How Can I Enroll in the Program?

1. Complete a Coversation Partners Registration Form.
2. Check your confirmation email, which has a Calendly link.
3. Schedule an appointment with a tutor on Calendly.
4. Watch the “How to Sign Up” video.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Community Hub?

The Community Hub is located at the Downtown Hayward Library, on the 2nd floor, by the Tech Lab. Ask Library staff for directions!

Who can use these services?

Anyone! We provide a range of information and services. This is a drop-in service. No appointment required. 

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten reading challenge: Enjoy reading 1,000 books with your little one! Log reading and earn badges and prizes all along the way.

ABCMouse: Award-winning online curriculum for children ages 2-8+ with both English and Spanish learning activities.

The award-winning ABCmouse curriculum is designed to help young children (ages 2-8+) build a strong foundation for future academic success. ABCmouse is 100% educational, with more than 10,000 learning activities across all major subject areas: reading, math, science, social studies, art, and music—including more than 1,200 of those learning activities in Spanish. Best of all, kids just love it! (From Age of Learning, Inc.) Instructions for ABCMouse

Diaper distribution for low-income Hayward residents will take place on the 2nd Thursday of each month, from 11am-12pm or while supplies last.  Arrive ASAP-- diapers go quickly!

• Diapers in sizes 1/2, 3, 4, 5, & 6
• Limit 1 free kit per child
• Each kit contains 80-100 diapers & 200 wipes

This service is being offered

What are Zip Books?  

What are the requirements?

• You must be at least 18 years old
• You must have a Hayward Public Library card in good standing (no current charges)
• You may request up to 3 Zip Books at a time.

Borrowing ukuleles

• Find ukuleles on display throughout the library and bring one of the tickets to the desk.
• You can borrow ukuleles for 4 weeks.
• Return ukuleles during library open hours at the Accounts Desk.

Getting Started

• Check the Library Events Page to find out about future workshops and other related eve

What is a Parks Pass?

In partnership with the First Partner’s Office and the California State Library, State Parks is providing free vehicle day-use entry to over 200 participating state park units operated by State Parks to library-card holders. The California State Library Parks Pass is valid for entry of one passenger vehicle with capacity of nine people or less or one highway licensed motorcycle.