See hours and holiday closures on our Locations & Hours page., Available Services, : Self-service check-out of materials and hold pick-ups New library cards and payment of charges Computer use for a maximum of one hour per day Browsing the collection Reference assistance Self-service copying, scanning, and printing Wi-Fi access , Limitations on Available Services, : For the safety of the public and library staff the following additional steps are being taken: Limited seating for reading and studying Study rooms will remain closed Meeting rooms will not be available There will be no in-person programming or events. Programs such as storytimes and homework help will remain virtual. Toys, puzzles, and games in the Children's Library will not be available. , Safety Rules While Visiting the Library, : Library visitors must follow all current and safety rules issued by the Alameda County Public Health Department, Retail and Shopping Center outlets, , as well as all posted signage and verbal instructions from staff, in addition to the following: Visitors must enter and exit the building through the garage side entrance. Any visitor two years or older must wear appropriately fitting protective, face covering/mask, . Any visitor must follow standard, social distancing guidelines, within the library or while waiting to enter. Eating or drinking are strictly prohibited within the library. Sanitizer will be available at the entry and visitors must sanitize their hands on entering the building. Please stay home if you are feeling unwell or experiencing any, COVID-19 symptoms, !, Contactless services that will continue at this time, :, All web-based services, including access to databases, the digital library, online homework help, and more, available at hayward-ca.gov/public-library, Online application for library cards, , placing of requests for materials, and account management services. Telephone reference and, Live Chat, , Please call 510-881-7980. , Virtual programs, for adults and children Virtual Literacy tutoring and Conversational Circles, Questions about the Hayward Library Reopening Plan, Contact, : library@hayward-ca.gov or (510) 881-7980
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Check out what is new and happening in your Hayward Public Library the week of May 1, 2021!, Coming Soon: HPL Express, , HPL Express Logo, Welcome back to Hayward Public Library! We are very happy to announce that beginning Monday, May 3, 2021, HPL's Downtown Library is launching HPL Express, our walk-in service. We will be open to the public with limited occupancy and offer select services. Walk-in services will be offered in two hour sessions, and anyone entering the building will be required to follow all safety protocols…, Introducing our new catalog experience, :, Library Catalog What's new? Easier searching, recommended reading lists, share reviews and ratings, and more. Browse our new catelog and find books, DVDs, audiobooks, eBooks, music, periodicals, video games and more! It's all right here. Check out somethng new today! Try our new catalog, Hayward Book-to-Action 2021 takes on racial inequity in criminal justice and beyond, :, Michael B Jordan on the fron cover of Just Mercy Book-to-Action, the Hayward-born community-read project intended to spur civic responses to new-found knowledge, is taking on the issue of racial inequity in criminal justice and beyond through the memoir Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson. Book-to-Action programming this spring will highlight the work of local…, For more library news and events, be sure to visit our news and library events sections on our website:, Library Events Library News
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, april 18-24, 2021 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released): 23 , Homicide, , Weekly Calls for Service: , 1,864 , Assault—Great Bodily Injury, , 2, Weekly Reports Taken:, 183 , Burglary— Nonresidential , , 3, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 0 , Burglary—Residential , , 4, Weekly Calls Received:, 5,064 , Theft , , 23, This data is subject to change and based on crimes that were reported to have occurred during the time frame of this report. Some reports may yet to be initiated and/or reclassified during investigations. , Theft from Auto , , 14, Robbery , , 6, Vehicle Theft , , 30, Mental Health Calls , , 12, Reports of Gunfire , , 7, Significant Incidents, , Carjacking:, On 04/19/2021, at 12:56 AM, a victim was sitting in his vehicle in the 900 Block of Clearbrook Cir. The suspects approached the victim, brandished a handgun, and took the victim’s vehicle. (Report #2021-020884), Robbery:, On 04/20/2021, at 10:02 AM, the victim was approached by suspects in the 27000 block of Patrick Ave. The suspects assaulted and robbed the victim. Officers responded and the suspects were located, positively identified, and taken into custody. (Report #2021-021155), Shooting: , On 04/23/2021 at 1:34 AM, a shooting occurred in the 2000 block of American Ave. Officers responded and located casings in the area. (Report #2021-021725), Stolen Vehicle Recovery:, On 04/24/2021, at 2:33 AM, officers located an occupied stolen vehicle in the 400 block of West A St. Officers took the suspect into custody and recovered the vehicle. (Report #2021-021930), Shooting:, On 04/24/2021, at 5:38 PM, a shooting occurred in the 24000 block of Silva Ave. Officers responded, located the suspect, and took him into custody. (Report #2021-022024) , For additional information, visit: https://www.crimemapping.com/map/ca/hayward, Download PDF
