Playdate at the library is the perfect spot for kids to have a blast with their families while boosting their brainpower! Discover fun educational toys and games that everyone can enjoy together, and make new library pals along the way.

You can catch the Columbia Memorial Space Center bringing the wonders of science to the Library exclusively on Fridays. Be sure to stop by!

This children’s program is led by library staff who are passionate about making learning fun and exciting for everyone at the Library!

Featured this week: 🔵 Activity 🟡 Playtime

🗓️ Once a week

⭐ Intended for all ages

📋 No registration required

📗 Children’s area

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

Get ready for a thrilling adventure where young minds are introduced to a vibrant world of new words, exciting concepts, and fascinating ideas! Designed for babies and toddlers, our captivating read-alouds will explore colorful picture books, introduce charming characters, and feature rhythms and grooves, while also nurturing your child's love for reading

Each week, storytime will focus on a unique theme, featuring books that educate, inspire, and foster a deep connection between children and the joy of reading.

Baby & toddler playdate at the library is the perfect spot for your little ones to have a blast with the family while exploring activities that spark their growing minds. Come and enjoy a morning filled with fun, laughter togetherness at the library!

This children’s program is led by library staff who are passionate about making learning fun and exciting for everyone at the Library!

🖍️ Theme of the week: Where is my green sheep

Featured this week: 🟡 Playtime

🗓️ Once a week

⭐ Intended for ages 0-2 years

📋 No registration required

📗 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

Your little one has a lot to say! Help them learn to communicate through sign language. Together learn signs and songs through activities and play. Caregivers will receive tips about language and cognitive development at each class.

This is a 6 week program, meeting once per week

Duration: Mondays, March 10th - April 14th

This program is meant for children ages 0-3 yrs

Where: The Cormack Room

Sign up for the waitlist, invitations will be sent out as spots open.

Get ready for a thrilling adventure where young minds are introduced to a vibrant world of new words, exciting concepts, and fascinating ideas! Designed for ages 3-5, our captivating read-alouds will explore colorful picture books, introduce charming characters, and feature rhythms and grooves, while also nurturing your child's love for reading.

Each week, storytime will focus on a unique theme, featuring books that educate, inspire, and foster a deep connection between children and the joy of reading.

Preschool time brings a new theme to life with fun activities, playtime, or craft sessions that spark creativity, inspire learning, and make reading extra enjoyable for little ones.

This children’s program is led by library staff who are passionate about making learning fun and exciting for everyone at the Library!

🖍️ Theme of the week: Let’s plant a seed

Featured this week: 🔵 Activity

🗓️ Once a week

⭐ Intended for ages 3-5 years

📋 No registration required

📘 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

Join us in the Workshop afterschool the first Tuesday each month for a special STEM activity hosted by the Columbia Memorial Space Center!

Ages: 8+

No Registration Required

Get ready for a thrilling adventure where young minds are introduced to a vibrant world of new words, exciting concepts, and fascinating ideas in English and Spanish. Designed for ages 3-5, our captivating bilingual English/Spanish read-alouds will explore colorful picture books, introduce charming characters, and feature rhythms and grooves, while also nurturing your child's love for reading.

Each week, storytime will focus on a unique theme, featuring books that educate, inspire, and foster a deep connection between children and the joy of reading.

Preschool time brings a new theme to life with fun activities, playtime, or craft sessions that spark creativity, inspire learning, and make reading extra enjoyable for little ones.

This children’s program is led by library staff who are passionate about making learning fun and exciting for everyone at the Library!

🖍️ Theme of the week: Baby Animals/ Animales Bebe

Featured this week: 🟢 Craft

🗓️ Once a week

⭐ Intended for ages 3-5 years

📋 No registration required

📘 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

Get ready for a thrilling adventure where young minds are introduced to a vibrant world of new words, exciting concepts, and fascinating ideas in English and Spanish. Designed for ages 1-2, our captivating bilingual English/Spanish read-alouds will explore colorful picture books, introduce charming characters, and feature rhythms and grooves, while also nurturing your child's love for reading.

Each week, storytime will focus on a unique theme, featuring books that educate, inspire, and foster a deep connection between children and the joy of reading.

Toddler time brings a new theme to life with fun activities, playtime, or craft sessions that spark creativity, inspire learning, and make reading extra enjoyable for little ones.

This children’s program is led by library staff who are passionate about making learning fun and exciting for everyone at the Library!

🖍️ Theme of the week: Rainbows/Los arco iris

Featured this week: 🔵 Activity

🗓️ Once a week

⭐ Intended for ages 1-2 years

📋 No registration required

📘 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

Playdate at the library is the perfect spot for kids to have a blast with their families while boosting their brainpower! Discover fun educational toys and games that everyone can enjoy together, and make new library pals along the way.

