It’s back! The Downey City Library invites you to join the Downey Chess Club this month to learn how to play chess. 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. Master strategic thinking through the Martial Arts of the Mind!

Ages: 4-12

Grades: K-6th

Watch classics, discover new movies and hang out with friends in the Cormack Room the last Thursday of every month. This month join us to watch A.I. Artificial Intelligence by Steven Spielberg [PG-13]

Watch classics, discover new movies and hang out with friends in the Cormack Room the last Thursday of every month. This month join us to watch Eyes Wide Shut by Stanley Kubrick [R]

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.

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: “Play time”

This program immediately transitions to “Baby & Toddler time”

🗓️ Once a week

⭐ Intended for ages 0-2 years

📋 No registration required

📗 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

This program immediately follows “Baby & Toddler Storytime”

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!

🗓️ Once a week

⭐ Intended for ages 0-2 years

📋 No registration required

📗 Children’s area

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

Discover the joy of painting with a Bob Ross Paint-Along Workshop! Create serene landscapes, happy little trees, and fluffy clouds while following Bob’s timeless techniques. Perfect for all skill levels—because there are no mistakes, just happy accidents!

This workshop is meant for participants ages 16+

Registration Required

In observance of New Years Eve, the Library will be closed.

In observance of New Years Day, the Library will be closed.

Join Ms. Coco Pacheco, our Children’s Librarian, at the Library for our special infant massage program! Studies have shown that infant massages help support the health and well-being of babies and parents, as well as stimulate all the senses of both the baby and parents to promote bonding.

This 5 week program will help parents learn massaging techniques they can incorporate into their daily routines. Parent’s will learn and build on different strokes and pressure methods for their baby, gain insights into their baby’s body language, and will provide parents an opportunity to discuss relevant parent topics, ask questions, share experiences and get support from others.

Registration will open 2 weeks prior to start of the program

Once slots are filled, registration will be closed. Please fill out the waitlist if you would like to be alerted of an opening.

Where: The Cormack Room

When: Thursdays 9-10am, class will not meet on January 16th

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 multi-week program, meeting once per week Mondays, Jan 6th - Feb 24th at 10am (excluding Jan 20th & Feb 17th).

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.

A child’s world is full of colors! Join us for this class which teaches fun activities and games to help children explore the colors in the world around them. Learn ASL color signs and how colors help children begin to understand the intellectual skill called “classification”.

No registration is required

Ideal for ages 18 months to 4 years.

When: January 6, 11:15 am - 12:00 pm

Where: The Cormack Room

¡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 Absolutamente Todo de Rubén Orozco

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, 7 de Enero

Hora: 6:00 p.m.

¡Para una copia del libro, pregunte en el mostrador de información! La copia de el libro se la pueden llevar prestada hasta por 6 semanas

¡Te esperamos!

Join Ms. Coco Pacheco, our Children’s Librarian, at the Library for our special infant massage program! Studies have shown that infant massages help support the health and well-being of babies and parents, as well as stimulate all the senses of both the baby and parents to promote bonding.

This 5 week program will help parents learn massaging techniques they can incorporate into their daily routines. Parent’s will learn and build on different strokes and pressure methods for their baby, gain insights into their baby’s body language, and will provide parents an opportunity to discuss relevant parent topics, ask questions, share experiences and get support from others.

Registration will open 2 weeks prior to start of the program

Once slots are filled, registration will be closed. Please fill out the waitlist if you would like to be alerted of an opening.

Where: The Cormack Room

When: Thursdays 9-10am, class will not meet on January 16th

Join us in the Workshop at the Downey City Library to create a vision board for the new year! Using magazines and printed images, participants will curate a visual representation of any goals, dreams, or intentions for 2025! All materials will be provided, but feel free to bring any images you may already have on hand.

This session is meant for ages 16+

No Registration Required

Join us in the Workshop at the Downey City Library to create a vision board for the new year! Using magazines and printed images, participants will curate a visual representation of any goals, dreams, or intentions for 2025! All materials will be provided, but feel free to bring any images you may already have on hand.

This session is meant for ages 16+

No Registration Required

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 multi-week program, meeting once per week Mondays, Jan 6th - Feb 24th at 10am (excluding Jan 20th & Feb 17th).

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.

