Playdate at the library is the perfect spot for kids to have a blast with their families while boosting their brainpower! Discover fun educational toys and games that everyone can enjoy together, and make new library pals along the way.

You can catch the Columbia Memorial Space Center bringing the wonders of science to the Library exclusively on Fridays. Be sure to stop by!

This children’s program is led by library staff who are passionate about making learning fun and exciting for everyone at the Library!

Featured this week: 🔵 Activity 🟡 Playtime

🗓️ Once a week

⭐ Intended for all ages

📋 No registration required

📗 Children’s area

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

Get ready for a thrilling adventure where young minds are introduced to a vibrant world of new words, exciting concepts, and fascinating ideas! Designed for babies and toddlers, our captivating read-alouds will explore colorful picture books, introduce charming characters, and feature rhythms and grooves, while also nurturing your child's love for reading

Each week, storytime will focus on a unique theme, featuring books that educate, inspire, and foster a deep connection between children and the joy of reading.

Baby & toddler playdate at the library is the perfect spot for your little ones to have a blast with the family while exploring activities that spark their growing minds. Come and enjoy a morning filled with fun, laughter togetherness at the library!

This children’s program is led by library staff who are passionate about making learning fun and exciting for everyone at the Library!

🖍️ Theme of the week: Where is my green sheep

Featured this week: 🟡 Playtime

🗓️ Once a week

⭐ Intended for ages 0-2 years

📋 No registration required

📗 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

Calling all chess enthusiasts! Every other Saturday, the Downey City Library will host the Adult Chess Club, led by local chess enthusiast Salman Mogaddedi! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player, come sharpen your skills, learn new strategies, and enjoy friendly competition. This is the perfect chance to challenge yourself, meet fellow chess lovers, and have fun!

When: Every other Saturday, 11am - 1pm

Where: Cormack Room

For ages 18+

Registration is required in-person or by phone (562) 904-7360.

Registration will open 2 weeks prior to the program

Come join the Workshop during our monthly Open Hour sessions! During Open Hour sessions, participants will be able to work on their own independent projects, utilizing select equipment, supplies and/or materials, including drawing, painting, printmaking, fiber arts and certain general use materials.

Open Hours are self-led, meaning participants work independently, at their own pace. Workshop staff will be available to help get set-up, distribute the materials and offer general help and advice, but will not be able to provide large group or individual long form, step-by-step instruction.

Please note that not all materials, supplies and equipment in the Workshop will be accessible during Open Hours sessions.  Please see the list on the Workshop’s webpage for available resources.

Currently, these sessions are limited to individuals aged 18 and up.  Pre-registration is required to attend Open Hour sessions. Registration will open on Monday, March 17th at 10:00am. You can register at the Workshop’s webpage.

If you have any questions, you can email Workshop staff at workshop@downeyca.org

Your little one has a lot to say! Help them learn to communicate through sign language. Together learn signs and songs through activities and play. Caregivers will receive tips about language and cognitive development at each class.

This is a 6 week program, meeting once per week

Duration: Mondays, March 10th - April 14th

This program is meant for children ages 0-3 yrs

Where: The Cormack Room

Sign up for the waitlist, invitations will be sent out as spots open.

Share your love of learning English with diverse students just like you! Students will read, discuss and practice their English communication skills. No registration required.

Ages: 18+

No registration required.

Get ready for a thrilling adventure where young minds are introduced to a vibrant world of new words, exciting concepts, and fascinating ideas! Designed for ages 3-5, our captivating read-alouds will explore colorful picture books, introduce charming characters, and feature rhythms and grooves, while also nurturing your child's love for reading.

Each week, storytime will focus on a unique theme, featuring books that educate, inspire, and foster a deep connection between children and the joy of reading.

Preschool time brings a new theme to life with fun activities, playtime, or craft sessions that spark creativity, inspire learning, and make reading extra enjoyable for little ones.

This children’s program is led by library staff who are passionate about making learning fun and exciting for everyone at the Library!

🖍️ Theme of the week: Let’s plant a seed

Featured this week: 🔵 Activity

🗓️ Once a week

⭐ Intended for ages 3-5 years

📋 No registration required

📘 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

Join us in the Workshop afterschool the first Tuesday each month for a special STEM activity hosted by the Columbia Memorial Space Center!

