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Hayward Public Library - May 2023
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May 3, 2023
From: Hayward Public LibraryHayward Seed Lending Library Presents: Attracting Pollinators
Saturday, May 20, 11:00 a.m., Downtown Library
Your tomatoes need help getting the pollen from flower to flower so that you'll enjoy the fruit later in the season. Join us for a Master Gardener lecture on plants that attract pollinators and learn about plants that support the needs of these very vital members of the ecosystem.
Hayward Public Library’s Seed Lending Library operates as a community seed exchange in which borrowers are able to “check out” a wide variety of vegetable and flower seeds to plant in their gardens for home use. All skill levels are welcome and there's no cost to join and participate.
Special Events
Raising Antiracist Children: Online Author Talk with Britt Hawthorne
Wednesday, May 3, 10:00 a.m., Online
Are you committed to building an antiracist family environment for your children? Raising antiracist children is a noble goal for any parent, caregiver, or educator, but it can be hard to know where to start. Let Britt Hawthorne—a nationally recognized teacher and advocate—be your guide.
Yoga at the Library
Saturday, May 6, 10:30 a.m., Downtown Library
Unlock energy, strength, and joy through yoga. All abilities are welcome in this wellness-focused class led by certified instructor Iva Chu from Hayward's Yoga Sociale.
Not Funny: Online Author Talk with Academy Award Nominated Jena Friedman
Wednesday, May 10, 5:00 p.m., Online
Friedman’s debut collection, Not Funny, takes on the third rails of modern life in Jena’s bold and subversive style, with essays that explore cancel culture, sexism, work, celebrity worship, and…dead baby jokes.
Online Talk with New York Times Bestselling YA Author Courtney Summers
Saturday, May 20, 11:00 a.m., Online
I'm the Girl is a masterfully written, bold, and unflinching account of how one young woman feels in her body as she struggles to navigate a deadly and predatory power structure. Courtney Summers is the bestselling and critically acclaimed author of several novels for young adults.
Tai Chi at the Library
Saturday, May 20, 1:30 p.m., Downtown Library
Learn Tai Chi with Master Chi Shaohe. No Tai Chi experience required for this health and wellness program for adults. Classes will be conducted in English and Mandarin Chinese.
Jobs Forward: FREE Support for Job Seekers through the WIOA
Tuesday, May 23, 5:30 p.m., Downtown Library
Learn about the Workforce Innovative Opportunity Act and how Alameda County Workforce Development Board and Rubicon Programs provide FREE support for job seekers by offering Career Services.
Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage
Art exhibit, May 2 - June 24, 2nd Floor Gallery, Downtown Library
Join us in celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with this beautiful exhibit from the Hayward Arts Council. Artists featured include Hetal Anjaira, Makawai Kanui, Patrick Landeza, Anna May, Candana Srinath, and Ruey Syrop.
Regularly Scheduled Programs
Sticks & String Knitting Circle
Tuesday, May 2, and Saturday, May 27, 10:30 a.m., Downtown Library
Come hang out with your fellow crafty people! Sticks & String is a group of folks who like to knit, crochet, sew, and do other things with sticks and string. All skill levels welcome.
Library Commission Meeting (Open to the Public)
Monday, May 15, 6:30 p.m., Hayward City Hall, Room 2A
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.
Uke Can Do It! Strum-Alongs
Saturdays, Mar. 4 & 18, 2:00 p.m.
Downtown Library
Whether you're an old hand at Ukulele or have just started, you're welcome to join in on our group strum-along! BYOU (Bring Your Own Uke). If you don't own a uke, check one out from the Library!
Friends of the Library Book Sales
Saturdays, May 6 & 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.
Lawyer in the Library Phone Appointments
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.
Online Spanish Conversation Circles
Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m., Online
Spanish Conversation Circles provide a supportive environment to practice your Spanish-speaking skills. A volunteer guides the conversation and answers questions. The circle is designed for all levels to provide the opportunity to speak and listen to one another in Spanish.
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!
Announcements
The Makerspace is Now Open!
Visit us on the 2nd floor across from the elevators to use our 3D printer, laser cutter, Cricuts and more!
Hours:
Tuesday: 2 PM - 6 PM
Thursday: 12 PM - 4 PM
Saturday: 12 PM - 4PM
The library will be Closed on Monday, May 29 in honor of Memorial Day.
Our online services are available 24/7/365! Download audiobooks, stream movies, learn a new language, get help with homework, and more at our virtual branch.
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: