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Events for
Kids & Teens
November 2012
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Hayward Public Library
835 C Street
Hayward, California 94541
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 The library will be closed
Monday, November 12 (Veterans Day)
Wednesday, November 21 @ 6:00 p.m.
Thursday through Saturday, November 22-24 (Thanksgiving)
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Youth Services Programming and Homework Support Center are taking a break--Monday, November 19 through Saturday, November 24.
Programs will return on Monday, November 26. |
Book Groups
Rising Readers (Grades 3-4)
Friday, November 2
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Main Library
The Bad Beginning: Or, Orphans!
by Lemony Snicket
After the sudden death of their parents, the three Baudelaire children must depend on each other and their wits when it turns out that the distant relative who is appointed their guardian is determined to use any means necessary to get their fortune.
Story Seekers (Grades 5-6)
Friday, November 16
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Main Library
Holes
by Louis Sachar
 As further evidence of his family's bad fortune, which they attribute to a curse on a distant relative, Stanley Yelnats is sent to a hellish correctional camp in the Texas desert where he finds his first real friend, a treasure, and a new sense of himself.
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Stop by the Children's Desk to receive your free copy of the book. Please note: Only the first ten children to register for each group will receive a free copy of the book. Please call 881-7947 for more information.
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 Family Weekend Wii
Saturday, November 17
2 p.m.
Weekes Branch
Wii games for the whole family!
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 Visit Museums & More for Free!
Discover & Go, the library's new museum pass reservation system, provides library cardholders with the ability to make reservations to local museums and cultural institutions at free or discounted prices. The number of persons admitted per pass varies by venue.
Discover & Go passes can be printed online. Each Discover & Go pass expires immediately after the reservation date - no returns required and no possibility for overdue fines! This unique program allows library users to make reservations online by date or by venue and immediately print out a pass.
Consult the Discover & Go page for more information and to reserve passes.
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 Story Times
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 @ 11:15 p.m.
Bedtime Stories
(all ages)
Main Library:
Tuesday @ 6:30 p.m.
Rhythm and Rhyme
(all ages)
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-6)
Weekes Branch Library:
Friday @ 10:30 a.m.
Note: Music & Movement is on a break at the Main Library and will resume in January, 2013.
Aprende y Juega
en Español
Registración Requerida
(edades nacimiento-5 años)
Sesiones duran ocho semanas
Principal:Jueves @ 1:30 p.m. Sucursal:Lunes @ 12:30 p.m.
Lunes @ 1:45 p.m.
Para mayor información, por
favor llame al 510-881-7943.
Cuentos Bilingües (Ingles/Español)
(edades nacimiento-5 años)
Principal:
Miércoles @ 1:30 p.m.
Cuentos y Arte
en Español
(edades nacimiento-5 años)
Sucursal:
Sábado @ 11:30 a.m.
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Homework Support Center
Free drop-in homework help
Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays
3:30-5:30 p.m.
Thursdays
3:00-4:30 p.m.
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 Self Defense for Girls Saturday, November 10 2:00-4:00 p.m. Weekes Branch Library
Are you a girl between the ages of 11 and 18? Have you ever wanted to learn how to defend yourself? Well here's your chance! This free workshop lead by female Tae Kwon Do instructors will teach simple techniques to help you defend yourself in sticky situations. Participants will learn how to hurt an attacker enough to be able to run away and get help.This event is hosted by the Alameda County Junior Commission on the Status of Women.
To register, call 510-293-5366 or email Rob.Spitzel@hayward-ca.gov.
Teen Activity Zone TAZ is back! Wednesdays, November 7, 14 & 28 1:15-3:00 p.m. Main Library Games, Crafts & Snacks! Presented in partnership with the Hayward Area Recreation & Park District (H.A.R.D.) Get Your Game On! Wednesdays, November 14 & 28 2-3 p.m. Weekes Branch XBOX 360 & Wii games on the big screen Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Wednesday, November 7 4:00 p.m., Weekes Branch 6:30 p.m., Main Library 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. Open to grades 7-12.
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