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The City of Hayward’s use of social media is provided as a public service.

What follows is an abbreviated version of the City’s full Social Media Policy available here: http://www.hayward-ca.gov/POLICIES. The City of Hayward disclaims liability for ads, videos, promoted content or comments accessible from any external web page. The responsibility for external content or comments rests with the organizations or individuals providing them. Any inclusion of external content or comments on social media sites does not imply endorsement by the City of Hayward. Comments posted to this site will be monitored during regular City business hours only. The City disclaims any and all responsibility and liability for inappropriate content posted to its social media sites that cannot be immediately be removed. The following types of content are prohibited to both administrators and commenters on the site and the City reserves the right to remove any such content without notice:

• Comments not topically related to City programs, services, projects, issues, events and activities, or the particular post being commented upon
• Posts and comments that promote or advertise commercial services, entities or products except as stipulated in City marketing plans and determined by the City to be essential to economic development
• Political statements, including comments that endorse or oppose political candidates or ballot propositions
• Religious statements, including comments that endorse or oppose any type of religious opinions or activities
• Posts and comments that promote, foster or perpetuate discrimination on the basis of creed, color, age, religion, gender, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, national origin, physical or mental disability or sexual orientation
• Posts and comments that include vulgar, offensive, threatening or harassing language, personal attacks or unsupported accusations
• Obscene or sexual content or links to obscene or sexual content illegal activity or encouragement of illegal activity
• Information that may tend to compromise the safety or security of the public or public systems.
• Content that violates a legal ownership interest of any other party
• Links to external sites that fall under one of the aforementioned categories

All comments and private messages received via City of Hayward social media sites are public records and subject to public disclosure.

10/30/2026

Do you live, work, shop, or travel along Hesperian Boulevard? We want to hear from you!

Visit bit.ly/hesperianblvd to RSVP for these upcoming community events.
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The City of Hayward is exploring ways to make Hesperian Boulevard safer and more comfortable for everyone, whether you're walking, biking, driving, or taking transit.

As part of the City's Safe Streets Hayward project, we invite you to share your experiences, identify challenges, and provide feedback on ideas for improving the corridor. Your voice is crucial to transforming the future of Hesperian Boulevard!

Join us at Chabot College for one or more upcoming community events:

Monday, November 2 | 5:30–7:00 PM: Community Meeting – Learn about the project and share your priorities.
Tuesday, November 3 & Wednesday, November 4 | 8:00 AM–7:00 PM: Open Studio – Drop in anytime to explore ideas, ask questions, and provide feedback.
Wednesday, November 4 | 4:00–5:00 PM: Report-Back Session – Hear a summary of what we've learned from the community.
All are welcome! Registration is encouraged but not required. Stop by whenever works best for you during the open studio hours.

RSVP here: bit.ly/hesperianblvd

10/28/2026

The Homework Support Center is back with a new schedule! The Homework Support Center is a free drop-in after school homework help for students in grades K-12.

It is currently open only at the Downtown Library (888 C St) on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3:00 pm. - 6:00 pm. First time registration is required.

More info and to register: https://www.hayward-ca.gov/public-library/kids-teens-families/homework-support-center

10/26/2026

While both of our Downtown Library AND Weekes Branch Library are NOT voting centers, we created a list of WHERE you can vote IN-PERSON and BY MAIL:

Vote In-Person:
-October 24-November 2: 9:00am-5:00pm
Chabot College Student Center (25555 Hesperian Blvd)
Alameda County Public Works (951 Turner Ct)

-October 31-November 2: 9:00am-5:00pm
Hayward City Hall (777 B St)
Palma Ceia Baptist Church (28605 Ruus Rd)
Cal State East Bay (15800 W Loop Rd)
St Clement Church (750 Calhoun St)
Hayward Adult School (22100 Princeton St)
Fairview Elementary (23515 Maud Ave)
Weekes Community Center (27182 Patrick Ave)
Fairway Park Baptist Church (425 Gresel St)

-All locations above: November 3 (Election Day) - 7:00am-8:00pm

Vote By Mail:
Hayward City Hall (777 B St)
Cal State East Bay (25800 W. Loop Rd)
Chabot College (25555 Hesperian Blvd)
Hayward Hall of Justice (24405 Amador St)
Cherryland Park (198 Grove Way)
San Felipe Community Park (2058 D St)
Weekes Community Center (27182 Patrick Ave)

More info and Maps: https://alamedacountyca.gov/rov_app/vcalist

10/23/2026

Saturday Storytime is canceled tomorrow, Saturday, October 24. We appreciate your understanding and we will see you at the next storytime!

Upcoming Storytime Schedule: https://hayward.librarycalendar.com/?keywords=Storytime

10/21/2026

Get caught in a book at the Children's Library Downtown! Take a look at the cool display one of our Children's Librarian put up and grab a book.

A reminder that all books on a display are up for grabs to check out and take home. So please take them home to read!

10/19/2026

Win the tournament for the prize (and to also show off your sick skills) in the Teen Room at the Downtown Library!

Date: Wednesday, October 21
Time: 4:00pm-5:30pm
Location: Downtown Library (Teen Room, 2nd floor)

No registration is required, but must be 13 to 17 years old to participate. Show off your skills and claim the title for ultimate champion.

https://hayward.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-time-weekly-activities-ages-13-17-35768

10/16/2026

🤷‍♀️ They said “Do whatever you want”, but what they really mean is “Do the monthly scavenger hunt in the Children’s Room, please”.

10/15/2026

October is Filipino American History Month! Learn about notable Filipino American individuals of the past and present and complete the worksheet to win a prize.

For children ages 3 to 12 years old. Ask for a Scavenger Hunt worksheet at the Children's Desk!

10/12/2026

Due to a Staff Safety Training, Downtown and Weekes Library will OPEN LATE on Thursday, October 15 at 11:00 a.m.

Storytime will also be canceled on Thursday, October 15.

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Debido a un entrenamiento de seguridad para empleados, la biblioteca del Centro y la sucursal Weekes abrirán TARDE el jueves, 15 de octubre a las 11 a.m.

La hora de cuentos también será cancelada el jueves, 15 de octubre.

10/10/2026

Thankfully, for our everyday superheroes, we’re a fine free library! That means that you can still return your library materials even if they’re a little-lotta late (not applicable to Link+ items). And if you miss us while we were open, you can still access our digital library for free with your library card: books, movies, newspapers, magazines, and more!

*yes, our costume is made entirely of paper

Address

888 C Street
Hayward, CA
94541

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 7pm
Tuesday	10am - 7pm
Wednesday	10am - 7pm
Thursday	11am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm

Website

http://hayward-ca.gov/public-library

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