Your little one has a lot to say; help them learn to communicate through sign language! Join Ms. Coco Pacheco, our Children’s Librarian, for our upcoming Sign, Say & Play program. Participants will learn signs and songs through activities and play, and caregivers will receive tips about language and cognitive development at each class.

This is a 12 week program, meeting once per week.

This program is meant for children ages 0-3 yrs

Where: The Cormack Room

When: Every Monday, February 26th - May 13th, 10:00-10:45am

Pre-registration is required.

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

Ages: 18+

No registration required.

Visit the Friends of The Downey City Library for an opportunity to have your portrait drawn by local Downey artist Taryn Lee! This special event is open to all library patrons, making it the perfect chance to capture your unique charms and essence on paper and leave with a timeless keepsake, all for a donation of $15 to the Friends of The Library. Portrait Drawings will be held the following days:

• Wednesday, April 24th, 4-6pm

• Monday, April 29th, 5-7pm

• Wednesday, May 8th, 5-7pm

• Saturday, May 18th, 1-3pm

Spaces are limited, so be sure to RSVP by emailing friendsofthedowneylibrary@gmail.com or calling (562) 299-6790 to secure your spot. Walk-ins are welcome (time permitting). This is a wonderful opportunity to support The Downey City Library while commemorating your own image through the eyes of an artist. We can't wait to see you there!

100% of the proceeds are donations to the Friends of The Downey City Library

Where: Friends of the Library Bookstore

Contact the Friends of The Library for more info

Join Ms. Claudia for Preschool Story Time every Tuesday.

No Registration Required

Ages: 2-5

Where: The Children’s Area

Hola Library friends! We invite you to a special Family Night event, El día de los niños y libros; Children's day/Day of books. This Family Night will feature Family Loteria, raffles & prizes, Along with special guest Susie Jaramillo. Let's inspire children to explore the wonders of books, discover their heritage, and have fun celebrating all languages at the Library!

No registration is required – just drop by and enjoy the excitement!

¡Hola amigos de la Biblioteca! Te invitamos a un evento especial de Noche Familiar; Día del niño/Día del libro. Esta Noche Familiar contará con Lotería Familiar, rifas y premios, junto con la invitada especial Susie Jaramillo. ¡Inspiremos a los niños a explorar las maravillas de los libros, descubrir su herencia y divertirnos celebrando todos los idiomas en la Biblioteca!

No es necesario registrarse, ¡simplemente visítenos y disfrute de la emoción!

Donde? El Lugar de Los Niños

Where? The Childrens Area

This evening storytime provides an opportunity to enjoy stories, music and singing together as a family. This new storytime is being offered for families that are usually unable to attend our morning sessions. 

Esta hora de cuentos por la noche ofrece la oportunidad de disfrutar de historias, música y cantar juntos en familia. Esta nueva hora de cuentos se ofrece para familias que normalmente no pueden asistir a nuestras sesiones en las mañanas.

Ages/Edades: - 3-5 years/años

The Spanish toddler bilingual storytime offers books, singing, fingerplays, and music and movement activities, designed to foster growth in all early-childhood developmental areas. 

El tiempo de cuentos bilingüe para niños pequeños en español ofrece libros, canto, juegos de dedos y actividades de música y movimiento, diseñadas para fomentar el crecimiento en todas las áreas de desarrollo de la primera infancia.

Ages/Edades: 18-36 months/meses

Where/Donde: The Cormack Room

The Spanish preschool bilingual storytime offers books, singing, fingerplays, and music and movement activities, designed to foster growth in all early-childhood developmental areas. 

El tiempo de cuentos bilingüe para preescolares en español ofrece libros, canto, juegos de dedos y actividades de música y movimiento, diseñadas para fomentar el crecimiento en todas las áreas de desarrollo de la primera infancia.

Ages/Edades: - 3-5 years/años

Where/Donde: The Cormack Room

Families have free use of the library toys, puzzles, games and fun activities that help to strengthen early literacy skills and all early-childhood developmental areas. This open play also serves as a fun opportunity to socialize for children and adults alike.

Las familias tienen el uso gratuito de los juguetes de la biblioteca, rompecabezas, juegos y actividades divertidas que ayudan a fortalecer las habilidades de alfabetización temprana y todas las áreas de desarrollo de la primera infancia. Este juego abierto también sirve como una oportunidad divertida para socializar tanto para niños como para adultos.

