Events for
Kids & Teens

March 2010
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Hayward Public Library
835 C Street
Hayward, California 94541
In This Issue
Read Across America Celebration
Fratello Marionettes
Family Weekend Wii
Fines-Free!
Snack Attack Book Club
St. Patrick's Day Pin
Hello, Spring!
Story Times
Homework Support Center
Just 4 Teens
Read Across AmericaRead Across America Celebration
Tuesday
March 2
3:30 p.m.
Main Library

Warriors logoJoin the Golden State Warrior Girls in celebrating Dr. Seuss's birthday.  Wear your best Seuss-inspired hat and win prizes!
Sponsored by Ross.
Fratello Marionettes present "Vaudeville Follies"
marionetteSaturday
March 6
2:00 p.m.
Weekes Branch Library

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Dancing chickens!
Roller skating monsters!
This puppet show has it all!
gamingFamily Weekend Wii
Saturday
March 27
2:00 p.m.
Weekes Branch Library

Wii gaming for the whole family!  All ages welcome.
fines free

Borrow library books, DVDs, music - any circulating item in the library's collection.

NO DUE DATES, NO LATE FINES - EVER!  As low as $2.99/month.

 
Snack Attack Book Clubpeanut man greeen

PEANUTS
Fun, friends & snacks  for kids in grades 3-4.
Friday
March 5
3:45 p.m.
Main Library

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POPCORN
A cool book group for kids in grades 4-5.
Friday,
March 19
3:45 p.m.
Main Library

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St. Patrick's shamrockDay Pin
Friday
March 12
3:30 p.m.
Weekes Branch Library

Make & wear this easy pin, so you don't get pinched!
flower potHello, Spring!
Saturday
March 20
2:00 p.m.
Weekes Branch Library

Cut out flower pictures to decorate a flower pot.
Story Times
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Child-Caregiver Learn & Play Group
(ages birth-3)

Registration required.
Main Library:
Thursday @ 10:15 a.m.
Thursday @ 11:30 a.m.
Friday @ 10:30 a.m.

Weekes Branch Library:
Monday @ 11:15 a.m.
Monday @ 12:30 p.m.
Monday @ 6:00 p.m.

Family Story Time
(all ages)
Main Library:
Wednesday @ 3:30 p.m.
Saturday @ 11:30 a.m.

Bedtime Stories
(all ages)
Main Library:
Wednesday @ 6:30 p.m.

Weekes Branch Library:
Tuesday @ 6:30 p.m.

Toddler Time

Weekes Branch Library:
Tuesday @ 11:30 a.m.

Preschool Stories
(ages 3-5)
Main Library:
Tuesday @ 11:30 a.m.

Music & Movement
(birth-8)
Weekes Branch Library:
Friday @ 10:30 a.m.
Got Homework? Get help!
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Homework Support Center

Free drop-in homework help for kids in grades 4-12. 

Mondays & Tuesdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Wednesdays & Thursdays, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Main Library and Weekes Branch Library

Need help when the library is closed?
Use your library card for free online homework help.

Volunteers needed
Help kids succeed in school and earn community service credit.  Call Lindsey at 881-7535.
Just 4 teens
gamingGet Your Game On!
Wednesdays, March 3, 17 & 31 @ 1:00 p.m.
Main Library

Wednesdays, March 10 & 24 &
Saturday, March 13 @ 2:00 p.m.
Weekes Branch

claymationTeen Tech Week: Claymation
March 8 through 12 @ 3:30 p.m.
Main Library
Learn to create a stop-action video using a digital camera, QuickTime software, and clay.

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Make Duct Tape Wallets!
Wednesday, March 17 @ 3:00 p.m.
Weekes Branch
You've seen them.  You've read about them. Now you can make your own 100% waterproof wallet!

sock dollStray Sock Sewing
Wednesday, March 24 @ 1:00 p.m.
Main Library
Make a sock doll using old socks and other materials. 
We'll teach the stitches.

Forest of Hands and TeethTeen Reads Book Club
Tuesday, March 16 @ 4:00 p.m.
Weekes Branch Library
Read Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan and talk about it with other teens. Orphaned Mary seeks knowledge of life, love and especially what lies beyond her walled village and the surrounding forest, where dwell the Unconsecrated -- aggressive flesh-eating people who were once dead. Open to grades 7-12. Copies of the book are available from the Weekes Branch Library.  

The BullyBluford High Book Club
Thursday, March 4 @ 3:45 p.m.
Main Library
We're continuing withThe Bully by Anne Schraff and Paul Langan. You'll keep the books, so space is limited to 8. Grades 7 to 12  only.  Register at the children's desk or by calling 881-7945. For more information ask for Shawna.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Teen Advisory Groupteens group (TAG)
Wednesdays, March 3, 17 & 31 @ 4:30 p.m. - Main Library
Wednesday, March 3 @ 4:00 p.m. - Weekes Branch
Have a say in what happens at the library.  You can make a difference and earn community service.  Talk to Shawna at Main or Rob at Weekes.


Hayward Public Library

MAIN LIBRARY

       WEEKES BRANCH

835 C Street

       27300 Patrick Avenue

Hayward, CA 94541

       Hayward, CA 94544

510-293-8685

       510-782-2155

 HOURS
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 11-8

Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 10-5

 

Email us: library@hayward-ca.gov