Calendar
Board Game Club
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
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 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 other Saturday, 10am - 1pm
Where: The Patio or Lounge
For ages 18+
Teum (틈): Book Club
For Our next Korean culture-related book club 틈(Teum) in April, we are going to read <The Forest of Stolen Girls> by June Hur.
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, June 13 2026
🏝️Time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
🌎 Location : The Lab
📚Age : 18 and up
Break My Game
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
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 Zoo
⭐ 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
Creciendo Contigo: A Family Cafecito
Welcome to Creciendo Contigo, a warm, café-style gathering where caregivers can connect, share, and learn together! Each monthly session explores a specific stage of early childhood development, giving you practical insights and a supportive community of fellow parents and caregivers right here in Downey.
Session 1: March 17 - Developmental ages 0–6 months
Session 2: April 21 – Developmental Ages 6–12 months
Session 3: May 19 – Developmental Ages 1–2 years
Session 4: June 16 – Developmental Ages 2–3 years
Session 5: July 21 – Developmental Age 3–5 years
Time: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Cormack Room
This Program is intended for parents and caregivers of young children
Activities will be provided for library littles
RSVP Required. Click on the form below.
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 Zoo
⭐ 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.
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 Zoo
⭐ 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
Family Math
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:
June 9 – Measurment Storytime
June 23 – Sorting & Collecting
⭐ 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🧸
POWERHOUSE!! Percussive Dance
🥁👟 For the whole family, the stomping feet, and the performances that hit different 🎭✨
The Downey City Library presents POWERHOUSE!! — a high-energy percussive dance spectacular featuring tap, clogging, Irish step dancing, and electrifying stomp performers that will have audiences of all ages cheering!
🗓️ Tuesday, June 23rd
⏰ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
📍 Downey City Theater
🎟️ Free
⭐ All ages welcome
TTRPG Club
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
Theater Thursdays: Double Feature
As part of Theater Thursdays: Westerns Double Feature, we continue our June screenings with a film that explores outlaw mythology, loyalty, and the blurred line between legend and history. Set in the fading days of the Old West, this story reflects on how rebellion becomes romanticized long after the violence has passed.
Young Guns II follows Billy the Kid and his surviving companions as they evade capture while confronting betrayal, mortality, and the stories told about them. Blending action with reflection, the film examines how the western hero is constructed through memory, exaggeration, and cultural mythmaking.
Join us for a discussion following this energetic and revisionist cinematic experience. Admission is free, and no sign ups are required.
Young Guns II [PG-13]
Thursday, June 25th, 2026
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Theater Thursday: Double Feature
As part of Theater Thursdays: Westerns Double Feature, we conclude our June screenings with a film that explores justice, vengeance, and the enduring mythology of the American West. Positioned between history and legend, this story examines how violence becomes inseparable from identity on the frontier.
Tombstone dramatizes the escalating conflict between lawmen and outlaws in a town defined by ambition, corruption, and survival. Through its iconic performances and larger than life characters, the film reflects on friendship, masculinity, and the cost of living by personal codes in a lawless world.
Join us for a discussion following this iconic and fiercely entertaining cinematic experience. Admission is free, and no sign ups are required.
Tombstone [R]
Thursday, June 25th, 2026
5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
So Cal Game Connection: Game Day
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
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 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 other Saturday, 10am - 1pm
Where: The Patio or Lounge
For ages 18+
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
The Ben Band
🎸🦘 For the whole family, the singing fridges, the opinionated guitars, and the animals with a lot to say 🎶✨
The Downey City Library presents The Ben Band — a wacky, interactive musical adventure where animals, objects, and everyday items come to life with original songs, big personalities, and nonstop laughs! Featuring Australian animals and a cast of unforgettable characters (including a very shy fridge named Fred), this is one show the whole family won't want to miss!
🗓️ Tuesday, June 30th
⏰ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
📍 Downey City Library
🎟️ Free
⭐ All ages welcome
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: Aura de Carlos Fuentes
Fecha: Martes, 30 de junio
Hora: 6:00 p.m.
