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    Hayward Public Library - Teen reading center with booths and tables - 7/2025

    Hayward Public Library

    4.3(55 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    Great place to study!…read more There are 3 floors but I get my steps in by walking up to the 3rd floor to sit down at one of the tables to get work done. I like this area because it is actually quiet and there are outlets right on the table. The wi fi is easy to access and is not slow. There are available study rooms to reserve. I would not suggest reserving one if you are looking for a quiet space (in case it does get loud in the main area) because the walls are thin and you can hear others speaking in the rooms next to you. I'd say that it is good to reserve for a group study session or if you need a whiteboard with the necessary dry erase markers. The location is really good because it's within walking distance to coffee shops and restaurants in case you need to grab a coffee before starting to study or need to take a break and get something to eat. There is plenty of parking in the parking garage!

    Walking by the DVD section of the library always gives me flashbacks to the time when there was no…read moreNetflix, Hulu, Disney+, etc. I would come to the library to check out DVDs (first there were regular DVDs, then Blu-ray discs came out) and binge-watch them on my brand-new Blu-ray player. I thought I was cool. For some reason I was drawn to the piece of art at the end of the aisle on the wall. Someone had made little square origami pieces out of recycled comic-book pages, with a pebble in the middle of each square. What a creative idea that was. I don't talk to anyone because I do not have social skills. I was looking for a Harry Potter book, and the location pointed me to the first floor, where the children's books are (that was the only time I went into that section). I was never much of a reader. But within the last two years I have read so many books (30-40 books is a lot for me, okayyyy). Now I cannot go a day without reading a book. The restrooms are really clean--really, really clean. I used to dry my hands by waving them quickly through the air dryer. Now I go very slowly, as if my car is going through the last part of an automatic car wash, where the car moves slowly so the dryer can gently push the water away.

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    University Library

    University Library

    2.7(16 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    I have used the library online and like it. But when I came by to pick up my computer, I saw the…read morelibrary. It's not the biggest I've ever seen, but it works for what it has. It was quiet when I was there, but you don't go to a library to make noise or listen to it. It seems like a newer building, at least that's my assumption dealing with them and it's nice. If I were on campus more, I'd have more to say about it, but from what I saw, it seemed pretty good.

    Older library for CSUEB students. Helpful staff, some quiet study spaces and a bit of art work if…read moreyou look hard enough for it. The library is a bit older and is central to most of the campus. It has the same build style as the old Warren hall - which only becomes noteworthy as that tower was found to be seismically unfit. This can be unsettling if your sitting in the basement. Staff and librarians are helpful. Lots of enthusiasm and energy - they are in their element within the library walls. Quiet study spaces are possible to find as are group study rooms. Sure, there are some messy and noisy people around that can possibly be distracting but just move. There is enough space that your not confined to any one spot. Art work is present but you've got to be looking for it. There is a beautiful mural on the second floor by an incredible artist that graduated from CSUEB already many years back.

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    University Library - This is your library! There is NO Space for HATE. Here ALL are WELCOME!

    This is your library! There is NO Space for HATE. Here ALL are WELCOME!

    University Library - This is your library! There is NO Space for HATE. Here ALL are WELCOME!

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    This is your library! There is NO Space for HATE. Here ALL are WELCOME!

    Newark Library - Hanging out space in the upstairs foyer

    Newark Library

    3.8(60 reviews)
    8.7 mi

    I went there first time today. I know Newark Library has been opened for a while. I just don't have…read moretime to drop by. Or the day, I want to drop by, they are closed. 1) New building. 2) Very clean and quiet 3) I have not go inside restroom. 4) I saw water filtering machine, you could refill your water bottle, which is nice. 5) The book return machine look modern. 6) I glance at some book, like Stephen king fiction, all new book, very nice, and clean. 7) I saw some chinese character book, some are art and craft, some are chinese fictions. That is good.

