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Preschool Story Time
Oct
28

Preschool Story Time

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: Let’s CelebrateHalloween

Featured this week: 🔵 Activity: Go Away Big Freen Monster Craft

🗓️ Once a week

Intended for ages 3-5 years

📋 No registration required

📘 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

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Bilingual Preschool Storytime
Oct
29

Bilingual Preschool Storytime

Get ready for a thrilling adventure where young minds are introduced to a vibrant world of new words, exciting concepts, and fascinating ideas in English and Spanish. Designed for ages 3-5, our captivating bilingual English/Spanish 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 Halloween / Feliz Día de Halloween

Featured this week: 🔵 Activity: Cupcake Decorating

🗓️ Once a week

Intended for ages 3-5 years

📋 No registration required

📘 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

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Bilingual Toddler Story Time
Oct
30

Bilingual Toddler Story Time

Get ready for a thrilling adventure where young minds are introduced to a vibrant world of new words, exciting concepts, and fascinating ideas in English and Spanish. Designed for ages 1-2, our captivating bilingual English/Spanish 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.

Toddler 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: Halloween /Noche de brujas

Featured this week: 🔵 Activity: Costumed Trick-or-Treat

🗓️ Once a week

Intended for ages 1-2 years

📋 No registration required

📘 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

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Baby & Toddler Story Time & Playdate
Nov
1

Baby & Toddler Story Time & Playdate

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 and 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.

Baby & toddler 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: Opposites

Featured this week: 🟡 Playtime

🗓️ Once a week

Intended for ages 0-2 years

📋 No registration required

📗 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

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LEGO© Builders Club
Nov
3

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: 5-7pm

Where: The Cormack Room

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Sign, Say & Play
Nov
3

Sign, Say & Play

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, October 20th - November 24th

Theme: Bath Time

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.

Waitlist
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Preschool Story Time
Nov
4

Preschool Story Time

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: Thankful for Mommy and Daddy

Featured this week: 🔵 Activity: Pin the Tail on the Turkey

🗓️ Once a week

Intended for ages 3-5 years

📋 No registration required

📘 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

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Bilingual Preschool Storytime
Nov
5

Bilingual Preschool Storytime

Get ready for a thrilling adventure where young minds are introduced to a vibrant world of new words, exciting concepts, and fascinating ideas in English and Spanish. Designed for ages 3-5, our captivating bilingual English/Spanish 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: Celebrate Day of the Dead/ Celebra el Día de los Muertos

Featured this week: 🔵 Activity: Sugar Skull Mask Craft

🗓️ Once a week

Intended for ages 3-5 years

📋 No registration required

📘 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

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Bilingual Toddler Story Time
Nov
6

Bilingual Toddler Story Time

Get ready for a thrilling adventure where young minds are introduced to a vibrant world of new words, exciting concepts, and fascinating ideas in English and Spanish. Designed for ages 1-2, our captivating bilingual English/Spanish 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.

Toddler 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: Obstacle Course

🗓️ Once a week

Intended for ages 1-2 years

📋 No registration required

📘 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

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Sign, Say & Play
Nov
6

Sign, Say & Play

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, October 20th - November 24th

Theme: Bath Time

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.

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Library Playdate
Nov
7

Library Playdate

Playdate 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

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Baby & Toddler Story Time & Playdate
Nov
8

Baby & Toddler Story Time & Playdate

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 and 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.

Baby & toddler 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: See, Touch and Feel

Featured this week: 🟡 Playtime

🗓️ Once a week

Intended for ages 0-2 years

📋 No registration required

📗 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

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Downey Chess Club
Nov
10

Downey Chess Club

New dates and time in the New Year for Chess Club for Kids! Downey Chess Club instructors will be teaching chess in the Cormack Room, Mondays 6:15-7:30pm once a month. In addition to being a fun game, chess teaches students to become leaders by improving concentration, good sportsmanship, critical & abstract thinking, problem solving, planning, and analysis.

No registration required but come early because seats are limited

Ages: 4-12

Grades: K-6th

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Sign, Say & Play
Nov
10

Sign, Say & Play

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, October 20th - November 24th

Theme: Getting Dressed

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.

