November 11, 2009 > Hayward Public Library wins state award Hayward Public Library wins state award Submitted By Sean Reinhart On October 30, 2009, Hayward Public Library won top honors for its marketing abilities at the statewide "PR Excellence" competition, sponsored by the California Library Association, for its work on the Big Read. The awards honor the highest quality efforts of California libraries in promoting and communicating their message to their customers. Hayward's Big Read project was one of numerous programs competing in three categories based on annual organizational budget: less than $5M, $5M-$10M, and $10M and above. Hayward won first place in its budget category and top honor overall, Best In Show, outperforming entries submitted by larger library systems such as Contra Costa County and San Francisco. Library Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 11a.m. - 8p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday: 10a.m. - 5p.m. Closed Sundays Hayward Main Library 835 C St (between Mission Blvd and Watkins St) Hayward, CA 94541 (510) 293 8685 Weekes Branch Library 27300 Patrick Ave (at Tennyson Rd) Hayward, CA 94544 (510) 782 2155 Email: library@hayward-ca.gov Website: http://library.hayward-ca.gov