Children’s Programming

Upcoming Programs

Childrens 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.

Program Spotlight

Chess Club for Kids

Downey Chess Club instructors will be teaching chess in the Cormack Room, Mondays 6:15-7:30pm once a month. In addition to being a fun game, chess teaches students to become leaders by improving concentration, good sportsmanship, critical & abstract thinking, problem solving, planning, and analysis.

No registration required but come early because seats are limited

Ages: 4-12

Grades: K-6th

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Game Night

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.

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

No Registration Required

Check the Calendar for the next session

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Family Rhytms

Join us for family rhythms and let the music move you! A dynamic program that offers a blend of music, dance and rhythm-based activities that the whole family can enjoy.

No Registration Required

Meets the Following Fridays at 10:30am

  • September 5 & 19

  • October 3 & 17

  • November 21

  • December 19

in the Cormack Room

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Cover to Cover

The Cover to Cover Reading Challenge from In-N-Out is back! Children ages 4–12 are invited to participate (parents and guardians may read to younger children).

To join, just ask a librarian about the program and fill out a file card to get started. Each child will receive a reading log to track their books or minutes read. After finishing five books or 300 minutes, participants can earn a Cover to Cover Achievement Award Card, good for a free hamburger or cheeseburger at In-N-Out! Kids can earn up to three award cards during the program. Be sure to have a parent or guardian with you when redeeming your prize.

Ages: 4-12

October 4th - November 15th