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Events for
Children & Teens
December 2013
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Hayward Public Library
835 C Street
Hayward, California 94541
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 Library Closures
Tuesday, December 24 Wednesday, December 25 Tuesday, December 31 (open 10-2) Wednesday, January 1 |
 Santa's WorkshopAll ages
3:30-4:30 p.m
Friday, December 13
Main Library and Weekes
Make ornaments to hang on your tree or to give to Grandma.
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Legos in the Library
Ages 5+
Wednesday
December 11
2:00-3:00 p.m.
Weekes Branch
Show off your skills and build, build, build. We'll provide the Legos, you provide the creativity!
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 Family Fun Saturdays
All ages
Main Library 10:30-11:30 a.m. December 7: Saturday Science - Make your own play-doh or gak December 14: Music & Movement December 21: Saturday Science - Paper airplane contest December 28: No programming |
Looking for more fun things to do as a family? Visit our website to check out free passes to local museums with Discover & Go.
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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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We're Taking a Break!
There will be no storytimes from Monday, December 20 to Saturday, January 4. Storytimes will resume on Monday, January 6.
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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 @ 11:30 a.m. One hour of stories, songs and crafts to help children get ready for preschool. Music & Movement
(ages birth-6)
Weekes Branch Library
Friday @ 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.
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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 Wednesday December 18 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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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 Call 510-881-7945 for upcoming orientation sessions. Weekes Branch Wednesday, December 4, 2:30 p.m. Saturday, December 14, 10:30 a.m.
 Beading & Jewelry Making
Grades 7-12
Monday, December 9
6:30-7:30 p.m., Main Library
Learn to make beautiful jewelry for your friends or yourself. All supplies will be provided--just bring your creativity!
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, December 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.
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