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City of Hayward Earth Day Poster & Writing Contest
Submissions due by March 14
The City of Hayward is hosting the 42nd Annual Earth Day Poster and Writing Contest as part of Hayward’s celebration of Earth Day. All Hayward students are invited to submit a poster, poem, or essay inspired by the environment.
The contest is accepting submissions until March 14th and two winners will be selected from each grade by judges from the Hayward Arts Council. Winners and winners' teachers will receive a gift certificate and an award at a Hayward City Council meeting in April.
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Research Games with CoDe Lab for Ages 5-12
Saturdays, March 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 1:00 p.m., Downtown Library
Scientists from Cal State East Bay are coming to the library to play research games with kids! Children (5-12 years old) will have an opportunity to play a short game with a researcher, contribute to science, and win prizes. |
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Family Fun Art Class: Celebrating Women's History Month 美術親子時光
Saturday, March 8, 1:00 p.m., Downtown Library
Discover your colors and shapes inspired by Elaine de Kooning and Perle Fine! Using oil pastels and pencils, you'll create your own masterpiece.
Geared towards kids ages 5-12, this class encourages parents and caregivers to draw alongside their children. It promises quality family fun for everyone! This is a series of programs in collaboration with Hayward Arts Council. |
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Storytimes
Monday-Saturday, Downtown Library; see schedule for details
We offer a variety of storytimes for little learners! Most are in English but we also offer Spanish and Mandarin bilingual storytimes. All of our storytimes help children develop early literacy skills through reading, singing, writing, talking, and playing. |
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Homework Support Center
Monday-Thursday afternoons; see schedule for details
Welcome back to the HSC! Bring your kids, grades K-12, for support from trained volunteer tutors and college students. We work with students in small groups (5:1 ratio), directly on their homework assignments and projects. School supplies, computers, and free lunches are provided.
Once you register your kid, this free service is provided on a drop-in basis. Check it out! |
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HPL Recommends: Girl Power
It's never a bad time to read your kids books about girls who are resourceful, courageous, loyal, curious, and proud—but Women's History Month is an especially good time. We hope you and your little ones enjoy these! Check them out: |
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Teen Craft Session: Tiny Art
Wednesday, March 12, 4:30 p.m., Downtown Library
What can you make on a tiny canvas? Drop in to paint your own masterpiece that’ll fit in the palm of your hand!
Teens ages 13 to 17; no registration required. |
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Teen Craft Buffet
Wednesday, March 19, 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 & bracelet-making supplies
Pin-making supplies
Teens ages 13 to 17; no registration required. |
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Teen Game Day
Wednesday, March 26, 4:30 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. |
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Teen Center Homework Support
Mondays, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Tuesdays, 5:00-6:45 p.m.
Wednesdays, 5:30-6:45 p.m.
Thursdays, 3:30-5:45 p.m.
Downtown Library
In-person homework help from a trained tutor specifically for teens, in the Teen Room on the 2nd floor. Registration is required. |
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HPL Recommends: Women Write Comics! (And Graphic Novels!)
Looking for recommendations for comics written by women? You're welcome! It's been a great couple of years for graphic memoirs, webcomics, superhero comics, graphic biographies, romance comics, and graphic adaptations by female and nonbinary writers and illustrators. Enjoy! |
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The library will be closed on Monday, March 31 in honor of Cesar Chavez Day.
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 research. All you need is a Hayward library card! |
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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: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 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: 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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