Events for
Kids & Teens

February 2010

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Hayward Public Library

835 C Street

Hayward, California 94541

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In This Issue

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Dragons & Lanterns

Crab Cove

Snack Attack Book Club

Make Valentines

Story Times

Homework Support Center

Just 4 Teens

 

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dragonDragons & Lanterns
(ages 4-11)

Saturday
February 6
3:00 p.m.
Weekes Branch Library
Gung Hay Fat Choy! Chinese New Year begins February 14th, so let's make decorations to celebrate the Year of the Tiger.

 

Crcrabab Cove

Friday
February 26
3:30 p.m.
Main Library

Meet your neighbors! Get to know some animals that live in the bay.

 

Snack Attack Book Club

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peanut man greeenEANUTS
Fun, friends & snacks  for kids in grades 3-4.
The Bad Beginning
by Lemony Snicket
Friday
February 5
3:45 p.m.
Main Library

popcorn2POPCORN
A cool book group for kids in grades 4-5.
Flush
by Carl Hiaasen
Friday,
February 19
3:45 p.m.
Main Library

 

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Valentine's heartMake Valentines

Saturday
February 6
1:00 p.m.
Main Library
Create a special message for someone you love.

 

Story Times

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Child-Caregiver Learn & Play Group
(ages birth-3)

Registration required.
Main Library:

Thursday @ 10:15 a.m.
Thursday @ 11:30 a.m.
Friday @ 10:30 a.m.

Weekes Branch Library:
Monday @ 11:15 a.m.
Monday @ 12:30 p.m.
Monday @ 6:00 p.m.

Family Story Time
(all ages)
Main Library:
Wednesday @ 3:30 p.m.
Saturday @ 11:30 a.m.

Bedtime Stories
(all ages)
Main Library:
Wednesday @ 6:30 p.m.

Weekes Branch Library:
Tuesday @ 6:30 p.m.

Toddler Time
Weekes Branch Library:
Tuesday @ 11:30 a.m.

Preschool Stories
(ages 3-5)
Main Library:
Tuesday @ 11:30 a.m.

Music & Movement
(birth-8)
Weekes Branch Library:
Friday @ 10:30 a.m.

Got Homework? Get help!
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Homework Support Center

Free drop-in homework help for kids in grades 4-12. 

Mondays & Tuesdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Wednesdays & Thursdays, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Main Library and Weekes Branch Library

Need help when the library is closed?
Use your library card for free online homework help.

Volunteers needed
Help kids succeed in school and earn community service credit.  Call Lindsey at 881-7535.

 

Just 4 Teens (ages 12-18)

gamingGet Your Game On!
Wednesdays, February 3 & 17 @ 1:00 p.m. - Main Library
Wednesdays, Feburary 10 & 24 &
Saturday, February 27 @ 2:00 p.m. - Weekes Branch
Family Weekend Wii
Saturday, February 13 @ 2:00 p.m. - Weekes Branch

chocolate truffles
Teen Eatz: Chocolate Truffles

Wednesday, February 17 @ 3:00 p.m. - Weekes Branch
Learn to make a Valentine's Day favorite - Chocolate Truffles!

smoothie
The Great Smoothie Challenge
Wednesday, February 24 @ 1:00 p.m. - Main Library
Who can create the best smoothie? We'll let you loose on blenders and provide ingredients.  Prize to the team that creates the best smoothie.


SAT logoSAT Practice Test
Saturday, February 27 @ 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Main Library
Follow-up: Tuesday, March 2 @ 6:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Kaplan Test Prep & Admissions

Teen Reads Book Club

Catching FireTuesday, February 16 @ 4:00 p.m.
Weekes Branch Library
This month's book is Catching Fire (book 2 in the Hunger Games trilogy) by Suzanne Collins. By winning the annual Hunger Games, District 12 tributes Katniss and Peeta have secured a life of safety and plenty, but because they wTon by defying the rules, they unwittingly become the faces of an impending rebellion. Open to grades 7-12. Copies of the book are available from the Weekes Branch Library.
 

Someone to Love MeBluford High Book Club
Thursday, February 4 @ 3:45 p.m.
Main Library
We're continuing with Someone to Love Me by Anne Schraff. Check with your school and see if you can get extra credit for attending. You'll keep the books, so space is limited to 8. Grades 6 to 12  only.  Register at the children's desk or by calling 881-7945. For more information ask for Shawna. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

 

Teen Advisory Groupteens group (TAG)
Wednesdays, February 3 & 17 @ 4:30 p.m. - Main Library
Wednesday, February 3 @ 4:00 p.m. - Weekes Branch
Have a say in what happens at the library.  You can make a difference and earn community service.  Talk to Shawna at Main or Rob at Weekes.


 

Hayward Public Library

MAIN LIBRARY

       WEEKES BRANCH

835 C Street

       27300 Patrick Avenue

Hayward, CA 94541

       Hayward, CA 94544

510-293-8685

       510-782-2155

 HOURS
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 11-8

Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 10-5

 

Email us: library@hayward-ca.gov 

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