🍡🌍 For the adventurous snackers, the curious taste buds, and the flavors of the world 🍬✨

The Downey City Library presents Snack Scouts — where kids get to explore exotic international snacks and treats from around the globe for a one-of-a-kind tasting adventure!

⏰ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

📍 Downey City Library

🎟️ Free

📝 Registration required

👧🧒 Ages 10–12

⚠️ Disclaimer: Snacks provided may contain common allergens including nuts, dairy, gluten, soy, and eggs. Please review ingredients with your child prior to tasting. Participants with severe food allergies are encouraged to attend with caution. The Downey City Library is not responsible for allergic reactions. If your child has a known food allergy, please consult with a staff member upon arrival.

To ensure that all patrons have a positive and great experience, doors will now close five minutes at the start of Storytime. If you are unable to join us today, please join us next week

Get ready for a thrilling adventure where young minds are introduced to a vibrant world of new words, exciting concepts, and fascinating ideas! Designed for toddlers, our captivating read-alouds will explore colorful picture books, introduce charming characters, and feature rhythms and grooves, while also nurturing your child's love for reading

Each week, storytime will focus on a unique theme, featuring books that educate, inspire, and foster a deep connection between children and the joy of reading.

This children’s program is led by library staff who are passionate about making learning fun and exciting for everyone at the Library

🗓️ Once a week‍ ‍

⭐ Intended for ages 18-36 months‍ ‍

📋 No registration required‍ ‍

📗 In the Cormack room‍ ‍

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

Join us for a family-friendly evening of Halloween fun! This special event features author/illustrator Heidi Moreno (@heidiroo_art on Instagram), along with a full lineup of seasonal activities including a Costume Contest, Painted Pumpkin Contest, Mini Pumpkin Decorating, a Halloween Craft, Trick-or-Treating, and a Safety Talk presented by the Downey Police Department.

Thank you to Chick-fil-A, Jersey Mike’s, and Raising Cane’s for supporting the library and this event!

All ages welcome, come in costume and bring the whole family!

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:00–7:30 p.m.

No Registration Required

All Ages

⚡️ Pokémon Club at Downey City Library ⚡️

📣Calling all young Trainers! Can’t get enough Pokémon? Find it at the library! Pokémon Club offers a fun, welcoming space to learn and play the Pokémon Trading Card Game while building strategy skills and collaborating with fellow Trainers. Bring your deck or come ready to learn.✨

🗓️ 2nd and 3rd Tuesday of the month                  

⭐ Intended for ages 7–12 years             

📋 No registration required

🎟️ Space is limited 

📘 In the Cormack room  

🔍 Caregiver supervision required 

📱 For more information: Contact (562) 904-7360

Because of how popular Pokémon Club has gotten we are unable to host everyone due to the limited space we have. Our main goal is to ensure that everyone has a great and positive experience when participating in the Pokémon Club. We also want to follow fire safety code to keep everyone safe.

📖This library program is made possible by the following partnerships🤩 The American Association of School Librarians (AASL), the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), and The Pokémon Company International. 

📕@americanlibraryassociation

📗@ala_aasl

📣@Pokémon

Visit the Workshop for a special 🧲 STEM workshop

🚀 Hosted by the Columbia Memorial Space Center!

⚙️ Explore Science & Engineering

🔧 Build STEM Projects

📝 Parent/Guardian supervison required

🎒 This session is for ages 8+

🔴 No Registration Required

🤖 Located in the Workshop

To ensure that all patrons have a positive and great experience, doors will now close five minutes at the start of Storytime. If you are unable to join us today, please join us next week

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!

🗓️ Once a week‍ ‍

⭐ Intended for ages 3-5 years‍ ‍

📋 No registration required‍ ‍

📘 In the Cormack room‍ ‍

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

To ensure that all patrons have a positive and great experience, doors will now close five minutes at the start of Storytime. If you are unable to join us today, please join us next week.

Get ready for a thrilling adventure where young minds are introduced to a vibrant world of new words, exciting concepts, and fascinating ideas! Designed for babies, our captivating read-alouds will explore colorful picture books, introduce charming characters, and feature rhythms and grooves, while also nurturing your child's love for reading

Each week, storytime will focus on a unique theme, featuring books that educate, inspire, and foster a deep connection between children and the joy of reading.

Baby playdate at the library is the perfect spot for your little ones to have a blast with the family while exploring activities that spark their growing minds. Come and enjoy a morning filled with fun, laughter togetherness at the library!

This children’s program is led by library staff who are passionate about making learning fun and exciting for everyone at the Library!

Featured this week: 🟡 Playtime

🗓️ Once a week‍ ‍

⭐ Intended for ages 0-18 months‍ ‍

📋 No registration required‍ ‍

📗 In the Cormack room‍ ‍

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

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.

