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

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

Special Feature

Thursday, April 24th, 2025

5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

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

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

Registration is required

For ages 16 and up

Questions can be emailed to workshop@downeyca.org

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

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

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

Where: The Cormack Room

When: Thursday, April 3rd , at 5pm

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

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

Join us for Wonderland Writing + Watercolor Painting on March 20, 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM—the second in a series of four creative workshops blending writing and visual art. Explore storytelling through Wonderland Writing and Water Painting. No experience needed!

Pre-Registration is required. Registration will open on Thursday, March 6th at 10:00am. Please register on the Workshop’s webpage.

For ages 16+

Questions can be emailed to workshop@downeyca.org

The Workshop is excited to collaborate with the Studio for their upcoming photoshoot! After receiving a printed photo from the Studio staff, participants will have the opportunity to decorate and take home their own picture frame! Materials will include paint, stickers, charms and more. Materials are limited! Please note that we will limit one frame per participant.

This activity is intended for all ages. It is a drop-in program, meaning registration is not required and space will be offered on a first come, first served basis. In order to participate in this workshop, participants must first take a photo in the Studio’s photoshoot.

Bloom into the season with a picture-perfect moment! 🌸✨ Swing by the library on Monday, March 17th, from 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM for a drop-in Spring Photoshoot! Capture the warmth of spring with our vibrant backdrops, professional lighting, and playful props. No appointments, no cost—just fun snapshots! 📸🌿

Monday, March 17th

1:00pm-5:30pm

All ages | No appointment needed

The Studio is excited to collaborate with the Workshop in our upcoming photoshoot! After receiving a printed photo from the Studio staff, participants will have the opportunity to decorate and take home their own picture frame! Let your creativity bloom!

Join us for a Vinyl Listening Session & DJ Workshop with DJ Buffpants, where you’ll learn the art of mixing vinyl, vibe to a curated DJ set, and swap records at our Community Record Exchange with Nice Guy Eddie, who’s bringing an amazing collection of vinyl! 🎧🎶

No Registration Required

All Ages

Enjoy an opportunity to explore and appreciate cinema from different cultures and regions around the world at our FREE monthly International film screening! This month, join us to watch The Seventh Seal [Not Rated] by Ingmar Bergman

Join us this Thursday for Hollywood Classics, where we’ll be watching film series highlighting iconic Hollywood masterpieces! This week, we’ll be watching Singin’ in the Rain (1952) directed by Stanley Donen and Gene Kelly.

Where: The Cormack Room

When: Thursday, March 6th, at 5pm

Watch classics, discover new movies and hang out with friends in the Cormack Room the last Thursday of every month. This month join us to watch Blue Velvet by David Lynch [R]

Watch classics, discover new movies and hang out with friends in the Cormack Room the last Thursday of every month. This month join us to watch The Elephant Man by David Lynch [PG]

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

Join us for Campfire Stories + Charcoal Drawings on February 20, 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM—the first in a series of four creative workshops blending writing and visual art. Explore storytelling through the flicker of a campfire and bring your words to life with charcoal illustrations. No experience needed!

Registration is required

For ages 16 and up

Questions can be emailed to workshop@downeyca.org

Enjoy an opportunity to explore and appreciate cinema from different cultures and regions around the world at our FREE monthly International film screening! This month, join us to watch In the Mood for Love [PG] by Wong Kar-wai

Capture the love this Valentine’s Day season at the library! Join us Wednesday, February 12th from 10am-4pm for a drop-in, Valentine's themed photoshoot. Use our lights, backdrop, and props for a fun photo; no appointment necessary.

Wednesday, February 12th

10:00am-4:00pm

All ages

Join us this Thursday for Hollywood Classics, where we’ll be watching film series highlighting iconic Hollywood masterpieces! This week, we’ll be watching Bonnie and Clyde (1967) directed by Arthur Penn.

Where: The Cormack Room

When: Thursday, February 6th, at 5pm

Watch classics, discover new movies and hang out with friends in the Cormack Room the last Thursday of every month. This month join us to watch True Romance by Tony Scott [R]

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

Join us for Theater Thursdays: Hollywood Classics, where we’ll be watching film series highlighting iconic Hollywood masterpieces! This week, we’ll be watching Rebel Without A Cause (1955) by Nicholas Ray

Where: The Cormack Room

When: Thursday, January 23rd, at 5pm

Enjoy an opportunity to explore and appreciate cinema from different cultures and regions around the world at our FREE monthly International film screening! This month, join us to watch Breathless [Not Rated] by Jean-Luc Godart

Watch classics, discover new movies and hang out with friends in the Cormack Room the last Thursday of every month. This month join us to watch Eyes Wide Shut by Stanley Kubrick [R]

Watch classics, discover new movies and hang out with friends in the Cormack Room the last Thursday of every month. This month join us to watch A.I. Artificial Intelligence by Steven Spielberg [PG-13]