The Weekes Library will be closed for renovation beginning on Thursday, November 28, 2024 with a tentative end date of Monday, March 31, 2025. Library materials can be returned at the Downtown Library or at the Weekes Library's outdoor bookdrop (Patrick Avenue).

📣 Need Help Applying for U.S. Citizenship? . Come to the Hayward Public Library’s FREE Citizenship Application Clinic on Saturday, October 11! . Learn more and sign up here:

Join us Sat, Aug 23 from 1-2pm (Downtown Library) as we explore the recently launched book, 10,000 Memories, through an author talk, and stories of local community members impacted by the refugee crisis that unfolded during the 1947 Partition of India.

Find the Hayward Public Library booth and stop by to say 'hi' at the Downtown Hayward's August Street Party on Thursday, August 21 from 5pm-9pm. Spin the wheel, answer some Hayward/Library trivia, and win a prize! .

In celebration of Weekes Branch's Grand Reopening, the Downtown Library will be closing early on Saturday, August 16 at 2pm.

We're pleased to announce the reopening of the Weekes Branch with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony on Sat, 8/16, from 3-5pm. Nos anunciamos la reapertura de la sucursal Weekes en el sur de Hayward con una ceremonia el sábado, 16 de agosto, a las 3-5pm.

The VA Palo Alto Health Care Medical Outreach Team & Partners will be at the Veterans Memorial Building in Hayward on Thursday, August 14, from 10am-2pm. For more information:

The next Free Diaper Kit Giveaway is on Thursday, August 14 at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm at the Downtown Library (Entrance facing C Street)! . In partnership with F5AC, 4Cs of Alameda County, and many others.

K-WAVE 2025: Celebrating K-Pop & the Hallyu Wave.📅 Saturday, August 9, 2025.🕛 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.📍 Hayward Public Library – 888 C St, Hayward, CA 94541. This free, all-ages event is perfect for K-Pop fans, families, and dance lovers. More info:

Thinking about a career in early childhood education? 📚 Try a FREE college class!. ✅ On-site registration help.✅ Spanish language support. 📍 888 C Street.📅 Aug 4 or 6 | ⏰ 4:30–6:30 PM.‼️ MUST Register IN PERSON. Learn More:

Are you passionate about serving your community? Apply to join the Library Commission! Applications are open to all Hayward residents and the deadline to apply is by 5pm on Fri, 8/1. For more info:

🥋 🥊 Learn self-defense with Sensei Anthony Thomas! The class is FREE and open to kids ages 7-11. Classes begin on August 9, 2025, from 3pm-4pm and will be held every 2nd Saturday of the month. For registration and more information:

A 3 day hands-on workshop will introduce 25 5th-8th grade students to the growing field of competitive robotics, while exploring basic engineering and coding concepts. Participants will be randomly selected and notified by Wed, 7/16.

Únase con Centro Community Partners para un programa de 5 sesiones sobre cómo iniciar un negocio exitoso, sucediendo los lunes: 7/21, 7/28 y 8/4, 8/11 y 8/18, 4pm-6pm en la biblioteca de Hayward. Para más información, haga clic aquí: .

Free Diaper Kit Giveaway is on 7/10 at 11am-12pm at the Downtown Library (Entrance facing C Street)!.------.­¡La próxima Distribución Gratis de Kits de Pañales es el jueves 10 de julio de 11:00 am a 12:00 pm el la Biblioteca del Centro (entre por la calle C)!

In observance of Independence Day, all library branches will be closed on July 4. Curbie and the Downtown Library will resume normal hours on July 5. We're always open online with eResources, eBooks, streaming video, and more at

We would like to invite you to participate in the Hayward Public Library’s 2025 Local Author Festival! How to apply to table? Please fill out the Author Table Application by July 12 here:

The VA Palo Alto Health Care Medical Outreach Team & Partners will be at the Veterans Memorial Building in Hayward on Thursday, June 12, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. For more information, visit here:

Weekes Library closure has been extended until Mid-July 2025. -----------------------------------.La biblioteca sucursal de Weekes esta cerrado por tiempo extendido hasta mediados de julio 2025.

In observance of Memorial Day, all library branches will be closed on Mon, 5/26. Curbie and the Downtown Library will resume normal hours on Tues, 5/27. We're always open online with eResources, eBooks, streaming video, and more at

Looking for a book to read this Spring? Try @NoveListRA! This online resource can be accessed with your Hayward Library card and will help you find the perfect book for you, anytime, anywhere. Just go to and find your next great read!