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2nd Annual Delta Author Spotlight |
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The Hayward Tri-City Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will host the 2nd Annual Delta Authors Spotlight on Saturday, April 18, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Downtown Library (888 C St).
This free community literary event will feature four accomplished authors representing entrepreneurship, children’s empowerment, award-winning fiction, and mental health advocacy. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in a live author discussion, audience Q&A, and book signing.
Featured Authors: Nanette Hunter, Channa Bannis, Sherly Lister, and Taia Willis.
A percentage of book sales from the event will be donated to Friends of the Hayward Library, supporting local literacy programs and library initiatives that benefit the Hayward community. |
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DigitalLIFT: Digital Literacy Classes
Class in Mandarin
Thurs, April 2, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Weekes Library
我们与 DigitalLIFT 合作，在 Weekes 分馆开设中文数字素养课程！本课程最适合几乎没有电脑技能的中文使用者。 |
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Class in Spanish
Tues, April 14, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Downtown Library
¡Únase a nuestro serie de talleres gratuitos! ¡Gana Confianza!
Cualquier dispositivo es bienvenido! Trae tu teléfono inteligente, tableta o computadora portátil — tendremos tiempo para responder tus preguntas |
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Family Fun Art: The Art of Collage
美術親子時間地球日拼接畫
Sat, April 4, 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Weekes Library
In the spirit of Earth Day, join us for a hands-on collage-making experience designed for kids and their families to create together.
Learn how collage artists use colors, shapes, textures, and drawings to tell stories and express ideas. Then you'll create your own unique collage to take home. |
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Fused Glass Coaster Workshop for Adults and Teens
Sat, April 4, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Downtown Library
Make beautiful coasters out of glass! Learn basic glass fusing techniques and use colorful pre-cut glass, crushed glass, paints, and more to create a set of 4 3"x3" coasters. |
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Book Folding Class: Start or Finish a Project
Tues, April 7, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Weekes Library
Spend time with other book folders and start, continue, or finish a project. Shirley will be present to provide guidance.
Bring a book to fold. Your book should be 8.50 " in height and at least 200 numbered pages.
No registration required for the class; drop in! |
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Chinese Medicine and Dementia Prevention
Sat, April 11, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Downtown Library
More than 7 million Americans live with Alzheimer's, the most common form of dementia, and that number is expected to double by 2060. Join Julia Lee, a doctor of Chinese medicine, in this discussion on how medical traditions from China address reducing the risk of dementia. |
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5th Annual Plant Swap
Sat, April 18, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Heritage Plaza (Across from the Downtown Library on C St.)
2026 marks Hayward Seed Lending Library's 5th Annual Plant Swap!
Everyone is invited to bring plants and cuttings to share with the community. If you don't have plants to share, there are usually enough to share with all.
Pro tip: Bring a box or plastic bag to transport your plants home safely. |
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Drop-In 3D Printing
Wed, April 22, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Weekes Library
Drop in to see our 3D printer in action! Choose from a catalog of small 3D figures to print and take home. We offer a selection of items that take between 10-20 minutes to print.
This is a first come, first served program for all ages, time slots to print are limited. All are welcome to watch and learn about about 3D printing! |
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On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience: An Online Talk with Jason Reynolds
Thurs, April 30, 4:00 p.m.
Adults, teens, and tweens: join us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series. Following the immersive stories of Ghost, Lu, Patina, and Sunny, it’s finally time for Coach to shine in his own book as we discover: Who was Coach before he became an inspiring leader? |
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YA Book Club for Adults: The Invocations
Tues, April 14, 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 Invocations by Krystal Sutherland. |
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The Literary Corner: The Lost Book of Bonn
Wed, April 8, 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.
April's book selection for reading and discussion is The Lost Book of Bonn by Brianna Labuskes. |
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Mystery Book Club: The Widows of Malabar Hill
Wed, April 15, 5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Downtown Library
Thurs, April 16, 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 Widows of Malabar Hill by Sujata Massey |
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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
April 4 & April 6 & April 20 • 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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Open Sewing
Tuesday, April 7 • 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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VA Palo Alto Health Care Medical Outreach Team & Partners
Thursday, April 9 • 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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Mobile Health Clinic
April 10 & April 24 • 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. • Downtown Library
Free, friendly medical services for people without housing every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month. No appointment required. Just come to the van parked in front of the library on Mission Blvd. between the City Hall Garage and C Street. First come, first served. |
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East Bay Writers' Circle
Wednesday, April 22 • 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. All genres and formats are welcome, including short stories, poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and long-form projects.
Registration is recommended but not required. |
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Discover & Go
Spend your Spring Break doing fun and free activities around the Bay Area!
With your library card, you can get free and discounted tickets to local attractions, museums, zoos, and more.
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