Ages: 8+

No Registration Required

Join us every other Tuesday at 5:30 PM for an epic Dungeons & Dragons session with local Dungeon Master Cody Mazza! Using the fast-paced, nostalgia-infused Dungeon Crawl Classics (DCC) system, these biweekly sessions promise creative puzzles, thrilling exploration, and treasure galore. Perfect for both new and seasoned adventurers, no experience needed!

📜 All materials provided.

📝 Registration required

🎲 For ages 16+

Get ready for a thrilling adventure where young minds are introduced to a vibrant world of new words, exciting concepts, and fascinating ideas in English and Spanish. Designed for ages 3-5, our captivating bilingual English/Spanish read-alouds will explore colorful picture books, introduce charming characters, and feature rhythms and grooves, while also nurturing your child's love for reading.

Each week, storytime will focus on a unique theme, featuring books that educate, inspire, and foster a deep connection between children and the joy of reading.

Preschool time brings a new theme to life with fun activities, playtime, or craft sessions that spark creativity, inspire learning, and make reading extra enjoyable for little ones.

This children’s program is led by library staff who are passionate about making learning fun and exciting for everyone at the Library!

🖍️ Theme of the week: Baby Animals/ Animales Bebe

Featured this week: 🟢 Craft

🗓️ Once a week

⭐ Intended for ages 3-5 years

📋 No registration required

📘 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

Watch anime series (subbed) and hang out with friends in the Cormack Room every Wednesday. This season join us in the following 3 shows:

• Dragon Ball Daima

• Toilet-Bound Hanako-Kun Season 2

• Solo Leveling Season 2

This program is meant for Teens (ages 13-18)

Get ready for a thrilling adventure where young minds are introduced to a vibrant world of new words, exciting concepts, and fascinating ideas in English and Spanish. Designed for ages 1-2, our captivating bilingual English/Spanish read-alouds will explore colorful picture books, introduce charming characters, and feature rhythms and grooves, while also nurturing your child's love for reading.

Each week, storytime will focus on a unique theme, featuring books that educate, inspire, and foster a deep connection between children and the joy of reading.

Toddler time brings a new theme to life with fun activities, playtime, or craft sessions that spark creativity, inspire learning, and make reading extra enjoyable for little ones.

This children’s program is led by library staff who are passionate about making learning fun and exciting for everyone at the Library!

🖍️ Theme of the week: Rainbows/Los arco iris

Featured this week: 🔵 Activity

🗓️ Once a week

⭐ Intended for ages 1-2 years

📋 No registration required

📘 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

Join us this Thursday for Hollywood Classics, where we’ll be watching film series highlighting iconic Hollywood masterpieces! This week, we’ll be watching The Wizard of Oz (1939) directed by Victor Fleming and King Vidor

Where: The Cormack Room

When: Thursday, April 3rd , at 5pm

Playdate at the library is the perfect spot for kids to have a blast with their families while boosting their brainpower! Discover fun educational toys and games that everyone can enjoy together, and make new library pals along the way.

You can catch the Columbia Memorial Space Center bringing the wonders of science to the Library exclusively on Fridays. Be sure to stop by!

This children’s program is led by library staff who are passionate about making learning fun and exciting for everyone at the Library!

Featured this week: 🔵 Activity 🟡 Playtime

🗓️ Once a week

⭐ Intended for all ages

📋 No registration required

📗 Children’s area

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

Get ready for a thrilling adventure where young minds are introduced to a vibrant world of new words, exciting concepts, and fascinating ideas! Designed for babies and toddlers, our captivating read-alouds will explore colorful picture books, introduce charming characters, and feature rhythms and grooves, while also nurturing your child's love for reading

Each week, storytime will focus on a unique theme, featuring books that educate, inspire, and foster a deep connection between children and the joy of reading.

Baby & toddler playdate at the library is the perfect spot for your little ones to have a blast with the family while exploring activities that spark their growing minds. Come and enjoy a morning filled with fun, laughter togetherness at the library!

This children’s program is led by library staff who are passionate about making learning fun and exciting for everyone at the Library!

🖍️ Theme of the week: Library Fun! (National Library week)

Featured this week: 🟡 Playtime

🗓️ Once a week

⭐ Intended for ages 0-2 years

📋 No registration required

📗 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

Join us Saturday mornings this Spring in the Workshop for more sessions of the STEM Tinkering Club, hosted by educators from CSULB. Each session, we’ll explore science and engineering ideas through making: a fun hands-on process of designing, building, testing, rebuilding, and re-testing to create something new!

