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Preschool Story Time
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: TBD
Featured this week: 🔵 Activity
🗓️ Once a week
⭐ Intended for ages 3-5 years
📋 No registration required
📘 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
![Bilingual Preschool Story Time](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1738624823323-56K025X0RZ9W5Z0SMIO7/preschool-storytime+.jpg)
Bilingual Preschool Story Time
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: Rain/ Lluvia
Featured this week: 🟢 Craft
🗓️ Once a week
⭐ Intended for ages 3-5 years
📋 No registration required
📘 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
![Bilingual Toddler Story Time](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1738624868866-4C0S9ZHGSHH5J4V7YLAA/Preschool-Storytime.jpg)
Bilingual Toddler Story Time
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: Rain / lluvia
Featured this week: 🔵 Activity
🗓️ Once a week
⭐ Intended for ages 1-2 years
📋 No registration required
📘 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
![Expanding Beyond Baby Signs Program: It’s Potty Time Play Series](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1738097866420-TN45YXIXXEFIP9OUKQUT/Potty+Time+Play+Series.png)
Expanding Beyond Baby Signs Program: It’s Potty Time Play Series
Join the fun with our children’s services team and On the Grow Educator, for this three-week series to provide a fun way to introduce the potty training concept. Families will learn potty time signs, sing songs, hear stories about using the potty, do yoga poses that help with digestion, and more.
No registration required.
For more information: email spacheco@downeyca.org
Ideal for children ages 1 - 4 years old
This is a six-week series: Every Thursdays, February 20th- March 27th
Where: Cormack Room
![Family Playdate](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1738624888002-VLYJUH0050W8YZJL8FO5/family+playdate-friday.jpg)
Family Playdate
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
![Baby & Toddler Story Time & Playdate](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1738624619560-KE3SO64PGPXN4VL5S8CC/babystorytime.jpg)
Baby & Toddler Story Time & Playdate
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: TBA
Featured this week: 🟡 Playtime
🗓️ Once a week
⭐ Intended for ages 0-2 years
📋 No registration required
📗 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
![Sign, Say & Play](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1722373781263-HAQO66H9L4D8CX9FPLDJ/SignSayPlaygraphic.jpg)
Sign, Say & Play
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.
![On The Grow: Vroom & Zoom](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1736391665726-ILH3ART20JVD3SHUTF0S/On+The+Grow.png)
On The Grow: Vroom & Zoom
Need a way to get your child on board the cooperation train? Then join Downey City Library in the next brand new On the Grow class: Vroom and Zoom! The theme of transportation becomes the "vehicle" for learning cooperation through fun signs, songs, stories, and activities.
Ideal for ages 2 to 5
No registration is required but arrive early as space is limited
![Coding & Robotics Club](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1729217579118-X3F7NUVC2TSJ7XLJOKD3/Websiteimage.jpg)
Coding & Robotics Club
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)
![Preschool Story Time](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1738624914194-MOSWC00AZKUVFFN2YDF5/preschool-storytime+.jpg)
Preschool Story Time
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: TBD
Featured this week: 🔵 Activity
🗓️ Once a week
⭐ Intended for ages 3-5 years
📋 No registration required
📘 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
![Bilingual Preschool Story Time](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1738624926984-MJW8OXNLJISAKHR7FYQ2/preschool-storytime+.jpg)
Bilingual Preschool Story Time
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: Friendship/ Amistad
Featured this week: 🔵 Activity
🗓️ Once a week
⭐ Intended for ages 3-5 years
📋 No registration required
📘 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
![Bilingual Toddler Story Time](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1738625001566-KMDXSTD02W3IVOMG1D35/Preschool-Storytime.jpg)
Bilingual Toddler Story Time
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: Pigs / cerdos
Featured this week: 🟢 Craft
🗓️ Once a week
⭐ Intended for ages 1-2 years
📋 No registration required
📘 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
![Pokémon Day at the Library](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1739649114439-DIPWCNHP39O29AGP2F2A/pngegg.png)
Pokémon Day at the Library
Calling all Pokémon Trainers! Celebrate Pokémon Day with us at the library with a day full of fun activities for all ages!
