Check out the “for kids” page for a schedule of weekly events for children.

Downtown Farmer’s Market

Saturdays
May 18 & 25
June 8, 15 & 22
July 13, 20 & 27
August 10, 17 & 24
September 14, 21 & 28

9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
C Street & Watkins
Friends of the Hayward Library book sales are held at the downtown Farmers Market on the second, third and fourth Saturdays during Spring and Summer.   In case of rain, the sale will be in front of the Main Library.

Everyone knows recycling is good for the environment, but did you know that recycling is also good forLiteracy Plus?We have just partnered with Planet Green, a printer cartridge and cell phone remanufacturing and recycling company, to start an exciting new fundraiser that recycles mobile phones and used printer cartridges – and we want you to be part of it!

If you use a printer, each spent cartridge could earn the Literacy Plus program up to five dollars! Any old cell phones in your drawer? Those can make up to $40. One phone may not seem like much, but if you get your co-workers and family involved – recycling is a great way for everyone to go green, while raising money for a cause!

Taking part is easy – simply drop off your used inkjet cartridges (inkjet ONLY) and old cell phones with us – you can include cell phone batteries and even cell phone chargers. The drop-off location is Literacy Plus/Hayward Public Library 835 C Street, Hayward, CA  94541.

Your participation in this recycling campaign will raise greatly needed funds for the Literacy Plus program.Let’s work together, one cartridge and cell phone at a time, to clean up the planet and raise money for a worthwhile cause!

Thank you for your continued support.

Monday, May 22nd @ 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Additional Meetings:

• Saturday, June 8 @ 1 – 3 p.m.
• Wednesday, June 26 @ 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, July 17 @ 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, July 27 @ 1-4 p.m. – Performance Workshop – Registration required.
• Tuesday, August 13 @ 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, August 31 @ 1 – 3 p.m. – Reading, with Featured Guest Maria Ochoa

Get feedback on your original writing in a peer-supported writers’ group facilitated by local writer Leticia Garcia Bradford. Get the support you need to help you stay on track with your writing, whether it’s fiction, non-fiction, or poetry. Bring 5-10 copies of the piece you wish to share with the group.

For more information call 510-881-7700 or email sally.thomas@hayward-ca.gov

Sponsored by the Friends of the Hayward Public Library.

Wednesdays from 1:15 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

at the Main Library

Gaming, Crafts, & Snacks!

Presented in partnership with the Hayward Are Recreation and Park District (H.A.R.D.)

Wednesdays,  May 22 at the Main Library from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Need a job? Sign up for Teen Job Training and learn:

>How best to answer tricky interview questions

>The best jobs for teens to apply for

>How to meet local business owners

>Ways to stand out in the crowd and get hired!

Required registration begins on April 1st. Space is limited, so call 881-7948 or email Clio.Hathaway@hayward-ca.gov today to sign up.

Saturday June 1st, 12 p.m. & Monday June 3rd, 6:00 p.m.  (Main Library)

Do you need free legal advice? Don’t know where to begin? Get 15 miegdnutes of free legal advice at the Hayward Public Library with a licensed attorney. Onsite registration required.  Space is limited. Consultation is assigned by lottery. Lawyer in the Library is sponsored by the Alameda County Bar Association. Call (510)881-7980 for more information. Registration for the sessions begins 30 minutes before the first session.

Tuesday, June 4, 11:30 a.m. at Le Paradis Bakery (D St. and Mission)

Alexander McCall-Smith introduces the endearing, engaging, simply irresistible proprietress of the No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency,  Precious Ramotswe, the owner of the first and only detective agency   in Botswana. With persistent observation, gentle intuition, and a keen desire to help people with the problems of their lives, this African version of Miss Marple solves mysteries great and small for friends and strangers alike with help from her loyal assistant, Grace Makutsi, and the occasional cup of tea.

Wednesday, June 5th, 4:00 p.m. (Weekes Branch)

Want a say in how the library works for you?  You can help plan teen events, choose books, music, movies, and more!  We also offer community service time for participation in TAG. Open to grades 7-12.

Saturday, June 8th, 2-3:30 pm (Weekes Branch)

Dr. Soumya Upadhyaya is a practitioner of Ayurveda, Indian traditional medicine.  During this seminar, she will demonstrate pranayaam or breathing techniques, some common herbs and their usage methods.  She will also talk about some diseases- asthma, diabetes, hypertension, fibromyalgia and how to treat them naturally.

Wednesday, June 12th, 1 pm-4 pm (Weekes Branch)

The Eden Area One Stop Career Center staff will present an important workshop about understanding the essentials of resume development and effective interviewing skills to help you secure your next job.

Stay up-to-date on all your Library account activity! Sign up for this free service and receive updates on items on hold for you that are ready to be picked up, overdue notices, and courtesy notices for items that will be due soon. You can even send a text message to renew your items.

Sign up by texting the message SIGNUP to hpl@shoutbomb.com.  The service will contact you back with further instructions to send your library card and PIN numbers. It’s that easy!

See the FAQ for more details.