Waitlist
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Bilingual Preschool Storytime
Nov
12

Bilingual Preschool Storytime

Get ready for a thrilling adventure where young minds are introduced to a vibrant world of new words, exciting concepts, and fascinating ideas in English and Spanish. Designed for ages 3-5, our captivating bilingual English/Spanish 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: Let’s Share Together / Compartamos juntos

Featured this week: 🔵 Activity: Collaborate Collage

🗓️ Once a week

Intended for ages 3-5 years

📋 No registration required

📘 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

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Bilingual Toddler Story Time
Nov
13

Bilingual Toddler Story Time

Get ready for a thrilling adventure where young minds are introduced to a vibrant world of new words, exciting concepts, and fascinating ideas in English and Spanish. Designed for ages 1-2, our captivating bilingual English/Spanish 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.

Toddler 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: Mice / Los ratones

Featured this week: 🔵 Activity: Paper Mouse Craft

🗓️ Once a week

Intended for ages 1-2 years

📋 No registration required

📘 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

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Sign, Say & Play
Nov
13

Sign, Say & Play

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 multi week program, meeting once per week

Duration: Thursdays, October 23rd - December 18th

Theme: TBA

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.

Waitlist
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Baby & Toddler Story Time & Playdate
Nov
15

Baby & Toddler Story Time & Playdate

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 and 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.

Baby & toddler 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: Mommies and Daddies

Featured this week: 🟡 Playtime

🗓️ Once a week

Intended for ages 0-2 years

📋 No registration required

📗 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

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Sign, Say & Play
Nov
17

Sign, Say & Play

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, October 20th - November 24th

Theme: Pets

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.

Waitlist
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Preschool Story Time
Nov
18

Preschool Story Time

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: Thanksgiving Fun

Featured this week: 🔵 Activity: Turkey Hat Craft

🗓️ Once a week

Intended for ages 3-5 years

📋 No registration required

📘 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

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Bilingual Preschool Storytime
Nov
19

Bilingual Preschool Storytime

Get ready for a thrilling adventure where young minds are introduced to a vibrant world of new words, exciting concepts, and fascinating ideas in English and Spanish. Designed for ages 3-5, our captivating bilingual English/Spanish 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: Cooking is Fun! / ¡Cocinar es divertido!

Featured this week: 🔵 Activity: Play-Doh

🗓️ Once a week

Intended for ages 3-5 years

📋 No registration required

📘 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

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Bilingual Toddler Story Time
Nov
20

Bilingual Toddler Story Time

Get ready for a thrilling adventure where young minds are introduced to a vibrant world of new words, exciting concepts, and fascinating ideas in English and Spanish. Designed for ages 1-2, our captivating bilingual English/Spanish 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.

Toddler 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: Move & Play / Muévete y juega

Featured this week: 🔵 Activity: Playdate

🗓️ Once a week

Intended for ages 1-2 years

📋 No registration required

📘 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

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Sign, Say & Play
Nov
20

Sign, Say & Play

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, October 20th - November 24th

Theme: Pets

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.

Waitlist
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Family Rhythms
Nov
21

Family Rhythms

Join us for family rhythms and let the music move you! A dynamic program that offers a blend of music, dance and rhythm-based activities that the whole family can enjoy.

No Registration Required

Where: The Cormack Room

All Ages

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Family Rhythms
Nov
21

Family Rhythms

Join us for family rhythms and let the music move you! A dynamic program that offers a blend of music, dance and rhythm-based activities that the whole family can enjoy.

No Registration Required

Where: The Cormack Room

All Ages

View Event →
Baby & Toddler Story Time & Playdate
Nov
22

Baby & Toddler Story Time & Playdate

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 and 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.

Baby & toddler 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: Thankful for Babies

Featured this week: 🟡 Playtime

🗓️ Once a week

Intended for ages 0-2 years

📋 No registration required

📗 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

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Sign, Say & Play
Nov
24

Sign, Say & Play

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, October 20th - November 24th

Theme: At the Park

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.

Waitlist
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Preschool Story Time
Nov
25

Preschool Story Time

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: Let’s Bake

Featured this week: 🔵 Activity: Turkey Cookie Decorating

🗓️ Once a week

Intended for ages 3-5 years

📋 No registration required

📘 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

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Downey Game Night
Nov
25

Downey Game Night

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. You won’t want to miss it!

