Hayward Library

The next Free Diaper Kit Giveaway is on Thursday, April 9 at 10:00 am - 11:00 am at the Downtown Library (Entrance facing C Street)! Diaper distribution for low-income Hayward residents will continue on a month by month basis. hayward.librarycalendar.com/event/free-dia…

Join us for the 2nd Annual Delta Author Spotlight at the Downtown Library where featured artists will share their work, journey, and do a book signing! 🕐 Saturday, April 18, 1:30-3:30pm 📍 Downtown Library (888 C St) 🎫 Free to attend; no registration required

All library branches will be closed for Staff Development on Tuesday, March 31. Downtown and Weekes Library will resume normal hours on Wednesday, April 1. We're always open online with eResources, eBooks, streaming video, and more at hayward-ca.gov/public-library

Make collages using old postcards and magazines! 👤 Ages: 5–12 (Guardians/Caregivers are encouraged to join) 💲 Cost: FREE! 🕰️ Time: 2pm-3:30pm 📌 Where: Weekes Branch Library, 27300 Patrick Ave. Hayward Register: hayward.librarycalendar.com/event/family-f…

«Comienza Tu Negocio» de 5 sesiones! El 17, 24 de marzo; 1, 7 y 15 de abril. Para más información: centrocommunity.org/hayward-progra… o llame (510) 250-3233 o visite la Biblioteca Pública de Hayward. ¡Regístrese aqui: centrocommunity.tfaforms.net/261

Come to the Veterans Memorial Hall (22737 Main St.) on Thurs, 3/12 from 10am-2pm for a FREE visit with the VA Palo Alto Health Care Medical Outreach Team & Partners for examinations, consultations, toxic exposure screenings, and referrals. For more info: hayward.librarycalendar.com/event/va-palo-…

The next Free Diaper Kit Giveaway is on Thursday, March 12 at 10:00 am - 11:00 am at the Downtown Library (Entrance facing C Street)! Diaper distribution for low-income Hayward residents will continue on a month by month basis. hayward.librarycalendar.com/event/free-dia…

Spring is fast approaching and so is the City of Hayward's Poster and Writing Contest in celebration of Earth Day! Submit environmentally-themed art or writing projects for the chance to win $200. 📆 Entries due: March 12, 2026 🙋 Grades K-12 Eligible hayward-ca.gov/your-environme…

@HaywardLibrary's Spanish-language Staff Picks make it easy for patrons to find their next item to read, watch, or listen to in just one click. Take a look at some of their lists! hubs.li/Q041PJBK0 hubs.li/Q041PJ5W0 hubs.li/Q041PG9w0 #ReadersAdvisory

Downtown and Weekes Library will operate with regular hours today 2/19: 10am-5pm

The Downtown Library is closed due to the elevators being out of service. We apologize for the inconvenience. La Biblioteca del Centro está cerrada debido a que los ascensores están fuera de servicio. Disculpen las molestias.

In observance of Lincoln's Birthday, all library branches will be closed on Thurs, February 12. Downtown and Weekes Library will resume normal hours on Fri, February 13. We're always open online with eResources, eBooks, streaming video, and more at hayward-ca.gov/public-library

Need help applying and preparing for the U.S. citizenship interview and English test? Our online Citizenship Test Preparation offer classes that prepare all four parts of the citizenship interview. Available in English/Spanish and English/Chinese. hayward-ca.gov/services

Start the New Year by joining our FREE 12-week ESL Grammar Workshop Series at the Downtown Library! 🌷 02/17/26-05/07/26 ✏️ Beginner: Tuesdays 12:30pm-2:00pm ✍️ Intermediate: Tuesdays 10:30am-12:00pm 📝 Advanced: Thursdays 9:00am-10:00am Register here: haywardlibrary.wufoo.com/forms/m1q78xz7…

Join us from 11:30am-12:30pm on 2/14 at the Downtown Library to welcome the Lunar New Year through music, dance, and shared cultural experiences. This is a FREE event! No registration is required. Learn more: bit.ly/3M4bOCo

The Lunar New Year Celebration by the Hayward Arts Council is now up on the 2nd floor of the Downtown Library. The art exhibit will be up until March 7. hayward-ca.gov/public-library…

Celebrate Black History Month with a dance performance by Dimensions Dance Theater (DDT) at the Downtown Library on Sat, 2/7 from 11:30am-12:15pm. Free to attend; no registration required; for all ages. hayward.librarycalendar.com/event/celebrat…

Every Story Counts is a statewide initiative to capture data, stories and photos about how and why Californians use their local public libraries. Starting January 25, 2026, we will be asking Californians to share their stories about visiting the library. #EveryStoryCounts

Join us in the Teen Room on Wednesday, 1/28 at 4pm - 5:30pm to bedazzle anything you want! We'll provide the gems, you just bring whatever you want to bedazzle (a book, phone case, sunglasses, etc.). No registration required; teens ages 13 to 17 only. hayward.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-tim…

Are you looking for some book recommendations for the new year? Here are titles that our librarians loved in 2025! hayward.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/displa…