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
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
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
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