The Literary Corner: The Nickel Boys 

Wednesday, November 1, 5:30 p.m., Downtown Library

The Literary Corner is Hayward Library's literary fiction book club! In November we'll talk about Colson Whitehead's masterpiece, The Nickel Boys. 

Get a copy at the library, or email ricardo.antoni@hayward-ca.gov!

Hollywood, Home, Heart, and Healing: An Online Conversation with Actor John Stamos
Wednesday, November 1, 5:00 p.m., Online

Join us for an intimate conversation with Full House star John Stamos as he leads us through his incredibly moving and vulnerable memoir, If You Would Have Told Me. A universal story about friendship, love, loss, and the courage to embrace love once more, his memoir is filled with some of the most memorable names in Hollywood, both old and new.

Coffee Tasting: How Does Brewing Affect Taste, Part 2
Saturday, November 4, 11:00 a.m., Downtown Library

Here we are again with another Coffee Tasting Event!  In 2022, we brewed up 5 different coffees using the same grounds, but different brewing methods.  This time we're going to test some more brewing methods and talk about coffee culture from around the world. (Don't worry, if you weren't there for the first one, you can still come to this tasting!)

Artist Reception: Alameda County Veterans Art Partnership Exhibit

Monday, November 6, 2:00-4:00 p.m., Downtown Library

Please join us for the "Alameda County Veterans Art Partnership" exhibition art reception!  Meet and view the art of Alameda County veterans and their families. The exhibition is currently on view at the Hayward Library galleries on the 2^nd floor.

Sponsored by the Hayward Arts Council, the Alameda County Arts Commission, and the Alameda County Veterans Art Partnership.

Get Good with Money and Reach Your Financial Goals with Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche 
Thursday, November 9, 11:00 a.m., Online

We all want to live within our means, save for retirement, invest a little, and yet still have some left over each month for fun. But as most people know, real life can get in the way of even our best intentions! To help us set realistic goals and keep us on track to meeting them, Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche has another invaluable 10-step action plan: Made Whole. 

Tenants' Rights Workshop with Centro Legal Services
Monday, November 13, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Downtown Library 

Centro Legal Services Tenants' Rights Clinic for Hayward Tenants with legal issues or questions about their housing. Low-income, eligible tenants may receive a free legal consultation for advice about or limited assistance with their housing issues!

Why She Writes: An Online Afternoon Chat with Joy Harjo
Thursday, November 16, 1:00 p.m., Online

United States Poet Laureate and winner of the 2022 Academy of American Poets Leadership Award Joy Harjo joins us for a chat about her most recent memoir, Catching the Light, and to discuss her rewarding lifetime as a writer and poet. Comprised of intimate vignettes, this book offers a fresh understanding of how poetry functions as an expression of purpose, spirit, community, and memory.

Book Discussion Group: Daughters of Smoke and Fire
Wednesday, October 18, 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Downtown Library 

Librarian Melesha Owen will be facilitating a special book discussion group on Ava Homa's Daughters of Smoke and Fire at the Weekes Branch Library. Get a copy at the library, or email Melesha at melesha.owen@hayward-ca.gov

Power of Women in Science Fiction: Naomi Alderman on Writing Dystopian Worlds
Thursday, November 30, 12:00 p.m., Online

Bestselling and award-winning author Naomi Alderman will join us to talk about her new book, The Future. This new novel delivers a dazzling tour de force where a handful of friends plot a daring heist to save the world from the tech giants whose greed threatens life as we know it.

Your Next Craft Project

Discover your next crafting passion and turn your artistic aspirations into treasures you can hold, wear, or gift! From the intricate world of hand embroidery to untraditional takes on traditional mending stitches, and from the tactile pleasures of woodworking to the meditative beauty of hand stitching, these books will spark your imagination:

Lawyer in the Library Phone Appointments

November 1, 7, and 18

Need legal help? The Lawyer in the Library program is a free legal information and referral program hosted by the Hayward Public Library and staffed by a volunteer lawyer. 

Hayward Library Commission Meeting

Monday, November 20, 6:00 p.m.

Members of the public are invited to attend our monthly Library Commission Meeting. The Library Commission advises the Hayward City Council on library policies including hours of service, fines and fees, library programs, capital improvements, and more.

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!

The library will be closed on Saturday, November 11 for Veterans Day

We're working in partnership with the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) to connect veterans and their families to benefits and services for which they are eligible. Check out our Veterans Resource Center for in-person and online services:

The library will be closed on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, November 23-25, for Thanksgiving

We will also close early, at 6:00 p.m., on Wednesday, November 22.

But you can use our online resources 24/7/365! Download an ebook or audiobook; stream a movie; learn a new language or how to repair your car; get help with homework or do some research. All you need is a Hayward library card!

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