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Discover
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Look Deeper
People throughout the Bay Area and beyond are quickly discovering what makes Hayward such an exceptional place to live, work and play.
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Residents
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Welcome home
From the peaks of the eastern hills to the city's pristine shoreline, 150,000 people call Hayward home and nearly 65,000 pursue their education in the Heart of the Bay. Find the resources you need here.
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Business
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Where opportunity lives
Let's build something great together.
Today's Bay Area is arguably the most competitive business environment in the United States. We get that. A "business friendly" location isn't enough; you need a partner who shares your goals. Luckily, you picked Hayward.
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Services
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Find what you need. Fast.
Chances are, you're not here to hang out. When you visit our website, you're trying to get something done, like report graffiti, pay your water bill or find out how to get a building permit. We're working hard to make the services we provide accessible, understandable and easy to use.
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Your Government
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Working for You
Our council-manager form of government combines the strong civic leadership of elected officials with the strong managerial experience of an appointed city manager. Beyond all else, we are a service organization, and we are here to serve you, the public. We're doing our part to drive Hayward forward.
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Your Environment
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Your Hayward Environment
We need everyone's involvement to protect and strengthen Hayward’s environment. This site is a one-stop shop for the resources you need to go green at home, at work, and in your community. Thank you for everything you do to keep Hayward great for future generations!
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August 24, 2020: HPL to Go Canceled
HPL to Go service is canceled for the remainder of the day as the Air Quality Index in Hayward has reached above 151/Red.
Learn more about the Air Quality Index or view the current AQI in Hayward.
As this is an evolving situation, please visit our website, calendar, Facebook account or Twitter account, or call us at 510-881-7980 before coming to the library.
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City Government
Guidance on applying for FEMA disaster assistance for storm damages
February 3, 2023 -
City Government, Police Department, Public Safety
Hayward Mayor Mark Salinas statement on the death of Tyre Nichols
January 27, 2023 -
Sustainability
Local Quiznos cuts emissions and garbage bills with three-stream waste sorting
January 24, 2023
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Fire Administrative Office Closure - Monday, Jan. 16, 2023
January 6, 2023 -
Front Lobby Early Closure | Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023
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Runway 10L/28R Closure Dec. 19 & Dec. 20
December 14, 2022 -
The library will be closed from December 23 - January 2
December 12, 2022 -
Introducing: Hayward e-Permits Portal
December 5, 2022
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