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Storytime for Library Littles (Babies-English)
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, 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 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:
Featured this week: 🟡 Playtime
🗓️ Once a week
⭐ Intended for ages 0-18 months
📋 No registration required
📗 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
Adult Chess Club
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
Board Game Club
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 16+
Registration is required. Registration will open 2 weeks prior to the date
More Sign, Say & Play
Your little one has a lot to say! Help them learn to communicate through 🫶🏼 sign language. Together, learn signs & songs 🎶 through activities & play.
📝 Caregivers will receive tips about language and cognitive development at each class.
🖍️ Theme: Feelings 😲 lenguaje de señas
⭐ Intended for ages 0-3 years
📋 Registration required
📘 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
Sign up for the waitlist, invitations will be sent out as spots open.
Adult Communication Class
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
Rimas y Ritmos
🪇 ¡Rimas y Ritmos! 🪇 A hands-on music and movement experience in Spanish for little ones & caregivers
🥁 Develop Early Music Skills 📚 Support Early Literacy 🎵 Foster Creativity & Expression
Program Schedule: 12 week series
⭐ Intended for ages 0-5
📋 FREE-Registration required
📘 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
LEGO© Builders Club
📚 Stories aren’t just read, they’re built! Visit the Library for the 🧱 LEGO Builders Club 🧱
💡 Build STEM and problem-solving skills
⚙️ Explore engineering through hands-on LEGO play
🎯 Tackle fun creative building challenges
🤝🏼 Practice teamwork and collaboration
🗓️ Program Schedule: Once a month on Monday
⭐ Intended for ages 7-12
📋 No registration required
📗 Cormack Room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
Storytime for Library Littles (Preschool-English)
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:
Featured this week: 🔵 Activity
🗓️ Once a week
⭐ Intended for ages 3-5 years
📋 No registration required
📘 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
Columbia Memorial Space Center: After-School STEM Workshop
Visit the Workshop after school on Tuesday for a special 🧲 STEM workshop
🚀 Hosted by the Columbia Memorial Space Center!
⚙️ Explore Science & Engineering
🔧 Build STEM Projects
📝 Parent/Guardian supervison required
🎒 This session is for ages 8+
🔴 No Registration Required
🤖 Located in the Workshop
Storytime for Library Littles (Preschool- Bilingual)
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:
Featured this week: 🔵 Activity
🗓️ Once a week
⭐ Intended for ages 3-5 years
📋 No registration required
📘 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
Storytime for Library Littles (Toddlers-Bilingual)
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 toddlers, our captivating read-alouds will explore colorful picture books, introduce charming characters, and feature rhythms and grooves, while also nurturing your child's love for reading
Each week, storytime will focus on a unique theme, featuring books that educate, inspire, and foster a deep connection between children and the joy of reading.
This children’s program is led by library staff who are passionate about making learning fun and exciting for everyone at the Library!
🖍️ Theme of the week:
Featured this week: 🟡 Playtime
🗓️ Once a week
⭐ Intended for ages 18-36 months
📋 No registration required
📗 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
Reel Family Fun! Featured Film: Paddington in Peru
The Library will be screening exciting family-friendly movies that are sure to delight audiences of all ages. From animated classics to heartwarming comedies, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
⭐ Intended for all ages
📋 FREE - No registration required
📗 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
🍿 Featured Film: Paddington in Peru (2024)
Discover & Play Day
Discover & Play Day 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 month, we’re excited to welcome a ☄️ space discovery specialist from the 🚀 Columbia Memorial Space Center 🛰️ who will guide a hands-on 🧲 STEM activity full of science, exploration, and play, perfect for curious kids ready to discover the wonders of space and technology.
⭐ Intended for all ages
📋 No registration required
📗 Children’s area
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
Storytime for Library Littles (Babies-English)
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, 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 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:
Featured this week: 🟡 Playtime
🗓️ Once a week
⭐ Intended for ages 0-18 months
📋 No registration required
📗 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
More Sign, Say & Play
Your little one has a lot to say! Help them learn to communicate through 🫶🏼 sign language. Together, learn signs & songs 🎶 through activities & play.
📝 Caregivers will receive tips about language and cognitive development at each class.
🖍️ Theme: 🌳 Outside 🏕️ lenguaje de señas
⭐ Intended for ages 0-3 years
📋 Registration required
📘 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
Sign up for the waitlist, invitations will be sent out as spots open.