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 a lively book discussion in a small group setting. Light refreshments will be served and new book lovers are always welcome! For more information, contact Claudia Dailey at (562) 904-7363

This month’s book:

The book swap by Tessa Bickers

Calling all gamers ages 10-17! Join us for an action-packed Super Smash Bros Winter 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 10-17

Where: The Cormack Room

Sign Ups start at 10 am

Tournament starts at 11 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: The Lab

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 first-ever Adult Super Smash Bros Winter Tournament, open to gamers ages 18 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 18+

Where: The Cormack Room

Sign Ups start at 1:30 pm

Tournament starts at 2 pm

In observation of Martin Luther King’s Birthday, the library will be closed Monday, January 20th.

Join Ms. Coco Pacheco, our Children’s Librarian, at the Library for our special infant massage program! Studies have shown that infant massages help support the health and well-being of babies and parents, as well as stimulate all the senses of both the baby and parents to promote bonding.

This 5 week program will help parents learn massaging techniques they can incorporate into their daily routines. Parent’s will learn and build on different strokes and pressure methods for their baby, gain insights into their baby’s body language, and will provide parents an opportunity to discuss relevant parent topics, ask questions, share experiences and get support from others.

Registration will open 2 weeks prior to start of the program

Once slots are filled, registration will be closed. Please fill out the waitlist if you would like to be alerted of an opening.

Where: The Cormack Room

When: Thursdays 9-10am, class will not meet on January 16th

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 multi-week program, meeting once per week Mondays, Jan 6th - Feb 24th at 10am (excluding Jan 20th & Feb 17th).

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.

Join us at the library every month for the Coding and Robotics Club! In each session, you'll learn some basic programming using a block-based coding language, and then try out what you've learned with Microbits—small computer boards that can do all sorts of cool tasks. Each session will build on the last one, and by the end of the program, we'll be programming the Microbits to work like little robots.

This children’s program is currently at capacity

If you would like to join the waitlist please contact us at childrens@downeyca.org

Where: The Cormack Room

Grades: 4-6 (for the 24-25 school year)

Join Ms. Coco Pacheco, our Children’s Librarian, at the Library for our special infant massage program! Studies have shown that infant massages help support the health and well-being of babies and parents, as well as stimulate all the senses of both the baby and parents to promote bonding.

This 5 week program will help parents learn massaging techniques they can incorporate into their daily routines. Parent’s will learn and build on different strokes and pressure methods for their baby, gain insights into their baby’s body language, and will provide parents an opportunity to discuss relevant parent topics, ask questions, share experiences and get support from others.

Registration will open 2 weeks prior to start of the program

Once slots are filled, registration will be closed. Please fill out the waitlist if you would like to be alerted of an opening.

Where: The Cormack Room

When: Thursdays 9-10am, class will not meet on January 16th

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 multi-week program, meeting once per week Mondays, Jan 6th - Feb 24th at 10am (excluding Jan 20th & Feb 17th).

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.

Join Ms. Coco Pacheco, our Children’s Librarian, at the Library for our special infant massage program! Studies have shown that infant massages help support the health and well-being of babies and parents, as well as stimulate all the senses of both the baby and parents to promote bonding.

This 5 week program will help parents learn massaging techniques they can incorporate into their daily routines. Parent’s will learn and build on different strokes and pressure methods for their baby, gain insights into their baby’s body language, and will provide parents an opportunity to discuss relevant parent topics, ask questions, share experiences and get support from others.

Registration will open 2 weeks prior to start of the program

Once slots are filled, registration will be closed. Please fill out the waitlist if you would like to be alerted of an opening.

Where: The Cormack Room

When: Thursdays 9-10am, class will not meet on January 16th

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 multi-week program, meeting once per week Mondays, Jan 6th - Feb 24th at 10am (excluding Jan 20th & Feb 17th).

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.

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

In observation of President’s Day, the library will be closed Monday, February 17th.

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 multi-week program, meeting once per week Mondays, Jan 6th - Feb 24th at 10am (excluding Jan 20th & Feb 17th).

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.

Join us at the library every month for the Coding and Robotics Club! In each session, you'll learn some basic programming using a block-based coding language, and then try out what you've learned with Microbits—small computer boards that can do all sorts of cool tasks. Each session will build on the last one, and by the end of the program, we'll be programming the Microbits to work like little robots.

This children’s program is currently at capacity

If you would like to join the waitlist please contact us at childrens@downeyca.org

Where: The Cormack Room

Grades: 4-6 (for the 24-25 school year)

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

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

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

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

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

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.