The Library will be closed Monday, October 9 in observance of Columbus Day, a holiday alternately known as Indigenous Peoples Day.
The Ohlone native Americans were the indigenous people of our local region. They lived and thrived in Hayward and the surrounding area for many thousands of years. Here's a quick read to learn more about their culture: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ohlone
To learn more in depth about the Ohlone, visit your Hayward Public Library. We own several fascinating books about their people and culture. Visit our library catalog and type "Ohlone" in the search box.