Pokémon Scavenger Hunt (12-2 PM) – Ages 3-12: Explore the library and search for hidden Pokémon in our exciting scavenger hunt! Find them all and win a Pokémon Pin.
Pokémon Activities in the Children’s Area (All Day): Enjoy Pokémon-themed coloring sheets, activity sheets, and more! Drop by anytime and have fun.
Origami Bookmark Workshop (3-5 PM) – All Ages: Join us in the Workshop to craft your very own Pokémon-inspired origami bookmarks. No registration required—just drop in and create!
Pokémon Reading Challenge Rewards: If you participated in our Pokémon Reading Challenge and completed it, stop by to claim your reward!
Get ready for a Pokémon-filled day of adventure, creativity, and fun—we gotta catch ‘em all at the library!
![Expanding Beyond Baby Signs Program: It’s Potty Time Play Series](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1738097866420-TN45YXIXXEFIP9OUKQUT/Potty+Time+Play+Series.png)
Expanding Beyond Baby Signs Program: It’s Potty Time Play Series
Join the fun with our children’s services team and On the Grow Educator, for this three-week series to provide a fun way to introduce the potty training concept. Families will learn potty time signs, sing songs, hear stories about using the potty, do yoga poses that help with digestion, and more.
No registration required.
For more information: email spacheco@downeyca.org
Ideal for children ages 1 - 4 years old
This is a six-week series: Every Thursdays, February 20th- March 27th
Where: Cormack Room
![Family Playdate](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1738625089117-SYS6TUFW1SBKSKSASFFH/family+playdate-friday.jpg)
Family Playdate
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
![Baby & Toddler Story Time & Playdate](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1738625167914-E43JY5EARYI02FMU1VN7/babystorytime.jpg)
Baby & Toddler Story Time & Playdate
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: TBD
Featured this week: 🟡 Playtime
🗓️ Once a week
⭐ Intended for ages 0-2 years
📋 No registration required
📗 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
![Baby signs: Parent workshop](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1738120063135-WGE1E2XKQV86OYNXGA0N/Wednesday+November+13+1000-1045am.png)
Baby signs: Parent workshop
Your little one has a lot to say! Help them learn to communicate through sign language. Learn the what, why, When and how of the Baby Signs Program. Leave knowing what the Baby Signs® Program is all about, why parents and babies love it, when to get started and how to introduce signs to your baby.
No Registration Required
Where: The Cormack Room
More info, email childrens@downeyca.org
![Preschool Story Time](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1738624649917-AABX948257UX4UZXPQ2H/preschool-storytime+.jpg)
Preschool Story Time
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: Read across America
Featured this week: 🟢 Craft
🗓️ Once a week
⭐ Intended for ages 3-5 years
📋 No registration required
📘 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
![STEM Activities in the Workshop](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1737747148628-ONGTF8K5NSKXYXJVPW7Q/WHITE+CMSC+Logo.png)
STEM Activities in the Workshop
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
![Bilingual Preschool Story Time](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1738624926984-MJW8OXNLJISAKHR7FYQ2/preschool-storytime+.jpg)
Bilingual Preschool Story Time
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: Dinosaurs/Dinosaurios
Featured this week: 🔵 Activity
🗓️ Once a week
⭐ Intended for ages 3-5 years
📋 No registration required
📘 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
![Expanding Beyond Baby Signs Program: It’s Potty Time Play Series](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1738097866420-TN45YXIXXEFIP9OUKQUT/Potty+Time+Play+Series.png)
Expanding Beyond Baby Signs Program: It’s Potty Time Play Series
Join the fun with our children’s services team and On the Grow Educator, for this three-week series to provide a fun way to introduce the potty training concept. Families will learn potty time signs, sing songs, hear stories about using the potty, do yoga poses that help with digestion, and more.
No registration required.
