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: Getting Dressed

⭐ 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.

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 Math Night 🧮✨

Discover the joy of numbers with the whole family through hands-on activities 🧩, interactive games 🎲, and playful learning 🎉. A fun-filled session designed to help parents and children explore math together in everyday life!

Dates & Topics:

• July 14 – Sorting & Collecting Storytime

• July 28 – Number Sense & Counting

⭐ Intended for children ages 2-5

📋 FREE-No registration required

📘 In the Cormack room

🧮 Bilingual English/Spanish resources available

🎨 Take-home math activities

For more fun, visit the 🌈PBS SocalFamily Math Youtube Channel🧸

¡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: Paula de Isabel Allende

Fecha: Martes, 28 de julio

Hora: 6:00 p.m.

Lugar: Biblioteca de la Ciudad de Downey

¡No faltes! ¡Será una charla enriquecedora y divertida

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: Getting Dressed

⭐ 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.

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: Getting Dressed

⭐ 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.

As part of Theater Thursdays: Double Feature, we continue our July screenings with a film that explores nostalgia, conformity, and the awakening of individual consciousness. Set within the idealized black-and-white world of a 1950s sitcom, this story reflects on how comfort and control can mask the absence of freedom.

Pleasantville follows two modern teenagers transported into a fictional television town, where their presence gradually introduces color, desire, and dissent into a rigidly ordered world. Blending fantasy with social commentary, the film examines how change, art, and self-expression disrupt manufactured harmony. Join us for a discussion following this vibrant and thought-provoking cinematic experience. Admission is free, and no sign ups are required.

Pleasantville [PG-13]
Thursday, July 30th, 2026
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

As part of Theater Thursdays: Double Feature, we continue our July screenings with a film that explores capitalism, code-switching, and the cost of ambition. Set against the backdrop of a surreal, exploitative telemarketing world, this story reflects on how systems of power push individuals to abandon their values for success.

Sorry to Bother You follows Cassius Green, a struggling telemarketer whose adoption of a "white voice" propels him up a corporate ladder built on exploitation and moral compromise. Blending satire with science fiction, the film examines how race, labor, and identity collide under capitalism. Join us for a discussion following this bold and subversive cinematic experience. Admission is free, and no sign ups are required.

Sorry to Bother You [R]
Thursday, July 30th, 2026
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Calling all chess enthusiasts! Every other Saturday, the Downey City Library will host the Adult Chess Club, led by local chess enthusiast Salman Mogaddedi and a team of passionate volunteers! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player, come sharpen your skills, learn new strategies, and enjoy friendly competition. This is the perfect chance to challenge yourself, meet fellow chess lovers, and have fun!

When: Every Saturday, 11am - 2pm

Where: The Cormack Room

No Registration Required

For ages 18+

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

Step into a world of storytelling, strategy, and shared adventure at the Downey City Library’s Tabletop RPG Club. Led by veteran Game Master Mark Shocklee, this ongoing program is designed for all experience levels, whether you're creating your first character or continuing a seasoned campaign.

Collaborate with fellow players, explore imaginative settings, and shape unforgettable stories together.

📅 Every other Wednesday

⏰ 5:00 – 7:30 PM

🔞 Ages 18+

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

Join fellow board game enthusiast Mark Shocklee 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: 2nd Saturday of the month at 10am

For Ages 16+

Registration is required

Calling all chess enthusiasts! Every other Saturday, the Downey City Library will host the Adult Chess Club, led by local chess enthusiast Salman Mogaddedi and a team of passionate volunteers! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player, come sharpen your skills, learn new strategies, and enjoy friendly competition. This is the perfect chance to challenge yourself, meet fellow chess lovers, and have fun!

When: Every Saturday, 11am - 2pm

Where: The Cormack Room

No Registration Required

For ages 18+

Our August TEUM Book Club selection is <Crying in H Mart> by Michelle Zauner.

Following our discussion, participants will have the opportunity to visit a nearby H Mart for a brief cultural exploration inspired by the memoir's themes of food, memory, family, and Korean heritage.

Registration is required.

Turn the page, savor the moment!

🍜Date : Saturday, August 8 2026

🍚Time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

💘Age : 18 and up

Ever had an idea on how to make a game better or want to see what games are like before they reach your shelf? If you've ever played a game and thought "This would be better if…" then you’ll love playtesting with Break My Game!

Join Kristina and Gregory Paul for a monthly playtesting event hosted in partnership with Break My Game, an organization dedicated to empowering game designers through in-depth feedback, educational resources, and a welcoming community. Whether you're a designer ready to put your prototype to the test or simply someone who loves playing and talking about games, this event is for you!

Where: The Cormack Room

Meets: 2nd Saturday of the month at 1:30 PM

For All Ages

Registration is required — sign up on Eventbrite

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

Benefits of joining the class:

Improved communication skills 

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

Building confidence

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

Better job opportunities

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

📅 Mondays ⏰ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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

📋 FREE - No registration required

Join 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

This month’s book: Whistler by Ann Patchett

As part of Theater Thursdays: International Cinémathèque, we continue our August screenings with a film that explores memory, time, and the uncertainty of the future. Through science fiction, it asks whether we are trapped by history or capable of changing it.

12 Monkeys follows a prisoner sent back in time to uncover the source of a global pandemic. As memory and reality begin to blur, the film examines fate, free will, and the consequences of human action.

