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Hayward Public Library -Happy Black History Month from your library
Schools and Libraries
February 2, 2023
From: Hayward Public LibrarySpecial Storytelling Event: Diane Ferlatte
Saturday, Feb. 18, 1:00 p.m., Downtown Library
We're excited to host award-winning and internationally renowned storyteller Diane Ferlatte telling her tales with the accompaniment of her musician, Erik Pearson!
While internationally renowned storyteller Diane Ferlatte has wowed audiences of all ages across the globe, her favorite audiences include young children. Some 40 years ago, Diane adopted a three year old who had been raised in a series of homes in front of a TV. In order to wean him from TV and get his attention to the nightly readings of picture books to him and his sister, Diane had to return to her own childhood roots on her grandparent’s porch where she listened to the energetic storytelling of family and friends.
From the convergence of these experiences, Diane has emerged as an internationally renowned storyteller, telling her tales in over twenty countries on six different continents as well as in virtually every state in the US.
With the accompaniment of her musician Erik Pearson, all eight of her recordings have won awards including Parents’ Choice, American Library Association, iParenting Media, Storytelling World, National Parenting Publications, Children's Music Web Award, as well as a Grammy nomination. In addition, she has received the National Storytelling Network’s Oracle Circle of Excellence Award, the National Association of Black Storyteller’s Zora Neale Hurston Award, & the California Arts Council's Highest Ranking.
We're looking forward to seeing you and your kids at this FREE event!
Black History Month Double Feature: Soul
Saturday, Feb. 4, 12:00 nooon, Downtown Library
Celebrate Black History Month by joining us for a free screening of the Oscar-winning animated Disney/Pixar movie, Soul. Rated PG.
The second part of the double feature is a movie for adults, Summer of Soul, at 2:00 p.m.
Saturdays at the Library: Hidden Figures
Saturday, Feb. 25, 11:00 a.m., Weekes Branch
Join us at the Weekes Branch for a free screening of Hidden Figures! Rated PG.
Saturdays at the Library: Weekes Branch Edition
Saturdays, 11:00 a.m., Weekes Branch
Join us in the Weekes Branch Library for a series of activities for the whole family! This month there will be a Valentine's Day craft, a STEM day, a movie, and for the grownups, a book club. Check out the schedule:
Just for Teens
Black History Month Teen Scavenger Hunt
In the Teen Room at the Downtown Library
Learn about Black visionaries of the past & present and win a prize! Visit the Teen Room in person anytime we're open to play.
Teen Advisory Group Meeting
Wednesday, Feb. 1, 4:30 p.m., Downtown Library
Join the Hayward Library's Teen Advisory Group (TAG) for its monthly meeting! All teens ages 13 to 17 are welcome to attend; no registration or commitment required.
Teen Journaling Hour
Monday, Feb. 6, 5:45 p.m., Weekes Branch
All Hayward teens are invited to come to the Weekes Branch on the first Monday of every month to work on their journals! We'll provide supplies like markers, colored pencils, and washi tape.
Teen Movie: Black Panther
Saturday, Feb. 11, 2:00 p.m., Downtown Library
Join us in the Teen Room (Downtown Library, 2nd Floor) to watch Black Panther!
The movie is rated PG-13 and is approximately 2 hours & 15 minutes. This event is free and no registration needed. Teens ages 13 to 17 only.
Teen Pride Hangout
Wednesday, Feb. 22, 4:30 p.m., Downtown Library
A casual hangout for LGBQTIA+ teens & allies! Come meet other teens, do some arts & crafts, eat free snacks, listen to music, and talk about all things LGBTQIA+.
All teens ages 13 to 17 welcome.
Teen Volunteers Needed
In-person or online
Teens age 12-17: come volunteer at the library! Tasks include writing book reviews online, helping out in the children's room, and special events and projects. Scheduling is flexible. For more information, email Ari at the link below!
Storytimes & More
Wiggleworms Storytime
Mondays, 10:30 a.m., Weekes Branch
Join us for a fun morning with rhymes, puppets, and stories!
This storytime is intended for kids from birth to 36 months. All our storytimes help children develop early literacy skills through talking, reading, singing, writing, and playing.
Chinese Storytime
Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m., Downtown Library
Storytime with Miss Wenny in Mandarin Chinese! Recommended for kids under 6.
Rhythm and Rhyme
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m., Weekes Branch
Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers: join us at the Weekes Branch for a fun morning with rhymes, puppets, and stories!
Music and Movement
Fridays, 10:30 a.m., Weekes Branch
A morning at the Weekes Branch, filled with song and dance and a sticker or two! Recommended for kids under 6 years old.
More Storytimes
Both the Downtown Library and the Weekes Branch have multiple storytimes during the week. Most are drop-in and all ages under 6; some are for specific ages. See the Storytime Schedule below or visit the event calendar on our website for the latest information.
After-School Movie Time
Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m., Downtown Library
Come on in, sit back, and relax after a long day at school. We'll be playing popular movies for kids of all ages.
Curbie is Coming
Lots of times and places! Check our schedule.
Our bookmobile, affectionately known as Curbie, is coming to a neighborhood near you. When Curbie is there, you can check out books and movies, play games, get a new library card, and more!
HPL Recommends: We Need Diverse Board Books
Books can be mirrors, showing us versions of ourselves and our lives. Or they can be windows, letting us see into the lives of others. Here are some mirrors and windows for your little ones:
More Info
The library will be CLOSED on Monday, February 13 and 20 for Lincoln's Birthday and President's Day.
What else is going on at the library?
Don't just sit there wondering; visit our online event calendar! Special events, weekly and monthly programs, holiday closures, bookmobile stops... it's all in there. Check it out: