as over $7.2 billion on cancer research. In this presentation, we will look at cancer prevention from a natural health lens, as well as explore some core preventative principles from Chinese Medicine. 

Wearable Art: Fused Glass Jewelry

Wed, August 26, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Downtown Library  

Create wearable works of art! Students in this FREE hands-on workshop will learn basic glass fusing techniques and use colorful pre-cut glass, crushed glass, paints, and more to create several sets of jewelry.

This is a two-part class and participation in both sessions is required. The 2nd class will take place on Wednesday, September 2. 

This workshop is open to adults and to teens ages 13 and over. Space is limited, and registration is required. 

Registration will open on August 19 at 10:00 a.m.

East Bay Writers' Circle

Wed, August 26, 5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Downtown Library  

Calling all writers—new and experienced! Join our free monthly group for adults and seniors, open to writers of all experience levels. Enjoy a structured, respectful space to share your work, receive constructive feedback, build your skills, and explore the craft of writing. 

All genres and formats are welcome, including short stories, poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and long-form projects. 

Registration is recommended but not required. Come write with us! 

YA Book Club for Adults: The Ones We’re Meant to Find

Tues, August 11, 6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Downtown Library 

Are you an adult (18 or older) who still loves to read teen/young adult (YA) literature? Join our YA Book Club for Adults! Each month we will read & discuss a YA book. We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. 

At this meeting, we'll discuss The Ones We're Meant to Find by Joan He.

The Literary Corner: The French Winemaker's Daughter

Wed, August 12, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Downtown Library 

The Literary Corner is a monthly literary fiction book club for adults. Meetings take place on the 2nd Wednesday of every month. Books to participate in the club are available from the library's collection. 

July's book selection for reading and discussion is The French Winemaker's Daughter by Loretta Ellsworth.

Mystery Book Club: The Return of Ellie Black by Emiko Jean

Wed, Aug 19, 5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Downtown Library 

Thurs, Aug 20, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

Weekes Library 

Join us on the 3rd Wednesday of every month for Mystery Book Club. We read a mix of cozy mysteries, thrillers. Copies are available on a first come first served basis.  

This month's discussion: The Return of Ellie Black by Emiko Jean

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