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Events for
Children & Teens
October 2013
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Hayward Public Library
835 C Street
Hayward, California 94541
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 Library Closure
Monday, October 14 Columbus Day
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 Spooktacular Storytime and Parade All ages
6:00-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 29 Main Library Wednesday, October 30 Weekes Branch
Fun-filled and slightly scary event with stories, music and treats. Wear your costume for the parade through the library! |
 Halloween Mini Carnival All ages
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Saturday, October 26 Weekes Branch Library
Wear your Halloween costume, play some games and collect some goodies! |
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Yoga Adventures
Ages 4-8 with an adult
Tuesdays, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
SESSION 2
October 1, 8, 15 & 22
Main Library Increase strength, flexibility and concentration while having fun! Space is limited and advanced registration is required. Call 510-881-7947 to register.
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Legos in the Library
Ages 5+
Wednesday
October 16 & 30
2:00-3:00 p.m.
Weekes Branch
NEW PROGRAM! Show off your skills and build, build, build. We'll provide the Legos, you provide the creativity! |
Book Clubs
 RISING READERS Friday, 3:30 p.m.
October 4
Spiderwick Chronicles: the Field Guide by Tony Di'Terlizzi & Holly Black
When the Grace children arrive at their Great Aunt's Victorian home, they discover a field guide to fantastical creatures, and begin to have some unusual experiences.
STORY SEEKERS
Friday, 3:30 p.m. October 18 Main Library Goblin Secrets by William Alexander Hoping to find his lost brother, Rownie escapes from the witch Graba and joins a troupe of goblins who perform in Zombay, a city where humans are forbidden to wear masks or act in plays. Registration is required. Contact Michael Kwende at 881-7947 or Michael.Kwende@hayward-ca.gov for more information. |
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Homework Support Center
Main Library & Weekes Branch
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
3:30-5:30 p.m
Thursday, 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Have homework? We have help! Free drop-in homework help for grades K-12. Also featuring free live homework help through tutor.com. Just sign on to our website at http://library.hayward-ca.gov. |
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Story Times
Rhythm and Rhyme (ages 1-6)
Weekes Branch Library
Tuesday @ 11:15 a.m. 45 minutes of stories, songs, music and rhymes.
Preschool Stories
(ages 3-5)
Main Library
Tuesday @ 11:30 a.m.
Weekes Branch Library:
Thursday @ 10:30 a.m. One hour of stories, songs and crafts to help children get ready for preschool. Music & Movement
(ages birth-6)
Main Library Saturday @ 10:30 a.m. Weekes Branch LibraryFriday @ 10:30 a.m. 45 minutes of music, songs, rhymes and finger plays. Wonderful Wednesdays (all ages) Weekes Branch Library Wednesday @ 6:30 p.m. A 45-minutes story time for kids of all ages and their favorite adult. Cuentos Bilingües (Ingles/Español)
(edades nacimiento-5 años)
Principal:
Miércoles @ 1:30 p.m.
Stories, songs and rhymes in English and Spanish.
Historias, canciones y rimas en inglés y español.
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Reading Buddies
1st-3rd grade
 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 |
 Get Your Game On!
All Ages Wednesdays October 9 & 23 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Weekes Branch Challenge your friends and family! Wii and X-Box 360 Kinect games on the big screen! |
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 Teens Take Over 9: Halloween Edition Grades 7-12 Friday, October 25 6:00-9:00 p.m., Weekes Branch Throw on a costume, or come as you are to a teens-only Halloween party featuring big-screen gaming, dancing, food, internet computers, crafts and more!
Current school ID or other valid identification required for admission. For more information call 510-293-5366.
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 Wednesdays, October 2 & 23, 6:30 p.m. Weekes Branch Wednesday, October 16, 3:00 p.m. Saturday, October 26, 10:30 a.m.
 Beading & Jewelry Making
Grades 7-12
Wednesdays, October 16 & 30
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!
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
1:15-3:00 p.m., 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, October 2 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.
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