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
Saturday, January 4,10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, January 8, 2:30 p.m.
Beading & Jewelry Making
Grades 7-12
Monday, January 13
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!
Internet and Database Research Tips
Grades 7-12
Saturday, January 18
1:00-3:30 p.m., Weekes Branch
Ever wish you could find better sources of information on the internet for school reports and assignments? Join us and learn searching tips that will help you find quality web resources and save you time in the process! For more information or to register, please call 510-293-5366 or email rob.spitzel@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, January 8
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.
Library Closures
Get Your Game On!
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 