Ages: 3-5 yrs

Time: 10:30am-12:00pm

No registration required.

Enjoy an evening out with the family at our monthly family-friendly movie screening! This month, we’ll be showing A Million Miles Away [PG] by Alejandra Marquez.

Join us for Baby Story Time every Saturday morning!

This program is perfect for babies and toddlers.

No Registration Required

Where: The Children’s Area

Growing up in the barrio is not easy. There are many challenges - economic, social, and personal. Growing up in the streets is sometimes rugged, raw, dangerous. Many learn the ways of survival not taught in books. Poems from The Barrio, hosted by Donato Martinez, will highlight poetry about our homes, our street, our environment. There are poets that rise from the dirt and the rubble and the mess to tell us about the magnificent stories about beauty and childhood dreams. We invite anyone to share stories about growing up, about their adolescence, about their homes, about their neighborhood.

This program is in partnership with Poets & Writers.

Where: The Cormack Room

When: Saturday, May 4th, 3-5pm

Your little one has a lot to say; help them learn to communicate through sign language! Join Ms. Coco Pacheco, our Children’s Librarian, for our upcoming Sign, Say & Play program. Participants will learn signs and songs through activities and play, and caregivers will receive tips about language and cognitive development at each class.

This is a 12 week program, meeting once per week.

This program is meant for children ages 0-3 yrs

Where: The Cormack Room

When: Every Monday, February 26th - May 13th, 10:00-10:45am

Pre-registration is required.

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

Ages: 18+

No registration required.

Join Ms. Claudia for Preschool Story Time every Tuesday.

No Registration Required

Ages: 2-5

Where: The Children’s Area

The Spanish toddler bilingual storytime offers books, singing, fingerplays, and music and movement activities, designed to foster growth in all early-childhood developmental areas. 

El tiempo de cuentos bilingüe para niños pequeños en español ofrece libros, canto, juegos de dedos y actividades de música y movimiento, diseñadas para fomentar el crecimiento en todas las áreas de desarrollo de la primera infancia.

Ages/Edades: 18-36 months/meses

Where/Donde: The Cormack Room

Visit the Friends of The Downey City Library for an opportunity to have your portrait drawn by local Downey artist Taryn Lee! This special event is open to all library patrons, making it the perfect chance to capture your unique charms and essence on paper and leave with a timeless keepsake, all for a donation of $15 to the Friends of The Library. Portrait Drawings will be held the following days:

• Wednesday, April 24th, 4-6pm

• Monday, April 29th, 5-7pm

• Wednesday, May 8th, 5-7pm

• Saturday, May 18th, 1-3pm

Spaces are limited, so be sure to RSVP by emailing friendsofthedowneylibrary@gmail.com or calling (562) 299-6790 to secure your spot. Walk-ins are welcome (time permitting). This is a wonderful opportunity to support The Downey City Library while commemorating your own image through the eyes of an artist. We can't wait to see you there!

100% of the proceeds are donations to the Friends of The Downey City Library

Where: Friends of the Library Bookstore

Contact the Friends of The Library for more info

Families have free use of the library toys, puzzles, games and fun activities that help to strengthen early literacy skills and all early-childhood developmental areas. This open play also serves as a fun opportunity to socialize for children and adults alike.

Las familias tienen el uso gratuito de los juguetes de la biblioteca, rompecabezas, juegos y actividades divertidas que ayudan a fortalecer las habilidades de alfabetización temprana y todas las áreas de desarrollo de la primera infancia. Este juego abierto también sirve como una oportunidad divertida para socializar tanto para niños como para adultos.

Ages: 3-5 yrs

Time: 10:30am-12:00pm

No registration required.

The Spanish preschool bilingual storytime offers books, singing, fingerplays, and music and movement activities, designed to foster growth in all early-childhood developmental areas. 

El tiempo de cuentos bilingüe para preescolares en español ofrece libros, canto, juegos de dedos y actividades de música y movimiento, diseñadas para fomentar el crecimiento en todas las áreas de desarrollo de la primera infancia.

Ages/Edades: - 3-5 years/años

Where/Donde: The Cormack Room

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: Master Slave Husband Wife by Ilyon Woo

Join us for Baby Story Time every Saturday morning!