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

No Registration Required

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Bilingual Preschool Storytime
Nov
26

Bilingual Preschool Storytime

Get ready for a thrilling adventure where young minds are introduced to a vibrant world of new words, exciting concepts, and fascinating ideas in English and Spanish. Designed for ages 3-5, our captivating bilingual English/Spanish 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: Let’s Give Thanks/Demos gracias

Featured this week: 🔵 Activity: Thanksgiving Craft

🗓️ Once a week

Intended for ages 3-5 years

📋 No registration required

📘 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

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Baby & Toddler Story Time & Playdate
Nov
29

Baby & Toddler Story Time & Playdate

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 and 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.

Baby & toddler 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: Baby Animals

Featured this week: 🟡 Playtime

🗓️ Once a week

Intended for ages 0-2 years

📋 No registration required

📗 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

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LEGO© Builders Club
Dec
1

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: 5-7pm

Where: The Cormack Room

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LEGO© Builders Club
Dec
1

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: 5-7pm

Where: The Cormack Room

View Event →
Preschool Story Time
Dec
2

Preschool Story Time

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: Frosty the Snowman

Featured this week: 🔵 Activity: Frosty Dance Party

🗓️ Once a week

Intended for ages 3-5 years

📋 No registration required

📘 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

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Downey Chess Club
Dec
8

Downey Chess Club

New dates and time in the New Year for Chess Club for Kids! Downey Chess Club instructors will be teaching chess in the Cormack Room, Mondays 6:15-7:30pm once a month. In addition to being a fun game, chess teaches students to become leaders by improving concentration, good sportsmanship, critical & abstract thinking, problem solving, planning, and analysis.

No registration required but come early because seats are limited

Ages: 4-12

Grades: K-6th

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Downey Chess Club
Dec
8

Downey Chess Club

New dates and time in the New Year for Chess Club for Kids! Downey Chess Club instructors will be teaching chess in the Cormack Room, Mondays 6:15-7:30pm once a month. In addition to being a fun game, chess teaches students to become leaders by improving concentration, good sportsmanship, critical & abstract thinking, problem solving, planning, and analysis.

No registration required but come early because seats are limited

Ages: 4-12

Grades: K-6th

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Preschool Story Time
Dec
9

Preschool Story Time

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: Let’s Decorate

Featured this week: 🔵 Activity: Christmas Cookie Decorating

🗓️ Once a week

Intended for ages 3-5 years

📋 No registration required

📘 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

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Family Rhythms
Dec
19

Family Rhythms

Join us for family rhythms and let the music move you! A dynamic program that offers a blend of music, dance and rhythm-based activities that the whole family can enjoy.

No Registration Required

Where: The Cormack Room

All Ages

View Event →
Downey Game Night
Dec
30

Downey Game Night

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. You won’t want to miss it!

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

No Registration Required

View Event →
Downey Game Night
Dec
30

Downey Game Night

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. You won’t want to miss it!

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

No Registration Required

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Sign, Say & Play
Oct
27

Sign, Say & Play

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, October 20th - November 24th

Theme: Bedtime

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.

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Baby & Toddler Story Time & Playdate
Oct
25

Baby & Toddler Story Time & Playdate

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 and 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.

Baby & toddler 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: Five Little Pumpkins

Featured this week: 🟡 Playtime

🗓️ Once a week

Intended for ages 0-2 years

📋 No registration required

📗 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

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Family Playdate
Oct
24

Family Playdate

Playdate 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

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Bilingual Toddler Story Time
Oct
23

Bilingual Toddler Story Time

Get ready for a thrilling adventure where young minds are introduced to a vibrant world of new words, exciting concepts, and fascinating ideas in English and Spanish. Designed for ages 1-2, our captivating bilingual English/Spanish 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.

