Events for Children & Teens @ Hayward Public Library

Events for

Kids & Teens

May 2013

Hayward Public Library

835 C Street

Hayward, California 94541

In This Issue

Homework Support Pizza Party

Family Weekend Wii

Story Times

Just 4 Teens

Flower Pot Pens

(ages 6-12)

Friday, May 10

3:45 p.m. - Main Library & Weekes Branch Library

Make a bright & colorful gift for mom and surprise her on Mother's Day.

Princess & Pirate Tea Party

(ages 3-8)

Saturday, May 18

2:00 p.m. - Main Library

Come dressed in your finest royal attire or as a swashbuckling pirate. Or mix it up and dress like a royal pirate king or queen. There will be treats and activities. Register beginning May 6th by calling 510-293-3332 or email jill.maughan@hayward-ca.gov.

Royal Tea Party

(ages 3-8)
Saturday, May 25

2:00 p.m. - Weekes Branch Library

Join other royalty for a marvelous tea party. There will be activities and treats perfect for princes and princesses. Parents: bring your cameras. Registration begins at 10:00 a.m. on the day of the tea party. Call 510-293-3302 to register.

Rising Readers Book Club (grades 3-4)
Friday, May 3
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Main Library

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon
by Grace Lin

Story Seekers Book Club (grades 5-6)

Friday, May 17
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Main Library

Inside Out and Back Again

by Thanhha Lai

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.

Summer Learning Camp

(grades 3-8)

Registration begins on Tuesday, May 28. Please call 510-881-7945 to register. Students may only register for one session.

Main Library Sessions:

June 17-19

June 24-26

July 1-3

Weekes Branch Sessions:

July 9-11

July 16-18

July 23-25

The Library will be closed on Monday, May 27, for Memorial Day.

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 @ 11:15 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

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. Registration is required. Space is limited, so call 510-881-7948 or email clio.hathaway@hayward-ca.gov today to sign up!

Play with Your Food!
Wednesday, May 8

3:30 p.m - Weekes Branch

Have you ever picked up a fruit or vegetable and laughed at how much it resembled an animal or a person? Using ideas from the book Play with Your Food by Joost Elffers, we'll show you how to take an ordinary fruit or vegetable and turn it into something magical! This free, hands-on program is for kids, teens and families.

For more information call 510-293-5366.

Teen Reads (grades 7-12)

Wednesday, May 15

4:00 p.m. - Weekes Branch

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children

by Ransom Riggs

Miss Peregrine's Home When sixteen-year-old Jacob witnesses the death of his beloved grandfather at the hands of an unspeakable - yet very real - monster, nobody believes him. His unwavering search for the truth leads him to a remote island off the coast of Wales, where he discovers the crumbling ruins of an abandoned orphanage. Yet the answers he seeks lie far in the past - with the mysterious Miss Peregrine and her very peculiar children.

Get Your Game On!

Wednesdays, May 22 & 29

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, May 1

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.