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HAYWARD, Calif., , April 29, 2021 — The Hayward Police Department has been investigating a series of smash and grab robberies over the last several months in Hayward and the surrounding Bay Areas. In most of these cases, the suspects watched victims after they conducted a bank transaction or purchased items in different shopping centers. Once the victims got into their vehicles, the suspects smashed the windows…
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HAYWARD, Calif., , May 4, 2021— Hayward City Manager Kelly McAdoo announced today the selection of Jana Sangy as the City’s new Human Resources Director. Sangy most recently served as Director of Labor Relations for the City of Seattle, Washington, where she led all labor relations and negotiations for that city and its 13,000 employees. Prior to that, she worked in California as Regional Director of Labor…
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Learn more about your favorite animals from some of the best and most trusted live animal cams! Pictures of penguins, sharks and reefs California Academy of Sciences The best of the Academy, now streaming. Watch our graceful stingrays, colorful coral reef, and African penguin colony in vivid HD, or set your sights on the Pacific from our Farallon Islands webcam., Explore the academy cams →, Images of bobcats, otters and owls CuriOdyssey CuriOdyssey cares for more than 100 mostly native animals. Check out one of their amazing live animal cams to learn more about local animals!, Check in on a local animal today →, Orange Jelly fis Monterey Bay Aquarium Be delighted by the antics of our sea otters or mellow out to the hypnotic drifting of our jellies. Experience the wonder of the ocean no matter where you are., Watch sharks, jellys otters and more →, A big brown grizzly bear Oakland Zoo Learn more about grizzly bears, sun bears, black bears and elephants by watching them iin their Oakland Zoo habitats!, See what is happening at the zoo today →
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, April 25-May 1, 2021 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released): 43 , Homicide, , Weekly Calls for Service: , 2,047 , Assault—Great Bodily Injury, , 4, Weekly Reports Taken:, 174 , Burglary— Nonresidential , , 2, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 0 , Burglary—Residential , , Weekly Calls Received:, 5,182 , Theft , , 20, This data is subject to change and based on crimes that were reported to have occurred during the time frame of this report. Some reports may yet to be initiated and/or reclassified during investigations. , Theft from Auto , , 14, Robbery , , 3, Vehicle Theft , , 34, Mental Health Calls , , 23, Reports of Gunfire , , 13, Significant Incidents, , Robbery:, On 04/25/2021, at 8:35 PM, the suspect approached the victim near the 800 block of Handcock St. The suspect robbed the victim at gun point and fled the scene. The suspect was later located and taken into custody. (Report #2021-022236), Stolen Vehicle Recovery:, On 04/26/2021, at 1:45 AM, officers located an occupied stolen vehicle near the 300 block of W. Tennyson Rd. A traffic stop was conducted, and the driver was taken into custody. (Report #2021-022264), Suspected Arson:, On 04/26/2021, at 2:17 AM, firefighters and officers responded to the report of garbage cans on fire near the 23000 block of Hesperian Blvd. The fires were extinguished, and no suspects have been located at this time. (Report #2021-022267) , Robbery: , On 04/28/2021 at 9:23 PM, several suspects approached the victim near the 900 block of Torrano Ave. The suspects brandished a weapon and took the victim’s property before fleeing the scene. (Report #2021-022990), Carjacking:, On 05/01/2021, at 07:30 AM, a victim was standing outside his vehicle near the 26000 block of Tyrrell Ave. The suspect approached the victim and forcibly took the victim’s vehicle before fleeing the scene. (Report #2021-023444) , For additional information, visit: https://www.crimemapping.com/map/ca/hayward, Download PDF