You can catch the Columbia Memorial Space Center bringing the wonders of science to the Library exclusively on Fridays. Be sure to stop by!

This children’s program is led by library staff who are passionate about making learning fun and exciting for everyone at the Library!

Featured this week: 🔵 Activity 🟡 Playtime

🗓️ Once a week

⭐ Intended for all ages

📋 No registration required

📗 Children’s area

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

Get ready for a thrilling adventure where young minds are introduced to a vibrant world of new words, exciting concepts, and fascinating ideas! Designed for babies and toddlers, our captivating read-alouds will explore colorful picture books, introduce charming characters, and feature rhythms and grooves, while also nurturing your child's love for reading

Each week, storytime will focus on a unique theme, featuring books that educate, inspire, and foster a deep connection between children and the joy of reading.

Baby & toddler playdate at the library is the perfect spot for your little ones to have a blast with the family while exploring activities that spark their growing minds. Come and enjoy a morning filled with fun, laughter togetherness at the library!

This children’s program is led by library staff who are passionate about making learning fun and exciting for everyone at the Library!

🖍️ Theme of the week: Library Fun! (National Library week)

Featured this week: 🟡 Playtime

🗓️ Once a week

⭐ Intended for ages 0-2 years

📋 No registration required

📗 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

Your little one has a lot to say! Help them learn to communicate through sign language. Together learn signs and songs through activities and play. Caregivers will receive tips about language and cognitive development at each class.

This is a 6 week program, meeting once per week

Duration: Mondays, March 10th - April 14th

This program is meant for children ages 0-3 yrs

Where: The Cormack Room

Sign up for the waitlist, invitations will be sent out as spots open.

Get ready for a thrilling adventure where young minds are introduced to a vibrant world of new words, exciting concepts, and fascinating ideas! Designed for ages 3-5, our captivating read-alouds will explore colorful picture books, introduce charming characters, and feature rhythms and grooves, while also nurturing your child's love for reading.

Each week, storytime will focus on a unique theme, featuring books that educate, inspire, and foster a deep connection between children and the joy of reading.

Preschool time brings a new theme to life with fun activities, playtime, or craft sessions that spark creativity, inspire learning, and make reading extra enjoyable for little ones.

This children’s program is led by library staff who are passionate about making learning fun and exciting for everyone at the Library!

🖍️ Theme of the week: Library Fun!

Featured this week: 🔵 Activity

🗓️ Once a week

⭐ Intended for ages 3-5 years

📋 No registration required

📘 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

Get ready for a thrilling adventure where young minds are introduced to a vibrant world of new words, exciting concepts, and fascinating ideas in English and Spanish. Designed for ages 3-5, our captivating bilingual English/Spanish read-alouds will explore colorful picture books, introduce charming characters, and feature rhythms and grooves, while also nurturing your child's love for reading.

Each week, storytime will focus on a unique theme, featuring books that educate, inspire, and foster a deep connection between children and the joy of reading.

Preschool time brings a new theme to life with fun activities, playtime, or craft sessions that spark creativity, inspire learning, and make reading extra enjoyable for little ones.

This children’s program is led by library staff who are passionate about making learning fun and exciting for everyone at the Library!

🖍️ Theme of the week: We Love Books!/¡Nos encantan los libros!

Featured this week: 🔵 Activity

🗓️ Once a week

⭐ Intended for ages 3-5 years

📋 No registration required

📘 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

Get ready for a thrilling adventure where young minds are introduced to a vibrant world of new words, exciting concepts, and fascinating ideas in English and Spanish. Designed for ages 1-2, our captivating bilingual English/Spanish read-alouds will explore colorful picture books, introduce charming characters, and feature rhythms and grooves, while also nurturing your child's love for reading.

Each week, storytime will focus on a unique theme, featuring books that educate, inspire, and foster a deep connection between children and the joy of reading.

Toddler time brings a new theme to life with fun activities, playtime, or craft sessions that spark creativity, inspire learning, and make reading extra enjoyable for little ones.

This children’s program is led by library staff who are passionate about making learning fun and exciting for everyone at the Library!

🖍️ Theme of the week: Boxes/Las cajas

Featured this week: 🟢 Craft

🗓️ Once a week

⭐ Intended for ages 1-2 years

📋 No registration required

📘 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

Playdate at the library is the perfect spot for kids to have a blast with their families while boosting their brainpower! Discover fun educational toys and games that everyone can enjoy together, and make new library pals along the way.

You can catch the Columbia Memorial Space Center bringing the wonders of science to the Library exclusively on Fridays. Be sure to stop by!

This children’s program is led by library staff who are passionate about making learning fun and exciting for everyone at the Library!

