Volunteer Opportunities for Teens
Ages 13-17
Main Library & Weekes Branch
Book Buddies:Help struggling readers in grades 1-3 improve their reading skills. Big Buddy/Little Buddy pairs will meet once per week for 45 minutes. Minimum commitment of 6 months. For more information, contact
Cheryl.Penick@hayward-ca.gov.
Homework Support Center: Help younger students with their homework. Minimum commitment of 6 months, and training is required. For more information, contact Lindsey.Vien@hayward-ca.gov.
Student Volunteers: Earn up to 5 hours of school community service hours per month by assisting librarians with projects. Teens must attend an orientation session before beginning to volunteer.
ORIENTATION SESSIONS
Main Library
Tuesdays, September 9 & 17, 6:30 p.m.
Weekes Branch
Wednesday, September 18, 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, Se[tember 28, 10:30 a.m.
Beading & Jewelry Making
Grades 7-12
Wednesdays, September 4 & 25
6:00-7:30 p.m., Main Library
Learn to make beautiful beaded jewelry for your friends or yourself. All supplies will be provided--just bring your imagination!
Self Defense for Girls
Ages 11-18
Saturday, September 27
2:00-4:00 p.m., Weekes Branch
Are you a girl between the ages 11 and 18? Have you ever wanted to learn how to defend yourself? Well here's your chance! This free workshop led 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, email Rob.Spitzel@hayward-ca.gov.
Read and Feed
Grades 7-12
Main Library
Love to read? Like free books? Join our new discussion group and get to read new books written for teens, sometimes months before they're even published, then join other teens for book discussions once a month. For more information, contact Clio.Hathaway@hayward-ca.gov.
Teen Activity Zone
Grades 7-12
Wednesdays, beginning September 11
Main Library
Play games, make crafts, enjoy some snacks, or just hang out with your friends. Presented in partnership with the Hayward Area Recreation District (HARD).
Teen Advisory Group (TAG)
Grades 7-12
Wednesday, September 4
4:00 p.m., Weekes Branch
Want a say in how the library works for you? Join TAG and help plan teen events, choose books, music and movies, and more! We also offer community service time for participation in TAG. For more information, contact Rob.Spitzel@hayward-ca.gov.
Monday, September 2
Need practice with reading? Struggling readers will be paired with teen volunteers to practice their reading skills. Reading Buddies meet once a week for 45 minutes to read together and do literacy activities. For more information, call 510-881-7953 or email 
