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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 Adult Newsletter, then there's no extra step needed, consider yourself 'subscribed'! |
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Fused Glass Coaster Workshop for Adults and Teens
Wed, March 4, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Downtown Library
Make beautiful coasters out of glass! In this hands-on workshop, learn basic glass fusing techniques and use colorful pre-cut glass, crushed glass, paints, and more to create a set of four 3"x3" coasters.
Registration opens on February 25 at 10:00 am. |
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Seed Library Program Series: Starting from Seed
Sat, March 7, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Downtown Library
Let's get those gardens started for the new year! Master Gardener Irene Beebe will show us the best ways to plant seeds indoors and outdoors. |
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Exploring All-Inclusive Care through PACE
Thurs, March 12, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Downtown Library
Join the Center for Elders’ Independence to explore how PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) helps seniors 55+ with complex needs live safely at home. Learn about personalized medical care, social support, and services offered under one coordinated plan—ideal for seniors, caregivers, and families seeking peace of mind. |
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Bird Brains
Sat, March 14, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Downtown Library
Birds are some of the smartest animals in the world. They can use tools, solve complex problems, and even show emotional intelligence. Which species show special intelligence, and what is it about their anatomy that makes them so smart?
Learn more with scientist and storyteller Bob Lewis, winner of the American Birding Association's Chandler Robbins Award for excellence in teaching. |
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Intro to Hexi Cardigan
Sat, March 21, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Downtown Library
Granny hexagon cardigans have been very popular in the last couple of years. Come and learn the magic of making one! This week Jan will show you how to crochet a miniature hexi cardigan that you can take home. |
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DigitalLIFT: Internet Safety
Thurs, March 26, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Weekes Library
También se ofrece en español: martes, 24 de marzo, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., Downtown Library
Stay one step ahead of the internet by strengthening your online safety skills with Digital LIFT’s Internet Safety workshop!
This workshop is for Residents of Alameda or Contra Costa counties, Adults who are 60 years or older, and/or Adults with disabilities (18 years or older). |
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Acupuncture 101
Sat, March 28, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., Downtown Library
Curious about how acupuncture works? Join us for an informative talk that delves into this ancient art that has been developed over thousands of years to support health and well-being and the science and research behind it. |
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Humor, Heart, and Reflective Rural Stories with Michael Perry
Wed, March 4, 11:00 a.m.
Register today to learn more about New York Times bestselling author and humorist Michael Perry, whose collection of genre-spanning works encapsulates the experiences–and the magic–of rural town communities and the everyday people who reside in them. |
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America’s Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis with Author Shoshana Walter
Tues, March 24, 11:00 a.m.
Join us for a special conversation between award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and bestselling and award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver as they chat about Walter’s book Rehab: An American Scandal. In this work, Walter, a Pulitzer finalist, exposes the country’s failed response to the opioid crisis, and the malfeasance, corruption, and snake oil which blight the drug rehabilitation industry. |
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YA Book Club for Adults: Last Night at the Telegraph Club
Tues, March 10, 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 Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo. |
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The Literary Corner: The Same Bright Stars
Wed, March 11, 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.
March's book selection for reading and discussion is The Same Bright Stars by Ethan Joella. |
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Mystery Book Club: Vera Wong's Guide to Snooping by Jesse Q. Sutanto
Wed, March 18, 5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Downtown Library
Thurs, March 19, 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: Vera Wong's Guide to Snooping by Jesse Q. Sutanto. |
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Recommended Reading |
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You Don't Want to Mess with this Girl! Booklist
In celebration of Women's History Month, our librarians put together a list of books that highlight smart, tough, persevering, and determined girls.
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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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Open Sewing
Tuesday, March 3 • 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. |
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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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Spectrum Community Services Tabling: Apply for Help Paying Your Power Bill
Tuesday, March 10 • 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. • Downtown Library
A representative from Spectrum Community Services will be on site to accept applications and answer questions about the Low-Income Home Energy (LIHEAP) assistance program. |
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VA Palo Alto Health Care Medical Outreach Team & Partners
Thursday, March 12 • 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. • Downtown Library
The VA Palo Alto Health Care Medical Outreach Team will be facilitating examinations, consultations, toxic exposure screenings, and referrals for veterans who are enrolled in the VA healthcare system. |
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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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Yoga at the Library
Saturday, March 28 • 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. • Downtown Library
Unlock energy, strength, and joy in this wellness-focused class led by certified instructor Iva Chu. |
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