Events for
Kids & Teens

May 2010
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Hayward Public Library
835 C Street
Hayward, California 94541
In This Issue
Swan Brothers Circus
Snack Attack Book Club
Family Weekend Wii
Fines-Free!
Stories a Go Go
Royal Tea Party
Story Times
Homework Support Center
Just 4 Teens
clownsThe Almost World Famous Swan Brothers Circus
Saturday, May 8
2:00 p.m.
Weekes Branch Library
Thrills! Excitement! Fun! The Biggest Little Circus in American with clowns Zippy and Hi-Top.
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PEANUTS
Friday, May 14
3:45 p.m.
Main Library
Fun, friends and snacks for kids in grades 3-4.
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POPCORN
Friday, May 28
3:45 p.m.
Main Library
A cool book club for kids in grades 4-5.
Family Weekend Wii
gamingSaturday
May 22
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.

 
Stories a Go GoVolunteers Needed!

Join Stories a Go Go and volunteer to provide story times at local preschools.  Sign up by calling 510-881-7945.  A two-part training will be held on Mondays, May 3 & 10, from 11:30-2 p.m. at the Main Library

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tea party
Royal Tea Party
Saturday
May 15
1:30 p.m.
Weekes Branch Library

Register on the day of the event. Call Weekes Information Desk: 510-293-5366. Kids are encouraged to dress up and parents, bring your cameras.
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.

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


Music & Movement
(birth-8)
Weekes Branch Library:
Friday @ 10:30 a.m.
Got Homework? Get help!
homework2Homework 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

start smartCalifornia Highway Patrol Start Smart Program
Saturday, May 1 @ 1:00 p.m.
Weekes Branch
Getting a driver's license opens a new world to young drivers. The California Highway Patrol's Start Smart program is a driver safety education class targeting new and future licensed teenage drivers and their parents/guardians. Registration is required. Call 510-293-5366, or email rob.spitzel@hayward-ca.gov.

pie eatingPie Eating Contest
Wednesday, May 5 @ 2:00 p.m.
Main Library
Contest is limited to 15 participants.  Entrants must pre-register by calling 510-881-7946 or email shawna.sherman@hayward-ca.gov.
 

Mobile recreationMobile Recreation @ the Library
Wednesdays, May 12 & 26 @ 2:00 p.m., Main Library
Wednesday, May 19 @ 2:00 p.m., Weekes Branch
A bungee run, Sumo wrestling suits, organized games, and more. Sponsored by H.A.R.D.

Until We Meet AgainBluford High Book Club
Thursday, May 6 @ 3:45 p.m., Main Library
We're continuing with Until We Meet Again by Anne Schraff. You'll keep the books, so space is limited to 8. Grades 7-12  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.
 
Catching FireTeen Reads Book Club
Tuesday, May 18 @ 4:00 p.m., Weekes Branch Library
Read Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins. By winning the annual Hunger Games, District 12 tributes Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark have secured a life of safety and plenty for themselves and their families, but because they won by defying the rules, they unwittingly become the faces of an impending rebellion. Grades 7-12. Copies of the book are available from the Weekes Branch Library.
 
video gamesGet Your Game On!
Wednesday, May 19 @ 1:00 p.m., Main Library
Wednesdays, May 12 & 26 @ 2:00 p.m., Weekes Branch

Teen Game Day (Are You Game?)
Saturday, May 8 @ 3:00 p.m., Weekes Branch


teens groupTeen Advisory Group (TAG)
Wednesday, May 19 @ 4:30 p.m. - Main Library
Wednesday, May 5 @ 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