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Media Contact:, Sgt. Tasha Decosta (510) 293-7169 Tasha.DeCosta@Hayward-ca.gov , Hayward Police Department Holding DUI Checkpoint May 21 st, Hayward, Calif., – The Hayward Police Department will hold a DUI Checkpoint May 21st from 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location within the City of Hayward. Checkpoint locations are chosen based on a history of DUI crashes and arrests. The primary purpose of checkpoints is not to make arrests, but to promote public safety by deterring drivers from driving impaired. During the checkpoint, officers will…
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A colorful book with a rainbow Reading apps are fun and easy to use and can give students a variety of learning platforms and approaches to keep them engaged and motivated. Try one of these great apps today! The Big List of Children's Authors' Read Alouds & Activities There's something magical about hearing authors bring their stories to life. Many of our favorite writers have created videos…, Explore a read aloud →, International Children's Digital Library The ICDL Foundation promotes tolerance and respect for diverse cultures by providing access to the best of children's literature from around the world. Start by clicking the very first link "Read Books"., Library for the world's children →, www.losbloguitos.com/ Lee en línea (En Español) Lee y toca las estrellas. Los Bloguitos es un blog para niños y niñas que hablan y leen español. Encontrarás cuentos, poesías, adivinanzas, dibujos y mucho más., Leer algo nuevo hoy →, LOTE4Kids: Storytime in your language LOTE4Kids Digital books in 50+ languages together with English translations. New books and languages are released each month., Go to LOTE4Kids , →, Northern California Digital Library (Overdrive) A diverse collection of digital titles are available to you. Browse, borrow, and enjoy titles from the Northern California Digital Library collection, or download the Libby app. , Find something new to read today →, Get the Android App, | , Download the iOS App, SORA - The reading app for HUSD students Get eBooks and eAudio books using your school ID - no library card required., Learn more about SORA →, Get the Android App, | , Download the iOS App, Tumblebooks Read, watch and learn with this collection of animated, talking books! You can read as many books as you want, when you want, and on any device!, Get more information →,
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Hayward Police Department Maintains National Law Enforcement Accreditation by CALEA, Ò, Gainesville, VA, – The Hayward Police Department was awarded national accreditation on March 27, 2021 by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA Ò ) in the Advanced Law Enforcement Accredtation program. The agency was first accredited in 2011. Following a multi-year self-assessment phase and a meticulous site-based assessment of community engagement, policy, procedures, equipment…, Benefits of Accreditation, Controlled Liability Insurance Costs, - Accredited status makes it easier for agencies to purchase liability insurance; allows agencies to increase the limit of their insurance coverage more easily; and, in many cases, results in lower premiums., Reductions in Legal Actions and Resident Complaints, - Many agencies report a decline in legal actions and resident complaints once they become accredited., Greater Accountability Within the Agency, - Accreditation standards give the Chief Executive Officer a proven management system of written directives, sound training, clearly defined lines of authority, and routine reports that support decision making and resource allocation., Improved Support from Government Officials, - Accreditation provides objective evidence of an agency’s commitment to excellence in leadership, resource management, and service-delivery. Thus, government officials are more confident in the agency’s ability to operate efficiently and meet community needs., Increases Community Advocacy, - Accreditation embodies the precepts of community-oriented policing. It creates a more open forum in which police and citizens work together to prevent and control crime. This partnership helps citizens understand the challenges confronting law enforcement and gives law enforcement clear direction about community expectations., Improved Employee Morale, - Accreditation is a coveted award that symbolizes professionalism, excellence, and competence. It requires written directives and training to inform employees about policies and practices; facilities and equipment to ensure employee safety; and processes to safeguard employee rights. Employees take pride in their agency, knowing it represents the very best in public safety., About CALEA, The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc., (CALEA®) was created in 1979 as a credentialing authority through the joint efforts of law enforcement's major executive associations: International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP); National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE); National Sheriffs' Association (NSA); and the Police Executive Research…
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