Hayward
California
Celebrate Pride Month at Your Library!
Schools and Libraries
June 2, 2023
From: Hayward Public LibraryJobs Forward: Job & Resource Fair
Saturday, June 3, 10:00 a.m. - noon, Downtown Library
Interested in resources and career opportunities in your community? Join us for the FREE Job & Resources Fair at Hayward Public Library!
Meet with local employers and organizations that have opportunities and resources ready for you. Confirmed attendees include (but are subject to change):
- Hayward Public Library
- Rubicon Programs
- Eden I&R, Inc.
- Amazon
- Pacific Homecare Services
- CDC (California Department of Corrections)
- Downtown Streets Team
- 4C's of Alameda County
- Nightingale Homecare
- La Familia Counseling
- Maleko Personnel
- CEWS (Corporate eWaste Solutions)
- East Bay Innovations
- CA National Army Guard
- CareField Living
- Plastikon Industries Inc.
- MV Transportation
- Elevo Learning
- UPS
- American Swim Academy
And many more!
This event is a collaboration between Rubicon Programs - Eden Area AJCC and the Hayward Public Library. The WIO Title 1 Financially Assisted Program is an equal opportunity Employer program. Auxiliary Aids and Service are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Funding for this program has been provided in part by the Alameda County Workforce Board.
Special Events
The Fun Habit: Online Author Talk with Mike Rucker, Ph.D.
Wednesday, June 1, 1:00 p.m., Online
Doesn’t it seem that the more we seek happiness, the more elusive it becomes? Through research and science, we know fun is enormously beneficial to our physical and psychological well-being, yet fun’s absence from our modern lives is striking.
Pest Management Master Gardener Lecture
Saturday, June 10, 11:00 a.m., Downtown Library
What's wrong with your plant? It could be a pest! How do you get rid of pests? Join us for a Master Gardener lecture on Pest Management. We'll learn the symptoms and solutions of common pest problems in the garden.
An American in Provence: Online Author Talk with Award-Winning Photographer Jamie Beck
Thursday, June 15, 11:00 a.m., Online
An American in Provence is a beautiful collection of exquisite portrait, scenic, and still-life photography from New York Times bestselling author and award-winning photographer Jamie Beck, documenting her five years in France.
Recommended Reading
HPL Recommends: Queer Sci Fi and Fantasy
Happy Pride Month! We have a terrific selection of speculative fiction featuring LGBTQIA+ characters. Here's a sampler. Pro tip: you can place a hold on a book that's currently available, and we'll set it aside for you to pick up at your convenience! Check it out:
Regularly Scheduled Programs
Yoga at the Library
Saturday, June 10, 10:30 a.m., Downtown Library
Unlock energy, strength, and joy through yoga. All abilities are welcome in this wellness-focused class led by certified instructor Iva Chu from Hayward's Yoga Sociale.
VA Mobile Medical Team
Tuesday, June 20, 10:00 am. - 1:00 p.m., Hayward Veterans Memorial Hall
The VA Palo Alto Mobile Medical Outreach Team will offer examinations, consultations, and referrals for veterans who are enrolled in VA healthcare. The event will take place at the Hayward Veterans Memorial Hall located at 22737 Main St. in Hayward
Sticks & String Knitting Circle
Saturday, June 24, 10:30 a.m., Downtown Library
Come hang out with your fellow crafty people! Sticks & String is a group of folks who like to knit, crochet, sew, and do other things with sticks and string. All skill levels welcome.
Library Commission Meeting (Open to the Public)
Monday, June 26, 6:30 p.m., Hayward City Hall, Room 2A
Members of the public are invited to attend our monthly Library Commission Meeting. The Library Commission advises the Hayward City Council on library policies including hours of service, fines and fees, library programs, capital improvements, and more.
Uke Can Do It! Strum-Alongs
Saturdays, June 10 & 24, 2:00 p.m.
Downtown Library
Whether you're an old hand at Ukulele or have just started, you're welcome to join in on our group strum-along! BYOU (Bring Your Own Uke). If you don't own a uke, check one out from the Library!
Friends of the Library Book Sales
Saturdays, June 3 & 17, 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Downtown Library
Pop in to the New Leaf Bookstore on the first floor, across from the Children's Room, for some great deals! All proceeds support library programs for kids, teens, and adults.
Online Spanish Conversation Circles
Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m., Online
Spanish Conversation Circles provide a supportive environment to practice your Spanish-speaking skills. A volunteer guides the conversation and answers questions. The circle is designed for all levels to provide the opportunity to speak and listen to one another in Spanish.
Citizenship Resources
We offer FREE 10-week Citizenship Preparation Classes, Citizenship Mock Interview Sessions, a Citizenship Corner at the Downtown Library and one online, and much more.
Tech Support Tutor Sessions
Drop-in or by appointment
Do you need some basic tech support? Tech Support Sessions are here to help. Meet one-on-one with a tutor to get assistance with basic tech issues, such as setting up your email, emailing photos, downloading an app, & more!
Announcements
Changes for the Friends of Hayward Library!
Our amazing Friends of the Library group had their annual elections for Executive Board members last month, on the 11th of May. Peter Bufete is our new Board President, and Shonda Goward our new Vice-President. Helene Carr continues as Treasurer, and Cassidy Williams continues as Secretary. Congratulations to all four of them!
Many of you are already familiar with Peter, who is President of the Hayward Unified School District Board, and Shonda, who is also Vice-Chair of the Library Commission. We are excited to have this dynamic duo leading our Friends group.
We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Judy Harrison who has led the Friends for so many years, including during the campaign for Measure C which made it possible for us to get the beautiful new 21st Century Library & Community Learning Center in downtown Hayward. Judy is not leaving us, but will simply focus her efforts on the bookstore and book sales (which are currently held on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month 10:30 AM 3:30 PM). Thank you Judy!
The Friends of Hayward Library is a 501(c)3 organization that supports HPL and makes it possible for us to provide many programs and services that would not be otherwise possible. To volunteer, donate, or join the Friends of Hayward Library, go to: www.haywardfriends.org/about_us
Save the Date: the Summer Reading Challenge is coming!
Starting June 12, you, your kids, and your teens will all be able to sign up to have fun and win fabulous prizes just for reading books and participating in library-related activities!