Adult Communication Class
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
Rimas y Ritmos
🪇 ¡Rimas y Ritmos! 🪇 A hands-on music and movement experience in Spanish for little ones & caregivers
🥁 Develop Early Music Skills 📚 Support Early Literacy 🎵 Foster Creativity & Expression
Program Schedule: 12 week series
⭐ Intended for ages 0-5
📋 FREE-Registration required
📘 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
Robotics with the DCC
Robotics at the Library 🤖 Hosted by the Downey Chess Club Team
⚙️ Explore Science & Engineering
⭐ Intended for grade k-6th
📋 DROP IN-No registration required
📘 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
Storytime for Library Littles (Preschool- Bilingual)
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: The color red 🍎 El color rojo
Featured this week: 🔵 Activity 🔍 Scavenger hunt
🗓️ Once a week
⭐ Intended for ages 3-5 years
📋 No registration required
📘 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
Storytime for Library Littles (Toddlers-Bilingual)
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 toddlers, our captivating read-alouds will explore colorful picture books, introduce charming characters, and feature rhythms and grooves, while also nurturing your child's love for reading
Each week, storytime will focus on a unique theme, featuring books that educate, inspire, and foster a deep connection between children and the joy of reading.
This children’s program is led by library staff who are passionate about making learning fun and exciting for everyone at the Library!
🖍️ Theme of the week: 📚 Hello Dr. Seuss!
Featured this week: 🔵 Activity 🖍️ Let’s color together!
🗓️ Once a week
⭐ Intended for ages 18-36 months
📋 No registration required
📗 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
Book Lover’s Club: Like Family by Erin O. White
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: Like Family by Erin O. White
CSULB STEM Tinkering Club (3rd-5th Grade)
Visit the Workshop Saturday mornings this Spring for new sessions of the CSULB STEM Tinkering Club!
This club is supported by the CSULB STEM Mobile Making Program and the National Science Foundation.
🏫 Hosted by educators from California State University Long Beach
🎒 This session is for students who will be in grades 3rd-5th
🔧 Build STEM Projects
💡 Solve Problems
⚙️ Explore Science & Engineering
💭 Be Creative 🤝🏼 Meet New Friends
📝 Parent/Guardian required to sign in student
🤖 Located in the Workshop
🟢 Registration required:
🖇️ Stay tuned for registration
Storytime for Library Littles (Babies-English)
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, 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 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:
Featured this week: 🟡 Playtime
🗓️ Once a week
⭐ Intended for ages 0-18 months
📋 No registration required
📗 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
Adult Chess Club
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
Board Game Club
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 16+
Registration is required. Registration will open 2 weeks prior to the date
Adult Communication Class
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
Storytime for Library Littles (Preschool-English)
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: ❤️ Love Bugs
Featured this week: 🟢 Craft 🐞 Let’s make a love bug!
🗓️ Once a week
⭐ Intended for ages 3-5 years
📋 No registration required
📘 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
Columbia Memorial Space Center: After-School STEM Workshop
Visit the Workshop after school on Tuesday for a special 🧲 STEM workshop
🚀 Hosted by the Columbia Memorial Space Center!
⚙️ Explore Science & Engineering
🔧 Build STEM Projects
📝 Parent/Guardian supervison required
🎒 This session is for ages 8+
🔴 No Registration Required
🤖 Located in the Workshop
Family Night: Happy Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year Family Night 🧧✨
Celebrate Lunar New Year with the whole family through stories 📚 crafts 🎨 music 🎶, and festive activities 🎉 Enjoy a joyful evening honoring culture, traditions, and new beginnings 🌕
⭐ Intended for children of all ages
📋 FREE-No registration required
🎨 Holiday Craft (while supplies last)
🐉 Photo with Special Guest
Storytime for Library Littles (Preschool- Bilingual)
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: Love & Valentine’s Day 💝 Amor y Día de San Valentín
Featured this week: 🔵 Activity 🎊 Let’s play fun games together!
🗓️ Once a week
⭐ Intended for ages 3-5 years
📋 No registration required
📘 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
Storytime for Library Littles (Toddlers-Bilingual)
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 toddlers, our captivating read-alouds will explore colorful picture books, introduce charming characters, and feature rhythms and grooves, while also nurturing your child's love for reading
Each week, storytime will focus on a unique theme, featuring books that educate, inspire, and foster a deep connection between children and the joy of reading.
This children’s program is led by library staff who are passionate about making learning fun and exciting for everyone at the Library!
🖍️ Theme of the week: Valentine Hugs & Kisses 💝 Abrazos y besos de San Valentín
Featured this week: 🔵 Activity 💟 Valentine Sensory art
🗓️ Once a week
⭐ Intended for ages 18-36 months
📋 No registration required
📗 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
CSULB STEM Tinkering Club (6th-8th Grade)
Visit the Workshop Saturday mornings this Spring for new sessions of the STEM Tinkering Club, hosted by educators from CSULB.