Registration is currently closed. If you have any questions, please contact childrens@downeyca.org with your inquiries

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: September 18 - Developmental ages0–6 months

• Session 2: October 16 – Developmental Ages 6–12 months

• Session 3: November 20 – Developmental Ages 1–2 years

• Session 4: December 18 – Developmental Ages 2–3 years

• Session 5: January 15 – Developmental Age 3–5 years

Time: 11:00 AM – 11:45 PM

Location: Cormack Room

This Program is intended forparents and caregivers of young children

Activities will be provided for library littles

RSVP Required. Click on the form below.

Family Bingo Night is here! Bring the whole crew for a fun-filled evening of bingo, laughter, and community. All ages welcome for a quick 30 minutes of classic bingo fun, complete with prizes and good times.

6:00 – 6:30 PM

All Ages

No Registration Required

🍳🥗 For the little chefs, the curious eaters, and the kitchen adventures ahead 🌿✨

The Downey City Library presents Lunch Bunch Cooking — where kids learn fun and easy recipes while discovering the basics of healthy eating, nutrition, and hands-on cooking skills!

Dish of the day: Garden of Delights the III

⏰ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

📍 The Cormack Room

🎟️ Free

👧🧒 Ages 9-12

Doors close 15 minutes after the start of the program (3:15pm), please arrive on time.

To ensure that all patrons have a positive and great experience, doors will now close five minutes at the start of Storytime. If you are unable to join us today, please join us next week

Get ready for a thrilling adventure where young minds are introduced to a vibrant world of new words, exciting concepts, and fascinating ideas! Designed for toddlers, our captivating read-alouds will explore colorful picture books, introduce charming characters, and feature rhythms and grooves, while also nurturing your child's love for reading

Each week, storytime will focus on a unique theme, featuring books that educate, inspire, and foster a deep connection between children and the joy of reading.

This children’s program is led by library staff who are passionate about making learning fun and exciting for everyone at the Library

🗓️ Once a week‍ ‍

⭐ Intended for ages 18-36 months‍ ‍

📋 No registration required‍ ‍

📗 In the Cormack room‍ ‍

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

⚡️ Pokémon Club at Downey City Library ⚡️

📣Calling all young Trainers! Can’t get enough Pokémon? Find it at the library! Pokémon Club offers a fun, welcoming space to learn and play the Pokémon Trading Card Game while building strategy skills and collaborating with fellow Trainers. Bring your deck or come ready to learn.✨

🗓️ 2nd and 3rd Tuesday of the month                  

⭐ Intended for ages 7–12 years             

📋 No registration required

🎟️ Space is limited 

📘 In the Cormack room  

🔍 Caregiver supervision required 

📱 For more information: Contact (562) 904-7360

Because of how popular Pokémon Club has gotten we are unable to host everyone due to the limited space we have. Our main goal is to ensure that everyone has a great and positive experience when participating in the Pokémon Club. We also want to follow fire safety code to keep everyone safe.

📖This library program is made possible by the following partnerships🤩 The American Association of School Librarians (AASL), the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), and The Pokémon Company International. 

📕@americanlibraryassociation

📗@ala_aasl

📣@Pokémon

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:

• October 13 – Number Sense & Counting Workshop

• October 27– Number Sense & Counting Storytime

⭐ 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🧸

To ensure that all patrons have a positive and great experience, doors will now close five minutes at the start of Storytime. If you are unable to join us today, please join us next week

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!

🗓️ Once a week‍ ‍

⭐ Intended for ages 3-5 years‍ ‍

📋 No registration required‍ ‍

📘 In the Cormack room‍ ‍

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

Chess club for kids at the Library

This month’s theme: Chess

♟️ Hosted by the Downey Chess Club Team

💡 Boost critical thinking & strategy

⭐ Intended for grade k-6th‍ ‍

📋 DROP IN-No registration required‍ ‍

📘 In the Cormack room‍ ‍

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

🖌️🌟 For the young artists, the bold colors, and the techniques worth knowing 🎨

✨ The Downey City Library presents Arts with Ms. G — where kids get to create fun, exciting projects while discovering new art techniques and letting their creativity shine!

⏰ 12:00 pm

📍 Downey City Library

🎟️ Free

👧🧒 Ages 7–12

To ensure that all patrons have a positive and great experience, doors will now close five minutes at the start of Storytime. If you are unable to join us today, please join us next week.

Get ready for a thrilling adventure where young minds are introduced to a vibrant world of new words, exciting concepts, and fascinating ideas! Designed for babies, our captivating read-alouds will explore colorful picture books, introduce charming characters, and feature rhythms and grooves, while also nurturing your child's love for reading

Each week, storytime will focus on a unique theme, featuring books that educate, inspire, and foster a deep connection between children and the joy of reading.