Students in grades 3rd-5th meet the first Saturday of the month, while students in 6th-8th meet on the second Saturday of the month.

This session is for students who will be in grades 3rd-5th.

Click here to register online on our Workshop’s page! Registration will open 2 weeks prior to the session date.

Your little one has a lot to say! Help them learn to communicate through sign language. Together learn signs and songs through activities and play. Caregivers will receive tips about language and cognitive development at each class.

This is a 6 week program, meeting once per week

Duration: Mondays, March 10th - April 14th

This program is meant for children ages 0-3 yrs

Where: The Cormack Room

Sign up for the waitlist, invitations will be sent out as spots open.

Share your love of learning English with diverse students just like you! Students will read, discuss and practice their English communication skills. No registration required.

Ages: 18+

No registration required.

Get ready for a thrilling adventure where young minds are introduced to a vibrant world of new words, exciting concepts, and fascinating ideas! Designed for ages 3-5, our captivating read-alouds will explore colorful picture books, introduce charming characters, and feature rhythms and grooves, while also nurturing your child's love for reading.

Each week, storytime will focus on a unique theme, featuring books that educate, inspire, and foster a deep connection between children and the joy of reading.

Preschool time brings a new theme to life with fun activities, playtime, or craft sessions that spark creativity, inspire learning, and make reading extra enjoyable for little ones.

This children’s program is led by library staff who are passionate about making learning fun and exciting for everyone at the Library!

🖍️ Theme of the week: Library Fun!

Featured this week: 🔵 Activity

🗓️ Once a week

⭐ Intended for ages 3-5 years

📋 No registration required

📘 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

Get ready for a thrilling adventure where young minds are introduced to a vibrant world of new words, exciting concepts, and fascinating ideas in English and Spanish. Designed for ages 3-5, our captivating bilingual English/Spanish read-alouds will explore colorful picture books, introduce charming characters, and feature rhythms and grooves, while also nurturing your child's love for reading.

Each week, storytime will focus on a unique theme, featuring books that educate, inspire, and foster a deep connection between children and the joy of reading.

Preschool time brings a new theme to life with fun activities, playtime, or craft sessions that spark creativity, inspire learning, and make reading extra enjoyable for little ones.

This children’s program is led by library staff who are passionate about making learning fun and exciting for everyone at the Library!

🖍️ Theme of the week: We Love Books!/¡Nos encantan los libros!

Featured this week: 🔵 Activity

🗓️ Once a week

⭐ Intended for ages 3-5 years

📋 No registration required

📘 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

Get ready for a thrilling adventure where young minds are introduced to a vibrant world of new words, exciting concepts, and fascinating ideas in English and Spanish. Designed for ages 1-2, our captivating bilingual English/Spanish read-alouds will explore colorful picture books, introduce charming characters, and feature rhythms and grooves, while also nurturing your child's love for reading.

Each week, storytime will focus on a unique theme, featuring books that educate, inspire, and foster a deep connection between children and the joy of reading.

Toddler time brings a new theme to life with fun activities, playtime, or craft sessions that spark creativity, inspire learning, and make reading extra enjoyable for little ones.

This children’s program is led by library staff who are passionate about making learning fun and exciting for everyone at the Library!

🖍️ Theme of the week: Boxes/Las cajas

Featured this week: 🟢 Craft

🗓️ Once a week

⭐ Intended for ages 1-2 years

📋 No registration required

📘 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

Playdate at the library is the perfect spot for kids to have a blast with their families while boosting their brainpower! Discover fun educational toys and games that everyone can enjoy together, and make new library pals along the way.

You can catch the Columbia Memorial Space Center bringing the wonders of science to the Library exclusively on Fridays. Be sure to stop by!

This children’s program is led by library staff who are passionate about making learning fun and exciting for everyone at the Library!

Featured this week: 🔵 Activity 🟡 Playtime

🗓️ Once a week

⭐ Intended for all ages

📋 No registration required

📗 Children’s area

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

Get ready for a thrilling adventure where young minds are introduced to a vibrant world of new words, exciting concepts, and fascinating ideas! Designed for babies and toddlers, our captivating read-alouds will explore colorful picture books, introduce charming characters, and feature rhythms and grooves, while also nurturing your child's love for reading

Each week, storytime will focus on a unique theme, featuring books that educate, inspire, and foster a deep connection between children and the joy of reading.

