 Prom Dress Swap Saturday, March 22 Noon-4:00 p.m., Weekes Branch Library Going to the prom this year, but looking to keep your costs down? Then come to Hayward Library's first-ever Prom Dress Swap! Just bring a gently used prom, formal or party dress (shoes and accessories, too!) to the Weekes Branch Library between Saturday, February 22, and 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 22. Participants donating a dress will receive a ticket to shop for one dress on March 22, from noon-2:00 p.m. Those without a dress to swap are welcome to attend between 2:00-4:00 p.m. Dresses (and shoes/accessories) should be current, recently cleaned and in excellent condition - all sizes and styles are welcome! For more information, or to donate a dress or accessories, contact Rob Spitzel (510-293-5065 or rob.spitzel@hayward-ca.gov) at Weekes, or Clio Hathaway (510-881-7948 or clio.hathaway@hayward-ca.gov) at the Main Library. This program is free and open to all local teens. 
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.
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, March 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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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 