Baby playdate at the library is the perfect spot for your little ones to have a blast with the family while exploring activities that spark their growing minds. Come and enjoy a morning filled with fun, laughter togetherness at the library!

This children’s program is led by library staff who are passionate about making learning fun and exciting for everyone at the Library!

Featured this week: 🟡 Playtime

🗓️ Once a week‍ ‍

⭐ Intended for ages 0-18 months‍ ‍

📋 No registration required‍ ‍

📗 In the Cormack room‍ ‍

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

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: Birthday Party

⭐ 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.

Registration is currently closed. If you have any questions, please contact childrens@downeyca.org with your inquiries

🎨👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 For the families, the makers, and the moments that stick ✂️

✨ The Downey City Library is bringing families together for hands-on crafts, creativity, and quality time — no experience needed, just a love for making things together!

🗓️ Every first Wednesday of the month

⏰ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

📍 Downey City Library

🎟️ Free

⭐ All ages welcome

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: Birthday Party

⭐ 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.

Registration is currently closed. If you have any questions, please contact childrens@downeyca.org with your inquiries

To ensure that all patrons have a positive and great experience, doors will now close five minutes at the start of Storytime. If you are unable to join us today, please join us next week

Get ready for a thrilling adventure where young minds are introduced to a vibrant world of new words, exciting concepts, and fascinating ideas! Designed for toddlers, our captivating read-alouds will explore colorful picture books, introduce charming characters, and feature rhythms and grooves, while also nurturing your child's love for reading

Each week, storytime will focus on a unique theme, featuring books that educate, inspire, and foster a deep connection between children and the joy of reading.

This children’s program is led by library staff who are passionate about making learning fun and exciting for everyone at the Library

🗓️ Once a week‍ ‍

⭐ Intended for ages 18-36 months‍ ‍

📋 No registration required‍ ‍

📗 In the Cormack room‍ ‍

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

Visit the Workshop for a special 🧲 STEM workshop

🚀 Hosted by the Columbia Memorial Space Center!

⚙️ Explore Science & Engineering

🔧 Build STEM Projects

📝 Parent/Guardian supervison required

🎒 This session is for ages 8+

🔴 No Registration Required

🤖 Located in the Workshop

To ensure that all patrons have a positive and great experience, doors will now close five minutes at the start of Storytime. If you are unable to join us today, please join us next week

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!

🗓️ Once a week‍ ‍

⭐ Intended for ages 3-5 years‍ ‍

📋 No registration required‍ ‍

📘 In the Cormack room‍ ‍

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

📚 Stories aren’t just read, they’re built! Visit the Library for the 🧱 LEGO Builders Club 🧱

💡 Build STEM and problem-solving skills

⚙️ Explore engineering through hands-on LEGO play

🎯 Tackle fun creative building challenges

🤝🏼 Practice teamwork and collaboration

🗓️ Program Schedule: Once a month on Monday

⭐ Intended for ages 7-12

📋 No registration required

📗 Cormack Room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

Join the fun with our children’s services team and On the Grow Educator, for this six-week series to provide a fun way to introduce the potty training concept. Families will learn potty time signs, sing songs, hear stories about using the potty, do yoga poses that help with digestion, and more.

No registration required.

For more information: email spacheco@downeyca.org

Ideal for children ages 1 - 4 years old

This is a six-week series: Every Monday, August 24th - October 5th

Where: Cormack Room

It's back again! The Downey City Library is thrilled to announce our 6th annual Beyond The Book celebration, and this year, it's all about music!

Visit the library on Saturday, October 3rd for a day filled with live music, local vendors, engaging programs and activities, delicious food, and incredible performances. Whether you're a lifelong music lover or just looking for a fun day out with family and friends, there's something for everyone.

Don't miss out! Follow us on social media and check this page often for the latest updates as the big day approaches.

Check out the Beyond The Book page for more information.

Discover & Play Day at the library is the perfect spot for kids to have a blast with their families while boosting their brainpower! Discover fun educational toys and games that everyone can enjoy together, and make new library pals along the way.

This month, we’re excited to welcome a ☄️ space discovery specialist from the 🚀 Columbia Memorial Space Center 🛰️ who will guide a hands-on 🧲 STEM activity full of science, exploration, and play, perfect for curious kids ready to discover the wonders of space and technology.

⭐ Intended for all ages

📋 No registration required

📗 Children’s area

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

🧘 Yogapalooza! 🧘 A fun and engaging yoga experience for children & caregivers featuring movement, mindfulness, music, and storytelling

⚖️ Build Balance & Focus 🌟 Boost Confidence 🎵 Foster Mindfulness & Expression

Program Schedule: Last Wednesday of each month

⭐ Intended for ages 4–12

📋 FREE – No registration required

📘 In the Cormack Room

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.

Registration is currently closed. If you have any questions, please contact childrens@downeyca.org with your inquiries