For more information: email spacheco@downeyca.org
Ideal for children ages 1 - 4 years old
This is a six-week series: Every Thursdays, February 20th- March 27th
Where: Cormack Room
![Baby & Toddler Story Time & Playdate](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1738624619560-KE3SO64PGPXN4VL5S8CC/babystorytime.jpg)
Baby & Toddler Story Time & Playdate
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: TBA
Featured this week: 🟡 Playtime
🗓️ Once a week
⭐ Intended for ages 0-2 years
📋 No registration required
📗 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
![Sign, Say & Play](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1722373781263-HAQO66H9L4D8CX9FPLDJ/SignSayPlaygraphic.jpg)
Sign, Say & Play
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.
![Preschool Story Time](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1738624649917-AABX948257UX4UZXPQ2H/preschool-storytime+.jpg)
Preschool Story Time
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: St. Patrick’s Day
Featured this week: 🔵 Activity
🗓️ Once a week
⭐ Intended for ages 3-5 years
📋 No registration required
📘 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
![Bilingual Preschool Story Time](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1738624926984-MJW8OXNLJISAKHR7FYQ2/preschool-storytime+.jpg)
Bilingual Preschool Story Time
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: Rainbows/Arcoiris
Featured this week: 🟢 Craft
🗓️ Once a week
⭐ Intended for ages 3-5 years
📋 No registration required
📘 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
![Expanding Beyond Baby Signs Program: It’s Potty Time Play Series](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1738097866420-TN45YXIXXEFIP9OUKQUT/Potty+Time+Play+Series.png)
Expanding Beyond Baby Signs Program: It’s Potty Time Play Series
Join the fun with our children’s services team and On the Grow Educator, for this three-week series to provide a fun way to introduce the potty training concept. Families will learn potty time signs, sing songs, hear stories about using the potty, do yoga poses that help with digestion, and more.
No registration required.
For more information: email spacheco@downeyca.org
Ideal for children ages 1 - 4 years old
This is a six-week series: Every Thursdays, February 20th- March 27th
Where: Cormack Room
![Baby & Toddler Story Time & Playdate](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1738624619560-KE3SO64PGPXN4VL5S8CC/babystorytime.jpg)
Baby & Toddler Story Time & Playdate
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: TBA
Featured this week: 🟡 Playtime
🗓️ Once a week
⭐ Intended for ages 0-2 years
📋 No registration required
📗 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
![Sign, Say & Play](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1722373781263-HAQO66H9L4D8CX9FPLDJ/SignSayPlaygraphic.jpg)
Sign, Say & Play
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.
![Bilingual Preschool Story Time](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1738624926984-MJW8OXNLJISAKHR7FYQ2/preschool-storytime+.jpg)
Bilingual Preschool Story Time
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: Spring/Primavera
Featured this week: 🔵 Activity
🗓️ Once a week
⭐ Intended for ages 3-5 years
📋 No registration required
📘 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
![Expanding Beyond Baby Signs Program: It’s Potty Time Play Series](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1738097866420-TN45YXIXXEFIP9OUKQUT/Potty+Time+Play+Series.png)
Expanding Beyond Baby Signs Program: It’s Potty Time Play Series
Join the fun with our children’s services team and On the Grow Educator, for this three-week series to provide a fun way to introduce the potty training concept. Families will learn potty time signs, sing songs, hear stories about using the potty, do yoga poses that help with digestion, and more.
No registration required.
For more information: email spacheco@downeyca.org
Ideal for children ages 1 - 4 years old
This is a six-week series: Every Thursdays, February 20th- March 27th
Where: Cormack Room
![Baby & Toddler Story Time & Playdate](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1738624619560-KE3SO64PGPXN4VL5S8CC/babystorytime.jpg)
Baby & Toddler Story Time & Playdate
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: TBA
Featured this week: 🟡 Playtime
🗓️ Once a week
⭐ Intended for ages 0-2 years
📋 No registration required
📗 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
![Sign, Say & Play](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1722373781263-HAQO66H9L4D8CX9FPLDJ/SignSayPlaygraphic.jpg)
Sign, Say & Play
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.
