Lunar New Year Show Saturday, February 3, 11:30 a.m., Downtown Library As the Lunar New Year approaches, Hayward Public Library extends a warm invitation to the entire community for a special performance. Thanks to the generous support from Friends…

Pictures of Belonging: Miki Hayakawa, Hisako Hibi, and Miné Okubo Saturday, January 27, 1:00-3:00 p.m., Downtown Library Join us to discover three groundbreaking Japanese American artists who worked from the 1920s through the 1990s: Miki…

Meet the Author: Nidhi Chanani Saturday, January 20, 11:00 a.m., Downtown Library Kids, teens, and adults: join us to meet local children’s author Nidhi Chanani & hear about her latest graphic novel, Super Boba Café! First in a…

Your Library Card + Discover and Go = Family Fun! Got family coming to town? Need something fun to do with your kids during winter break? We can help! Use your Hayward library card to check out free and low-cost tickets to museums, science centers,…

Hayward Seed Lending Library Presents: Make a Gift from Your Garden Saturday, December 9, 11:00 a.m., Downtown Library At this FREE workshop, we'll be making a gift from the garden: herb-infused vinegar! Herb vinegar is a great way to add…

Author Talk Saturday, December 2, 1:00-2:30 p.m. Weekes Branch Library At this free event, Ava Homa, Kurdish-Iranian author, will be in conversation with literary critic and author Jennifer Carson as she talks about her award-winning book, growing…

Family Fun Through Art: Meet Paul Klee Two Sessions: Friday, November 3, 3:30 p.m., Downtown Library Friday, November 10, 3:30 p.m., Weekes Branch Library Join us for a free hands-on art lesson for families with kids age 6-12! Ruey Lin Syrop and…

Hayward Is Home, Pt. 3: A Shoreline for All Friday, November 3, 3:00 p.m., Downtown Library Between 1970 and 1990, a remarkable collaboration between citizens and government accomplished one of the most complex environmental restoration projects in…

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Promise Fest at Trunk or Treat Saturday, October 28, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Downtown Library Join us for Hayward Promise Neighborhoods' Promise Fest at the library's 3rd annual trunk or Treat! We'll be in the Hayward Heritage Plaza across the…

Day of the Dead Quilted Postcard Workshop Saturday, October 7, 2:00 p.m., Downtown Library Come join us for our most fall-themed adult craft workshop so far, where you'll learn how to make a 4x6" quilted fabric postcard you can actually send in the…

Bay Area Birding: Shorebird Migration Saturday, September 30, 1:00 p.m., Downtown Library Each year, over 1 million shorebirds spend time at the San Francisco Bay, with many using its marine buffet to fuel their migrations. Get to know the…

The Downtown Hayward Library Becomes a Certified LEED Platinum Building, Showcasing the City's Commitment to Sustainability and Innovation Last month, the City of Hayward was officially awarded the prestigious LEED Platinum certification for the…

Free Author Talk, Book Signing, and Perfume Mixing Party Fundraiser Saturday, July 8, Downtown Library As a part of our Many Voices series, The Hayward Public Library and Friends of Hayward Public Library invite you to join us for an author…

The Summer Reading Challenge is Here! June 12th through August 6th Find your this summer with the Summer REading Challenge! From June 12 through August 6, read, learn, have fun, and earn prizes in three simple steps: - Sign up at the library or…

Jobs Forward: Job & Resource Fair Saturday, June 3, 10:00 a.m. - noon, Downtown Library Interested in resources and career opportunities in your community? Join us for the FREE Job & Resources Fair at Hayward Public Library! Meet with…

Hayward 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…

Her Honor: An In-Person Afternoon with Judge LaDoris Hazzard Cordell Saturday, Feb. 18, 3:00 p.m., Downtown Library In 1982, Judge LaDoris Hazzard Cordell (retired) became the first African American woman judge in northern California. Join us in…

Special Storytelling Event: Diane Ferlatte Saturday, Feb. 18, 1:00 p.m., Downtown Library We're excited to host award-winning and internationally renowned storyteller Diane Ferlatte telling her tales with the accompaniment of her musician, Erik…

Saturday, January 14th, 11:00 a.m., Downtown Library Got fruit trees? Thinking about getting some? Winter is pruning season, and a great time to buy bare-root trees. Master Gardener Irene Beebe will be at the Downtown Library discussing the care…

Winter is here, and for lots of us, that means it's time to get crafting! Whether you want to decorate your house, bring someone a unique host/hostess gift, or give handmade presents to everyone on your list, we've got you covered. Check out our…

Sticks & String Tuesday, Nov. 1, 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…

Are you ready for Halloween? We are!!! Dress up in your favorite costume and join us for Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 29 and for a special Halloween storytime on Monday, October 31! Keep reading for more info: Trunk or Treat Saturday,…

Want a say in what happens at the library? Join TAG! Wednesday, October 5, 4:30 p.m. Downtown Library Join the Hayward Library's Teen Advisory Group (TAG) for its monthly meeting! All teens ages 13 to 17 are welcome to attend; no registration or…

During the remainder of the month of August, there will be no storytimes at either the Downtown or the Weekes Branch library. Please stay tuned: we will start up again after Labor Day, with all sorts of new storytimes, and some old favorites will…

New Online Author Talk Series We’re so excited to be able to offer you this series! Every month you can join these live events with your computer, tablet, or phone. So far we’ve hosted Alka Joshi and David Allen, and this month…

Free Lunch and Storytime for Kids! Monday-Friday at the Heritage Plaza, Mondays and Wednesdays at Mia’s Playground, through July 22 Join us downtown at the Hayward Heritage Plaza (across the street from the Downtown Library) or at…

Upcoming author talks: Join us online for New York Times best-selling authors! We’re excited to share a mix of online author talks from New York Times Best Selling Authors and a Pulitzer Prize winning historian this summer. Read on for details…

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Uke Can Do It: Free Ukelele Classes at the Library! Ever seen someone play the ukelele and wished you could learn how? Now you can, for free, at your library! We even have ukeleles you can check out, just like a book, if you need one.…

Hayward Public Library introduced on Monday its new personal technology lending library through which Hayward residents can borrow computer tablets, mobile hotspot internet-connection devices and eventually, in the near future, laptop computers.…