Summer Learning Activities 2024

A cartoon pod of whales and a young person riding with the text "Find Your Voice!" and the logo for iReadSummer Reading Challenge

For kids, teens, and adults. Read, learn, have fun and earn prizes from June 9th - August 3, 2024.

Sign up at hayward.beanstack.com beginning June 1, 2024. 

 

A cartoon octopus reading a bookEvents and Activities

Join us for a summer full of book clubs, author talks, improv comedy, karaoke, magic, puppets, bubbles, craft classes, and so much more!

Check out our events calendar →

 

Children reading books on a picnic blanket in an open field. A caregiver is also present reading a book to them.Words for Lunch (June 24-July 19, 2024)

Free indoor lunch and storytime for kids! Families with children 18 years and younger can receive a free lunch and all children leave with a free book each time they attend! No registration required. See our event calendar for a full list of days and locations after June 1st. 

 

 

A group of children in an open field using telescopes, binoculars, and a magnifying glassSummer Learning Camp

Free lunch, educational fun, and crafts in our 3-day afternoon camps! For students entering 2nd - 8th grade.  Registration begins at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 20th. Please register for only one session!

Session One: Weekes Branch, June 17, 18 and 20

Session Two: Weekes Branch, June 25, 26, and 27

Session Three: Downtown Library, July 9, 10, and 11

Session Four: Downtown Library, July 16, 17, and 18.