Community, Library

Hayward seeking its next Poet Laureate and Youth Poet Laureate

The City of Hayward is ready to select its next Hayward Poet Laureate and next Hayward Youth Poet
Advisories, Library

Library Closure: Tuesday, Mar. 31, 2026

All library branches will be closed Tuesday, Mar. 31, 2026, in observance of Cesar Chavez Day
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Library Closure: Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026

All library branches will be closed Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, in observance of President Lincoln's
Library, News Release

Library hours to be reduced, two digital streaming resources eliminated.

As part of citywide cost cutting to close a multi-million-dollar City of Hayward budget deficit
City Services, Community, Library, News Release

Announcing successful launch of Community Hub at Hayward Public Library

HAYWARD, Calif., Sept. 16, 2025— The City of Hayward has successfully launched a partnership with
Advisories, Library, News Release

Library Closure: Monday, Oct. 13, 2025

All library branches will be closed on Monday, October 13, 2025 in observance of Indigenous Peoples'
Events, Library

Newly renovated Weekes Branch Library open to public

The Weekes Branch of the Hayward Public Library has officially reopened! The renovated library
Events, Library

Fall Job and Resource Fair hosted by the Hayward Public Library Sept. 17

The Hayward Public Library, with Rubicon Programs-Eden Area America’s Job Center of California (AJCC
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Library Closure: Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025

All library branches will be closed on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 in observance of California
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Downtown Library Early Closure: Saturday, August 16, 2025

The Downtown Hayward Branch will close early on Saturday, August 16 at 2:00 pm in order to celebrate