Baby & toddler playdate at the library is the perfect spot for your little ones to have a blast with the family while exploring activities that spark their growing minds. Come and enjoy a morning filled with fun, laughter togetherness at the library!

This children’s program is led by library staff who are passionate about making learning fun and exciting for everyone at the Library!

🖍️ Theme of the week: Bunnies

Featured this week: 🟡 Playtime

🗓️ Once a week

⭐ Intended for ages 0-2 years

📋 No registration required

📗 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

Calling all chess enthusiasts! Every other Saturday, the Downey City Library will host the Adult Chess Club, led by local chess enthusiast Salman Mogaddedi! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player, come sharpen your skills, learn new strategies, and enjoy friendly competition. This is the perfect chance to challenge yourself, meet fellow chess lovers, and have fun!

When: Every other Saturday, 11am - 1pm

Where: Cormack Room

For ages 18+

Registration is required in-person or by phone (562) 904-7360.

Registration will open 2 weeks prior to the program

Your little one has a lot to say! Help them learn to communicate through sign language. Together learn signs and songs through activities and play. Caregivers will receive tips about language and cognitive development at each class.

This is a 6 week program, meeting once per week

Duration: Mondays, March 10th - April 14th

This program is meant for children ages 0-3 yrs

Where: The Cormack Room

Sign up for the waitlist, invitations will be sent out as spots open.

Share your love of learning English with diverse students just like you! Students will read, discuss and practice their English communication skills. No registration required.

Ages: 18+

No registration required.

Get ready for a thrilling adventure where young minds are introduced to a vibrant world of new words, exciting concepts, and fascinating ideas! Designed for ages 3-5, our captivating read-alouds will explore colorful picture books, introduce charming characters, and feature rhythms and grooves, while also nurturing your child's love for reading.

Each week, storytime will focus on a unique theme, featuring books that educate, inspire, and foster a deep connection between children and the joy of reading.

Preschool time brings a new theme to life with fun activities, playtime, or craft sessions that spark creativity, inspire learning, and make reading extra enjoyable for little ones.

This children’s program is led by library staff who are passionate about making learning fun and exciting for everyone at the Library!

🖍️ Theme of the week: Easter Parade

Featured this week: 🟢 Craft

🗓️ Once a week

⭐ Intended for ages 3-5 years

📋 No registration required

📘 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

Join us every other Tuesday at 5:30 PM for an epic Dungeons & Dragons session with local Dungeon Master Cody Mazza! Using the fast-paced, nostalgia-infused Dungeon Crawl Classics (DCC) system, these biweekly sessions promise creative puzzles, thrilling exploration, and treasure galore. Perfect for both new and seasoned adventurers, no experience needed!

📜 All materials provided.

📝 Registration required

🎲 For ages 16+

Get ready for a thrilling adventure where young minds are introduced to a vibrant world of new words, exciting concepts, and fascinating ideas in English and Spanish. Designed for ages 3-5, our captivating bilingual English/Spanish read-alouds will explore colorful picture books, introduce charming characters, and feature rhythms and grooves, while also nurturing your child's love for reading.

Each week, storytime will focus on a unique theme, featuring books that educate, inspire, and foster a deep connection between children and the joy of reading.

Preschool time brings a new theme to life with fun activities, playtime, or craft sessions that spark creativity, inspire learning, and make reading extra enjoyable for little ones.

This children’s program is led by library staff who are passionate about making learning fun and exciting for everyone at the Library!

🖍️ Theme of the week: Easter and Bunnies/La Pascua y los conejitos

Featured this week: 🔵 Activity

🗓️ Once a week

⭐ Intended for ages 3-5 years

📋 No registration required

📘 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

Get ready for a thrilling adventure where young minds are introduced to a vibrant world of new words, exciting concepts, and fascinating ideas in English and Spanish. Designed for ages 1-2, our captivating bilingual English/Spanish read-alouds will explore colorful picture books, introduce charming characters, and feature rhythms and grooves, while also nurturing your child's love for reading.

Each week, storytime will focus on a unique theme, featuring books that educate, inspire, and foster a deep connection between children and the joy of reading.