Toddler 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: Monsters / Monstruos

Featured this week: 🔵 Activity: Process Art Monster Cupcake Liner Craft

🗓️ Once a week

Intended for ages 1-2 years

📋 No registration required

📘 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

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Bilingual Preschool Storytime
Oct
22

Bilingual Preschool Storytime

Get ready for a thrilling adventure where young minds are introduced to a vibrant world of new words, exciting concepts, and fascinating ideas in English and Spanish. Designed for ages 3-5, our captivating bilingual English/Spanish 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: Monsters and Ghosts/ Monstruos y Fantasmas

Featured this week: 🔵 Activity: Decorate a Haunted House

🗓️ Once a week

Intended for ages 3-5 years

📋 No registration required

📘 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

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Downey Game Night
Oct
21

Downey Game Night

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. You won’t want to miss it!

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

No Registration Required

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Preschool Story Time
Oct
21

Preschool Story Time

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: Five Little Pumpkins

Featured this week: 🔵 Activity: Fall Stem Fun on the Patio

🗓️ Once a week

Intended for ages 3-5 years

📋 No registration required

📘 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

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Sign, Say & Play
Oct
20

Sign, Say & Play

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, October 20th - November 24th

Theme: Mealtime

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.

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Little Vinyl Listening Session (POSTPONED)
Oct
18

Little Vinyl Listening Session (POSTPONED)

Excited to announce the next Little Vinyl Library Listening Session!

☕️Helping Hands Coffee is back — first 10 guests get a free drink, so roll in early and hang with us late.

We’re bringing back the Vinyl Listening Session & DJ Workshop with DJ Buffpants. Get hands-on with mixing, catch a live vinyl set, and dig into fresh finds at the Community Record Exchange, stocked with a brand-new batch of records.

The Little Vinyl Library is also getting a refresh. Borrow, donate, or just post up and enjoy the vibes. Whether you spin at home, collect for fun, or just love the music, this one’s for you.

📅 Saturday, October 18th, 2025

🕕 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

📍 Downey City Library

All ages welcome. No RSVP needed.

Questions? Email us at studio@downeyca.org

Event postponed; check back for updates on the rescheduled date

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Baby & Toddler Story Time & Playdate
Oct
18

Baby & Toddler Story Time & Playdate

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 and 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.

Baby & toddler 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: Baby’s First Halloween

Featured this week: 🟡 Playtime

🗓️ Once a week

Intended for ages 0-2 years

📋 No registration required

📗 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

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Family Rhythms
Oct
17

Family Rhythms

Join us for family rhythms and let the music move you! A dynamic program that offers a blend of music, dance and rhythm-based activities that the whole family can enjoy.

No Registration Required

Where: The Cormack Room

All Ages

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Bilingual Toddler Story Time
Oct
16

Bilingual Toddler Story Time

Get ready for a thrilling adventure where young minds are introduced to a vibrant world of new words, exciting concepts, and fascinating ideas in English and Spanish. Designed for ages 1-2, our captivating bilingual English/Spanish 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.

Toddler 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: Cats / Los gatos

Featured this week: 🔵 Activity: Color Sorting

🗓️ Once a week

Intended for ages 1-2 years

📋 No registration required

📘 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

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Bilingual Preschool Storytime
Oct
15

Bilingual Preschool Storytime

Get ready for a thrilling adventure where young minds are introduced to a vibrant world of new words, exciting concepts, and fascinating ideas in English and Spanish. Designed for ages 3-5, our captivating bilingual English/Spanish 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: Witches and Cats / Brujas y Gatos

Featured this week: 🔵 Activity: Black Cat Paper Plate Craft

🗓️ Once a week

Intended for ages 3-5 years

📋 No registration required

📘 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

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Preschool Story Time
Oct
14

Preschool Story Time

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: All for Fall

Featured this week: 🔵 Activity: Fall Leaf Patio Games

🗓️ Once a week

Intended for ages 3-5 years

📋 No registration required

📘 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

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Downey Chess Club
Oct
13

Downey Chess Club

New dates and time in the New Year for Chess Club for Kids! Downey Chess Club instructors will be teaching chess in the Cormack Room, Mondays 6:15-7:30pm once a month. In addition to being a fun game, chess teaches students to become leaders by improving concentration, good sportsmanship, critical & abstract thinking, problem solving, planning, and analysis.

No registration required but come early because seats are limited

Ages: 4-12

Grades: K-6th

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Beyond The Book
Oct
11

Beyond The Book

It’s back again! This year’s Beyond the Book will transform the library into a hub of creativity, innovation, and hands-on discovery. Visitors of all ages will have the chance to explore, create, and share their talents through interactive activities that spark curiosity and inspire learning.

