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

Ages: 18+

No registration required.

Ready to smash? Join us for our Adult Super Smash Bros Winter Tournament, open to gamers ages 16 and up. Compete in a thrilling bracket-style competition for a chance to win prizes and glory! Spaces are limited, so be sure to sign up early. Spectators are encouraged to bring the hype and cheer for their favorite players. Snacks will be provided, and prizes will be awarded to the top three champions. Prove you’ve got what it takes to be the ultimate Smash Bros champion!

This tournament is limited to participants ages 16+

Spots are limited to 16 participants

Where: The Cormack Room

Sign Ups start at 2pm | Tournament starts at 2:30pm

Come join the Workshop during our monthly Open Hour sessions! During Open Hour sessions, participants will be able to work on their own independent projects, utilizing select equipment, supplies and/or materials, including drawing, painting, printmaking, fiber arts and certain general use materials.

Open Hours are self-led, meaning participants work independently, at their own pace. Workshop staff will be available to help get set-up, distribute the materials and offer general help and advice, but will not be able to provide large group or individual long form, step-by-step instruction.

Please note that not all materials, supplies and equipment in the Workshop will be accessible during Open Hours sessions.  Please see the list on the Workshop’s webpage for available resources.

Currently, these sessions are limited to individuals aged 18 and up.  Pre-registration is required to attend Open Hour sessions. 

Registration is now open! You can register at the Workshop’s webpage.

If you have any questions, you can email Workshop staff at workshop@downeyca.org

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!

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

The Workshop is excited to announce our brand new monthly Sewing Club!

During Sewing Club, you can utilize the Workshop’s equipment and materials to work on an independent sewing project. Don’t have a project in mind? No worries! A select number of beginner sewing projects will be available to you during the session.

Sewing Club participants will be provided assistance and guidance, including instruction on sewing machine use, by our guest instructor, Sharon White. Workshop staff will also be available to provide assistance when possible, and we encourage club members to help each other too! We all have different backgrounds and experiences, so we’ll be learning from each other.

The Workshop will have a limited number of sewing machines available during the session that will be offered to participants on a first come, first served basis. In the event that all sewing machines are occupied, you may still participate in any aspects of the sewing process that don’t require a machine. If you have your own sewing machine, we highly encourage you to bring it with you to the session! All types of sewing projects are welcome.

Sewing Club sessions are drop-in, meaning you do not have to pre-register in order to attend the session. Space is limited! We ask that you arrive promptly at the beginning of the session in order to secure your spot.

Available materials include: sewing machines, assorted fabric, sewing needles and thread, pins, quilt batting, embroidery materials, irons and ironing boards, and much more!

Please email workshop@downeyca.org with any questions.

Enter the haunting urban legend of Candyman (1992), a chilling tale of folklore and fear directed by Bernard Rose.

Join us for an evening of elevated horror. Admission is free, and no sign-ups are required. For more information on upcoming events, visit our website calendar.

Special Feature

Thursday, April 24th, 2025

5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Your little one has a lot to say! Help them learn to communicate through sign language. Together learn signs and songs through activities and play. Caregivers will receive tips about language and cognitive development at each class.

This is a 6 week program, meeting once per week

Duration: Thursdays, April 24th - May 29th

This program is meant for children ages 0-3 yrs

Where: The Cormack Room

Sign up for the waitlist, invitations will be sent out as spots open.

¡Estás Invitado!

La biblioteca de la ciudad de Downey te invita a ser parte de nuestra discusión de el Club De Lectura en Español. Este programa es para lectores de 18 años en adelante y personas que hablen y lean en español. Para nuestra sesión estaremos conversando sobre el libro Cuando era puertorriqueña de Esmeralda Santiago. Tendremos aperitivos y juntos crearemos un ambiente cómodo para discutir los temas que el libro nos ofrece. Siéntete libre de invitar a un amigo, familiar, vecino o conocido. ¡Será una entretenida conversación!

Día: Martes, 22 de abril

Hora: 6:00 p.m.

¡Te esperamos!

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

Ages: 18+

No registration required.

Learn the basics of using a computer and become familiar with peripherals, programs, files, browsing, emails and more. We’ll cover how to use hardware, type up text documents, and use the computer safely and easily!

This session will focus on the basics of using a computer, such as turning it on and opening files. PC’s will be provided by the library to work on during the class.

Registration is required in-person or by phone (562) 904-7366.

The Downey City Library is launching its very own Collective Literary Art Magazine, and this is your chance to be part of it!

Join us for Short-Sentence Stories + Linocut Art on April 17, 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM—the third in a series of four creative workshops blending writing and visual art. Explore storytelling through short-sentence stories and linocut art. No experience needed!

Registration is required

For ages 16 and up

Questions can be emailed to workshop@downeyca.org

Join us every other Tuesday at 5:30 PM for an epic Dungeons & Dragons session with local Dungeon Master Cody Mazza! Using the fast-paced, nostalgia-infused Dungeon Crawl Classics (DCC) system, these biweekly sessions promise creative puzzles, thrilling exploration, and treasure galore. Perfect for both new and seasoned adventurers, no experience needed!

📜 All materials provided.

📝 Registration required

🎲 For ages 16+

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

Ages: 18+

No registration required.

Your little one has a lot to say! Help them learn to communicate through sign language. Together learn signs and songs through activities and play. Caregivers will receive tips about language and cognitive development at each class.