Toddler time brings a new theme to life with fun activities, playtime, or craft sessions that spark creativity, inspire learning, and make reading extra enjoyable for little ones.

This children’s program is led by library staff who are passionate about making learning fun and exciting for everyone at the Library!

🖍️ Theme of the week: Bunnies/Los conejitos

Featured this week: 🔵 Activity

🗓️ Once a week

⭐ Intended for ages 1-2 years

📋 No registration required

📘 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

The Downey City Library is launching its very own Collective Literary Art Magazine, and this is your chance to be part of it!

Join us for Short -Sentence Stories + Linocut Art on April 17, 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM—the third in a series of four creative workshops blending writing and visual art. Explore storytelling through short sentence stories and linocut art. No experience needed!

Registration is required

For ages 16 and up

Questions can be emailed to workshop@downeyca.org

Playdate at the library is the perfect spot for kids to have a blast with their families while boosting their brainpower! Discover fun educational toys and games that everyone can enjoy together, and make new library pals along the way.

You can catch the Columbia Memorial Space Center bringing the wonders of science to the Library exclusively on Fridays. Be sure to stop by!

This children’s program is led by library staff who are passionate about making learning fun and exciting for everyone at the Library!

Featured this week: 🔵 Activity 🟡 Playtime

🗓️ Once a week

⭐ Intended for all ages

📋 No registration required

📗 Children’s area

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

Get ready for a thrilling adventure where young minds are introduced to a vibrant world of new words, exciting concepts, and fascinating ideas! Designed for babies and toddlers, our captivating read-alouds will explore colorful picture books, introduce charming characters, and feature rhythms and grooves, while also nurturing your child's love for reading

Each week, storytime will focus on a unique theme, featuring books that educate, inspire, and foster a deep connection between children and the joy of reading.

Baby & toddler playdate at the library is the perfect spot for your little ones to have a blast with the family while exploring activities that spark their growing minds. Come and enjoy a morning filled with fun, laughter togetherness at the library!

This children’s program is led by library staff who are passionate about making learning fun and exciting for everyone at the Library!

🖍️ Theme of the week: Down on the farm

Featured this week: 🟡 Playtime

🗓️ Once a week

⭐ Intended for ages 0-2 years

📋 No registration required

📗 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

Join us Saturday mornings this Spring in the Workshop for more sessions of the STEM Tinkering Club, hosted by educators from CSULB. Each session, we’ll explore science and engineering ideas through making: a fun hands-on process of designing, building, testing, rebuilding, and re-testing to create something new!

Students in grades 3rd-5th meet the first Saturday of the month, while students in 6th-8th meet on the second Saturday of the month (note, this session is the 3rd Saturday in April).

This session is for students who will be in grades 6th-8th.

Click here to register online on our Workshop’s page! Registration will open 2 weeks prior to the session date.

Share your love of learning English with diverse students just like you! Students will read, discuss and practice their English communication skills. No registration required.

Ages: 18+

No registration required.

New dates and time in the New Year for Chess Club for Kids! Downey Chess Club instructors will be teaching chess in the Cormack Room, Mondays 6:15-7:30pm once a month. In addition to being a fun game, chess teaches students to become leaders by improving concentration, good sportsmanship, critical & abstract thinking, problem solving, planning, and analysis.

No registration required but come early because seats are limited

Ages: 4-12

Grades: K-6th

Get ready for a thrilling adventure where young minds are introduced to a vibrant world of new words, exciting concepts, and fascinating ideas! Designed for ages 3-5, our captivating read-alouds will explore colorful picture books, introduce charming characters, and feature rhythms and grooves, while also nurturing your child's love for reading.

Each week, storytime will focus on a unique theme, featuring books that educate, inspire, and foster a deep connection between children and the joy of reading.

Preschool time brings a new theme to life with fun activities, playtime, or craft sessions that spark creativity, inspire learning, and make reading extra enjoyable for little ones.

This children’s program is led by library staff who are passionate about making learning fun and exciting for everyone at the Library!

🖍️ Theme of the week: Peeps and eggs

Featured this week: 🔵 Activity

🗓️ Once a week

⭐ Intended for ages 3-5 years

📋 No registration required

📘 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

¡Estás Invitado!