🎒 This session is for students who will be in grades 6th-8th
🔧 Build STEM Projects
💡 Solve Problems
⚙️ Explore Science & Engineering
💭 Be Creative 🤝🏼 Meet New Friends
📝 Parent/Guardian required to sign in student
🤖 Located in the Workshop
🟢 Registration required:
🖇️ Stay tuned for registration
Storytime for Library Littles (Babies-English)
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, 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 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:
Featured this week: 🟡 Playtime
🗓️ Once a week
⭐ Intended for ages 0-18 months
📋 No registration required
📗 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
Teum (틈): Book Club
For Our next Korean culture-related book club 틈(Teum), The first book we will read in 2026 is <The vegetarian> by Han Kang.
The Korean word "틈" can mean a "brief period" or "moment". "틈" can also refer to an "opportunity" or "chance," suggesting a window or opening in circumstances that allows for action or change.
Space is limited - Sign up today! you’ll be contacted once a copy is available.
Simple craft and refreshments will be provided.
Turn the page, savor the moment!
🌸 Date : Saturday, february 21 2026
🌼 Time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
🌺 Location : Cormack Room
🌹Age : 18 and up
More Sign, Say & Play
Your little one has a lot to say! Help them learn to communicate through 🫶🏼 sign language. Together, learn signs & songs 🎶 through activities & play.
📝 Caregivers will receive tips about language and cognitive development at each class.
🖍️ Theme: 🚜 At the Farm 🐮 lenguaje de señas
⭐ Intended for ages 0-3 years
📋 Registration required
📘 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
Sign up for the waitlist, invitations will be sent out as spots open.
Adult Communication Class
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
Storytime for Library Littles (Preschool-English)
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: 🐨 I Love Animals!
Featured this week: 🔵 Activity 🦁 Let’s play animal games!
🗓️ Once a week
⭐ Intended for ages 3-5 years
📋 No registration required
📘 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
Club De Lectura
¡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: Club de lectura para corazones despistados de Monica Gutierrez
Fecha: Martes, 24 de febrero
Hora: 6:00 p.m.
Lugar: Biblioteca de la Ciudad de Downey Cormack Room
¡No faltes! ¡Será una charla enriquecedora y divertida
Storytime for Library Littles (Preschool- Bilingual)
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: Rain 🌧️ Lluvia
Featured this week: 🟢 Craft ☔ Let’s make a DIY cupcake liner umbrella!
🗓️ Once a week
⭐ Intended for ages 3-5 years
📋 No registration required
📘 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
Storytime for Library Littles (Toddlers-Bilingual)
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 toddlers, our captivating read-alouds will explore colorful picture books, introduce charming characters, and feature rhythms and grooves, while also nurturing your child's love for reading
Each week, storytime will focus on a unique theme, featuring books that educate, inspire, and foster a deep connection between children and the joy of reading.
This children’s program is led by library staff who are passionate about making learning fun and exciting for everyone at the Library!
🖍️ Theme of the week: Kites 🪁 Papalotes
Featured this week: 🟢 Craft ✂️ Let’s make a kite!
🗓️ Once a week
⭐ Intended for ages 18-36 months
📋 No registration required
📗 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
Storytime for Library Littles (Babies-English)
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, 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 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:
Featured this week: 🟡 Playtime
🗓️ Once a week
⭐ Intended for ages 0-18 months
📋 No registration required
📗 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
Adult Communication Class
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
Storytime for Library Littles (Preschool-English)
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 📕 Let’s make a book!
🗓️ Once a week
⭐ Intended for ages 3-5 years
📋 No registration required
📘 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
Columbia Memorial Space Center: After-School STEM Workshop
Visit the Workshop after school on Tuesday for a special 🧲 STEM workshop
🚀 Hosted by the Columbia Memorial Space Center!
⚙️ Explore Science & Engineering
🔧 Build STEM Projects
📝 Parent/Guardian supervison required
🎒 This session is for ages 8+
🔴 No Registration Required
🤖 Located in the Workshop
Discover & Play Day
Discover & Play Day 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 month, we’re excited to welcome a ☄️ space discovery specialist from the 🚀 Columbia Memorial Space Center 🛰️ who will guide a hands-on 🧲 STEM activity full of science, exploration, and play, perfect for curious kids ready to discover the wonders of space and technology.
⭐ Intended for all ages
📋 No registration required
📗 Children’s area
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
Baby Signs® Parent Workshop
Baby Signs® Parent Workshop
This 90-minute ⏱️ class provides parents with an overview of the Baby Signs® Program, including the many benefits of signing, basic 🔎 “how to” for teaching babies 🫶🏼 sign language, and many of the most useful signs through games, songs, and entertaining activities.
⭐ Intended for parents/guardians
📗 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
Adult Communication Class
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
LEGO© Builders Club
📚 Stories aren’t just read, they’re built! Visit the Library for the 🧱 LEGO Builders Club 🧱
💡 Build STEM and problem-solving skills
⚙️ Explore engineering through hands-on LEGO play
🎯 Tackle fun creative building challenges
🤝🏼 Practice teamwork and collaboration
🗓️ Program Schedule: Once a month on Monday
⭐ Intended for ages 7-12
📋 No registration required
📗 Cormack Room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
Storytime for Library Littles (Preschool-English)
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 📕 Let’s make a book!
🗓️ Once a week
⭐ Intended for ages 3-5 years
📋 No registration required
📘 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
Storytime for Library Littles (Preschool- Bilingual)
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: Dinosaurs 🦕 Dinosaurios
Featured this week: 🔵 Activity 🦖 Let’s make dinosaurs with playdough!
🗓️ Once a week
⭐ Intended for ages 3-5 years
📋 No registration required
📘 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
Storytime for Library Littles (Toddlers-Bilingual)
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 toddlers, our captivating read-alouds will explore colorful picture books, introduce charming characters, and feature rhythms and grooves, while also nurturing your child's love for reading
Each week, storytime will focus on a unique theme, featuring books that educate, inspire, and foster a deep connection between children and the joy of reading.
This children’s program is led by library staff who are passionate about making learning fun and exciting for everyone at the Library!
🖍️ Theme of the week: 📚 Hello Dr. Seuss!
Featured this week: 🔵 Activity 🖍️ Let’s color together!
🗓️ Once a week
⭐ Intended for ages 18-36 months
📋 No registration required
📗 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
CSULB STEM Tinkering Club (3rd-5th Grade)
Visit the Workshop Saturday mornings this Spring for new sessions of the CSULB STEM Tinkering Club!
This club is supported by the CSULB STEM Mobile Making Program and the National Science Foundation.
🏫 Hosted by educators from California State University Long Beach
🎒 This session is for students who will be in grades 3rd-5th
🔧 Build STEM Projects
💡 Solve Problems
⚙️ Explore Science & Engineering
💭 Be Creative 🤝🏼 Meet New Friends
📝 Parent/Guardian required to sign in student
🤖 Located in the Workshop
🟢 Registration required:
🖇️ Stay tuned for registration
Adult Communication Class
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
Storytime for Library Littles (Preschool-English)
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 St. Patricks Day
Featured this week: 🔵 Activity 🔍 Scavengar hunt
🗓️ Once a week
⭐ Intended for ages 3-5 years
📋 No registration required
📘 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
Columbia Memorial Space Center: After-School STEM Workshop
Visit the Workshop after school on Tuesday for a special 🧲 STEM workshop
🚀 Hosted by the Columbia Memorial Space Center!
⚙️ Explore Science & Engineering
🔧 Build STEM Projects
📝 Parent/Guardian supervison required
🎒 This session is for ages 8+
🔴 No Registration Required
🤖 Located in the Workshop
Storytime for Library Littles (Toddlers-Bilingual)
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 toddlers, our captivating read-alouds will explore colorful picture books, introduce charming characters, and feature rhythms and grooves, while also nurturing your child's love for reading
Each week, storytime will focus on a unique theme, featuring books that educate, inspire, and foster a deep connection between children and the joy of reading.
This children’s program is led by library staff who are passionate about making learning fun and exciting for everyone at the Library!
🖍️ Theme of the week: Green 🍏 Verde!
Featured this week: 🔵 Activity ☘️ DIY Shamrock art
🗓️ Once a week
⭐ Intended for ages 18-36 months
📋 No registration required
📗 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
CSULB STEM Tinkering Club (6th-8th Grade)
Visit the Workshop Saturday mornings this Spring for new sessions of the STEM Tinkering Club, hosted by educators from CSULB.
🎒 This session is for students who will be in grades 6th-8th
🔧 Build STEM Projects
💡 Solve Problems
⚙️ Explore Science & Engineering
💭 Be Creative 🤝🏼 Meet New Friends
📝 Parent/Guardian required to sign in student
🤖 Located in the Workshop
🟢 Registration required:
🖇️ Stay tuned for registration
Adult Communication Class
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
Storytime for Library Littles (Preschool-English)
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: 🦋 Hurray for Spring!
Featured this week: 🔵 Activity 🌼 Sharing a Spring Flower
🗓️ Once a week
⭐ Intended for ages 3-5 years
📋 No registration required
📘 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
Storytime for Library Littles (Preschool- Bilingual)
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: Spring 🌸 La primavera
Featured this week: 🔵 Activity 🌷 Spring Sensory Play
🗓️ Once a week
⭐ Intended for ages 3-5 years
📋 No registration required
📘 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
Storytime for Library Littles (Toddlers-Bilingual)
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 toddlers, our captivating read-alouds will explore colorful picture books, introduce charming characters, and feature rhythms and grooves, while also nurturing your child's love for reading
Each week, storytime will focus on a unique theme, featuring books that educate, inspire, and foster a deep connection between children and the joy of reading.
This children’s program is led by library staff who are passionate about making learning fun and exciting for everyone at the Library!
🖍️ Theme of the week: 🐝 Spring 🌱 La primavera
Featured this week: 🔵 Activity 🫧 Let’s play with bubbles! 🫧
🗓️ Once a week
⭐ Intended for ages 18-36 months
📋 No registration required
📗 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
Adult Communication Class
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
Chess club for kids with the DCC
♞ Chess club for kids at the Library ♖
♟️ Hosted by the Downey Chess Club Team
💡 Boost critical thinking & strategy
⭐ Intended for grade k-6th
📋 DROP IN-No registration required
📘 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
Storytime for Library Littles (Preschool-English)
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: 🐰 Here comes peter cotton tail!
Featured this week: 🟢 Craft 🐇 Let’s make a jumping bunny!
🗓️ Once a week
⭐ Intended for ages 3-5 years
📋 No registration required
📘 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
Discover & Play Day
Discover & Play Day 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 month, we’re excited to welcome a ☄️ space discovery specialist from the 🚀 Columbia Memorial Space Center 🛰️ who will guide a hands-on 🧲 STEM activity full of science, exploration, and play, perfect for curious kids ready to discover the wonders of space and technology.
⭐ Intended for all ages
📋 No registration required
📗 Children’s area
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
Adult Communication Class
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
LEGO© Builders Club
📚 Stories aren’t just read, they’re built! Visit the Library for the 🧱 LEGO Builders Club 🧱
💡 Build STEM and problem-solving skills
⚙️ Explore engineering through hands-on LEGO play
🎯 Tackle fun creative building challenges
🤝🏼 Practice teamwork and collaboration
🗓️ Program Schedule: Once a month on Monday
⭐ Intended for ages 7-12
📋 No registration required
📗 Cormack Room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
Columbia Memorial Space Center: After-School STEM Workshop
Visit the Workshop after school on Tuesday for a special 🧲 STEM workshop
🚀 Hosted by the Columbia Memorial Space Center!
⚙️ Explore Science & Engineering
🔧 Build STEM Projects
📝 Parent/Guardian supervison required
🎒 This session is for ages 8+
🔴 No Registration Required
🤖 Located in the Workshop
CSULB STEM Tinkering Club (3rd-5th Grade)
Visit the Workshop Saturday mornings this Spring for new sessions of the CSULB STEM Tinkering Club!
This club is supported by the CSULB STEM Mobile Making Program and the National Science Foundation.
🏫 Hosted by educators from California State University Long Beach
🎒 This session is for students who will be in grades 3rd-5th
🔧 Build STEM Projects
💡 Solve Problems
⚙️ Explore Science & Engineering
💭 Be Creative 🤝🏼 Meet New Friends
📝 Parent/Guardian required to sign in student
🤖 Located in the Workshop
🟢 Registration required:
🖇️ Stay tuned for registration
Adult Communication Class
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
CSULB STEM Tinkering Club (6th-8th Grade)
Visit the Workshop Saturday mornings this Spring for new sessions of the STEM Tinkering Club, hosted by educators from CSULB.
🎒 This session is for students who will be in grades 6th-8th
🔧 Build STEM Projects
💡 Solve Problems
⚙️ Explore Science & Engineering
💭 Be Creative 🤝🏼 Meet New Friends
📝 Parent/Guardian required to sign in student
🤖 Located in the Workshop
🟢 Registration required:
🖇️ Stay tuned for registration
Adult Communication Class
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
Chess club for kids with the DCC
♞ Chess club for kids at the Library ♖
♟️ Hosted by the Downey Chess Club Team
💡 Boost critical thinking & strategy
⭐ Intended for grade k-6th
📋 DROP IN-No registration required
📘 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
Columbia Memorial Space Center: After-School STEM Workshop
Visit the Workshop after school on Tuesday for a special 🧲 STEM workshop
🚀 Hosted by the Columbia Memorial Space Center!
⚙️ Explore Science & Engineering
🔧 Build STEM Projects
📝 Parent/Guardian supervison required
🎒 This session is for ages 8+
🔴 No Registration Required
🤖 Located in the Workshop
Adult Communication Class
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
Discover & Play Day
Discover & Play Day 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 month, we’re excited to welcome a ☄️ space discovery specialist from the 🚀 Columbia Memorial Space Center 🛰️ who will guide a hands-on 🧲 STEM activity full of science, exploration, and play, perfect for curious kids ready to discover the wonders of space and technology.
⭐ Intended for all ages
📋 No registration required
📗 Children’s area
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
Adult Communication Class
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
Columbia Memorial Space Center: After-School STEM Workshop
Visit the Workshop after school on Tuesday for a special 🧲 STEM workshop
🚀 Hosted by the Columbia Memorial Space Center!
⚙️ Explore Science & Engineering
🔧 Build STEM Projects
📝 Parent/Guardian supervison required
🎒 This session is for ages 8+
🔴 No Registration Required
🤖 Located in the Workshop
CSULB STEM Tinkering Club (3rd-5th Grade)
Visit the Workshop Saturday mornings this Spring for new sessions of the CSULB STEM Tinkering Club!
This club is supported by the CSULB STEM Mobile Making Program and the National Science Foundation.
🏫 Hosted by educators from California State University Long Beach
🎒 This session is for students who will be in grades 3rd-5th
🔧 Build STEM Projects
💡 Solve Problems
⚙️ Explore Science & Engineering
💭 Be Creative 🤝🏼 Meet New Friends
📝 Parent/Guardian required to sign in student
🤖 Located in the Workshop
🟢 Registration required:
🖇️ Stay tuned for registration
Adult Communication Class
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
LEGO© Builders Club
📚 Stories aren’t just read, they’re built! Visit the Library for the 🧱 LEGO Builders Club 🧱
💡 Build STEM and problem-solving skills
⚙️ Explore engineering through hands-on LEGO play
🎯 Tackle fun creative building challenges
🤝🏼 Practice teamwork and collaboration
🗓️ Program Schedule: Once a month on Monday
⭐ Intended for ages 7-12
📋 No registration required
📗 Cormack Room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
CSULB STEM Tinkering Club (6th-8th Grade)
Visit the Workshop Saturday mornings this Spring for new sessions of the STEM Tinkering Club, hosted by educators from CSULB.
🎒 This session is for students who will be in grades 6th-8th
🔧 Build STEM Projects
💡 Solve Problems
⚙️ Explore Science & Engineering
💭 Be Creative 🤝🏼 Meet New Friends
📝 Parent/Guardian required to sign in student
🤖 Located in the Workshop
🟢 Registration required:
🖇️ Stay tuned for registration
Adult Communication Class
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
Columbia Memorial Space Center: After-School STEM Workshop
Visit the Workshop after school on Tuesday for a special 🧲 STEM workshop
🚀 Hosted by the Columbia Memorial Space Center!
⚙️ Explore Science & Engineering
🔧 Build STEM Projects
📝 Parent/Guardian supervison required
🎒 This session is for ages 8+
🔴 No Registration Required
🤖 Located in the Workshop
Adult Communication Class
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
Adult Communication Class
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
LEGO© Builders Club
📚 Stories aren’t just read, they’re built! Visit the Library for the 🧱 LEGO Builders Club 🧱
💡 Build STEM and problem-solving skills
⚙️ Explore engineering through hands-on LEGO play
🎯 Tackle fun creative building challenges
🤝🏼 Practice teamwork and collaboration
🗓️ Program Schedule: Once a month on Monday
⭐ Intended for ages 7-12
📋 No registration required
📗 Cormack Room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
Columbia Memorial Space Center: After-School STEM Workshop
Visit the Workshop after school on Tuesday for a special 🧲 STEM workshop
🚀 Hosted by the Columbia Memorial Space Center!
⚙️ Explore Science & Engineering
🔧 Build STEM Projects
📝 Parent/Guardian supervison required
🎒 This session is for ages 8+
🔴 No Registration Required
🤖 Located in the Workshop
Discover & Play Day
Discover & Play Day 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 month, we’re excited to welcome a ☄️ space discovery specialist from the 🚀 Columbia Memorial Space Center 🛰️ who will guide a hands-on 🧲 STEM activity full of science, exploration, and play, perfect for curious kids ready to discover the wonders of space and technology.
⭐ Intended for all ages
📋 No registration required
📗 Children’s area
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
Adult Communication Class
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
Adult Communication Class
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
Adult Communication Class
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
Adult Communication Class
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
Adult Communication Class
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
Columbia Memorial Space Center: After-School STEM Workshop
Visit the Workshop after school on Tuesday for a special 🧲 STEM workshop
🚀 Hosted by the Columbia Memorial Space Center!
⚙️ Explore Science & Engineering
🔧 Build STEM Projects
📝 Parent/Guardian supervison required
🎒 This session is for ages 8+
🔴 No Registration Required
🤖 Located in the Workshop
Adult Communication Class
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
Adult Communication Class
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
Adult Communication Class
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
Adult Communication Class
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
Columbia Memorial Space Center: After-School STEM Workshop
Visit the Workshop after school on Tuesday for a special 🧲 STEM workshop
🚀 Hosted by the Columbia Memorial Space Center!
⚙️ Explore Science & Engineering
🔧 Build STEM Projects
📝 Parent/Guardian supervison required
🎒 This session is for ages 8+
🔴 No Registration Required
🤖 Located in the Workshop
Adult Communication Class
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
Adult Communication Class
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
Adult Communication Class
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
Adult Communication Class
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
Family Rhythms
Clap, sing, and dance together as you explore rhythms, instruments, and songs in a lively, hands-on program for all ages.
🥁 Develop Early Music Skills 📚 Support Early Literacy 🎵 Foster Creativity & Expression
🪩 Friday January 30th at 10:30 AM
⭐ Intended for children of all ages
📋 FREE-No registration required
📘 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
Theater Thursdays: Double Feature Before Sunrise
Theater Thursdays: Double Feature
Featured Film 🎥 Richard Linklater’s Before Sunrise [R] eunfolds over a single night in Vienna, where two strangers talk, wander, and imagine who they might become. The film captures intimacy in real time, finding romance not in grand gestures, but in conversation, curiosity, and the fleeting nature of connection.
📅 Thursday, January 29, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
📘 In the Cormack room 📋 FREE-No registration required
🎬 Love movies? ✨ Take the experience home! Explore our DVD & Blu-ray collection 📀 or stream standout titles anytime on Kanopy, free with your Downey City Library card 📚.
🎥🍿 From the screen to your sofa, great films are always within reach!
Theater Thursdays: Double Feature (500) Days of Summer
Theater Thursdays: Double Feature
Featured Film 🎥 (500) Days of Summer [PG-13] examines the distance between expectation and reality. Told through a fractured timeline, the film follows a relationship remembered rather than lived, shaped by nostalgia, fantasy, and disappointment. It is a sharp, self aware look at how love can be misread, idealized, and reconstructed in hindsight.
📅 Thursday, January 29, 2026
⏰ 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📘 In the Cormack room 📋 FREE-No registration required
🎬 Love movies? ✨ Take the experience home! Explore our DVD & Blu-ray collection 📀 or stream standout titles anytime on Kanopy, free with your Downey City Library card 📚.
🎥🍿 From the screen to your sofa, great films are always within reach!
Storytime for Library Littles (Toddlers-Bilingual)
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 toddlers, our captivating read-alouds will explore colorful picture books, introduce charming characters, and feature rhythms and grooves, while also nurturing your child's love for reading
Each week, storytime will focus on a unique theme, featuring books that educate, inspire, and foster a deep connection between children and the joy of reading.
This children’s program is led by library staff who are passionate about making learning fun and exciting for everyone at the Library!
🖍️ Theme of the week:
Featured this week: 🟡 Playtime
🗓️ Once a week
⭐ Intended for ages 18-36 months
📋 No registration required
📗 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
Storytime for Library Littles (Preschool- Bilingual)
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:
Featured this week: 🔵 Activity
🗓️ Once a week
⭐ Intended for ages 3-5 years
📋 No registration required
📘 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
Club De Lectura
¡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: Le dedico mi silencio de Mario Vargas Llosa
Fecha: Martes, 27 de enero
Hora: 6:00 p.m.
Lugar: Biblioteca de la Ciudad de Downey Cormack Room
¡No faltes! ¡Será una charla enriquecedora y divertida
Family Game Night
🎲✨ Once the games come out, anything can happen! Strategy, luck, teamwork, and plenty of laughs come together in a night full of modern favorites and classic games.
