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New This Summer: Online Author Talks Just for Kids and Teens!
Tuesdays in July at 11:00 a.m.
This summer, try something new with your kids and teens: online author talks just for them! Each talk is age-specific and by one of their favorite and most talented authors. Register in advance for these great programs:
July 9: Kate DiCamillo, Mercy Watson, for kids in PreK-2nd Grade: Join us for a visit to Deckawoo Drive with everyone's favorite adventure-loving pig, Mercy Watson! Newbery-Medal-winning author Kate DiCamillo will be sharing the stories behind the creation of her early chapter book series, the original Mercy Watson, and the follow-up series, Tales from Deckawoo Drive. We will also be celebrating the publication of the final book in the Mercy Watson series!Â
July 16: Max Brallier, The Last Kids on Earth, for kids in grades 3-6: Would you survive a zombie apocalypse? Join us to talk with New York Times bestselling author Max Brallier about The Last Kids on Earth, both the book series and the animated series on Netflix. Max will share how he came up with the different monsters and villains as well as the unique ways that Jack and his friends figure out to defeat them.
July 23: Elizabeth Acevedo, The Poet X, for teens in grades 9-12: You're invited to learn about the power of poetry with Elizabeth Acevedo! In this exciting author conversation and Q&A, Acevedo will provide a short reading from her National Book Award winning and New York Times bestselling novel-in-verse, The Poet X, serving as the backdrop to this amazing chat.
July 30: Dan Santat, A First Time for Everything, for tweens in grades 5-8: Join this year's winner of the National Book Award for Young People's Literature, Dan Santat, as he inspires tweens and teens to tell their own stories through graphic novels. His winning book, A First Time for Everything, is a graphic memoir based on his own awkward middle school years and the trip to Europe that changed his life.Â
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The Summer Reading Challenge Is Here Through August 3
Kids, teens, and adults can still sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at the library or online! Read anything you like--or if you're too young to read, have a big person read to you--and you, too, can earn fabulous prizes (i.e. more books to read--and raffle entries for our big weekly prizes!). Come ask our friendly volunteers to help you get started, or get started on your own on your favorite web browser or with the Beanstack app.
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Words for Lunch
Through July 19; see schedule for details
Free lunch and storytime for kids! All kids under 18 are welcome to participate. Lunch and reading activities are free.
No sign-up, application, income verification, or identification needed. Meals are served to all children on a first come, first served basis. For more information, email jessie.wu@hayward-ca.gov or Kavita.Sagran@hayward-ca.gov
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Uke Can Do It! Ukulele Classes for Kids
Starting Tuesday, July 9, 1:30 p.m., Downtown 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 4 introductory lessons. You'll be strumming along in no time!
Registration required.
For ages 7-12 only. NO EXCEPTIONS.
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Crafternoon for Kids
Tuesdays, July 9 & 23, 1:00 p.m., Weekes Branch Library
Kids age 6-12, join us for a fun and easy craft at the Weekes Branch!
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Sterling Bubbles
Thursday, July 18, 11:30 a.m., Downtown Library
Join us for a sensory experience with Sterling Johnson, the Bubblesmith, and his wonderful world of giant bubbles at the downtown library! All ages are welcome at this free show; no registration is required. Drop in!
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Magic Dante Magic Show
Saturday, August 3, 1:00 p.m., Downtown Library
Join us for some sophisticated and silly magic for the whole family! Dante's performances are a mesmerizing fusion of stunning magic, uproarious comedy, and interactive moments that captivate from start to finish.Â
All ages are welcome at this free event. No registration is required; drop in!
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Storytime Schedule
Most of our regular storytimes are on hiatus this month, but you can take your kids to Words for Lunch so they can hear a story and get a bite to eat! Check out the schedule:
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Teen Craft Session: Bracelet Making
Wednesday, July 10, 4:30 p.m., Downtown Library
Join us in the Teen Room to make friendship bracelets! Make one for yourself or a friend. We'll also have supplies to make keychains if that's more your vibe.Â
Teens ages 13 to 17; no registration required.
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Teen Movie Mondays
Mondays in July, 2:00 p.m., Downtown Library
Join us in the Teen Room  to watch a movie based on a book! We'll be showing a movie every Monday until August 3.Â
July 15: Ready Player One
July 22: Little Women (2019)
July 29: A Wrinkle in Time
No registration required; all teens ages 13 to 17 welcome.
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Teen Craft Buffet
Wednesday, July 17, 4:30 p.m., Downtown Library
Join us for an all-you-can-craft buffet and make whatever you want! We’ll have all sorts of supplies, including washi tape & stickers, paper,  markers, colored pencils, brush pens, beads, and bracelet-making supplies.
Teens ages 13 to 17; no registration required.
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Teen Craft Session: Paint a Flower/Plant Pot
Wednesday, July 24, 4:30 p.m., Downtown Library
Join us in the Teen Room to paint a small pot for flowers/plants! We'll have 4-inch pots available in a limited quantity; first come, first served.Â
Teens ages 13 to 17; no registration required.
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Teen Game Day
Wednesday, July 31, 4:30-6:00 p.m., Downtown Library
Join us for video games & board games in the Teen Room! Drop in anytime from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.
All teens ages 13 to 17 welcome. No registration required.Â
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Curbie is Coming
Lots of times and places! Check our schedule.
Our bookmobile, affectionately known as Curbie, is coming to a neighborhood near you. When Curbie is there, you can check out books and movies, play games, get a new library card, and more!
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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:Â 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday:Â 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday:Â 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:Â 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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