La biblioteca de la ciudad de Downey te invita a ser parte de nuestra discusión de el Club De Lectura en Español. Este programa es para lectores de 18 años en adelante y personas que hablen y lean en español. Para nuestra sesión estaremos conversando sobre el libro Cuando era puertorriqueña de Esmeralda Santiago. Tendremos aperitivos y juntos crearemos un ambiente cómodo para discutir los temas que el libro nos ofrece. Siéntete libre de invitar a un amigo, familiar, vecino o conocido. ¡Será una entretenida conversación!

Día: Martes, 22 de abril

Hora: 6:00 p.m.

¡Te esperamos!

Get ready for a thrilling adventure where young minds are introduced to a vibrant world of new words, exciting concepts, and fascinating ideas in English and Spanish. Designed for ages 3-5, our captivating bilingual English/Spanish read-alouds will explore colorful picture books, introduce charming characters, and feature rhythms and grooves, while also nurturing your child's love for reading.

Each week, storytime will focus on a unique theme, featuring books that educate, inspire, and foster a deep connection between children and the joy of reading.

Preschool time brings a new theme to life with fun activities, playtime, or craft sessions that spark creativity, inspire learning, and make reading extra enjoyable for little ones.

This children’s program is led by library staff who are passionate about making learning fun and exciting for everyone at the Library!

🖍️ Theme of the week: Earth Day/El Día de la Tierra

Featured this week: 🟢 Craft

🗓️ Once a week

⭐ Intended for ages 3-5 years

📋 No registration required

📘 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

Get ready for a thrilling adventure where young minds are introduced to a vibrant world of new words, exciting concepts, and fascinating ideas in English and Spanish. Designed for ages 1-2, our captivating bilingual English/Spanish read-alouds will explore colorful picture books, introduce charming characters, and feature rhythms and grooves, while also nurturing your child's love for reading.

Each week, storytime will focus on a unique theme, featuring books that educate, inspire, and foster a deep connection between children and the joy of reading.

Toddler time brings a new theme to life with fun activities, playtime, or craft sessions that spark creativity, inspire learning, and make reading extra enjoyable for little ones.

This children’s program is led by library staff who are passionate about making learning fun and exciting for everyone at the Library!

🖍️ Theme of the week: Ducks/Los patos

Featured this week: 🔵 Activity

🗓️ Once a week

⭐ Intended for ages 1-2 years

📋 No registration required

📘 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

Playdate at the library is the perfect spot for kids to have a blast with their families while boosting their brainpower! Discover fun educational toys and games that everyone can enjoy together, and make new library pals along the way.

You can catch the Columbia Memorial Space Center bringing the wonders of science to the Library exclusively on Fridays. Be sure to stop by!

This children’s program is led by library staff who are passionate about making learning fun and exciting for everyone at the Library!

Featured this week: 🔵 Activity 🟡 Playtime

🗓️ Once a week

⭐ Intended for all ages

📋 No registration required

📗 Children’s area

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

Get ready for a thrilling adventure where young minds are introduced to a vibrant world of new words, exciting concepts, and fascinating ideas! Designed for babies and toddlers, our captivating read-alouds will explore colorful picture books, introduce charming characters, and feature rhythms and grooves, while also nurturing your child's love for reading

Each week, storytime will focus on a unique theme, featuring books that educate, inspire, and foster a deep connection between children and the joy of reading.

Baby & toddler playdate at the library is the perfect spot for your little ones to have a blast with the family while exploring activities that spark their growing minds. Come and enjoy a morning filled with fun, laughter togetherness at the library!

This children’s program is led by library staff who are passionate about making learning fun and exciting for everyone at the Library!

🖍️ Theme of the week: Time to eat

Featured this week: 🟡 Playtime

🗓️ Once a week

⭐ Intended for ages 0-2 years

📋 No registration required

📗 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

Calling all gamers ages 10-16! Join us for an action-packed Super Smash Bros Spring Tournament. Test your skills in this bracket-style competition and aim for victory! Spaces are limited, so arrive early to secure your spot in the battle. Spectators are welcome to cheer on their favorite players, and snacks will be provided. Prizes will be awarded to the top three champions. Don’t miss your chance to become a Smash Bros legend!

