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

Visit the Workshop Saturday mornings this Spring for new sessions of the STEM Tinkering Club, hosted by educators from CSULB.

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

🔧 Build STEM Projects

💡 Solve Problems

⚙️ Explore Science & Engineering

💭 Be Creative 🤝🏼 Meet New Friends

📝 Parent/Guardian required to sign in student

🤖 Located in the Workshop

🖇️Register Here: https://www.downeylibrary.org/workshop ⬅️ CLICK

CANCELED

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: One Saturday a month at 2pm

For Ages 16+

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

Join us for our next Vinyl Swap & Listening Session on Saturday, April 11, 12–4 PM at the Downey City Library. This is a free community event where people can buy, sell, trade records, and hang out listening to music together.

Free

All Ages

No Registration

We’re curating the vibe for our next Vinyl Swap & Listening Session and looking for artists with crafts or zines, gardeners with plants or flowers, collectors with toys or comics, and food vendors with popsicles, churros, baked goods, or other treats.

Reach out for limited spots. Email studio@downeyca.org for details.

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

It’s Game Day! Hosted by So Cal Game Connection representative Mark Shocklee, this monthly gathering welcomes players of all experience levels, from beginners to seasoned gamers.

Participants are encouraged to bring a copy of a game they would like to play, though a variety of games will also be available to share. Popular board games include Ticket to Ride, Settlers of Catan, and Terraforming Mars. Card game favorites include Flip 7, Century: Spice Road, and Splendor.

Whether you're looking to learn a new game, teach one you love, or simply meet other local gamers, this is a great opportunity to connect with the gaming community. There is no fee to participate.

📅 When: Every 4th Saturday of the month, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

⭐ Ages: 18+

📍 Where: Downey City Library

📝 Registration: Sign up for the next date through Meetup by clicking the button below

Featured Film 🎥 Shrek [PG] is a fractured fairy tale that flips the script on classic legends with irreverent humor and heart. When a grumpy but lovable ogre finds his swamp overrun by fairytale misfits, he embarks on a quest to rescue a princess and reclaim his peace. Accompanied by a fast-talking Donkey, this journey is packed with pop-culture wit, stunning animation, and a reminder that true beauty is found within.

📅 Thursday, March 26, 2026

⏰ 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

📘 In the Cormack Room

📋 FREE—No registration required

🎬 Love movies? ✨ Take the experience home! Explore our DVD & Blu-ray collection 📀 or stream standout titles anytime on Kanopy, free with your Downey City Library card 📚.

🎥🍿 From the screen to your sofa, great films are always within reach!

📱✨ Charm your phone with a little luck ✨🍀

Stop by the Workshop at the Downey City Library and create your own Lucky Phone Charm! Design a cute, colorful charm using fun beads, shapes, and charms to add a unique touch to your phone. Make one for yourself or create one to gift to a friend! 📱💛

🗓️ Tuesday, March 24th
🧰 Drop into the workshop ⏰ 3:30pm - 6:30pm  
🎟️ Free 📋No registration required 
✅ Walk-in friendly
⭐ Ages 13+
🔍 Caregiver supervision required

Visit the Workshop Saturday mornings this Spring for new sessions of the STEM Tinkering Club, hosted by educators from CSULB.

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

🔧 Build STEM Projects

💡 Solve Problems

⚙️ Explore Science & Engineering

💭 Be Creative 🤝🏼 Meet New Friends

📝 Parent/Guardian required to sign in student

🤖 Located in the Workshop

🟢 Registration required:

🖇️Register Here: www.downeylibrary.org/workshop ⬅️ CLICK

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

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: The Lab

Meets: Every other Saturday at 2pm

For Ages 16+

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

Celebrate Pokémon Day at the library with a full day of activities and programs for Trainers of all ages! Throughout the day, visitors can enjoy a variety of Pokémon-themed experiences, including

🎴 TCG Zone (All Day)

Battle, trade, and connect with fellow Trainers! Play the Pokémon Trading Card Game, try the mobile version, and trade cards with others throughout the day.

📸 Pokémon Photo Experience (All Day)

Strike a pose with our Pokémon-themed backdrop and capture a fun memory from your visit!

🔎 Scavenger Hunt (Ages 3–12 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM)

Young Trainers can search the library for hidden Pokémon in this fun and interactive scavenger hunt.

🎮 Pokémon Game Zone (All Day)

Bring your own Nintendo Switch and play, battle, and trade with other players in our dedicated game zone.