Featured this week: 🔵 Activity 🟡 Playtime

🗓️ Once a week

⭐ Intended for all ages

📋 No registration required

📗 Children’s area

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

Get ready for a thrilling adventure where young minds are introduced to a vibrant world of new words, exciting concepts, and fascinating ideas! Designed for babies and toddlers, our captivating read-alouds will explore colorful picture books, introduce charming characters, and feature rhythms and grooves, while also nurturing your child's love for reading

Each week, storytime will focus on a unique theme, featuring books that educate, inspire, and foster a deep connection between children and the joy of reading.

Baby & toddler playdate at the library is the perfect spot for your little ones to have a blast with the family while exploring activities that spark their growing minds. Come and enjoy a morning filled with fun, laughter togetherness at the library!

This children’s program is led by library staff who are passionate about making learning fun and exciting for everyone at the Library!

🖍️ Theme of the week: Bunnies

Featured this week: 🟡 Playtime

🗓️ Once a week

⭐ Intended for ages 0-2 years

📋 No registration required

📗 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

Your little one has a lot to say! Help them learn to communicate through sign language. Together learn signs and songs through activities and play. Caregivers will receive tips about language and cognitive development at each class.

This is a 6 week program, meeting once per week

Duration: Mondays, March 10th - April 14th

This program is meant for children ages 0-3 yrs

Where: The Cormack Room

Sign up for the waitlist, invitations will be sent out as spots open.

Get ready for a thrilling adventure where young minds are introduced to a vibrant world of new words, exciting concepts, and fascinating ideas! Designed for ages 3-5, our captivating read-alouds will explore colorful picture books, introduce charming characters, and feature rhythms and grooves, while also nurturing your child's love for reading.

Each week, storytime will focus on a unique theme, featuring books that educate, inspire, and foster a deep connection between children and the joy of reading.

Preschool time brings a new theme to life with fun activities, playtime, or craft sessions that spark creativity, inspire learning, and make reading extra enjoyable for little ones.

This children’s program is led by library staff who are passionate about making learning fun and exciting for everyone at the Library!

🖍️ Theme of the week: Easter Parade

Featured this week: 🟢 Craft

🗓️ Once a week

⭐ Intended for ages 3-5 years

📋 No registration required

📘 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

Get ready for a thrilling adventure where young minds are introduced to a vibrant world of new words, exciting concepts, and fascinating ideas in English and Spanish. Designed for ages 3-5, our captivating bilingual English/Spanish read-alouds will explore colorful picture books, introduce charming characters, and feature rhythms and grooves, while also nurturing your child's love for reading.

Each week, storytime will focus on a unique theme, featuring books that educate, inspire, and foster a deep connection between children and the joy of reading.

Preschool time brings a new theme to life with fun activities, playtime, or craft sessions that spark creativity, inspire learning, and make reading extra enjoyable for little ones.

This children’s program is led by library staff who are passionate about making learning fun and exciting for everyone at the Library!

🖍️ Theme of the week: Easter and Bunnies/La Pascua y los conejitos

Featured this week: 🔵 Activity

🗓️ Once a week

⭐ Intended for ages 3-5 years

📋 No registration required

📘 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

Get ready for a thrilling adventure where young minds are introduced to a vibrant world of new words, exciting concepts, and fascinating ideas in English and Spanish. Designed for ages 1-2, our captivating bilingual English/Spanish read-alouds will explore colorful picture books, introduce charming characters, and feature rhythms and grooves, while also nurturing your child's love for reading.

Each week, storytime will focus on a unique theme, featuring books that educate, inspire, and foster a deep connection between children and the joy of reading.

Toddler time brings a new theme to life with fun activities, playtime, or craft sessions that spark creativity, inspire learning, and make reading extra enjoyable for little ones.

This children’s program is led by library staff who are passionate about making learning fun and exciting for everyone at the Library!

🖍️ Theme of the week: Bunnies/Los conejitos

Featured this week: 🔵 Activity

🗓️ Once a week

⭐ Intended for ages 1-2 years

📋 No registration required

📘 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

Playdate at the library is the perfect spot for kids to have a blast with their families while boosting their brainpower! Discover fun educational toys and games that everyone can enjoy together, and make new library pals along the way.

You can catch the Columbia Memorial Space Center bringing the wonders of science to the Library exclusively on Fridays. Be sure to stop by!

This children’s program is led by library staff who are passionate about making learning fun and exciting for everyone at the Library!

Featured this week: 🔵 Activity 🟡 Playtime

🗓️ Once a week

⭐ Intended for all ages

📋 No registration required

📗 Children’s area

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

Get ready for a thrilling adventure where young minds are introduced to a vibrant world of new words, exciting concepts, and fascinating ideas! Designed for babies and toddlers, our captivating read-alouds will explore colorful picture books, introduce charming characters, and feature rhythms and grooves, while also nurturing your child's love for reading

Each week, storytime will focus on a unique theme, featuring books that educate, inspire, and foster a deep connection between children and the joy of reading.