![Downey Chess Club](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1715714217219-IZ9D8GXVMN8DM591PXQT/Calendar+Thumbnail.png)
Downey Chess Club
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
![Bilingual Preschool Story Time](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1738624926984-MJW8OXNLJISAKHR7FYQ2/preschool-storytime+.jpg)
Bilingual Preschool Story Time
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: Gardens/Jardines
Featured this week: 🔵 Activity
🗓️ Once a week
⭐ Intended for ages 3-5 years
📋 No registration required
📘 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
![Expanding Beyond Baby Signs Program: It’s Potty Time Play Series](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1738097866420-TN45YXIXXEFIP9OUKQUT/Potty+Time+Play+Series.png)
Expanding Beyond Baby Signs Program: It’s Potty Time Play Series
Join the fun with our children’s services team and On the Grow Educator, for this three-week series to provide a fun way to introduce the potty training concept. Families will learn potty time signs, sing songs, hear stories about using the potty, do yoga poses that help with digestion, and more.
No registration required.
For more information: email spacheco@downeyca.org
Ideal for children ages 1 - 4 years old
This is a six-week series: Every Thursdays, February 20th- March 27th
Where: Cormack Room
![Baby & Toddler Story Time & Playdate](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1738624619560-KE3SO64PGPXN4VL5S8CC/babystorytime.jpg)
Baby & Toddler Story Time & Playdate
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: TBA
Featured this week: 🟡 Playtime
🗓️ Once a week
⭐ Intended for ages 0-2 years
📋 No registration required
📗 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
![Sign, Say & Play](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1722373781263-HAQO66H9L4D8CX9FPLDJ/SignSayPlaygraphic.jpg)
Sign, Say & Play
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.
![STEM Activities in the Workshop (Copy)](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1737747148628-ONGTF8K5NSKXYXJVPW7Q/WHITE+CMSC+Logo.png)
STEM Activities in the Workshop (Copy)
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
![Sign, Say & Play](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1722373781263-HAQO66H9L4D8CX9FPLDJ/SignSayPlaygraphic.jpg)
Sign, Say & Play
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.
![Sign, Say & Play](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1722373781263-HAQO66H9L4D8CX9FPLDJ/SignSayPlaygraphic.jpg)
Sign, Say & Play
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.
![Downey Chess Club](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1715714217219-IZ9D8GXVMN8DM591PXQT/Calendar+Thumbnail.png)
Downey Chess Club
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
![Downey Chess Club](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1715714217219-IZ9D8GXVMN8DM591PXQT/Calendar+Thumbnail.png)
Downey Chess Club
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
![STEM Activities in the Workshop](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1737747148628-ONGTF8K5NSKXYXJVPW7Q/WHITE+CMSC+Logo.png)
STEM Activities in the Workshop
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
![STEM Activities in the Workshop](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1737747148628-ONGTF8K5NSKXYXJVPW7Q/WHITE+CMSC+Logo.png)
STEM Activities in the Workshop
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
![STEM Activities in the Workshop](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1737747148628-ONGTF8K5NSKXYXJVPW7Q/WHITE+CMSC+Logo.png)
STEM Activities in the Workshop
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
![STEM Activities in the Workshop](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1737747148628-ONGTF8K5NSKXYXJVPW7Q/WHITE+CMSC+Logo.png)
STEM Activities in the Workshop
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
![Baby & Toddler Story Time & Playdate](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1738624619560-KE3SO64PGPXN4VL5S8CC/babystorytime.jpg)
Baby & Toddler Story Time & Playdate
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: Bunny Love
Featured this week: 🟡 Playtime
🗓️ Once a week
⭐ Intended for ages 0-2 years
📋 No registration required
📗 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
![Family Playdate](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1738624596298-1WLESD8AM9DHX91DH980/family+playdate-friday.jpg)
Family Playdate
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
![Baby signs: Parent workshop Potty Training](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1738097111530-3O38JOF4VBWKZ72OLE06/Screenshot+2025-01-28+at+12-44-57+Baby+Signs%C2%AE+Potty+Training+-+Real+Estate+Flyer.png)
Baby signs: Parent workshop Potty Training
The Baby Signs® Potty Training Program makes it possible—and easy—for parents to avoid the problems with late training. Join Ms. Coco to learn simple potty-time signs that will help your little one complete potty training before age 2!
