Hayward
California
Hayward Public Library Mini-Newsletter - September 19, 2023
Schools and Libraries
September 21, 2023
From: Hayward Public LibraryBay Area Birding: Shorebird Migration
Saturday, September 30, 1:00 p.m., Downtown Library
Each year, over 1 million shorebirds spend time at the San Francisco Bay, with many using its marine buffet to fuel their migrations. Get to know the shorebirds that call the Bay home for part of the year, and learn why many migrate to other areas to nest. Find out how scientists learn about migration and how this knowledge impacts conservation strategies.
Your guide: scientist and storyteller Bob Lewis, who won the American Birding Association's Chandler Robbins Award for teaching. His life list includes more than 5,000 birds, and he has a story for each of them.
Sponsored by Friends of Hayward Library
How to Get Unstuck When It Matters Most: Online Author Talk with Adam Alter
Wednesday, September 20, 11:00 a.m., Online
Almost everyone feels stuck in some way. The resulting emotion is usually a mix of anxiety, uncertainty, fear, anger, and numbness. Join us as we chat with New York Times bestselling author Adam Alter about his new book, Anatomy of a Breakthrough: How to Get Unstuck When It Matters Most.
On Writing Three International Bestsellers: An Author Talk with Amor Towles
Wednesday, September 27, 5:00 p.m., Online
Please tune in as we chat online with New York Times bestselling author Amor Towles about his incredible body of work. His books have sold more than 6 million copies worldwide and have been heralded as irresistible, marvelous, and gorgeously-crafted books of beauty.
Yoga at the Library
Saturday, September 30, 10:30 a.m., Downtown Library
Unlock energy, strength, and joy through yoga. All abilities are welcome in this wellness-focused class led by certified instructor Iva Chu from Hayward's Yoga Sociale.
Senior Scam Stopper Seminar
Saturday, September 30, 1:30 p.m., Downtown Library
Our senior community is swindled out of more than $3 billion each year. It's a major problem affecting thousands of people statewide. Financial scams and abuses that target older people are happening more and more, and can lead to serious financial harm. Seniors and their families, friends, and caregivers are invited to a FREE Senior Scam Stopper Seminar.
Makerspace Project of the Month: Sew a Drawstring Bag
Did you know September is National Sewing Month? Celebrate by learning how to sew a Free custom drawstring bag for your phone, sunglasses, or other small personal items! Available while supplies last. Reserve a sewing machine appointment today!
Save the date! The Literary Corner will meet again on Wednesday, October 4th.
Our selection for October will be Exit West by Mohsin Hamid. Get a copy at the library, or email [email protected]!
Recommended
Music Movies You Can Stream
Want to watch a great concert film, or a documentary about your favorite band or genre, or discover the best musician you've never heard before? Don't bother with Netflix; use Kanopy, the library's best source of streaming indie and world films, documentaries, and more. You can watch these on a computer, smart TV, or mobile device. There are so many films on Kanopy--this enormous list is only a start! Check it out:
Announcements
The Downtown Library only will be closed on Thursday, September 28.
But the Weekes Branch will be open as usual! Both branches will be open as usual on Friday, September 29.
We've got Zip Books!
Can't find the book you need at the library? No problem! Use our new Zip Books service to have the book mailed directly to you for free, and return it to us when you're done.
This project is supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.
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: