Visit the Workshop after school on Tuesday 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

Join fellow board game enthusiasts Gregory and Kristina Paul for an afternoon of fun and strategy at our Board Game Club! A wide variety of games will be available, including favorites like Codenames, Catan, Cascadia, King of Tokyo, and more! Whether you’re a seasoned player or brand new to board gaming, you’ll find something to enjoy.

Where: Cormack Room

Meets: Every other Saturday at 2pm

For Ages 16+

Registration is required. Registration will open 2 weeks prior to the date

Get ready to battle it out in our Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Winter Tournament! Players will compete in three exciting rounds, with performance in each round determining matchups for the next.

The tournament will begin with a 4-player free-for-all, followed by a 3-player free-for-all, and concludes with a 1-on-1 final round. Players will earn points based on how they place in each match, and those points are used to form matchups as the tournament progresses.

Compete for bragging rights and prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place! Spectators welcome, come cheer on your favorite player and enjoy some light refreshments.

For ages 16+

No registration required

Space is limited

Get ready to battle it out in our Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Winter Tournament! Players will compete in three exciting rounds, with performance in each round determining matchups for the next.

The tournament will begin with a 4-player free-for-all, followed by a 3-player free-for-all, and concludes with a 1-on-1 final round. Players will earn points based on how they place in each match, and those points are used to form matchups as the tournament progresses.

Compete for bragging rights and prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place! Spectators welcome, come cheer on your favorite player and enjoy some light refreshments.

For ages 10–15

No registration required

Space is limited

Join us in the Workshop for 2026 Vision Board making! Using magazines, old books, and scrap material, participants will collage their aspirations for 2026.

All materials will be provided, but we encourage you bring images or materials specific to your vision if you like.

For ages 16+

No registration required. This program is a walk-in, meaning materials and seating are provided on a first come, first serve basis.

For questions, please email workshop@downeyca.org.

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

Capture a festive memory with us at the Downey City Library! Join us for a free holiday photoshoot inside our Library Studio, perfect for families, friends, and solo visitors. Come dressed in your holiday best and strike a cheerful pose!

📅 Date: Thursday, December 19

⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

📍 Location: The Studio

✨ Free holiday photos

All ages welcome

Drop in anytime during event hours

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

CANCELED

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

CANCELED

Special Story Time with Bailey from the LA Kings!

Join us for a special story time featuring Bailey, the beloved mascot of the LA Kings! Enjoy stories, laughter, and a fun visit from one of LA’s favorite furry friends. Stay tuned for more exciting details about this special event!

⭐ For all ages

📋 No registration required

📘 In the Children’s Area

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

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

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

Help support local families in need by donating to our Canned Food Drive! Stop by the library anytime on Monday, November 3, to drop off your donations. We’re accepting canned goods such as vegetables, soups, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and more. Gift cards to grocery stores and other retailers are also welcome. Every contribution makes a difference—thank you for helping our community!

When: Monday, November 3rd

Where: Downey City Library

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

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 in the Workshop afterschool every Tuesday for a special STEM activity hosted by the Columbia Memorial Space Center!

Ages: 8+

No Registration Required

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

Back by popular demand, more workshops have been added to The Collective Literary Arts Magazine program! Missed our Spring sessions? Now's the time to get involved!

Join us for Monologues + Monotype Printmaking on October 16th, 4:30pm - 7:30pm — the next session in a series of creative workshops blending writing and visual art.

For ages 16 and up, registration is required to attend! Registration will open Thursday, October 2nd on the Workshop’s page.

Questions can be emailed to workshop@downeyca.org

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

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!

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

Join us this Wednesday evening in The Workshop to try your hand at charcoal drawing! Staff will be available to provide assistance. All materials will be included.

This program is intended ages 16+.

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

Please email workshop@downeyca.org with any questions!

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 in the Workshop afterschool every Tuesday for a special STEM activity hosted by the Columbia Memorial Space Center!

Ages: 8+

No Registration Required

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

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

Are you looking to access recreational services for your child or young adult through the Regional Center? Join us for an informative presentation designed to guide you through the process of requesting recreational services for individuals who are Regional Center clients.

Learn the step-by-step process, hear from local businesses offering recreational programs, and get helpful tips to get started. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions and connect with service providers in our community.

Presented by Hannah’s Voice, a local advocacy group that shares valuable resources and events to support our neurodiverse community. Let’s make access to services easier together!

No Registration Required

📅 Wednesday, September 10th

🕠 5:30 – 7:00 PM

📍 In the Cormack Room

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 Rope (1948) directed by Alfred Hitchcock.

Where: The Cormack Room

When: Thursday, September 4th, at 5pm