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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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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, video games 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.
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.
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