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The second floor of the new Downtown Branch Library
Hayward Public Library system consists of two locations downtown and in South Hayward.
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Enjoy a range of online talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.
Unlike your neighbor who's reluctant to lend you his garden rake, we make it easy for you to check out and renew materials. Learn how!
Check out the programs and classes we provide to help you prepare for the U.S. naturalization process.
Your library card is your key to unlock a wide world of resources. Sign up for your card today to begin taking advantage of everything the Hayward Library has to offer.
Find books, DVDs, audiobooks, eBooks, music, periodicals, and more!
There's always something happening at the Hayward Public Library. From programs offering free legal consultations to book signings, story times, yoga and crafts, there's never a shortage of things to do.
Through a partnership with California State Parks and the California State Library, free State Parks vehicle-day use passes are available at the Hayward Public Library.
Don't have access to the internet or a computing device? Starting May 16, 2022, your Hayward Public Library card provides you with access to our Tech Lending Library at the Downtown Hayward Library.
Borrow and learn to play the ukulele at the library!
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Check out what's happening on our Twitter account!
Check out the latest additions to the library collection!