This is a 6 week program, meeting once per week

Duration: Mondays, March 10th - April 14th

This program is meant for children ages 0-3 yrs

Where: The Cormack Room

Sign up for the waitlist, invitations will be sent out as spots open.

Join us in the Workshop for Polymer Clay Jewelry Making! In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to sculpt their very own earrings using polymer clay. Don’t have your ears pierced? No worries! Magnet, keychain, and pin substitutes are available upon request. The session will cover the basics of working with polymer clay; how to sculpt, slab, upkeep and bake. Participants will leave the course with a piece of handmade jewelry.

This program is intended for ages 18+.

Pre-registration is required to attend this program. The registration form will become available on Monday, March 31st at 10:00 AM.

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!

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

Join us in the Workshop for Polymer Clay Jewelry Making! In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to sculpt their very own earrings using polymer clay. Don’t have your ears pierced? No worries! Magnet, keychain, and pin substitutes are available upon request. The session will cover the basics of working with polymer clay; how to sculpt, slab, upkeep and bake. Participants will leave the course with a piece of handmade jewelry.

This program is intended for ages 18+.

Pre-registration is required to attend this program. The registration form will become available on Monday, March 31st at 10:00 AM.

Step into the world of an amazing Western with our International Cinémathèque screening of The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966), a masterpiece directed by Sergio Leone.

Join us for an evening of classic filmmaking. Admission is free, and no sign-ups are required. For more information on upcoming events, visit our website calendar.

Come hang out, play your favorite games, and make new friends. We’ll have classic and new games like Monopoly, Uno, Aggravation, plus puzzles & more for all ages. In addition, we’ll be hosting Jackbox games for older visitors. You won’t want to miss it!

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

Cormack Room: Anyone 16+ can enjoy Jackbox Party Pack 7, plus snacks and drinks! 🍿🕹️

No Registration Required

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

Ages: 18+

No registration required.

Your little one has a lot to say! Help them learn to communicate through sign language. Together learn signs and songs through activities and play. Caregivers will receive tips about language and cognitive development at each class.

This is a 6 week program, meeting once per week

Duration: Mondays, March 10th - April 14th

This program is meant for children ages 0-3 yrs

Where: The Cormack Room

Sign up for the waitlist, invitations will be sent out as spots open.

Come make stickers in the Workshop! In this hands-on activity, participants can turn drawings and photos into custom stickers using our sticker machine! All materials will be provided. Please note that we will limit 3 stickers per person.

This workshop is intended for ages 16+.

It is a drop-in program, meaning registration is not required and space will be offered on a first come, first served basis.

Join us this Thursday for Hollywood Classics, where we’ll be watching film series highlighting iconic Hollywood masterpieces! This week, we’ll be watching The Wizard of Oz (1939) directed by Victor Fleming and King Vidor

Where: The Cormack Room

When: Thursday, April 3rd , at 5pm

Join us every other Tuesday at 5:30 PM for an epic Dungeons & Dragons session with local Dungeon Master Cody Mazza! Using the fast-paced, nostalgia-infused Dungeon Crawl Classics (DCC) system, these biweekly sessions promise creative puzzles, thrilling exploration, and treasure galore. Perfect for both new and seasoned adventurers, no experience needed!

📜 All materials provided.

📝 Registration required

🎲 For ages 16+

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

Ages: 18+

No registration required.

Your little one has a lot to say! Help them learn to communicate through sign language. Together learn signs and songs through activities and play. Caregivers will receive tips about language and cognitive development at each class.

This is a 6 week program, meeting once per week

Duration: Mondays, March 10th - April 14th

This program is meant for children ages 0-3 yrs

Where: The Cormack Room

Sign up for the waitlist, invitations will be sent out as spots open.

Come join the Workshop during our monthly Open Hour sessions! During Open Hour sessions, participants will be able to work on their own independent projects, utilizing select equipment, supplies and/or materials, including drawing, painting, printmaking, fiber arts and certain general use materials.

Open Hours are self-led, meaning participants work independently, at their own pace. Workshop staff will be available to help get set-up, distribute the materials and offer general help and advice, but will not be able to provide large group or individual long form, step-by-step instruction.

Please note that not all materials, supplies and equipment in the Workshop will be accessible during Open Hours sessions.  Please see the list on the Workshop’s webpage for available resources.

Currently, these sessions are limited to individuals aged 18 and up.  Pre-registration is required to attend Open Hour sessions. Registration will open on Monday, March 17th at 10:00am. You can register at the Workshop’s webpage.

If you have any questions, you can email Workshop staff at workshop@downeyca.org

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!

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

Watch classics, discover new movies and hang out with friends in the Cormack Room the last Thursday of every month. This month join us to watch Wicked by Jon M. Chu [PG]

¡Estás Invitado!

La biblioteca de la ciudad de Downey te invita a ser parte de nuestra discusión de el Club De Lectura en Español. Este programa es para lectores de 18 años en adelante y personas que hablen y lean en español. Para nuestra sesión estaremos conversando sobre el libro La Última Cuentista de Donna Barba Higuera. Tendremos aperitivos y juntos crearemos un ambiente cómodo para discutir los temas que el libro nos ofrece. Siéntete libre de invitar a un amigo, familiar, vecino o conocido. ¡Será una entretenida conversación!

Día: Martes, 25 de marzo

Hora: 6:00 p.m.

¡Te esperamos!