This tournament is limited to participants ages 10-15

Where: The Cormack Room

Sign Ups start at 10 am | Tournament starts at 10:30 am

Calling all chess enthusiasts! Every other Saturday, the Downey City Library will host the Adult Chess Club, led by local chess enthusiast Salman Mogaddedi! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player, come sharpen your skills, learn new strategies, and enjoy friendly competition. This is the perfect chance to challenge yourself, meet fellow chess lovers, and have fun!

When: Every other Saturday, 11am - 1pm

Where: Cormack Room

For ages 18+

Registration is required in-person or by phone (562) 904-7360.

Registration will open 2 weeks prior to the program

Ready to smash? Join us for our Adult Super Smash Bros Winter Tournament, open to gamers ages 16 and up. Compete in a thrilling bracket-style competition for a chance to win prizes and glory! Spaces are limited, so be sure to sign up early. Spectators are encouraged to bring the hype and cheer for their favorite players. Snacks will be provided, and prizes will be awarded to the top three champions. Prove you’ve got what it takes to be the ultimate Smash Bros champion!

This tournament is limited to participants ages 16+

Where: The Cormack Room

Sign Ups start at 2pm | Tournament starts at 2:30pm

Learn simple signs for animals under the sea through fun songs, games and activities. Led by our On the Grow Educator, this class will also provide you with tips and strategies from Drs. Acredolo & Goodwyn’s best-selling parenting books to help you teach your child self-control.

No Registration Required

Ideal for ages 2 to 5 years old

Where: The Cormack Room

Share your love of learning English with diverse students just like you! Students will read, discuss and practice their English communication skills. No registration required.

Ages: 18+

No registration required.

Get ready for a thrilling adventure where young minds are introduced to a vibrant world of new words, exciting concepts, and fascinating ideas! Designed for ages 3-5, our captivating read-alouds will explore colorful picture books, introduce charming characters, and feature rhythms and grooves, while also nurturing your child's love for reading.

Each week, storytime will focus on a unique theme, featuring books that educate, inspire, and foster a deep connection between children and the joy of reading.

Preschool time brings a new theme to life with fun activities, playtime, or craft sessions that spark creativity, inspire learning, and make reading extra enjoyable for little ones.

This children’s program is led by library staff who are passionate about making learning fun and exciting for everyone at the Library!

🖍️ Theme of the week: Goldilocks and the 3 Bears

Featured this week: 🔵 Activity

🗓️ Once a week

⭐ Intended for ages 3-5 years

📋 No registration required

📘 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

Join us every other Tuesday at 5:30 PM for an epic Dungeons & Dragons session with local Dungeon Master Cody Mazza! Using the fast-paced, nostalgia-infused Dungeon Crawl Classics (DCC) system, these biweekly sessions promise creative puzzles, thrilling exploration, and treasure galore. Perfect for both new and seasoned adventurers, no experience needed!

📜 All materials provided.

📝 Registration required

🎲 For ages 16+

Get ready for a thrilling adventure where young minds are introduced to a vibrant world of new words, exciting concepts, and fascinating ideas in English and Spanish. Designed for ages 3-5, our captivating bilingual English/Spanish read-alouds will explore colorful picture books, introduce charming characters, and feature rhythms and grooves, while also nurturing your child's love for reading.

Each week, storytime will focus on a unique theme, featuring books that educate, inspire, and foster a deep connection between children and the joy of reading.

Preschool time brings a new theme to life with fun activities, playtime, or craft sessions that spark creativity, inspire learning, and make reading extra enjoyable for little ones.

This children’s program is led by library staff who are passionate about making learning fun and exciting for everyone at the Library!

🖍️ Theme of the week: It's fun to be a kid/Es divertido ser un niño

Featured this week: 🔵 Activity

🗓️ Once a week

⭐ Intended for ages 3-5 years

📋 No registration required

📘 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

Join us Saturday mornings this Spring in the Workshop for more sessions of the STEM Tinkering Club, hosted by educators from CSULB. Each session, we’ll explore science and engineering ideas through making: a fun hands-on process of designing, building, testing, rebuilding, and re-testing to create something new!

Students in grades 3rd-5th meet the first Saturday of the month, while students in 6th-8th meet on the second Saturday of the month.

This session is for students who will be in grades 3rd-5th.

Click here to register online on our Workshop’s page! Registration will open 2 weeks prior to the session date.

Share your love of learning English with diverse students just like you! Students will read, discuss and practice their English communication skills. No registration required.

