Children’s 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.
Downey Chess, Robotics & Drones Club
🌟 Each month brings a new hands-on activity, from friendly chess games with peers of all levels to building robots like those in school robotics programs to exploring the basics of drone flight, so you can build a range of skills along the way.
♜ Hosted by the Downey Chess Club Team
🗓️ 2nd Monday of the month
👧🧒 Grades K-6th
⏱️ 5:45pm - 7:00pm
📍Cormack Room
🧑🧑🧒 Guardian supervision required
📝 No Registration Required
Check our calendar to see what club will be present that day
After-School STEM Workshop
🔬Explore science and engineering while building STEM projects!
🚀 Hosted by the Columbia Memorial Space Center!
🗓️ 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month
👧🧒 Ages 8 and up
⏱️ 3:00pm - 5:00pm
📍The Workshop
🧑🧑🧒 Guardian supervision required
📝 No Registration Required
Pokémon Club
⚡️Calling all young Trainers! Pokémon Club offers a fun, welcoming space to learn and play the Pokémon Trading Card Game while building strategy skills and collaborating with fellow Trainers. Bring your deck or come ready to learn.
Due to high demand, Pokémon Club has limited space and can’t accommodate everyone. We want every participant to have a positive experience and need to follow fire safety code to keep everyone safe.
🗓️ 2nd and 3rd Tuesday of the month
👧🧒 Ages 7-12
⏱️ 4:30pm - 6:30pm
📍Cormack Room
↔️ Space is limited
🧑🧑🧒 Guardian supervision required
📝 No Registration Required
This library program is made possible by the The American Association of School Librarians (AASL), the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), and The Pokémon Company International.
Snack Scouts
🍡🌍 The Downey City Library presents Snack Scouts — where kids get to explore exotic international snacks and treats from around the globe for a one-of-a-kind tasting adventure!
Doors close 15 minutes after the start of the program (3:45pm), please arrive on time.
🗓️ 3rd Wednesday of the month
👧🧒 Ages 10–12
⏱️ 3:30pm – 4:30pm
📍Cormack Room
🧑🧑🧒 Guardian supervision required
📝 Registration required
Register Below ⬇️
⚠️ Disclaimer: Snacks provided may contain common allergens including nuts, dairy, gluten, soy, and eggs. Please review ingredients with your child prior to tasting. Participants with severe food allergies are encouraged to attend with caution. The Downey City Library is not responsible for allergic reactions. If your child has a known food allergy, please consult with a staff member upon arrival.
Lunch Bunch
🍳🥗 The Downey City Library presents Lunch Bunch Cooking — where kids learn fun and easy recipes while discovering the basics of healthy eating, nutrition, and hands-on cooking skills!
Doors close 15 minutes after the start of the program (3:15pm), please arrive on time.
🗓️ 2nd Wednesday of the month
👧🧒 Ages 9-12
⏱️ 3:00pm – 4:00pm
📍 Cormack Room
🧑🧑🧒 Guardian supervision required
📝 Registration Required.
Register Below ⬇️
Hora de Cuentos for Library Littles
To ensure that all patrons have a positive and great experience, doors will now close five minutes at the start of each bilingual storytime. If you are unable to join us today, please join us next week.
Para asegurar que todos los usuarios tengan una experiencia positiva y excelente, las puertas ahora se cerrarán a los cinco minutos de haber comenzado cada Hora del Cuentos bilingüe. Si no puede acompañarnos hoy, por favor acompáñenos la próxima semana.
Find what storytime/Hora de Cuento works best for you and your child:
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⏱️ 10:15am-10:45am
📍Cormack Room/En el salón Cormack
🧑🧑🧒 Guardian supervision required/Se requiere supervisión de un tutor(a)
📝 No registration required/No se requiere registro
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⏱️ 10:15am-10:45am
📍Cormack Room/En el salón Cormack
🧑🧑🧒 Guardian supervision required/Se requiere supervisión de un tutor(a)
📝 No registration required/No se requiere registro
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⏱️ 10:15am-10:45am
📍Cormack Room/En el salón Cormack
🧑🧑🧒 Guardian supervision required/Se requiere supervisión de un tutor(a)
📝 No registration required/No se requiere registro
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Please step outside to help calm an upset child, then rejoin the group.
Please take care of your child’s hunger or thirst on the patio, then rejoin the group. (Breastfeeding is welcome.)
Please take your child and hold conversations outside, then rejoin the group.
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.
Caregivers are expected to actively engage with their children and help guide their behavior during storytime.
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Por favor salga para ayudar a calmar a un niño alterado y luego regrese al grupo.
Por favor atienda el hambre o la sed de su hijo/a en el patio y luego regrese al grupo. (Amamantar es bienvenido.)
Por favor lleve a su hijo/a y mantenga las conversaciones afuera, luego regrese al grupo.
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.
Se espera que los cuidadores participen activamente con sus hijos y ayuden a guiar su comportamiento durante la hora de cuentos.