Join us at the library for an in-person adult book discussion on a new book every month. Bring your thoughts, questions, and favorite passages.

New members are always welcome!

📅 2nd Thursday of the month ⏰ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

📓 Intended for adults 18 & over
📍 The Lab meeting space - Downey City Library

📋 FREE - No registration required

🍪 Light refreshments will be served.

This month’s book:

Title: Small things like these Author: Claire Keegan

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: Warm & Cozy / Cálido y acogedor

Featured this week: 🔵 Activity: Yarn & Cotton Ball Painting

🗓️ Once a week

⭐ Intended for ages 1-2 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: Welcome Winter / Bienvenido invierno

Featured this week: 🔵 Activity: Winter Sensory Play

🗓️ 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! 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: Gingerbread Man

Featured this week: 🔵 Activity: Design Your Own Gingerbread Man

🗓️ Once a week

⭐ Intended for ages 3-5 years

📋 No registration required

📘 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision 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

The Downey City Library adult literacy program offers a communication class on Mondays that provides a supportive environment for adults to practice speaking and improve their communication skills in English.

Benefits of joining the class:

Improved communication skills 

Strong communication skills are valuable in most workplaces, and communication classes can help individuals express themselves more clearly and confidently.

Building confidence

Regular speaking practice boosts confidence in using the language, making it easier to navigate everyday conversations and interactions.

Better job opportunities

Proficiency in English can open doors to better job opportunities and career advancement, especially in fields that require strong communication skills.

📅 Mondays ⏰ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

📓 Intended for adults 18 & over
📍 The Lab meeting space - Downey City Library

📋 FREE - No registration required

Join fellow board game enthusiasts Gregory and Kristina Paul for an afternoon of fun and strategy at our Board Game Club! A wide variety of games will be available, including favorites like Codenames, Catan, Cascadia, King of Tokyo, and more! Whether you’re a seasoned player or brand new to board gaming, you’ll find something to enjoy.

Where: Cormack Room

Meets: Every other Saturday at 2pm

For Ages 18+

Registration is required. Registration will open 2 weeks prior to the date

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! Check out the Adult Chess Club website for the latest news and info

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

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: You Can’t Catch Me, I’m the Gingerbread Man

Featured this week: 🟡 Playtime

🗓️ Once a week

⭐ Intended for ages 0-2 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.

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

⭐ Intended for all ages

📋 No registration required

📗 Children’s area

🔍 Caregiver supervision 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 6 week program, meeting once per week

Duration: Mondays, October 20th - December 4th

Theme: At the Park

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.

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: Hibernation /La hibernación

Featured this week: 🔵 Activity: Bear Cave Craft

🗓️ Once a week

⭐ Intended for ages 1-2 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: Fun in the Snow / Diversión en la nieve

Featured this week: 🔵 Activity: Ice Painting

🗓️ 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

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: Frosty the Snowman

Featured this week: 🔵 Activity: Frosty Dance Party

🗓️ Once a week

⭐ Intended for ages 3-5 years

📋 No registration required

📘 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

You’re invited to join the LEGO Builders Club! Once a month we'll bring out tubs of LEGO bricks for free building or children can take on a special challenge to test their skills.

For Ages: 7-12

From: 5-7pm

Where: The Cormack Room

The Downey City Library adult literacy program offers a communication class on Mondays that provides a supportive environment for adults to practice speaking and improve their communication skills in English.

Benefits of joining the class:

Improved communication skills 

Strong communication skills are valuable in most workplaces, and communication classes can help individuals express themselves more clearly and confidently.

Building confidence

Regular speaking practice boosts confidence in using the language, making it easier to navigate everyday conversations and interactions.

Better job opportunities

Proficiency in English can open doors to better job opportunities and career advancement, especially in fields that require strong communication skills.

📅 Mondays ⏰ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

📓 Intended for adults 18 & over
📍 The Lab meeting space - Downey City Library

📋 FREE - 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 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: Baby Animals

Featured this week: 🟡 Playtime

🗓️ Once a week

⭐ Intended for ages 0-2 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: Let’s Give Thanks/Demos gracias

Featured this week: 🔵 Activity: Thanksgiving Craft

🗓️ Once a week

⭐ Intended for ages 3-5 years

📋 No registration required

📘 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

¡Acompáñanos al Club de Lectura en Español!

¿Te gusta leer y compartir tus ideas? La Biblioteca de la Ciudad de Downey te invita cordialmente a participar en nuestro próximo encuentro del Club de Lectura en Español.

Este programa está dirigido a personas adultas (18+) que hablen y lean en español, y quieran compartir un momento agradable entre lectores. Disfrutaremos de aperitivos y crearemos un ambiente acogedor para intercambiar opiniones, ideas y reflexiones sobre los temas que aborda la novela.

Invita a un amigo, familiar, vecino o compañero — ¡todos son bienvenidos a esta conversación llena de cultura y comunidad!

En esta sesión estaremos conversando sobre el libro: Los asquerosos de Santiago Lorenzo

Fecha: Martes, 25 de noviembre

Hora: 6:00 p.m.

Lugar: Biblioteca de la Ciudad de Downey Cormack Room

¡No faltes! ¡Será una charla enriquecedora y divertida

CANCELED

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. You won’t want to miss it!

Children’s Area: Fun for all ages with board games, card games, puzzles & more! ✨🎲

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 Bake

Featured this week: 🔵 Activity: Turkey Cookie Decorating

🗓️ Once a week

⭐ Intended for ages 3-5 years

📋 No registration required

📘 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision 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 6 week program, meeting once per week

Duration: Mondays, October 20th - November 24th

Theme: At the Park

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.

The Downey City Library adult literacy program offers a communication class on Mondays that provides a supportive environment for adults to practice speaking and improve their communication skills in English.

Benefits of joining the class:

Improved communication skills 

Strong communication skills are valuable in most workplaces, and communication classes can help individuals express themselves more clearly and confidently.

Building confidence

Regular speaking practice boosts confidence in using the language, making it easier to navigate everyday conversations and interactions.

Better job opportunities

Proficiency in English can open doors to better job opportunities and career advancement, especially in fields that require strong communication skills.

📅 Mondays ⏰ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

📓 Intended for adults 18 & over
📍 The Lab meeting space - Downey City Library

📋 FREE - No registration required

Join fellow board game enthusiasts Gregory and Kristina Paul for an afternoon of fun and strategy at our Board Game Club! A wide variety of games will be available, including favorites like Codenames, Catan, Cascadia, King of Tokyo, and more! Whether you’re a seasoned player or brand new to board gaming, you’ll find something to enjoy.

Where: Cormack Room

Meets: Every other Saturday at 2pm

For Ages 18+

Registration is required. Registration will open 2 weeks prior to the date

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! Check out the Adult Chess Club website for the latest news and info

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

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: Thankful for Babies

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 for family rhythms and let the music move you! A dynamic program that offers a blend of music, dance and rhythm-based activities that the whole family can enjoy.

No Registration Required

Where: The Cormack Room

All Ages

CANCELED

Special Story Time with Bailey from the LA Kings!

Join us for a special story time featuring Bailey, the beloved mascot of the LA Kings! Enjoy stories, laughter, and a fun visit from one of LA’s favorite furry friends. Stay tuned for more exciting details about this special event!

⭐ For all ages

📋 No registration required

📘 In the Children’s Area

🔍 Caregiver supervision required