    Great atmosphere! Would totally recommend for people who want a place to study or sit back, relax…read moreand read a book. It has a wide array of books for every type of reader. Not to mention their teens and children's areas that are perfect for all age groups. The library especially is spacious and virtually meant for young children who want to roam around. Also for all the comic book lovers and enthusiasts, this library provides an enormous collection of comics with the likes of Garfield and Spider-Man from Marvel. What if you want to just borrow a movie to watch? Well, this library has a gigantic section full of movies! With fan-favorites such as the Tatanic and The Mask of Zorro to Batman Begins and Mary Poppins, this place has it all! All in all, it was a good visit and I enjoyed hanging out and relaxing with a book in one of the comfortable lounging chairs and also walking around to see what all this library has to offer. Check out my pictures to see how this library covers everybody for most everything you'd look for in a library, nice!

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    Newark Library - Lots of reading and research space

    Lots of reading and research space

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    San Leandro Public Library

    San Leandro Public Library

    3.9(46 reviews)
    5.4 mi

    I most definitely recommend the library to everyone! There's so many perks, events and learning…read moreopportunities + the Discover & Go perks (Google it or ask your librarian!). Get yourself a library card to check out books, magazines, DVDs & I'm not sure exactly of what else. Some libraries offer check out of tools (if not the Manor branch, the Main library does! ie. stuff for camping trips). You can also rent out private study rooms for a certain amount of time. You can use their computers (forgot how long the time goes up to) & I also love that they allow free computer printing up to 20 pages. Make sure to keep track of your return date for items checked out. They have self check out machines- super easy, and have the clerks available to help you out if need be. Enjoy!

    I appreciate the hours; came in on a Friday when the main library(which I love) was closed :-( This…read morelibrary is open Monday through Friday and closes on the weekend. Study tables and chairs line the windows and there are also comfy looking chairs set up for alternate study positions. Children library is toward the back and there are also a couple of tables and computers back there. I like that study rooms can be reserved as well. As far as noise ummmm...it's loud in here. Not the occasional door opening or chair scraping on the floor. There's a constant orchestra of noise which may be ok for some but as for me, I prefer library silence to study. I understand that this library is one big shared space for adults and kids and actually didn't mind noise from the kids. It was all the other distractions, including another patron that was FaceTiming on speaker. Really sis? I'll come if I have no other choice but if you need a quiet space to study I would not recommend, or maybe bring noise cancelling headphones. Will give a 4 because I want to support local libraries.

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    Chabot College - Amazing show by The Bay philharmonic! Hee

    Chabot College

    2.8(147 reviews)
    2.6 mi

    My team and I performed at Prelude dance competition held at the Chabot College Performing Art…read moreCenter. Great staff and a beautiful stage. The campus is nice and there are lots of nice places to just enjoy the scenery. My only not is that there be a bigger dressing room only about one team could fit in it.

    Went to Chabot for my son's AAU games and didn't see the 8x11 sign that said Head in Parking Only…read more The guy who is head of parking was rude when he approached me to tell me I couldn't back in when parking. I honestly said I didn't see the signs, and with an attitude he said there are 10 signs. Where I parked, none of the signs were near me. The nearest sign was about 25-30 yards away. My kids and I also walked to the main gym where they played their games before, and once again I was met by the head of parking. He aggressively told my boys they shouldn't be opening random doors looking for their games. I asked him, did I miss the signs again because this is where they played last time. He said no and said the games were in a different building. I said, to help everyone, signs would be helpful, this way he wouldn't be irritated telling other parents to look for the other gym. We walked over to building 2900 like he told us too, and he yelled at me, my sons and other parents from across the swimming pool, telling us we were using the wrong door. It could have helped if he told us where to go. The door we tried opening was directly under the 2900 sign. I yelled back at him saying we are at building 2900 like he instructed. He replied back we needed to walk around the building. When we finally found the entrance it was 2940. I found this gentleman, very rude and aggressive with his approach. I am not sure if this is how Chabot wants to be represented to people in the community visiting. if any staff member is reading this, the gentleman I am talking about is a large heavy set African American who identifies himself as the head of parking and he drives a gray Infiniti SUV. Even if he is not part of Chabot College, simply being on campus and introducing himself as someone in an authority position makes it seem he works for the college.

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    High School Basketball tournaments.

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