Events for

Kids & Teens

July 2011

discover read learn
Hayward Public Library
835 C Street
Hayward, California 94541
In This Issue
Summer Reading Program
Summer Learning Camp
Drummm Rhythmic Events
Ice Cream Social
World Craft & Music Day
Games of the World
Family Wii Weekend
Fines-Free!
Story Times
Just 4 Teens

one world many stories

Summer Reading Program

JUNE 13 - AUGUST 13 

Read and earn prizes! Stop by the Main Library or Weekes Branch Library to register and pick up your reading record, or sign up online at http://library.hayward-ca.gov beginning June 13th.    

Summer Learning Camp
For kids entering 3rd through 8th grades.
Fight boredom, improve skills, have fun!
 

 

Three sessions @ Weekes Branch Library

scienceJuly 12-14

July 19-21

July 26-28

 

Space is limited and registration is required. Students can only register for one session. Register at the Children's Desk or by calling (510) 881-7945. 

Drummm Rhythmic Events
drumsSaturday, July 9
11:30 a.m., Weekes Branch
3:00 p.m., Main Library
Fun for all ages, the spirit of community and collaboration 
will uplift and energize drum 
circle participants.
Ice Cream Social
ice creamWednesday, July 6
1:00 p.m., Weekes Branch
Try fresh home made ice cream. Bring the whole family! Sponsored by Friends of the Library.

World Craft & Music Day

musical instruments

Wednesday, July 6

12:30 & 4:30 p.m. @ Weekes

Wednesday, July 28

1:30 & 4:00 p.m. @ Main

 

Enjoy crafts and music from around the world.  We are offering two sessions at each location. 

world people

Games of the World

 

Friday, July 15

1:00 p.m. @ Weekes

 

Try a game from another part of the world. 

gaming

Family Wii Weekend

 

Saturday, July 2

2:00 p.m. @ Weekes

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.

 

Find us on Facebook

Follow us on Twitter

fireworksHappy 4th of July!

 

The Library will be closed on Monday, July 4th. 

Story Times
child with book







Child-Caregiver Learn & Play Group
(ages birth-3)

Registration required.  

Main Library:

Thursday @ 10:15 a.m.
Thursday @ 11:30 a.m.

Weekes Branch Library:
Monday @ 12:30 p.m.

Aprende y Juega en Espaņol
(ages birth-4)
Main Library:
Thursday @ 1:30 p.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.
 
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 @ 11:00 a.m.
  

just for teens 

Gay prom film project 


Volunteer as a Student Friend

Help children with the Summer Reading Program while earning community service credit.  Attend an orientation session to learn more. Grades 7 - 12.  

 

Main Library 

Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m. 

July 6, 13, 20 & 27  

 

Weekes Branch 

Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

July 5 & 12

  volunteer

 

 

cameraTeen Photography: You and Everyday Things

Mondays, July 11 & 18

Wednesdays, July 6, 13, 20 & 27 

1:00-3:30 p.m.@ Main Library 

 It's all about you. In this class you will learn the ins-and-outs of portrait photography with a professional photographer. Photos will be exhibited in the library. Grades 7 - 12. This program is supported by Target.

  

 

you are here

 Teen Summer Reading Program

June 13-August 13  

Read. Enjoy great programs. Win free stuff. What's not to like? Stop by the Main or Weekes branch library, or register online at http://library.hayward-ca.gov beginning June 13th.

babysittingBabysitting Workshop (Grades 5-7)
Monday, August 12:00-4:00 p.m., Main Library
For beginning babysitters. Topics will include basic baby care, minor first aid, how to deal with difficult children, and what to do when a baby is choking. With craft, game and book ideas from the local librarian.
 
The Young Ladies Book Club
If I StayMonday, July 11
4:00 p.m. @ Main Library
If I Stay by Gayle Forman

While in a coma following a car accident that killed her parents and younger brother, seventeen-year-old Mia, a gifted cellist, weighs whether to live with her grief or join her family in death.

Pick up the book on July 11 and talk about what you expect from it. We'll discuss the book in August. 

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