Don Guillermo Castro, founder of the city, preserved the plaza for the enjoyment of the citizens, and in 1856 conveyed to them ownership of the land forever. This library, originally constructed on the plaza in 1951, and enlarged in 1958, was extensively remodeled, expanded, and rededicated to the people of the City of Hayward, June 7, 1981.

City Council

Julio J. Bras • Shirley J. Campbell • Alex Giuliani • George P. Oaks • Lawrence J. Ratto • Gail Steele • Ilene Weinreb, Mayor

Library Commission

Mary F. Allen • Sara A. Fuentes • Alison S. Lewis • Toni Carole Lucas • Ruth E. Maguire • Sheila M. Martinsen • Carlene Null

Donald A. Blubaugh, City Manager

William G. Webster, Library Director

Angell, Lockwood & Associates, Architects

Paxton Construction Co., Contractor

Marker is on C Street near Mission Boulevard.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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