Join us for a discussion following the film. Stay afterward for La Jetée the groundbreaking French short that inspired 12 Monkeys .

Theater Thursdays: International Cinémathèque

12 Monkeys [R]

Thursday, August 13th, 2026

5:00 PM – 7:15 PM

Following 12 Monkeys , Theater Thursdays: International Cinémathèque concludes the evening with the landmark short film that inspired it. Though radically different in style, both films share a fascination with memory, time, and the fragile hope of changing the future.

La Jetée tells the story of a man haunted by a childhood memory who is chosen to travel through time after a devastating war. Told almost entirely through still photographs, it transforms a simple premise into a profound meditation on memory, loss, and destiny.

Join us for a discussion following this unforgettable short film.

Theater Thursdays: International Cinémathèque

La Jetée [PG-13]

Thursday, August 13th, 2026

7:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Calling all chess enthusiasts! Every other Saturday, the Downey City Library will host the Adult Chess Club, led by local chess enthusiast Salman Mogaddedi and a team of passionate volunteers! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player, come sharpen your skills, learn new strategies, and enjoy friendly competition. This is the perfect chance to challenge yourself, meet fellow chess lovers, and have fun!

When: Every Saturday, 11am - 2pm

Where: The Cormack Room

No Registration Required

For ages 18+

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

Step into a world of storytelling, strategy, and shared adventure at the Downey City Library’s Tabletop RPG Club. Led by veteran Game Master Mark Shocklee, this ongoing program is designed for all experience levels, whether you're creating your first character or continuing a seasoned campaign.

Collaborate with fellow players, explore imaginative settings, and shape unforgettable stories together.

📅 Every other Wednesday

⏰ 5:00 – 7:30 PM

🔞 Ages 18+

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

It’s Game Day! Hosted by So Cal Game Connection representative Mark Shocklee, this monthly gathering welcomes players of all experience levels, from beginners to seasoned gamers.

Participants are encouraged to bring a copy of a game they would like to play, though a variety of games will also be available to share. Popular board games include Ticket to Ride, Settlers of Catan, and Terraforming Mars. Card game favorites include Flip 7, Century: Spice Road, and Splendor.

Whether you're looking to learn a new game, teach one you love, or simply meet other local gamers, this is a great opportunity to connect with the gaming community. There is no fee to participate.

📅 When: Every 4th Saturday of the month, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

⭐ Ages: 18+

📍 Where: Downey City Library

📝 Registration: Sign up for the next date through Meetup by clicking the button below

Calling all chess enthusiasts! Every other Saturday, the Downey City Library will host the Adult Chess Club, led by local chess enthusiast Salman Mogaddedi and a team of passionate volunteers! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player, come sharpen your skills, learn new strategies, and enjoy friendly competition. This is the perfect chance to challenge yourself, meet fellow chess lovers, and have fun!

When: Every Saturday, 11am - 2pm

Where: The Cormack Room

No Registration Required

For ages 18+

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

¡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: El amore en los tiempos del colera de Gabriel Garcia Marquez

Fecha: Martes, 25 de agosto

Hora: 6:00 p.m.

Lugar: Biblioteca de la Ciudad de Downey

¡No faltes! ¡Será una charla enriquecedora y divertida

As part of Theater Thursdays: Double Feature, we conclude our August screenings with a film that explores resilience, learning, and the power of second chances. Set in a future at war, it reminds us that growth often comes through failure.

Edge of Tomorrow follows an unprepared soldier caught in a time loop, reliving the same battle until he learns how to change its outcome. Beneath its thrilling action is a story about perseverance, courage, and the possibility of becoming someone new.

Join us for a discussion following the film, then stay for Children of Men , another vision of humanity facing an uncertain future.

Theater Thursdays: Double Feature

Edge of Tomorrow [PG-13]

Thursday, August 27th, 2026

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Closing our August Double Feature, Children of Men shifts from action to quiet urgency, asking what hope looks like when the future itself seems to have disappeared. Together with Edge of Tomorrow , these films imagine humanity at the edge of extinction while offering different visions of resilience.

Children of Men follows a reluctant man who must protect the world's first pregnant woman in nearly two decades. Through its powerful storytelling, the film explores compassion, sacrifice, and the enduring belief that even in the darkest moments, hope can survive.

Join us for a discussion following this powerful cinematic experience.

Theater Thursdays: Double Feature

Children of Men [R]

Thursday, August 27th, 2026

5:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Calling all chess enthusiasts! Every other Saturday, the Downey City Library will host the Adult Chess Club, led by local chess enthusiast Salman Mogaddedi and a team of passionate volunteers! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player, come sharpen your skills, learn new strategies, and enjoy friendly competition. This is the perfect chance to challenge yourself, meet fellow chess lovers, and have fun!

When: Every Saturday, 11am - 2pm

Where: The Cormack Room

No Registration Required

For ages 18+

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

Step into a world of storytelling, strategy, and shared adventure at the Downey City Library’s Tabletop RPG Club. Led by veteran Game Master Mark Shocklee, this ongoing program is designed for all experience levels, whether you're creating your first character or continuing a seasoned campaign.

Collaborate with fellow players, explore imaginative settings, and shape unforgettable stories together.

📅 Every other Wednesday

⏰ 5:00 – 7:30 PM

🔞 Ages 18+

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