The celebration will also feature food and live music, adding flavor and rhythm to an already vibrant experience.

Stay tuned—more details will be announced soon!

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Family Playdate
Oct
10

Family Playdate

Playdate 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

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Bilingual Toddler Story Time
Oct
9

Bilingual Toddler Story Time

Get ready for a thrilling adventure where young minds are introduced to a vibrant world of new words, exciting concepts, and fascinating ideas in English and Spanish. Designed for ages 1-2, our captivating bilingual English/Spanish 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.

Toddler 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: Pumpkins / Las calabazas

Featured this week: 🔵 Activity: Pumpkin Painting

🗓️ Once a week

Intended for ages 1-2 years

📋 No registration required

📘 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

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Bilingual Preschool Storytime
Oct
8

Bilingual Preschool Storytime

Get ready for a thrilling adventure where young minds are introduced to a vibrant world of new words, exciting concepts, and fascinating ideas in English and Spanish. Designed for ages 3-5, our captivating bilingual English/Spanish 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: Bats and Spiders / Murciélagos y Arañas

Featured this week: 🔵 Activity: Creepy Crawly Sensory Play

🗓️ Once a week

Intended for ages 3-5 years

📋 No registration required

📘 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

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Preschool Story Time
Oct
7

Preschool Story Time

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: Spiders

Featured this week: 🔵 Activity: Itsy Bitsy Spider Craft

🗓️ Once a week

Intended for ages 3-5 years

📋 No registration required

📘 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

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LEGO© Builders Club
Oct
6

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: 5-7pm

Where: The Cormack Room

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Infant Massage Class
Oct
6

Infant Massage Class

Join Ms. Coco Pacheco, our Children’s Librarian, at the Library for our special infant massage program! Studies have shown that infant massages help support the health and well-being of babies and parents, as well as stimulate all the senses of both the baby and parents to promote bonding.

This 5 week program will help parents learn massaging techniques they can incorporate into their daily routines. Parent’s will learn and build on different strokes and pressure methods for their baby, gain insights into their baby’s body language, and will provide parents an opportunity to discuss relevant parent topics, ask questions, share experiences and get support from others.

Bring a pillow, towel/blanket to lay the baby on

Please fill out the waitlist if you would like to be alerted of an opening.

Where: The Cormack Room

When: Mondays 10:30am-12:30pm

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Baby & Toddler Story Time & Playdate
Oct
4

Baby & Toddler Story Time & Playdate

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 and 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.

Baby & toddler 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: Let’s Learn About Opposites

Featured this week: 🟡 Playtime

🗓️ Once a week

Intended for ages 0-2 years

📋 No registration required

📗 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

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Family Rhythms
Oct
3

Family Rhythms

Join us for family rhythms and let the music move you! A dynamic program that offers a blend of music, dance and rhythm-based activities that the whole family can enjoy.

No Registration Required

Where: The Cormack Room

All Ages

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Bilingual Toddler Story Time
Oct
2

Bilingual Toddler Story Time

Get ready for a thrilling adventure where young minds are introduced to a vibrant world of new words, exciting concepts, and fascinating ideas in English and Spanish. Designed for ages 1-2, our captivating bilingual English/Spanish 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.

Toddler 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 Birthday Ms. Coco! / ¡Feliz cumpleaños Sra. Coco!

Featured this week: 🔵 Activity: Birthday Cake Decorating Group Craft

🗓️ Once a week

Intended for ages 1-2 years

📋 No registration required

📘 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

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Bilingual Preschool Storytime
Oct
1

Bilingual Preschool Storytime

Get ready for a thrilling adventure where young minds are introduced to a vibrant world of new words, exciting concepts, and fascinating ideas in English and Spanish. Designed for ages 3-5, our captivating bilingual English/Spanish 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: Apples and Pumpkins / Manzanas y calabazas

Featured this week: 🔵 Activity: Bubbles on the Patio

🗓️ Once a week

Intended for ages 3-5 years

📋 No registration required

📘 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

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Downey Game Night
Sep
30

Downey Game Night

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. You won’t want to miss it!

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

No Registration Required

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