Ages: 18+

No registration required.

New dates and time in the New Year for Chess Club for Kids! Downey Chess Club instructors will be teaching chess in the Cormack Room, Mondays 6:15-7:30pm once a month. In addition to being a fun game, chess teaches students to become leaders by improving concentration, good sportsmanship, critical & abstract thinking, problem solving, planning, and analysis.

No registration required but come early because seats are limited

Ages: 4-12

Grades: K-6th

Join us in the Workshop afterschool the first Tuesday each month for a special STEM activity hosted by the Columbia Memorial Space Center!

Ages: 8+

No Registration Required

Join us Saturday mornings this Spring in the Workshop for more sessions of the STEM Tinkering Club, hosted by educators from CSULB. Each session, we’ll explore science and engineering ideas through making: a fun hands-on process of designing, building, testing, rebuilding, and re-testing to create something new!

Students in grades 3rd-5th meet the first Saturday of the month, while students in 6th-8th meet on the second Saturday of the month.

This session is for students who will be in grades 6th-8th.

Click here to register online on our Workshop’s page! Registration will open 2 weeks prior to the session date.

Share your love of learning English with diverse students just like you! Students will read, discuss and practice their English communication skills. No registration required.

Ages: 18+

No registration required.

Join us every other Tuesday at 5:30 PM for an epic Dungeons & Dragons session with local Dungeon Master Cody Mazza! Using the fast-paced, nostalgia-infused Dungeon Crawl Classics (DCC) system, these biweekly sessions promise creative puzzles, thrilling exploration, and treasure galore. Perfect for both new and seasoned adventurers, no experience needed!

📜 All materials provided.

📝 Registration required

🎲 For ages 16+

The Downey City Library is launching its very own Collective Literary Art Magazine, and this is your chance to be part of it!

Join us for Short Poems + Bookbinding on May 15, 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM—the fourth and final in a series of four creative workshops blending writing and visual art. Explore storytelling through short poems and bookbinding. No experience needed!

Registration is required

For ages 16 and up

Questions can be emailed to workshop@downeyca.org

Share your love of learning English with diverse students just like you! Students will read, discuss and practice their English communication skills. No registration required.

Ages: 18+

No registration required.

Share your love of learning English with diverse students just like you! Students will read, discuss and practice their English communication skills. No registration required.

Ages: 18+

No registration required.

In observation of Memorial Day, the library will be closed Monday, May 26th

Share your love of learning English with diverse students just like you! Students will read, discuss and practice their English communication skills. No registration required.

Ages: 18+

No registration required.

Share your love of learning English with diverse students just like you! Students will read, discuss and practice their English communication skills. No registration required.

Ages: 18+

No registration required.

Join us in the Workshop afterschool the first Tuesday each month for a special STEM activity hosted by the Columbia Memorial Space Center!

Ages: 8+

No Registration Required

Share your love of learning English with diverse students just like you! Students will read, discuss and practice their English communication skills. No registration required.

Ages: 18+

No registration required.

Share your love of learning English with diverse students just like you! Students will read, discuss and practice their English communication skills. No registration required.

Ages: 18+

No registration required.

Share your love of learning English with diverse students just like you! Students will read, discuss and practice their English communication skills. No registration required.

Ages: 18+

No registration required.

Join us in the Workshop afterschool the first Tuesday each month for a special STEM activity hosted by the Columbia Memorial Space Center!

Ages: 8+

No Registration Required

In observation of Independence Day, the library will be closed Friday, July 4th

Share your love of learning English with diverse students just like you! Students will read, discuss and practice their English communication skills. No registration required.

Ages: 18+

No registration required.

Share your love of learning English with diverse students just like you! Students will read, discuss and practice their English communication skills. No registration required.

Ages: 18+

No registration required.

Share your love of learning English with diverse students just like you! Students will read, discuss and practice their English communication skills. No registration required.

Ages: 18+

No registration required.

Share your love of learning English with diverse students just like you! Students will read, discuss and practice their English communication skills. No registration required.

Ages: 18+

No registration required.

Join us in the Workshop afterschool the first Tuesday each month for a special STEM activity hosted by the Columbia Memorial Space Center!

Ages: 8+

No Registration Required

In observation of Labor Day, the library will be closed Monday, September 1st

In observation of Veterans Day, the library will be closed Tuesday, November 11th.