Events for

Kids & Teens

April 2011

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Hayward Public Library
835 C Street
Hayward, California 94541
In This Issue
Friday Book Clubs
Crafty Fridays
Family Weekend Wii
Family Movie Matinee
Homework Support Center
Fines-Free!
Story Times
Just 4 Teens
Friday Book Clubs
3:30 p.m.
Main Library

Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NimhSnack Attack (Grades 3-4)
Apr 8: Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C O'Brien
May 6: Mr. Popper's Penguins by Richard Atwater

 

View from SaturdayRead & Feed (Grades 5-6)

Apr 22: The View from Saturday by E.L. Konigsburg
May 20: Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Kids from 3rd-6th grade are invited to join our Friday Book Clubs.  Stop by the Main Children's Desk to register and receive your free book today!
Crafty Fridays (ages 4-11)kites
3:30 p.m.
Weekes Branch

 

tulipsApril 1: Potted Tulips

April 15: Craft Stick Jewelry Boxes

April 29: Decorate a Kite 


guitar

Family Weekend Wii

Saturday, April 23 

2:00 p.m.

Weekes Branch

 

Wii games on the big screen!  All ages are welcome.

Family Movie Matinee 

movie projector

Saturday, April 9

2:00 p.m.

Weekes Branch

 

Join us for a showing of a recent release family film. All ages are welcome! For more information, call 510-293-5366. 

homework help

Homework Support Center

Free drop-in homework help.

 

Mondays & Tuesdays

3:30-5:30 p.m.

Wednesdays & Thursdays

3:30-4:30 p.m.

Main Library & Weekes Branch

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.

 

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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.

Aprende y Juega en Espaņol
(ages birth-4)
Main Library:
Thursday @ 1:30 p.m.
Friday @ 1:30 a.m.

Weekes Branch Library:
Monday @ 2:00 p.m.

Bilingual Stories (English/Spanish)
(ages birth-4)
 

Main Library:
Wednesday @ 1:30 p.m.

Spanish Stories & Craft
(ages birth-4)

Weekes Branch Library:
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

(ages 2-3)
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

(ages birth-8)

Weekes Branch Library:

Friday @ 10:30 a.m.

Main Library:
Saturday @ 10:30 a.m.

 


just for teens
teen art revolution
kokeshi dollKokeshi Dolls
Wednesday, April 13, 1:30 p.m.
Main Library
Make your own version of the Japanese wooden doll. We'll provide the supplies, you bring the ideas.

clay artPlay with Clay
Wednesday, April 27, 1:30 p.m.
Main Library  

Make a charm, tiny animal or creature out of polymer clay.   

 

This program is made possible through the generous support of Target. Grades 7-12


 

 trufflesThe Best of TEEN EATZ

Chocolate Truffles 

Wednesday, April 20

3:30 p.m.@ Weekes Branch

Learn how to make these melt-in-your-mouth chocolates!

  

 Face on the Milk CartonTeen Reads Book Club (Grades 7-12) 

The Face on the Milk Carton by Caroline Cooney

Tuesday, April 19
4:30 p.m. @ Weekes Branch

One day at lunch Janie Johnson looks at the missing child picture on her friend's milk carton and recognizes the girl in the picture is herself. 

Copies are available at Weekes Branch Library. 

 

Life as We Knew ItMiddle School Book Group (Grades 7-8)

Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. - Main Library

April 5: Life as We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer

May 3: Surviving the Applewhites by Stephanie S Tolan 

 guitar 

Get Your Game On!
Wednesdays
Every Wednesday in April @ 1:30 p.m. - Main Library
April 13 & 27 @ 2:00 p.m. - Weekes Branch


Playstation 2 & Wii games on the big screen!


dancingTeen Advisory Group (Grades 7-12)
Wednesday, April 6 @ 4:00 p.m. - Weekes Branch

Want a say in how the library works for you? You can help plan teen events, choose books, music and movies, and more! We also offer community service time for participation in TAG.   


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