Lugar: Biblioteca de la Ciudad de Downey
¡No faltes! ¡Será una charla enriquecedora y divertida
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
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
Theater Thursdays: International Cinémathèque
As part of Theater Thursdays: Westerns, we begin our June screenings with a film that examines the mythmaking of the American frontier and the violence buried beneath its legends. Rather than celebrating conquest and heroism, this story reflects on the end of an era, where progress arrives alongside displacement, greed, and moral decay.
Once Upon a Time in the West transforms the western into an operatic meditation on revenge, power, and survival. Set against the expansion of the railroad, the film follows strangers whose fates collide in a changing landscape where the old frontier is disappearing. Through its sweeping imagery and deliberate pacing, it questions who benefits from civilization and what is lost in its wake.
Join us for a discussion following this monumental and visually striking cinematic experience. Admission is free, and no sign ups are required.
Once Upon a Time in the West [PG-13]
Thursday, June 11th, 2026
5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
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: Safety
⭐ 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.
TTRPG Club
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
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: Safety
⭐ 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 Found Objects Juggling Show with Michael Rayner
🤹✨ For the whole family, the jaw-dropping tricks, and the laughs you never saw coming 🎪🙌
The Downey City Library presents The Found Objects Juggling Show with Michael Rayner — a high-energy, nonstop performance packed with amazing tricks and unexpected objects that will keep audiences of all ages on the edge of their seats!
🗓️ Tuesday, June 9th
⏰ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
📍 Downey City Theater
🎟️ Free
⭐ All ages welcome
Family Math
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:
June 9 – Measurment Storytime
June 23 – Sorting & Collecting
⭐ 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🧸
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
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: Safety
⭐ 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 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, 10am - 1pm
Where: The Patio or Lounge
For ages 18+
Registration is required in-person or by phone (562) 904-7360.
Summer Reading Kick-Off
🌞📚 The summer you've been waiting for is finally here — and it's starting with a BANG! 🪄🎉
The Downey City Library is throwing open the doors to the most exciting summer yet with our Summer Reading Kick-Off. A spectacular celebration packed with live reptiles, crafts, giveaways, and raffle prizes that will launch the whole family into a summer full of adventure, discovery, and great books!
🪄 From jaw-dropping sleight of hand to wacky laugh-out-loud antics, David Skale delivers a one-of-a-kind magic experience that's guaranteed to entertain kids and adults alike, because the best magic happens when everyone's having fun!
📖 Pick up your reading tracker sheet and get all the details on this year's reading challenge while you're here, because the real adventure is just getting started!
🗓️ Saturday, June 6th
⏰ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
📍 Downey City Library
🎟️ Free
🪄 Free Magic Show
🎨 Crafts 🎁 Giveaways 🏆 Raffle Prize Opportunity (While supplies last)
📋 Reading tracker sheets available
⭐ All ages welcome
🌟 Don't miss the event that kicks off the biggest reading summer yet — we'll see you there! 🌟
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
⭐ 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.
Brettso the Great: Magic Story & Balloon Puppet Show
🎪✨ For the whole family — full of laughs, wonder, and unforgettable moments 🎈
🪄 The Downey City Library invites families to a magical adventure packed with comedy, balloons, puppets, and storytelling that will spark imagination and delight audiences of all ages!
🗓️ Wednesday, June 3rd
⏰ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
📍 Downey City Library
🏁 No Registration Required
⭐ All Ages
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
⭐ 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
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
⭐ 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.
Tiny Shelf Concert: Micah Giovanni
The Tiny Shelf Concerts are back.
Live music is returning to the Studio inside Downey City Library with a series that transforms the library into an intimate concert venue featuring stripped-down performances filmed live in the library.
Join us for our second Tiny Shelf Concert featuring Micah Giovanni with an intimate acoustic set with dark romantic textures, vulnerable songwriting, and a one-night-only atmosphere.
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Doors 4:30 PM. Show 5:00 PM.
The Studio at Downey City Library
Free admission. All ages welcome.
Limited capacity. Early arrival strongly recommended.