Parents and children are NOT required to attend a Sign, Say & Play Class before this workshop. Parents and children are NOT required to attend a Class before this workshop.
No Registration Required
Where: The Cormack Room
![Bilingual Toddler Story Time](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1738624772229-KELAW333JHQ5LZX36SFF/Preschool-Storytime.jpg)
Bilingual Toddler Story Time
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: Valentine Hugs & Kisses /Abrazos y besos de San Valentín
Featured this week: 🔵 Activity
🗓️ Once a week
⭐ Intended for ages 1-2 years
📋 No registration required
📘 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
![Bilingual Preschool Story Time](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1738624744668-9KL4REIR1H46QFS8V521/preschool-storytime+.jpg)
Bilingual Preschool Story Time
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: Love and Valentine's Day/Amor y Dia de San Valentin
Featured this week: 🔵 Activity
🗓️ Once a week
⭐ Intended for ages 3-5 years
📋 No registration required
📘 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
![Studio Sweethearts: Valentines Day Photoshoot](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1738189436499-ZHHYKQTBQRXTCHILMSQ5/valentines+studio+shoot+-+Downey+Library.png)
Studio Sweethearts: Valentines Day Photoshoot
Capture the love this Valentine’s Day season at the library! Join us Wednesday, February 12th from 10am-4pm for a drop-in, Valentine's themed photoshoot. Use our lights, backdrop, and props for a fun photo; no appointment necessary.
Wednesday, February 12th
10:00am-4:00pm
All ages
![Downey Game Night](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1738099403750-QSK8N5TOFC9C3NKSWT9M/Game+Night+Insta+Post%281%29.png)
Downey Game Night
Come hang out, play your favorite games, and make new friends. We’ll have classic and new games like Monopoly, Uno, Aggravation, plus puzzles & more for all ages. In addition, we’ll be hosting Jackbox games for adults. You won’t want to miss it!
Children’s Area: Fun for all ages with board games, card games, puzzles & more! ✨🎲
Cormack Room: Adults 18+ can enjoy Jackbox Party Pack 7, plus snacks and drinks! 🍿🕹️
No Registration Required
![Valentines Family Night](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1738783791818-OCHTF3GZE1H01UU4N4DG/February+Family+night.png)
Valentines Family Night
Get an early start celebrating Valentine's Day with a fun night for families at the Downey City Library. In the children's area, we'll have games available to play, supplies to decorate a Valentine mailbox, and the Assistance League of Downey will be doing a book giveaway and face painting. While supplies last!
When: Feb 11, 5pm-7pm.
No Registration Required
![Preschool Story Time](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1738624649917-AABX948257UX4UZXPQ2H/preschool-storytime+.jpg)
Preschool Story Time
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: Happy Valentines day
Featured this week: 🟢 Craft
🗓️ Once a week
⭐ Intended for ages 3-5 years
📋 No registration required
📘 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
![Downey Chess Club](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1715714217219-IZ9D8GXVMN8DM591PXQT/Calendar+Thumbnail.png)
Downey Chess Club
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
![Sign, Say & Play](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1722373781263-HAQO66H9L4D8CX9FPLDJ/SignSayPlaygraphic.jpg)
Sign, Say & Play
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.
