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Homework Center students visited an A's game and met player Jordan Norberto as part of the A's Amigos program
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The Book to Action program has become a model for similar programs at other libraries. Click to watch the video.
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 Poetry & Narrative Reading with Featured Poet Judith Offer
Saturday, August 25
2:00 p.m., Main Library
Gather to hear participants of Hayward Library's Writers' Group present samples of their work, along with our featured guest Judith Offer, Oakland-based playwright and poet. With over a dozen plays produced, as well as four books of poetry, including Double Crossing, a collection of poems about her local neighborhood, Judith has a devoted audience. Judith's poetry has been published in a number of magazines, and has been broadcast on National Public Radio.
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Hayward Fun Events & Festivals
The City of Hayward's Summer Concert Series continues with "Jeff Cree" (Sunny Gunn's Firestorm) on August 24 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall Plaza.
 Monthly movies on the Plaza are shown in partnership with the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District ("HARD"). Bring the entire family and enjoy a free feature film each month through September. Each movie will begin at 8:15 p.m. Refreshments are available for purchase. This month, The Smurfs will be shown on Friday, August 24. The free family-friendly Downtown Street Party will be held on August 16 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Located on B Street from Foothill Blvd. to Watkins Street, it will feature live music, street entertainers, a car show and more. These events are made possible by generous donations from Buffalo Bill's Brewery, Southland Mall, Toyota, HARD, and the City of Hayward.
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Legal Assistance for Seniors Presents
Consumer Fraud: Scams Targeting Seniors and Tips for Protection and Prevention Tuesday, August 7, Main Library
Wednesday, August 8, Weekes Branch
1-3 p.m.
- Discusses common scams and forms of fraud
- Provides practical tips on how to recognize scams and protect yourself
- Provides information on referral sources and where to get help
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Knitting Circle
Wednesdays
August 8 & 22
6:30 p.m.
Main Library
All levels of knitters, be they beginners or experts, and other yarn crafters are invited to join Hayward Public Library's Knitting Circle. Bring your knitting or yarn project and knit along with us.
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Non-profit Resource Center
Hayward Public Library has a new Non-Profit Resource Center to educate and support the staff and board members of nonprofit organizations who serve the people of Hayward. The Nonprofit Resource Center provides classes for staff and board members of new existing nonprofits, books on grant writing, nonprofit management, and philanthropy in general, periodicals on philanthropy, access to Foundation Center databases on grantseeking, and consultation with a librarian experienced with Nonprofit needs. Ask at the Information Desk at the Main Library to find out more or contact Trudy.toll@hayward-ca.gov. Watch for our Nonprofit training series coming in October.
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Senior Outreach Services 
The Senior Outreach Services program delivers Library materials to homebound seniors either in their homes or at senior living /care facilities in the City of Hayward. Materials are delivered to the individual by a volunteer and then collected one or two weeks later and returned to the Library. If you would like to receive these services or to become a SOS Volunteer please contact Trudy Toll
at 510-881-7974 or email her at trudy.toll@hayward-ca.gov.
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Lawyer in the Library 
Saturday, August 4
12 noon-2 p.m. - Main Library
Mondays, August 6 & 27
6 p.m.-7:45 p.m. - Main Library
Wednesday, August 15
6 p.m.-7:45 p.m. - Weekes Branch
Do you need free legal advice? Don't know where to begin? Get 15 minutes of free legal advice at the Hayward Public Library with a licensed attorney. Registration in person is required. Registration begins 30 minutes before the first session. Space is limited. Consultation is assigned by lottery. Lawyer in the Library is sponsored by the Alameda County Bar Association. Call 510-881-7980 for more information.
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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 |
Hayward Mural Project Notecards
You've seen them around town, now you can share your appreciation of them; they are the City's renowned murals. A limited supply of collector-quality note cards featuring images of twelve of the City's murals is now available - suitable for framing, sending or sharing. Proceeds directly support the mural arts program and the continued beautification of Hayward. Cost is $20.00 for a box containing a dozen 5" x 7" glossy cards (with textured envelopes). Cards are available for purchase at the library.
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Get a Great Deal
on Books!
Saturdays
August 11, 18 & 25 9 a.m.-1 p.m. C Street & Watkins
Friends of the Hayward Library book sales are held at the downtown Farmers Market. In case of rain, the sale will be in front of the Main Library. |
 English Conversation Groups
Practice speaking English with others who are learning. All levels are welcome. No registration is required.
Mondays-Thursdays
5-7 p.m.
Day Labor Center
680 Tennyson Rd.
Saturdays
10:15 a.m.-12 noon
Weekes Branch
Contact Jami.Hiller@hayward-ca.gov 510-583-5505 for more information. |
Laughter Yoga
Saturday, August 4 3:00 p.m. Main Library
Come and join in the laughter, reduce stress, and learn that silliness is great for your health. |
 Writers' Group
Monday, August 6
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Main Library
Get feedback on your original writing in a peer-supported writers' group facilitated by local writer Leticia Garcia Bradford. Get the support you need to help you stay on track with your writing, whether it's fiction, non-fiction, or poetry. Bring 5-10 copies of the piece you wish to share with the group.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Hayward Public Library.
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Book Groups
Mystery Novels by Women - Faithful Place
There will be no Mystery Novels by Women Group meeting in August. The next meeting will be on September 4. For those members who wish to read ahead, the September book title is Faithful Place by Tana French.
Mostly Literary Fiction - The Descendants
Monday, August 13 @ noon, Peets Coffee (B St. & Mission) &
6:30 p.m., Main Library
You've seen the Academy Award-nominated film "The Descendants," now read the book that inspired it, by Kaui Hart Kemmings. A descendant of royalty and one of the largest landowners in Hawaii, Matthew King struggles to deal with his out-of-control daughters, ten-year-old Scottie and seventeen-year-old Alex, as well as his comatose wife, whom they are about to remove from life support.
Autobiography
The Autobiography Book Group has been discontinued.
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The Friends of the Library is a nonprofit organization that has been supporting Hayward Public Library since 1982. The purpose of the Friends is to stimulate continuing community interest in the Hayward California Public Library and to be supportive of the Library staff and activities. The organization encourages gifts of books, magazines, desirable collections, endowments, bequests, and membership in the Friends of the Library, and participates in fund-raising activities
Support the Friends by making a donation.
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