Celebrate Father’s Day with a photo to remember! 👔📸

The Studio continues to build momentum following our successful Mother’s Day and graduation photo shoots. We're excited to offer a Father’s Day themed Photo Shoot; stop by the library on Wednesday, June 11th, anytime between 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM. Whether you’re posing with Dad, Grandpa, or the whole family, enjoy our cool backdrop, classic props, and professional lighting that make every memory picture-perfect. Free and no appointments needed—just drop in and smile!

Wednesday, June 11th

1:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Free | All ages | No appointment needed

Get ready to smash into summer with our Super Smash Bros. Doubles Tournament! This special edition features teams of two battling it out in a bracket-style showdown for ultimate glory. Show off your skills, strategize with your partner, and compete for awesome prizes awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams! Enjoy free snacks and refreshments while you play or cheer on your favorite duo—spectators are welcome!

🎁 Proudly sponsored by Raising Cane’s and The Downey Pizza Co.

📍 Part of our Summer Reading Kick-Off Celebration!

Registrations begin at 11am, tournament starts at 11:30am

Only 16 team spots available

Ages: 10-15

No partner? No problem! Participants who come solo will be paired with another player at the event.

Join us this Thursday for Hollywood Classics, where we’ll be watching film series highlighting iconic Hollywood masterpieces! This week, we’ll be watching Sunset Boulevard (1950) directed by Billy Wilder.

Where: The Cormack Room

When: Thursday, June 5th, at 5pm

Join us in the Workshop to paint on fabric!

In this hands-on session, you can use fabric paint to create a design on any type of fabric. All materials will be provided, including a limited supply of tote bags and zipper pouches. Participants are encouraged to bring their own t-shirts, hoodies, or other articles of clothing to paint on.

This session is drop-in, meaning you do not have to register in order to attend the session. Space is limited and offered on a first come, first served basis.

Please email workshop@downeyca.org with any questions!

Watch anime series (subbed) and hang out with friends in the Cormack Room every Wednesday. This season join us in the following 3 shows:

• My Hero Academia: Vigilantes

• Wistoria: Wand and Sword

• BUCCHIGIRI?!

This program is meant for Teens (ages 13-18)

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

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 Selena (1997) by Gregory Nava [PG]

Admission is free, and no sign-ups are required.

Watch subbed and dubbed anime series and hang out with friends in the Cormack Room every Wednesday. Each season we’ll pick a favorite series from the audience and 2 random show episodes. This season join us in watching:

• My Hero Academia: Vigilantes

• Random Choice #1

• Random Choice #2

This program is meant for Teens (ages 13-18)

Watch subbed and dubbed anime series and hang out with friends in the Cormack Room every Wednesday. Each season we’ll pick a favorite series from the audience and 2 random show episodes. This season join us in watching:

• My Hero Academia: Vigilantes

• Random Choice #1

• Random Choice #2

This program is meant for Teens (ages 13-18)

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

📜 All materials provided.

📝 Registration required

🎲 For ages 16+

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 Poems + Bookbinding on May 15, 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM—the fourth and final in a series of four creative workshops blending writing and visual art. Explore storytelling through short poems and bookbinding. No experience needed!

Registration is required

For ages 16 and up

Questions can be emailed to workshop@downeyca.org

Watch subbed and dubbed anime series and hang out with friends in the Cormack Room every Wednesday. Each season we’ll pick a favorite series from the audience and 2 random show episodes. This season join us in watching:

• My Hero Academia: Vigilantes

• Random Choice #1

• Random Choice #2

This program is meant for Teens (ages 13-18)

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

Join us Saturday mornings this Spring in the Workshop for more sessions of the STEM Tinkering Club, hosted by educators from CSULB. Each session, we’ll explore science and engineering ideas through making: a fun hands-on process of designing, building, testing, rebuilding, and re-testing to create something new!

Students in grades 3rd-5th meet the first Saturday of the month, while students in 6th-8th meet on the second Saturday of the month.

This session is for students who will be in grades 6th-8th.

Click here to register online on our Workshop’s page! Registration will open 2 weeks prior to the session date.

Watch anime series (subbed) and hang out with friends in the Cormack Room every Wednesday. This season join us in the following 3 shows:

• My Hero Academia: Vigilantes

• Wistoria: Wand and Sword

• BUCCHIGIRI?!

This program is meant for Teens (ages 13-18)

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

📜 All materials provided.

📝 Registration required

🎲 For ages 16+

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

Join us this Thursday for Hollywood Classics, where we’ll be watching film series highlighting iconic Hollywood masterpieces! This week, we’ll be watching Vertigo (1958) directed by Alfred Hitchcock.

Where: The Cormack Room

When: Thursday, May 1st, at 5pm

Celebrate the joy of reading and childhood at our Día de los Niños / Día de los Libros Family Night event! Join us on Wednesday, April 30th for an evening filled with fun, giveaways, crafts, face painting, and a special magic show!

No Registration Required

Watch anime series (subbed) and hang out with friends in the Cormack Room every Wednesday. This season join us in the following 3 shows:

• My Hero Academia: Vigilantes

• Wistoria: Wand and Sword

• BUCCHIGIRI?!

This program is meant for Teens (ages 13-18)

Calling all gamers ages 10-15! Join us for an action-packed Super Smash Bros Spring Tournament. Test your skills in this bracket-style competition and aim for victory! Spaces are limited, so arrive early to secure your spot in the battle. Spectators are welcome to cheer on their favorite players, and snacks will be provided. Prizes will be awarded to the top three champions. Don’t miss your chance to become a Smash Bros legend!

This tournament is limited to participants ages 10-15

Spots are limited to 32 participants

Where: The Cormack Room

Sign Ups start at 10 am | Tournament starts at 10:30 am

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

Watch anime series (subbed) and hang out with friends in the Cormack Room every Wednesday. This season join us in the following 3 shows:

• My Hero Academia: Vigilantes

• Wistoria: Wand and Sword

• BUCCHIGIRI?!

This program is meant for Teens (ages 13-18)

Join us Saturday mornings this Spring in the Workshop for more sessions of the STEM Tinkering Club, hosted by educators from CSULB. Each session, we’ll explore science and engineering ideas through making: a fun hands-on process of designing, building, testing, rebuilding, and re-testing to create something new!

Students in grades 3rd-5th meet the first Saturday of the month, while students in 6th-8th meet on the second Saturday of the month (note, this session is the 3rd Saturday in April).

This session is for students who will be in grades 6th-8th.

Click here to register online on our Workshop’s page! Registration will open 2 weeks prior to the session date.

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

Watch anime series (subbed) and hang out with friends in the Cormack Room every Wednesday. This season join us in the following 3 shows:

• My Hero Academia: Vigilantes

• Wistoria: Wand and Sword

• BUCCHIGIRI?!

This program is meant for Teens (ages 13-18)

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

📜 All materials provided.

📝 Registration required

🎲 For ages 16+

Watch anime series (subbed) and hang out with friends in the Cormack Room every Wednesday. This season join us in the following 3 shows:

• Dragon Ball Daima

• Toilet-Bound Hanako-Kun Season 2

• Solo Leveling Season 2

This program is meant for Teens (ages 13-18)

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

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

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

No Registration Required

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

This workshop is intended for ages 16+.

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