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Events for Adults
November 2010
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Hayward Public Library
835 C Street
Hayward, California 94541
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 The Library
Will be Closed
Thursday, November 11th
Wednesday, November 24th @ 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 25
Friday, November 26 |
 Meet Anita Amirrezvani, Author of Bestselling Novel The Blood of Flowers
Wednesday, November 10th
6:30 pm.- 7:30 p.m.
Chabot College
25555 Hesperian Blvd., Rm 804
The Blood of Flowers tells the story of a seventeenth-century Persian teen who becomes a servant to her wealthy rug designer uncle in the court of Shah Abbas the Great, where her weaving talents prove both a blessing and curse. Ms. Amirrezvani will read from and discuss her novel. The Mostly Literary Fiction Book Discussion Group meeting on Monday, November 8 will discuss this title.
Ms. Amirrezvani was born in Iran and lives in Northern California. She was a dance critic for local newspapers and has received fellowships from the National Arts Journalism Program, the NEA's Arts Journalism Institute for Dance, and the Hedgebrook Foundation for Women Writers.
Co-sponsored by Chabot College, the Hayward Public Library, the Friends of the Hayward Library, and the AAUW Hayward/Castro Valley Branch.
For more information contact Sally.Thomas@hayward-ca.gov or call 510-881-7700.
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 Investor Education in the Library
Saturday, November 13th
1:00 p.m.
Main Library
Have concerns about your ability to retire on your timeline? Have an old 401K that you want to work harder for you? A local financial advisor will be on hand to provide information on various topics and assist you with your questions. Space is limited and registration is required for this FREE program. To register or for more information contact Melesha.owen@hayward-ca.gov or call 510-293-5239.
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 Lawyer in the Library
Monday, November 1st
6:00 p.m. - Main Library
Saturday, November 6th
12:00 noon - Main Library
Wednesday, November 17th
6:00 p.m. - Weekes Branch Library
Need legal advice? Don't know where to begin? Get 15 minutes of free legal advice with a licensed attorney. In person registration is required. Registration begins 30 minutes before the first session. Space is limited. Consultations may be assigned by lottery. Program sponsored by the Alameda County Bar Association.
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 Get a Great Deal on Books!
Downtown Farmer's Market Book Sale
Saturdays, November 13th & 27th
9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
C Street & Watkins
Friends of the Hayward Library book sales are held at the downtown Farmers Market on the second and fourth Saturday of each month. In case of rain, the sale will be in front of the Main Library. |
 Need Help with Reading, Writing, or Spelling?
You can get free tutoring if:
- You read below the 8th grade level
- You can speak English
- You are 18+ and not in high school
- You never went to college
Call 510-881-7910
Literacy Plus- Hayward Public Library
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Hayward's Paratranist Shuttle Service
 Announcing the Hayward Paratransit Program's new shuttle service! Riders who board at designated shuttle stops will ride FREE of charge. Registered riders may ride with attendants or companions. To ride Hayward Paratransit you must be a resident of Hayward, Castro Valley, San Lorenzo or the unincorporated areas of San Lorenzo and be 65 years or over or a person who has a disability. More information is available on the City's website at www.hayward-ca.gov. To receive an informational flyer please call 510-583-4230 or e-mail
Victoria.Williams@hayward-ca.gov.
(This program funded by Alameda County Measure B.)
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 Meet Lian Gouw, Author of Only a Girl
Tuesday, November 9th
6:00-7:45 p.m.
Main Library
Come and hear author Lian Gouw read from her novel and discuss it's fascinating historical themes. This book takes place during the Indonesian Revolution in the 1940s. The plot follows three generations of Chinese women as they struggle for identity against a political backdrop of world depression, World War II and the Indonesian fight for independence from Dutch rule and Japanese occupation.
Visit http://hayward.blip.tv to watch a short movie of Lian Gouw talking about her life and her book.
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Yoga Classes
Smart Yoga at the Branch
Saturday, November 13th
10:30 a.m.
Weekes Branch Library
 A new monthly yoga workshop for all ages is being presented by Charla Jean at the Weekes Branch Library. Learn beneficial yoga postures designed to increase your range of motion, augment flexibility and balance, enhance vitality, and strengthen your sense of inner calm.
Laughter Yoga
Saturday, November 6th
3:00-5:00 p.m.
Main LibraryLearn to reduce your stress level by laughing. Breath YogaSaturday, November 13th
3:00-5:00 p.m.
Main Library
 Breath yoga shows you how to change your breathing to decrease stress and increase energy.
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English Conversation Groups
Come and practice speaking English with others who are learning. All levels are welcome. No registration is required. Tuesdays11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Main Library Contact Trudy.Toll@hayward-ca.gov or 510-881-7974 for more information.
Tuesdays6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Main Library Thursdays (except Nov. 11th & 25th) Day Labor Center (680 Tennyson Rd) 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Saturdays10:00-12:00 noon Weekes Branch Contact jami.hiller@hayward-ca.gov or 510-583-5505 for more information. |
 Oops! Are you library
books & DVDs late?
Go Fines-Free &
never worry again!
Keep library books, DVDs, music, etc., as long as you want. No due dates, no late fines - ever. First month's subscription applies to existing fines. All late items renewed at no charge.
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Book Discussion Groups
Mystery & SuspenseTuesday, November 2nd @ 11:30 a.m., Le Paradis Bakery (D St. and Mission)  Motion to Suppress is the first novel by Perri O'Shaughnessy, a pseudonym for two sisters (one a lawyer and one a writer). It is the story of hard-boiled San Francisco attorney Nina Reilly who moves with her son to Lake Tahoe after a failed marriage and job burnout. Her first case involves a cocktail waitress and her abusive husband who somehow got from their couch to the bottom of a local lake! Nina is determined to save her client from the murder charge but can she trust her client? or herself? Discussion facilitated by Heidi.Ontiveros@hayward-ca.gov, 510-881-7975. Mostly Literary Fiction Monday, November 8th @ Noon, Peet's Coffee (B St. and Mission) and 6:30-7:45 p.m., Main Library  We will be discussing The Blood of Flowers, the best-selling novel by Bay Area author Anita Amirrezvani. Both a love story and a luminous portrait of a city, The Blood of Flowers is the mesmerizing historical novel of an ill-fated young woman whose gift as a rug designer transforms her life. Illuminated with fascinating detail of Persian rug-making, and bringing to life the sights, sounds, and life of 17th-century Isfahan, The Blood of Flowers is a timeless tale of one woman's struggle to live a life of her own choosing. Follow the book discussion with a special appearance by the author at Chabot College on Wednesday, November 10. (See related calendar event for details.) Discussion facilitated by Sally.Thomas@hayward-ca.gov, 510-881-7700. Not able to attend meetings but want to discuss this book with others? Join GoodReads.com and participate in online discussions! You must have an account on GoodReads.com to participate. Contact Sally for more information. Autobiography & MemoirWednesday, November 17th @ 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Main Library  In My Lobotomy the author, Howard Dully, describes his victimization at the hands of Dr. Walter Freeman, who performed a lobotomy on him at the age of twelve; his experiences with institutions, jail, and homelessness; and his determination to find out why he was forced to undergo a lobotomy. Discussion facilitated by Abbe.Kalos@hayward-ca.gov, 510-881-7941.
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Hayward Public Library
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MAIN LIBRARY
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WEEKES BRANCH
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835 C Street
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27300 Patrick Avenue
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Hayward, CA 94541
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Hayward, CA 94544
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510-293-8685
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510-782-2155
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HOURS
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 11-8
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 10-5
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