Children’s Programming

Upcoming Programs

Childrens Program Calendar

Explore all our upcoming programs and events for kids. You can download and print the calendar at home, it includes featured books to read this month along with fun songs and rhymes to share with your little one.

To download the full calendar (PDF), click on the image below.

STEM for Kids

♜ Hosted by the Downey Chess Club Team

⚙️ Explore Science & Engineering

Intended for grade k-6th‍ ‍

📋 DROP IN-No registration required‍ ‍

📘 In the Cormack room‍ ‍

🔍 Caregiver supervision required


After-School 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

⏱️ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm


Game Night 🎲✨

🎲✨ 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

🗓️ Last Tuesday of the month

📋 FREE - No registration required

📗 In the childrens area

🔍 Caregiver supervision required


Reel Family FUN!

The Library will be screening exciting family-friendly movies that are sure to delight audiences of all ages. From animated classics to heartwarming comedies, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Intended for all ages

📋 FREE - No registration required

📗 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

Storytime | Hora de Cuentos

Get ready for a thrilling adventure where young minds are introduced to a vibrant world of new words, exciting concepts, and fascinating ideas! We host storytime sessions for different age groups once a week, where our captivating read-alouds explore colorful picture books, introduce charming characters, and feature rhythms and grooves, while also nurturing your child's love for reading.

Find what storytime works best for you and your child:

  • 🗓️ Every Tuesday at 10:00am

    📋 No registration required‍ ‍

    📘 In the Cormack room‍ ‍

    🔍 Caregiver supervision required

  • 🗓️ Todos los miércoles a las 10:00am

    📋 No se requiere registro

    📘 En el salón Cormack

    🔍 Se requiere supervisión de un adulto

  • 🗓️ Thursdays/Jueves @ 10:00am

    📋 No se requiere registro

    📘 En el salón Cormack

    🔍 Se requiere supervisión de un adulto

  • 🗓️ Fridays/Viernes @ 10:00am

    📋 No registration Required/No se requiere registro

    📘 In the Parks/En los parkes

    🔍 Caregiver Supervision Required/Se requiere supervisión de un adulto

  • Please step outside to help calm an upset child, then rejoin the group.

    Por favor salga para ayudar a calmar a un niño alterado y luego regrese al grupo.

    Please take care of your child’s hunger or thirst on the patio, then rejoin the group. (Breastfeeding is welcome.)

    Por favor atienda el hambre o la sed de su hijo/a en el patio y luego regrese al grupo. (Amamantar es bienvenido.)

    Please take your child and hold conversations outside, then rejoin the group.

    Por favor lleve a su hijo/a y mantenga las conversaciones afuera, luego regrese al grupo.

    If your child tries to touch a friend, please redirect their attention. After storytime, encourage them to ask first, as not all families are comfortable with touch.

    Si su hijo/a intenta tocar a un amigo, por favor redirija su atención. Después de la hora de cuentos, anímelo/a a pedir permiso, ya que no todas las familias se sienten cómodas con el contacto físico.

    Caregivers are expected to actively engage with their children and help guide their behavior during storytime.

    Se espera que los cuidadores participen activamente con sus hijos y ayuden a guiar su comportamiento durante la hora de cuentos.