Hayward Public Library

Hayward Public Library, serving an area of 147,000 residents, has a collection of 176,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 6,900 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 5,600 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 39 employees, of whom 10 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and one branch library. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $350,000. Patrons make 440,000 visits annually, and check out materials 630,000 times. Thirty-five percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 835 C St., Hayward California 94541 Telephone 510-881-7954

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