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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
STEM Activities in the Workshop
Join us in the Workshop afterschool every Tuesday for a special STEM activity hosted by the Columbia Memorial Space Center!
Ages: 8+
No Registration Required
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
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
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
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
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.
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
STEM Activities in the Workshop
Join us in the Workshop afterschool every Tuesday for a special STEM activity hosted by the Columbia Memorial Space Center!
Ages: 8+
No Registration Required
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
STEM Activities in the Workshop
Join us in the Workshop afterschool every Tuesday for a special STEM activity hosted by the Columbia Memorial Space Center!
Ages: 8+
No Registration Required
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
STEM Activities in the Workshop
Join us in the Workshop afterschool the first Tuesday each month for a special STEM activity hosted by the Columbia Memorial Space Center!
Ages: 8+
No Registration Required
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
STEM Activities in the Workshop
Join us in the Workshop afterschool every Tuesday for a special STEM activity hosted by the Columbia Memorial Space Center!
Ages: 8+
No Registration Required
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
STEM Activities in the Workshop
Join us in the Workshop afterschool every Tuesday for a special STEM activity hosted by the Columbia Memorial Space Center!
Ages: 8+
No Registration Required
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
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
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!
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
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
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
STEM Activities in the Workshop
Join us in the Workshop afterschool every Tuesday for a special STEM activity hosted by the Columbia Memorial Space Center!
Ages: 8+
No Registration Required
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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