Come experience the library in a completely different way.
After Hours: Cosmos and Coffee
🔭 Astronomers in the Community! 🌌 Cosmo and Coffee brings Southern Californian astronomers into neighborhoods across greater Los Angeles to share their work, journeys, and love for the cosmos.
🪐 Explore the Universe 🌟 Hear Real Scientists' Stories 🏘️ Science in Your Community
🎤 Featuring a guest speaker (stay tuned for more information)
☕ Enjoy coffee & refreshments from local small business owners & entrepreneurs
📋 FREE – No registration required
📍 in the Cormack Room
🔍 Intended for Adults ages 18+
Theater Thursday: Double Feature
As part of Theater Thursdays: Double Feature, we continue our May screenings with a film that turns to satire to examine cycles of conflict, ideology, and human contradiction. Mixing political satire, family drama, and propulsive action, it follows a former radical pulled back into conflict when his past resurfaces.
One Battle After Another follows a former radical pulled back into conflict when his past resurfaces. When Pat’s hidden past is exposed, he and his daughter are forced into a desperate flight across California, with set-pieces that blend absurd humor and paranoid political intrigue.
Join us for a discussion following this sharp and thought provoking cinematic experience. Admission is free, and no sign ups are required.
Theater Thursdays: Double Feature
One Battle After Another [R]
Theater Thursdays: Double Feature
As part of Theater Thursdays: Double Feature, we continue our May screenings with a film that uses satire to confront power, paranoia, and the absurd logic of war. Rather than offering straightforward drama, this story exposes the fragility of political systems through humor that is as unsettling as it is incisive.
Dr. Strangelove follows a chain reaction of decisions that escalate toward nuclear disaster, revealing how ideology, ego, and miscommunication can override reason. With sharp wit and unsettling humor, the film dissects the machinery of war, asking how rational systems can produce irrational outcomes.
Join us for a discussion following this darkly comedic and enduringly relevant cinematic experience. Admission is free, and no sign ups are required.
Theater Thursdays: Double Feature
Dr. Strangelove [PG]
TTRPG Club
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
Graduation Photoshoot
🎓📸 For the grads, the milestones, and the memories to last a lifetime 🏫✨
The Downey City Library Studio is celebrating the Class of 2026 with a free drop-in graduation photo shoot for grads of all ages, whether you're crossing the stage or stepping up from Pre-K, come capture the moment with friends, family, or a solo shot that's all yours.
📱 Bonus! Photos can be airdropped directly to your cell phone so you can share and save your favorite graduation memories instantly 📸✨
🗓️ Wednesday, May 27th
📸 Open Studio Hours
⏰ 10:30 am – 4:30 pm
🎟️ Free | No registration required
🏁 Walk-in friendly
⭐ All ages welcome
📱 For more info contact (562) 904-7360
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: Doce cuentos peregrinos de Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Fecha: Martes, 26 de mayo
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 Childrens Area
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
Family Math
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:
April 14 – Shapes Storytime
April 28 – Patterns
May 19 – Patterns Storytime
May 26 – Measurement
⭐ 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🧸
Library Closure: Memorial Day
The Library will be closed in honor of Memorial Day. We will reopen tomorrow, Tuesday, May 26th.
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
So Cal Game Connection: Game Day
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
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
⭐ 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.
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
⭐ 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.
Creciendo Contigo: A Family Cafecito
Welcome to Creciendo Contigo, a warm, café-style gathering where caregivers can connect, share, and learn together! Each monthly session explores a specific stage of early childhood development, giving you practical insights and a supportive community of fellow parents and caregivers right here in Downey.
Session 1: March 17 - Developmental ages 0–6 months
Session 2: April 21 – Developmental Ages 6–12 months
Session 3: May 19 – Developmental Ages 1–2 years
Session 4: June 16 – Developmental Ages 2–3 years
Session 5: July 21 – Developmental Age 3–5 years
Time: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Cormack Room
This Program is intended for parents and caregivers of young children
Activities will be provided for library littles
RSVP Required. Click on the form below.