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Events for
Children & Teens
February 2014
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Hayward Public Library
835 C Street
Hayward, California 94541
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 Library Closures
Wednesday, February 12 Lincoln's Birthday Monday, February 17 Presidents Day |
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Boswick's Reading Circus
February 15
11:00 a.m. at Main
 Come and see the hilarious antics of Boswick the C lown! Watch as Boswick transforms himself from an ordinary man to a circus clown, and laugh with him along the way as he takes you on a journey to the Reading Circus. |
 Valentines Workshop
February 7
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Main Library &
Weekes Branch
Let's get together and make some love-ly crafts. |
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Legos in the Library
Ages 5+
Wednesdays
February 5 & 19
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. February 1: Valentine's Day Crafts February 8: Music & Movement February 15: Boswick's Reading Circus February 22: Music & Movement March 1: Dr. Seuss Crafts |
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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. |
 Get Your Game On!
All Ages Wednesday February 19 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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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 |
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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Teens Take Over 10 (grades 7-12) Friday, February 7 6:00-9:00 p.m., Weekes Branch Library   Bring your honey, or just bring yourself to a Valentine's Day (anti-Valentine's Day if the holiday gets on your nerves) party at the library!Join us for a night of dancing, food, big-screen gaming, internet computers, crafts and more. This program is free and open to students in grades 7-12. 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 Call 510-881-7945 for upcoming orientation sessions. Weekes Branch Wednesday, February 5, 2:30 p.m. Saturday, February 8,10:30 a.m.
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, February 5 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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