⭐ Intended for all ages
📋 FREE - No registration required
📗 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
Storytime for Library Littles (Preschool-English)
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:
Featured this week: 🔵 Activity
🗓️ Once a week
⭐ Intended for ages 3-5 years
📋 No registration required
📘 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
Adult Communication Class
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
Downey City Library Adult Literacy Program: Tutor Orientation
📚✨ Make a difference in your community!
Want to help adults learn English and build literacy skills? 🌟 Be a part of our Adult Literacy Tutor Orientation! 🌟
🕥 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
🗓️ Saturday, January 24th
📍 Downey City Library
📋 No registration required
✅ Check in at the front desk
💡 Training provided
⚫ Must be 18+
💡💬❤️ Become a volunteer tutor and change a life, one session at a time!
✨ Stay tuned for more upcoming opportunities at our next orientation! ✨
Early Closure: Downey City Library
The Library will close early on Friday, January 23rd, at 1:00 pm.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We thank you for your understanding.
Reel Family Fun! Featured Film: Lilo & Stitch
The Library will be screening exciting family-friendly movies that are sure to delight audiences of all ages. From animated classics to heartwarming comedies, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
⭐ Intended for all ages
📋 FREE - No registration required
📗 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
🍿 Featured Film: Lilo & Stitch (2025)
Columbia Memorial Space Center: After-School STEM Workshop
Visit the Workshop after school on Tuesday for a special 🧲 STEM workshop
🚀 Hosted by the Columbia Memorial Space Center!
⚙️ Explore Science & Engineering
🔧 Build STEM Projects
📝 Parent/Guardian supervison required
🎒 This session is for ages 8+
🔴 No Registration Required
🤖 Located in the Workshop
Baby Signs® Parent Workshop
Baby Signs® Parent Workshop
This 90-minute ⏱️ class provides parents with an overview of the Baby Signs® Program, including the many benefits of signing, basic 🔎 “how to” for teaching babies 🫶🏼 sign language, and many of the most useful signs through games, songs, and entertaining activities.
⭐ Intended for parents/guardians
📗 In the Cormack room
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
Library Closed
In observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the library will be closed Monday, January 19th
Board Game Club
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 16+
Registration is required. Registration will open 2 weeks prior to the date
Super Smash Bros Winter Tournament (Ages 16+)
Get ready to battle it out in our Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Winter Tournament! Players will compete in three exciting rounds, with performance in each round determining matchups for the next.
The tournament will begin with a 4-player free-for-all, followed by a 3-player free-for-all, and concludes with a 1-on-1 final round. Players will earn points based on how they place in each match, and those points are used to form matchups as the tournament progresses.
Compete for bragging rights and prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place! Spectators welcome, come cheer on your favorite player and enjoy some light refreshments.
For ages 16+
No registration required
Space is limited
Adult Chess Club
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
Discover & Play Day
Discover & Play Day 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
Adult Communication Class
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
Super Smash Bros Winter Tournament (Ages 10-15)
Get ready to battle it out in our Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Winter Tournament! Players will compete in three exciting rounds, with performance in each round determining matchups for the next.
The tournament will begin with a 4-player free-for-all, followed by a 3-player free-for-all, and concludes with a 1-on-1 final round. Players will earn points based on how they place in each match, and those points are used to form matchups as the tournament progresses.
Compete for bragging rights and prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place! Spectators welcome, come cheer on your favorite player and enjoy some light refreshments.
For ages 10–15
No registration required
Space is limited
Vision Board Workshop
Join us in the Workshop for 2026 Vision Board making! Using magazines, old books, and scrap material, participants will collage their aspirations for 2026.
All materials will be provided, but we encourage you bring images or materials specific to your vision if you like.
For ages 16+
No registration required. This program is a walk-in, meaning materials and seating are provided on a first come, first serve basis.
For questions, please email workshop@downeyca.org.
Book Lover’s Club: James by Percival Everett
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: James by Percival Everett
Club De Lectura
¡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: La hija del Doctor Moreau de Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Fecha: Martes, 6 de enero
Hora: 6:00 p.m.
Lugar: Biblioteca de la Ciudad de Downey Cormack Room
¡No faltes! ¡Será una charla enriquecedora y divertida
LEGO© Builders Club
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: 4:30-6:30pm
Where: The Cormack Room
Adult Communication Class
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
Board Game Club
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
Adult Chess Club (CANCELLED)
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
This session has been cancelled
Library Closed
In observation of the New Years, the Library will be closed Wednesday, December 31st - Friday, January 2nd.