This program is perfect for babies and toddlers.

No Registration Required

Where: The Children’s Area

Join us every 2nd Saturday of the month for our Elementary STEM Tinkering Club, hosted by CSULB in the Downey City Library’s Workshop! In these sessions, we’ll explore science and engineering ideas through making: a fun, hands-on process of designing, building, testing, rebuilding, and re-testing to create something.

This session is intended for elementary students (grades 3-5)

Pre-registration is required. Please visit the Workshop's page to register

Lets grow some vegetables! In collaboration with the Natural History Museum, we will be hosting a sustainable gardening workshop at the library. Learn about the different types of containers used for growing vegetables, the best soil mediums, drainage, soil nutrition, how to transplant vegetables, and more! Participants will get to take home a ten gallon grow bag filled with soil and veggies that they’ve planted themselves.

Registration is required. Please register for only 1 session.

Lets grow some vegetables! In collaboration with the Natural History Museum, we will be hosting a sustainable gardening workshop at the library. Learn about the different types of containers used for growing vegetables, the best soil mediums, drainage, soil nutrition, how to transplant vegetables, and more! Participants will get to take home a ten gallon grow bag filled with soil and veggies that they’ve planted themselves.

Registration is required. Please register for only 1 session.

Your little one has a lot to say; help them learn to communicate through sign language! Join Ms. Coco Pacheco, our Children’s Librarian, for our upcoming Sign, Say & Play program. Participants will learn signs and songs through activities and play, and caregivers will receive tips about language and cognitive development at each class.

This is a 12 week program, meeting once per week.

This program is meant for children ages 0-3 yrs

Where: The Cormack Room

When: Every Monday, February 26th - May 13th, 10:00-10:45am

Pre-registration is required.

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

Ages: 18+

No registration required.

Calling all young architects and builders! Use LEGOs and other makerspace tools to create your own designs and participate in building and design challenges.

Ages: 5-12

When: 5:00pm-6:30pm

Where: Downey City Library

No registration required.

Join Ms. Claudia for Preschool Story Time every Tuesday.

No Registration Required

Ages: 2-5

Where: The Children’s Area

The Spanish toddler bilingual storytime offers books, singing, fingerplays, and music and movement activities, designed to foster growth in all early-childhood developmental areas. 

El tiempo de cuentos bilingüe para niños pequeños en español ofrece libros, canto, juegos de dedos y actividades de música y movimiento, diseñadas para fomentar el crecimiento en todas las áreas de desarrollo de la primera infancia.

Ages/Edades: 18-36 months/meses

Where/Donde: The Cormack Room

Families have free use of the library toys, puzzles, games and fun activities that help to strengthen early literacy skills and all early-childhood developmental areas. This open play also serves as a fun opportunity to socialize for children and adults alike.

Las familias tienen el uso gratuito de los juguetes de la biblioteca, rompecabezas, juegos y actividades divertidas que ayudan a fortalecer las habilidades de alfabetización temprana y todas las áreas de desarrollo de la primera infancia. Este juego abierto también sirve como una oportunidad divertida para socializar tanto para niños como para adultos.

Ages: 3-5 yrs

Time: 10:30am-12:00pm

No registration required.

The Spanish preschool bilingual storytime offers books, singing, fingerplays, and music and movement activities, designed to foster growth in all early-childhood developmental areas. 

El tiempo de cuentos bilingüe para preescolares en español ofrece libros, canto, juegos de dedos y actividades de música y movimiento, diseñadas para fomentar el crecimiento en todas las áreas de desarrollo de la primera infancia.

Ages/Edades: - 3-5 years/años

Where/Donde: The Cormack Room

Join us for Baby Story Time every Saturday morning!

This program is perfect for babies and toddlers.

No Registration Required

Where: The Children’s Area

Visit the Friends of The Downey City Library for an opportunity to have your portrait drawn by local Downey artist Taryn Lee! This special event is open to all library patrons, making it the perfect chance to capture your unique charms and essence on paper and leave with a timeless keepsake, all for a donation of $15 to the Friends of The Library. Portrait Drawings will be held the following days:

• Wednesday, April 24th, 4-6pm

• Monday, April 29th, 5-7pm

• Wednesday, May 8th, 5-7pm

• Saturday, May 18th, 1-3pm

Spaces are limited, so be sure to RSVP by emailing friendsofthedowneylibrary@gmail.com or calling (562) 299-6790 to secure your spot. Walk-ins are welcome (time permitting). This is a wonderful opportunity to support The Downey City Library while commemorating your own image through the eyes of an artist. We can't wait to see you there!