🛠️ Pokémon Workshop (12:30 PM – 2:30 PM)

Join us for a hands-on workshop inspired by the world of Pokémon. (Details provided at the event.)

❓ Poké-Trivia (Ages 16+ | 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM)

Test your knowledge of Pokémon games, characters, regions, and more in this trivia challenge designed for older teens and adults.

Drop in for one activity or stay all day—costumes are welcome, and Trainers of all experience levels are encouraged to join. We can’t wait to celebrate Pokémon Day with you at the library!

Theater Thursdays: Double Feature

Featured Film 🎥 The Princess Bride [PG] is a timeless fairy tale adventure that blends romance, comedy, and swashbuckling action. Framed as a story lovingly read aloud, the film follows Westley and Buttercup through improbable rescues, clever sword fights, unforgettable characters, and endlessly quotable moments. It’s a witty, heartfelt celebration of true love, friendship, and the joy of storytelling itself.

📅 Thursday, February 26, 2026

⏰ 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

📘 In the Cormack Room      📋 FREE—No registration required

🎬 Love movies? ✨ Take the experience home! Explore our DVD & Blu-ray collection 📀 or stream standout titles anytime on Kanopy, free with your Downey City Library card 📚.

🎥🍿 From the screen to your sofa, great films are always within reach!

🎲✨ Once the games come out, anything can happen! Strategy, luck, teamwork, and plenty of laughs come together in a night full of modern favorites and classic games.

⭐ Intended for all ages

📋 FREE - No registration required

📗 In the Childrens Area

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

Visit the Workshop Saturday mornings this Spring for new sessions of the CSULB STEM Tinkering Club!

This club is supported by the CSULB STEM Mobile Making Program and the National Science Foundation.

🏫 Hosted by educators from California State University Long Beach

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

🔧 Build STEM Projects

💡 Solve Problems

⚙️ Explore Science & Engineering

💭 Be Creative 🤝🏼 Meet New Friends

📝 Parent/Guardian required to sign in student

🤖 Located in the Workshop

🖇️ Register Here ⬅️ CLICK

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

In recognition of Black History Month, we present our first documentary screening as part of Theater Thursdays. Throughout February, we turn our focus to documentary cinema, opening with a film that confronts history, identity, and the unfinished work of racial justice in America.

I Am Not Your Negro draws from the unfinished writings of James Baldwin to examine race in America through memory, resistance, and moral clarity. Rather than offering a conventional biography, the film weaves Baldwin’s words with images of past and present, revealing how unresolved histories continue to shape the world we live in.

Join us for a discussion following this deeply moving cinematic experience. Admission is free, and no sign ups are required.

I Am Not Your Negro [PG-13]

Thursday, February 12th, 2026

5:00 PM – 7:30 PM

💕📸 Love is in the frame💘Celebrate Valentine’s season at the Downey City Library with a cozy drop-in photoshoot made for capturing sweet moments. Step into the Studio, strike a pose, and snap a photo to cherish solo, with friends, family, or your sweetheart 💖✨

📚 Make it extra heartfelt! After your photoshoot, stop by the Workshop to create a paper book-style frame for your photo. Craft it yourself and take home a one-of-a-kind Valentine keepsake 💌 ✂️While supplies last✂️

🗓️ Wednesday, February 11th
📸 Visit the studio ⏰ 11:30am - 5:30pm 
🧰 Visit the workshop ⏰ 11:30am - 2:30pm  
🎟️ Free 📋No registration required 
✅ Walk-in friendly
⭐ All ages welcome
🔍 Caregiver supervision required

💕📸 Love is in the frame💘Celebrate Valentine’s season at the Downey City Library with a cozy drop-in photoshoot made for capturing sweet moments. Step into the Studio, strike a pose, and snap a photo to cherish solo, with friends, family, or your sweetheart 💖✨

📚 Make it extra heartfelt! After your photoshoot, stop by the Workshop to create a paper book-style frame for your photo. Craft it yourself and take home a one-of-a-kind Valentine keepsake 💌 ✂️While supplies last✂️

🗓️ Wednesday, February 11th
📸 Visit the studio ⏰ 11:30am - 5:30pm 
🧰 Visit the workshop ⏰ 11:30am - 2:30pm  
🎟️ Free 📋No registration required 
✅ Walk-in friendly
⭐ All ages welcome
🔍 Caregiver supervision required

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

🎲✨ Once the games come out, anything can happen! Strategy, luck, teamwork, and plenty of laughs come together in a night full of modern favorites and classic games.

⭐ Intended for all ages

📋 FREE - No registration required

📗 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

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.