Your choice of CalPERS Medical Plan (with generous employer contribution) CalPERS Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (2.5% at 55 for Classic CalPERS members | 2.0% at 62 for New CalPERS members | 3.0% at 50 for Classic Safety members | 2.7% at 57 for New Safety Members) Dental Insurance (plans available through Dental Dental or United Concordia) Vision Insurance Life Insurance Disability Insurance…, 2026 Benefit Summary, For more information, contact the, Human Resources Department, at (510) 583-4500.
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Crime Prevention Resources, Information that can help you reduce your chances of becoming a victim.
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Water Conservation Energy Conservation Renewable Energy Biking, Walking, and Carpooling Recycling and Composting Sustainable Meals Litter-Free Environment Environmental Justice*, *Environmental degradation and pollution impact all communities; however, low-income and communities of color experience those impacts at a higher rate.The environmental justice movement emerged as a political movement to fight abuses and discriminatory practices against historically impacted communities. The movement has generated hundreds of studies showing that exposure to environmental harm…, About the Contest, Two winners for poster entries and two winners for poem/essay entries will be selected from each grade category. The grade categories are: K-1st Grade, 2nd-3rd Grade, 4th-5th Grade, 6th-8th Grade, and 9th-12th Grade. Entries will be judged on originality, clarity, and expression of theme. First place winners will receive a $200 gift certificate. Second place winners will receive a $150 gift…, Contest Rules, To qualify, all entries must follow these rules. No purchase is necessary to participate. Must be a Hayward resident, HUSD student, or student at a school within the City of Hayward to participate. All posters or poems/essays must be the sole work of the entrant. Each student may only submit up to one entry in the writing category and up to one entry in the poster category for their respective…
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Poster & Writing Contest 2026 2026 Poster & Writing Contest Winning Entries 1st Place Winner: Poster Contest (K-1) 2nd Place Winner: Poster Contest (K-1) Aiden Bradshaw Stonebrae Elementary - 1st Grade Ariel Li California Crosspoint Academy - K 1st place Winner: Writing Contest (K-1) Anya Abraham Southgate Elementary - K 1st Place Winner: Poster Contest (2-3) 2nd Place Winner: Poster…
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Transparency Portal, We are committed to ethical and honest behavior and accountability. This portal was created with those values in mind, to provide information about how we work with our community, use specialized equipment, provide training, enforce policies and track data.
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Our value statement let's our employees and community know what are core beliefs are and what they can expect from us as an organization; to be, caring, , to be, open, and have, integrity, ., Caring, We are, caring, by questioning everything and working to find innovative solutions for improving our work and the lives of our residents. We are, caring, for one another by being supportive, compassionate, kind, connected, and respecting of other's diverse perspectives. We are, caring, for ourselves by maintaining and respecting a healthy work-life balance. , Openness, We are, open, to trying new things, working together and asking tough questions. We are, open, in our communication with one another by providing and receiving honest and constructive feedback and praise. We are, open, to asking for what we need as individuals. , Integrity, We have, integrity, by ensuring high standards and accountability to the organization and to the community. We have, integrity, in our interactions with each other by remaining honest and transparent in our communication and decisions. We have integrity by taking ownership and accountability for our work and its impact on others.
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Screenshot of Recent Staff Lists from catalog HPL Staff Booklists Our librarians regularly create lists of recommended books on a variety of topics. To see the latest, visit our catalog and take a look at Recent Staff Lists!, See our booklists →, Wowbrary logo Wowbrary Discover the newest books, movies, and music available with your Hayward Public Library card. While you're exploring, you can sign up for a weekly email letting you know about all of our latest items!, See what's new at the library, →, NoveList logo NoveList Plus Ready for something new? NoveList Plus has you covered. Whether you’re hungry for a weird Western, book club best bet, or royal romance, our Recommended Reads lists will keep your to-be-read pile filled. Instructions for NoveList, Discover new books →, TeachingBooks Discover books for children and teens that match their interests. Then, learn more about the book with author interviews, audiobook performances, discussion questions, and more., Visit TeachingBooks →
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The Day by Day Community Resource Guide is maintained by librarians at Hayward Public Library. To update information or suggest further resources, email DayByDay@Hayward-ca.gov .
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Something for everyone, at every age, from beginners to advanced crafters! World class instruction with on-demand access to over 1,500 classes Free access from the comfort of your own home Access Craftsy online Access Craftsy using the Libby app:, If you are already using Libby,, you can find it in the app under Extras., If you're new to Libby,, you can download the free Libby app and set up an account using your Hayward Public Library card., Questions?, Contact us, for more information or help getting started!
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Effective June 30, 2026, Rosetta Stone will no longer be available as an electronic resource at Hayward Public Library.
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