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Library Commision

Library Commission

Passionate about the role libraries play in our society and the Hayward community specifically? Help the Hayward City Council make critical decisions about library policies.

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Adult Literacy

Adult Literacy Tutoring

Literacy is the key to independence, self-sufficiency and pride. Help empower someone by providing them with the tools needed to get back on track. A few hours a week can change someone's life - and your life, too.

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After School Homework Support

After School Homework Support

Whether a student is struggling with an entire subject or just needs a fresh perspective on a particularly difficult problem, providing a helping hand can make all the difference in the world. Assist students with their homework after school, Monday through Thursday.

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English Conversation Leader

Literacy Plus offers free English Conversation Circles to adults 18+ whose native language is not English and who wish to strengthen their conversational English skills.

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Friends of the Library

Friends of Hayward Library

Even libraries need friends. The Hayward Friends of the Library are a committed group of volunteers dedicated to lifelong learning and empowerment through education.

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Host a Program

Do you have talents, skills, or knowledge that you'd like to share? Submit a proposal to host a program at the library!

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Outreach Events

Invite Hayward Public Library to your event! Looking to see if Hayward Public Library can be part of your upcoming event, or would you like to present at the library? We have lots of ways to get involve

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Student Friends

Volunteer Opportunities for Teens

Volunteer opportunities for students from 7th - 12th grade.

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Volunteer to be a Tech Support Tutor

Do you love computers and want to help others use tech devices? We are seeking Volunteer Tech Support Tutors for two-hour, in-person sessions on a weekly basis.

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The City of Hayward is at your service! Access Hayward is an online tool that connects you directly to the people, services, and resources that make our city great.

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Graffiti, abandoned cars or public safety concerns: report these and other issues directly to us and we’ll get to work on them.

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You have questions, we have answers. Use Access Hayward to make sure your question is routed to the right person and handled properly by our team.

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