100% of the proceeds are donations to the Friends of The Downey City Library

Where: Friends of the Library Bookstore

Contact the Friends of The Library for more info

¡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 La Bestia de Carmen Mola!

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: Sábado 18 de Mayo
Hora: 3:00 p.m.

¡Te esperamos!

Pide tu copia gratis del libro en nuestro escritorio de informacion

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

Ages: 18+

No registration required.

Join Ms. Claudia for Preschool Story Time every Tuesday.

No Registration Required

Ages: 2-5

Where: The Children’s Area

The Spanish toddler bilingual storytime offers books, singing, fingerplays, and music and movement activities, designed to foster growth in all early-childhood developmental areas. 

El tiempo de cuentos bilingüe para niños pequeños en español ofrece libros, canto, juegos de dedos y actividades de música y movimiento, diseñadas para fomentar el crecimiento en todas las áreas de desarrollo de la primera infancia.

Ages/Edades: 18-36 months/meses

Where/Donde: The Cormack Room

The Spanish preschool bilingual storytime offers books, singing, fingerplays, and music and movement activities, designed to foster growth in all early-childhood developmental areas. 

El tiempo de cuentos bilingüe para preescolares en español ofrece libros, canto, juegos de dedos y actividades de música y movimiento, diseñadas para fomentar el crecimiento en todas las áreas de desarrollo de la primera infancia.

Ages/Edades: - 3-5 years/años

Where/Donde: The Cormack Room

Families have free use of the library toys, puzzles, games and fun activities that help to strengthen early literacy skills and all early-childhood developmental areas. This open play also serves as a fun opportunity to socialize for children and adults alike.

Las familias tienen el uso gratuito de los juguetes de la biblioteca, rompecabezas, juegos y actividades divertidas que ayudan a fortalecer las habilidades de alfabetización temprana y todas las áreas de desarrollo de la primera infancia. Este juego abierto también sirve como una oportunidad divertida para socializar tanto para niños como para adultos.

Ages: 3-5 yrs

Time: 10:30am-12:00pm

No registration required.

Join us for Baby Story Time every Saturday morning!

This program is perfect for babies and toddlers.

No Registration Required

Where: The Children’s Area

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

Ages: 18+

No registration required.

Join Ms. Claudia for Preschool Story Time every Tuesday.

No Registration Required

Ages: 2-5

Where: The Children’s Area

This evening storytime provides an opportunity to enjoy stories, music and singing together as a family. This new storytime is being offered for families that are usually unable to attend our morning sessions. 

Esta hora de cuentos por la noche ofrece la oportunidad de disfrutar de historias, música y cantar juntos en familia. Esta nueva hora de cuentos se ofrece para familias que normalmente no pueden asistir a nuestras sesiones en las mañanas.

Ages/Edades: - 3-5 years/años

The Spanish toddler bilingual storytime offers books, singing, fingerplays, and music and movement activities, designed to foster growth in all early-childhood developmental areas. 

El tiempo de cuentos bilingüe para niños pequeños en español ofrece libros, canto, juegos de dedos y actividades de música y movimiento, diseñadas para fomentar el crecimiento en todas las áreas de desarrollo de la primera infancia.

Ages/Edades: 18-36 months/meses

Where/Donde: The Cormack Room

Families have free use of the library toys, puzzles, games and fun activities that help to strengthen early literacy skills and all early-childhood developmental areas. This open play also serves as a fun opportunity to socialize for children and adults alike.

Las familias tienen el uso gratuito de los juguetes de la biblioteca, rompecabezas, juegos y actividades divertidas que ayudan a fortalecer las habilidades de alfabetización temprana y todas las áreas de desarrollo de la primera infancia. Este juego abierto también sirve como una oportunidad divertida para socializar tanto para niños como para adultos.

Ages: 3-5 yrs

Time: 10:30am-12:00pm

No registration required.

The Spanish preschool bilingual storytime offers books, singing, fingerplays, and music and movement activities, designed to foster growth in all early-childhood developmental areas. 

El tiempo de cuentos bilingüe para preescolares en español ofrece libros, canto, juegos de dedos y actividades de música y movimiento, diseñadas para fomentar el crecimiento en todas las áreas de desarrollo de la primera infancia.

Ages/Edades: - 3-5 years/años

Where/Donde: The Cormack Room

Join us for Baby Story Time every Saturday morning!

This program is perfect for babies and toddlers.

No Registration Required

Where: The Children’s Area

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

Ages: 18+

No registration required.

Join Ms. Claudia for Preschool Story Time every Tuesday.

No Registration Required

Ages: 2-5

Where: The Children’s Area

The Spanish toddler bilingual storytime offers books, singing, fingerplays, and music and movement activities, designed to foster growth in all early-childhood developmental areas. 

El tiempo de cuentos bilingüe para niños pequeños en español ofrece libros, canto, juegos de dedos y actividades de música y movimiento, diseñadas para fomentar el crecimiento en todas las áreas de desarrollo de la primera infancia.

Ages/Edades: 18-36 months/meses

Where/Donde: The Cormack Room

Join us for Baby Story Time every Saturday morning!

This program is perfect for babies and toddlers.

No Registration Required

Where: The Children’s Area

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

Ages: 18+

No registration required.

This evening storytime provides an opportunity to enjoy stories, music and singing together as a family. This new storytime is being offered for families that are usually unable to attend our morning sessions. 

Esta hora de cuentos por la noche ofrece la oportunidad de disfrutar de historias, música y cantar juntos en familia. Esta nueva hora de cuentos se ofrece para familias que normalmente no pueden asistir a nuestras sesiones en las mañanas.

Ages/Edades: - 3-5 years/años

Join us for Baby Story Time every Saturday morning!

This program is perfect for babies and toddlers.

No Registration Required

Where: The Children’s Area

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

Ages: 18+

No registration required.

Join us for Baby Story Time every Saturday morning!

This program is perfect for babies and toddlers.

No Registration Required

Where: The Children’s Area

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

Ages: 18+

No registration required.

Join us for Baby Story Time every Saturday morning!

This program is perfect for babies and toddlers.

No Registration Required

Where: The Children’s Area

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

Ages: 18+

No registration required.

Join us for Baby Story Time every Saturday morning!

This program is perfect for babies and toddlers.

No Registration Required

Where: The Children’s Area

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

Ages: 18+

No registration required.

Join us for Baby Story Time every Saturday morning!

This program is perfect for babies and toddlers.

No Registration Required

Where: The Children’s Area

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

Ages: 18+

No registration required.

The Spanish toddler bilingual storytime offers books, singing, fingerplays, and music and movement activities, designed to foster growth in all early-childhood developmental areas. 

El tiempo de cuentos bilingüe para niños pequeños en español ofrece libros, canto, juegos de dedos y actividades de música y movimiento, diseñadas para fomentar el crecimiento en todas las áreas de desarrollo de la primera infancia.

Ages/Edades: 18-36 months/meses

Where/Donde: The Cormack Room

Join us for Baby Story Time every Saturday morning!

This program is perfect for babies and toddlers.

No Registration Required

Where: The Children’s Area

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

Ages: 18+

No registration required.

The Spanish toddler bilingual storytime offers books, singing, fingerplays, and music and movement activities, designed to foster growth in all early-childhood developmental areas. 

El tiempo de cuentos bilingüe para niños pequeños en español ofrece libros, canto, juegos de dedos y actividades de música y movimiento, diseñadas para fomentar el crecimiento en todas las áreas de desarrollo de la primera infancia.

Ages/Edades: 18-36 months/meses

Where/Donde: The Cormack Room

Join us for Baby Story Time every Saturday morning!

This program is perfect for babies and toddlers.

No Registration Required

Where: The Children’s Area

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

Ages: 18+

No registration required.

The Spanish toddler bilingual storytime offers books, singing, fingerplays, and music and movement activities, designed to foster growth in all early-childhood developmental areas. 

El tiempo de cuentos bilingüe para niños pequeños en español ofrece libros, canto, juegos de dedos y actividades de música y movimiento, diseñadas para fomentar el crecimiento en todas las áreas de desarrollo de la primera infancia.

Ages/Edades: 18-36 months/meses

Where/Donde: The Cormack Room