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January 2, 2023
From: Hayward Public LibrarySaturday, January 14th, 11:00 a.m., Downtown Library
Got fruit trees? Thinking about getting some? Winter is pruning season, and a great time to buy bare-root trees. Master Gardener Irene Beebe will be at the Downtown Library discussing the care and selection of fruit trees.
While you're here, check out the Seed Lending Library and start dreaming and planning your spring garden!
Irene Beebe is an Alameda County Master Gardener and a volunteer with the Hayward Seed Lending Library, and has a certificate in Landscape Horticulture from Merritt College. Irene was born and raised in a second floor flat in foggy San Francisco and considers herself a testament to the fact that anyone can garden.
xkcd Webcomic and What if? Series Creator : Online Author Talk with Randall Munroe
Tuesday, Jan. 31, 11:00 a.m., Online
Please join for what is sure to be the most fun-filled hour of the day as we chat online with Randall Munroe about his new book. The millions of people around the world who read and loved What If? still have questions, and those questions are getting stranger!
The Gilded Ones Series: Online Author Talk with Namina Forna
Saturday, Jan. 7, 11:00 a.m., Online
Join us for an action-packed online conversation with New York Times bestselling author of The Gilded Ones Series in a discussion about her second installment in the series, The Merciless Ones.
Hayward Climate Action: A Discussion
Saturday, Jan. 14, 1:00 p.m., Downtown Library
Please join us for a panel discussion of climate change. Hear climate action updates from the City of Hayward, and learn about the 100K Trees for Humanity Hayward Initiative to reforest Hayward by 2030 for equity, health, and climate.
Decluttering to Start Your New Year: Online Author Talk with Dana K. White
Tuesday, Jan. 17, 11:00 a.m., Online
You’re invited to start your new year calm and collected by learning to become better organized and clutter-free with Dana K. White, creator of popular podcast and blog, A Slob Comes Clean, as she imparts tips from her books.
Palo Alto VA Mobile Medical Outreach Team
Thursday, Jan. 19, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Hayward Veterans Memorial Hall
The outreach team provides examinations, consultations, and referrals to enrolled veterans in the VA healthcare system. They also assist veterans and their spouses, caregivers, family members, and survivors with information about enrollment for VA healthcare.
Yoga at the Library
Saturday, Jan. 21, 11:00 a.m., Downtown Library
Find your balance, build your strength, and unlock your energy through yoga. All abilities are welcome in this wellness-focused class led by certified instructor Iva Chu from Hayward's Yoga Sociale.
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Simple Chinese Brushstroke Class
Saturday, Jan. 21, 2:00 p.m., Downtown Library
In this free art class, presented by artists Philip Chan and John To in conjunction with their "Spirit of Nature" exhibit here at the library, you will learn how use simple Chinese brush stroke techniques to bring nature to life and paint a variety of nature scenes.
Library Commission Meeting (Open to the Public)
Monday, Jan. 23, 6:30 p.m., Online
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.
Discusión de libros en Español: El hombre que movía las nubes
sábado 28 de enero, 2:00 p.m., biblioteca principal
Acompañe al Concejal de Hayward y Profesor de español Francisco Zermeño en una discusión del libro <<El hombre que movía las nubes>> de Ingrid Rojas Contreras. El libro fue Finalista del National Book Award 2022 (Premio Nacional de Literatura 2022).
Sticks & String
Tuesday, Jan. 3 and Saturday, Jan. 28, 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.
Uke Can Do It! Strum-Alongs
Every Other Saturday, 2:00 p.m., Downtown Library
If you are 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, Jan. 7 and 21, 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.
Schedule
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.
English Conversation Circles
Monday-Friday, Online and in Person at the Downtown Library
English Conversation Circles are designed for adults who are looking for a supportive and fun environment to practice their English-speaking skills. The goal is to strengthen conversational skills, while building confidence and community with other adults whose native language is not English.
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!
Lawyer in the Library Phone Appointments
Need legal help? The Lawyer in the Library program is a free legal information and referral program hosted by the Hayward Public Library and staffed by a volunteer lawyer.
HPL Recommends: Plan Your 2023 Garden
When it's cold and wet out, do your thoughts roam to the upcoming spring and what plants you will grow? Working on making that thumb a little greener? Looking for advice or a just a little inspiration? Check out this list of recommended reading!
Reading List
The library will be CLOSED through Monday, January 2 for New Year's Day. We will open again as usual on Tuesday, January 3.
Meanwhile, please use our Virtual Branch! And Happy New Year to you and yours!
The library will be CLOSED on Monday, January 16 in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
We have books, movies, and downloadable resources where you and/or your kids can learn more about Dr. King. Check it out:
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: