Volunteers Needed!

Do you like Adobe Creative Cloud, arts & crafts, laser cutting, 3D printing, Cricut crafts, sublimation, or sewing? Come help out in the Makerspace & Digital Media Center! Volunteers must be 18+ and commit to about two hours a week for six months. You'll coach and assist patrons and lead tours.

Questions? Contact Elizabeth Chan at 510-583-2148 or elizabeth.chan@hayward-ca.gov

Mystery Book Club: Mimi Lee Gets a Clue

Wednesday, July 16, 5:45 p.m.

Join us on the 3rd Wednesday of every month for Mystery Book Club! We read a mix of cozy mysteries, thrillers. This month's selection is Mimi Lee Gets a Clue by Jennifer J. Chow.

About the book: "Mimi Lee is in over her head. There’s her new Los Angeles pet grooming shop to run, her matchmaking mother to thwart, her talking cat Marshmallow to tend to, oh, and the murder of a local breeder to solve. Now if only Mimi hadn’t landed herself on top of the suspect list." 

Sticks & String Mini Workshop: Crochet Tips & Tricks

Saturday, July 19, 10:30 a.m., Downtown Library

Come hang out with your fellow crafty folks! This week Jan will be sharing some of her favorite tips and tricks for crocheters. Learn about how to track your progress as you go, what impacts gauge, how to keep your foundation row loose, and more.

Feel free to bring a current project to work on, and maybe a recent Finished Object or two for show-and-tell. 

Cunamacué: Afro-Peruvian Music

Saturday, July 19, 12:00 p.m., Downtown Library

This interactive show for all ages is a journey through Afro-Peruvian rhythms. The audience will actively participate and live the experience of entering a part of Afro-Peruvian culture. They will hear instruments and their history, and will have a chance to play them. Audiences will see dances such as the Zamacueca, Zapateo, and Festejo, and learn dance movements, concepts, and how to use props such as the handkerchiefs used for Zamacueca.

Programa Presencial: Comienza Tu Negocio 

Sesión 1: Lunes, 21 de julio, 4:00-6:30 p.m., biblioteca central

¡Únase con Centro Community Partners en el programa presencial «Comienza Tu Negocio» de 5 sesiones! Este programa te enseñará cómo estructurar tu negocio para el éxito, cubriendo los aspectos básicos.  Entrenadores de Centro Community Partners te ayudarán a crear una propuesta de valor, identificar a tu tipo de cliente, desarrollar productos o servicios de alta calidad y analizar el potencial de ingresos para asegurar la rentabilidad de tu negocio.  

¡Regístrese hoy para guardar su lugar!

Seed Library Program Series: Plant Propagation 
Saturday, July 26, 11:00 a.m., Downtown Library

Sometimes it takes more than just a cutting and a glass of water to propagate a plant. Sometimes it takes even less! Learn the ins and outs of propagating plants from an Alameda County Master Gardener.

Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament 
Wednesday, July 30, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Downtown Library

How fast can you complete a 300 piece jigsaw puzzle? Come alone or in a team of up to 4 members!

All ages welcome; children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.

First to complete their puzzle will receive a prize! 

HPL Recommends: New Titles in Large Print

Thrillers and self-help. Fantasy, biographies, and romance. Explore a wide range of recently released titles printed in a larger type size that makes them easy on the eyes.

Check out our list:

Yoga at the Library
Saturday, July 19, 10:30 a.m., Downtown Library

Unlock energy, strength, and joy in this wellness-focused class led by certified instructor Iva Chu. 

Though the class is appropriate for all levels of yoga experience, many of the poses require balance and the ability to move from standing to floor-based stretches without assistance.

Registration and waiver required.

Sponsored by Friends of Hayward Library

Book Sale

Saturday, July 19, 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.

Mobile Health Clinic

Friday, July 25, 10:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Downtown Library

The mobile health clinic offers free, friendly medical services for people without housing. First come, first served. 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.

Services are provided by Alameda Health System in partnership with Alameda County Health Care for the Homeless. 

English Conversation Circles
Monday-Friday, Online and in Person at the Downtown Library

English Conversation Circles are designed for adults who are looking for a supportive and fun environment to practice their English-speaking skills. The goal is to strengthen conversational skills, while building confidence and community with other adults whose native language is not English. 

Citizenship Resources

We offer FREE 10-week Citizenship Preparation Classes, Citizenship Mock Interview Sessions, a Citizenship Corner at the Downtown Library and one online, and much more.

Tech Support Tutor Sessions
Drop-in or by appointment

Do you need some basic tech support? Tech Support Sessions are here to help. Meet one-on-one with a tutor to get assistance with basic tech issues, such as setting up your email, emailing photos, downloading an app, & more!

Google Workspace Workshop for Beginners
Alternate Saturdays, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, Downtown Library

Do you want to learn how to use computer programs like Google Docs, Google Sheets, or Google Slides? Participate in a Google Suite Workshop! You'll learn how to use one of the programs mentioned above to accomplish specific tasks. 

These workshops are drop-in but registration is recommended, since space is limited.

There's Still Time to Take the Summer Reading Challenge!

Through August 2

Summer reading isn't just for kids anymore! Adults can also sign up and win fabulous prizes in three simple steps:

1. Sign up at hayward.beanstack.com.
2. Read or listen to your favorite books, magazines, comics, and more. Younger children may be read to by a family member.
3. Report your reading and activities to win prizes!

Library Pro Tip: Discover new places to go on a date with your library card!

Use your Hayward library card to check out free and low-cost tickets to museums, science centers, zoos, theatres, and more! Search by date to see what works with your schedule, or search by venue to discover some of the Bay Area's hidden (and not-so-hidden) treasures. Check it out:

Brainfuse VetNow Writing Lab

Are you looking to improve your writing skills? Look no further than Brainfuse VetNow's Writing Lab! Whether you're crafting an email, working on essays, or simply honing your communication skills, the Brainfuse Writing Lab is here to support you every step of the way. It's never too late to sharpen your writing abilities and reach your academic and professional goals.

We've got Zip Books!

Can't find the book you need at the library? No problem! Use our new Zip Books service to have the book mailed directly to you for free, and return it to us when you're done.

This project is supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.

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:

Weekes Branch
27300 Patrick Avenue
Hayward, CA 94544
510-782-2155