Events for

Kids & Teens

April 2013

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Hayward Public Library
835 C Street
Hayward, California 94541
In This Issue
Eat Fresh Food
Book Clubs
Homework Support Center
Family Weekend Wii
Story Times
Just 4 Teens
Bruschetta Eat Fresh Food
Italian Style!
Wednesday, April 17
3:30 p.m. - Weekes Branch Library
 
It's about those summer favorites tomatoes and basil, when we show you how to make (and eat) bruschetta and pasta with pesto sauce! This free, hands-on program is for kids, teens and families.  For more information call 510-293-5366.
Rising Readers Book Club (grades 3-4)
Friday, April 5
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Main Library

Half Magic
by Edward Eager

Half Magic

Faced with a dull summer in the city, Jane, Mark, Katharine, and Martha suddenly find themselves involved in a series of extraordinary adventures after Jane discovers an ordinary-looking coin that seems to grant wishes.

 

 

Story Seekers Book Club (grades 5-6)
Friday, April 19
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Main Library

The Thief
by Megan Whalen Turner
The Thief

Gen flaunts his ingenuity as a thief and relishes the adventure which takes him to a remote temple of the gods where he will attempt to steal a precious stone.

 

 

Stop by the Main Library Children's Room to register. Please note: Only the first ten children to register for each group will receive a free copy of the book.  For more information, please call 881-7947.
 
Homework Support Center
Free drop-in homework help  
Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays
3:30-5:30 p.m.
Thursdays
3:00-4:30 p.m.
homework help
Main Library & Weekes Branch
 
We're taking a break! There will be no story times from April 29-May 4. Story times will resume on Monday, May 6.
child with bookStory 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 @ 11:15 a.m.


Preschool Stories

(ages 3-5)

Main Library:

Tuesday @ 11:30 a.m. 

Weekes Branch Library:
Thursday @ 11:00 a.m.


Music & Movement

(ages birth-6)

Weekes Branch Library:

Friday @ 10:30 a.m. 
 
Main Library:
Saturday, 10:30 a.m.
 
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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Teen Job Training 
Tuesdays, April 16, 23, 30 and May 7 - Weekes Branch
Wednesdays, May 1,8,15 and 22 - Main Library
6:00-7:30 p.m.

Need a job? Sign up for Teen Job Training, and learn:

                How to answer tricky interview questions

                The best jobs for teens to apply for

                How to meet local business owners

                Ways to stand out in the crowd and get hired!

All teens ages 15 to 18 are welcome to attend. Required registration begins on April 1st. Space is limited, so call 510-881-7948 or email clio.hathaway@hayward-ca.gov today to sign up!

 

 
Teen Job Fair 
Saturday, April 20
2:00-4:30 p.m.
Main Library

Meet employers who hire teens for summer and after-school jobs! Employers will be on site with job information and applications. Dress well and bring multiple copies of your resume! This program is free and open to high school students ages 16-18. Advance registration is not required. For more information, call 510-881-7945. 

 

   

Wii

Get Your Game On!

Wednesdays, April 3 & 24

2-3 p.m.

Weekes Branch

XBOX 360 & Wii games on the big screen

 

 

Teen Activity Zone

Wednesdays

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.)

 

 

 

 

Teen Advisory Group (TAG)

Wednesday,April 10

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. Open to grades 7-12.


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