![Baby & Toddler Story Time & Playdate](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1738624314523-DXGLZ8SL8HSTETXPPBM5/babystorytime.jpg)
Baby & Toddler Story Time & Playdate
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: tbd
Featured this week: 🟡 Playtime
🗓️ Once a week
⭐ Intended for ages 0-2 years
📋 No registration required
📗 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
![Family Playdate](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1738619262433-YV85NI7SFB1OBWN6VYVF/family+playdate-friday.jpg)
Family Playdate
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
![Bilingual Toddler Story Time](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1738619023153-VUFMK3P7DE3EHV575WZI/Preschool-Storytime.jpg)
Bilingual Toddler Story Time
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: Kites/papalotes
Featured this week: 🟢 Craft
🗓️ Once a week
⭐ Intended for ages 1-2 years
📋 No registration required
📘 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
![Infant Massage Class](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1733365735791-O82Z86FVKG0XUMO01SZC/Infant+Massage+%28Instagram+Post%29.png)
Infant Massage Class
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
![Bilingual Preschool Story Time](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1738619002716-7F4MVA2M86G9D6XK3PS7/preschool-storytime+.jpg)
Bilingual Preschool Story Time
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: The color red/ el color rojo
Featured this week: 🔵 Activity
🗓️ Once a week
⭐ Intended for ages 3-5 years
📋 No registration required
📘 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
![STEM Activities in the Workshop](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1737747148628-ONGTF8K5NSKXYXJVPW7Q/WHITE+CMSC+Logo.png)
STEM Activities in the Workshop
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
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Preschool Story Time
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: Dancing
Featured this week: 🔵 Activity
🗓️ Once a week
⭐ Intended for ages 3-5 years
📋 No registration required
📘 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
![Sign, Say & Play](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1722373781263-HAQO66H9L4D8CX9FPLDJ/SignSayPlaygraphic.jpg)
Sign, Say & Play
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.
![Family Playdate](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1725090064953-PGCWFISTJXESJ3NUEXN7/WEB-FAMILYplaydate.png)
Family Playdate
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
![Bilingual Toddler Story Time](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1727803231739-8H1W5W7R6N60S1NBCW4R/WEBBilingualToddlerStorytime.png)
Bilingual Toddler Story Time
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: Hide & Seek / ocultar y buscar
Featured this week: 🔵 Activity
🗓️ Once a week
⭐ Intended for ages 1-2 years
📋 No registration required
📘 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
![Infant Massage Class](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1733365735791-O82Z86FVKG0XUMO01SZC/Infant+Massage+%28Instagram+Post%29.png)
Infant Massage Class
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
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Happy Lunar New Year
Celebrate Lunar New Year at the library with fun, self-paced activities for kids! Pick up festive coloring pages and an "I Spy" activity sheet, then share your completed work with our Children's Librarian to earn a certificate and a small prize provided by Panda Express (while supplies last).
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Bilingual Preschool Story Time
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: Lunar New Year/ Ano Lunar Nuevo
Featured this week: 🟢 Craft
🗓️ Once a week
⭐ Intended for ages 3-5 years
📋 No registration required
📘 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
![Preschool Story Time](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1724735044115-ZMG2IB8A3PW4BJPU31MF/photo+collage+.jpg)
Preschool Story Time
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: Questions?
Featured this week: 🔵 Activity
🗓️ Once a week
⭐ Intended for ages 3-5 years
📋 No registration required
📘 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
![Coding & Robotics Club](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1729217579118-X3F7NUVC2TSJ7XLJOKD3/Websiteimage.jpg)
Coding & Robotics Club
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)
![Sign, Say & Play](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1722373781263-HAQO66H9L4D8CX9FPLDJ/SignSayPlaygraphic.jpg)
Sign, Say & Play
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.
![Baby & Toddler Story Time & Playdate](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1725090341413-JGJKRL23SE4FFE8KTBDQ/WEB-Baby%26ToddlerStorytime.png)
Baby & Toddler Story Time & Playdate
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: Puppies
Featured this week: 🟡 Playtime
🗓️ Once a week
⭐ Intended for ages 0-2 years
📋 No registration required
📗 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
![Family Playdate](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1725090064953-PGCWFISTJXESJ3NUEXN7/WEB-FAMILYplaydate.png)
Family Playdate
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
![Bilingual Toddler Story Time](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dd5883b5a4c2baeea5c27/1727803231739-8H1W5W7R6N60S1NBCW4R/WEBBilingualToddlerStorytime.png)
Bilingual Toddler Story Time
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: Fast & Slow / rápido y lento
Featured this week: 🔵 Activity
🗓️ Once a week
⭐ Intended for ages 1-2 years
📋 No registration required
📘 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required