Baby & toddler playdate at the library is the perfect spot for your little ones to have a blast with the family while exploring activities that spark their growing minds. Come and enjoy a morning filled with fun, laughter togetherness at the library!

This children’s program is led by library staff who are passionate about making learning fun and exciting for everyone at the Library!

🖍️ Theme of the week: Down on the farm

Featured this week: 🟡 Playtime

🗓️ Once a week

⭐ Intended for ages 0-2 years

📋 No registration required

📗 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

New dates and time in the New Year for 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

Get ready for a thrilling adventure where young minds are introduced to a vibrant world of new words, exciting concepts, and fascinating ideas! Designed for ages 3-5, our captivating read-alouds will explore colorful picture books, introduce charming characters, and feature rhythms and grooves, while also nurturing your child's love for reading.

Each week, storytime will focus on a unique theme, featuring books that educate, inspire, and foster a deep connection between children and the joy of reading.

Preschool time brings a new theme to life with fun activities, playtime, or craft sessions that spark creativity, inspire learning, and make reading extra enjoyable for little ones.

This children’s program is led by library staff who are passionate about making learning fun and exciting for everyone at the Library!

🖍️ Theme of the week: Peeps and eggs

Featured this week: 🔵 Activity

🗓️ Once a week

⭐ Intended for ages 3-5 years

📋 No registration required

📘 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

Get ready for a thrilling adventure where young minds are introduced to a vibrant world of new words, exciting concepts, and fascinating ideas in English and Spanish. Designed for ages 3-5, our captivating bilingual English/Spanish read-alouds will explore colorful picture books, introduce charming characters, and feature rhythms and grooves, while also nurturing your child's love for reading.

Each week, storytime will focus on a unique theme, featuring books that educate, inspire, and foster a deep connection between children and the joy of reading.

Preschool time brings a new theme to life with fun activities, playtime, or craft sessions that spark creativity, inspire learning, and make reading extra enjoyable for little ones.

This children’s program is led by library staff who are passionate about making learning fun and exciting for everyone at the Library!

🖍️ Theme of the week: Earth Day/El Día de la Tierra

Featured this week: 🟢 Craft

🗓️ Once a week

⭐ Intended for ages 3-5 years

📋 No registration required

📘 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

Get ready for a thrilling adventure where young minds are introduced to a vibrant world of new words, exciting concepts, and fascinating ideas in English and Spanish. Designed for ages 1-2, our captivating bilingual English/Spanish read-alouds will explore colorful picture books, introduce charming characters, and feature rhythms and grooves, while also nurturing your child's love for reading.

Each week, storytime will focus on a unique theme, featuring books that educate, inspire, and foster a deep connection between children and the joy of reading.

Toddler time brings a new theme to life with fun activities, playtime, or craft sessions that spark creativity, inspire learning, and make reading extra enjoyable for little ones.

This children’s program is led by library staff who are passionate about making learning fun and exciting for everyone at the Library!

🖍️ Theme of the week: Ducks/Los patos

Featured this week: 🔵 Activity

🗓️ Once a week

⭐ Intended for ages 1-2 years

📋 No registration required

📘 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

Playdate at the library is the perfect spot for kids to have a blast with their families while boosting their brainpower! Discover fun educational toys and games that everyone can enjoy together, and make new library pals along the way.

You can catch the Columbia Memorial Space Center bringing the wonders of science to the Library exclusively on Fridays. Be sure to stop by!

This children’s program is led by library staff who are passionate about making learning fun and exciting for everyone at the Library!

Featured this week: 🔵 Activity 🟡 Playtime

🗓️ Once a week

⭐ Intended for all ages

📋 No registration required

📗 Children’s area

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

Get ready for a thrilling adventure where young minds are introduced to a vibrant world of new words, exciting concepts, and fascinating ideas! Designed for babies and toddlers, our captivating read-alouds will explore colorful picture books, introduce charming characters, and feature rhythms and grooves, while also nurturing your child's love for reading

Each week, storytime will focus on a unique theme, featuring books that educate, inspire, and foster a deep connection between children and the joy of reading.

Baby & toddler playdate at the library is the perfect spot for your little ones to have a blast with the family while exploring activities that spark their growing minds. Come and enjoy a morning filled with fun, laughter togetherness at the library!

This children’s program is led by library staff who are passionate about making learning fun and exciting for everyone at the Library!

🖍️ Theme of the week: Time to eat

Featured this week: 🟡 Playtime

🗓️ Once a week

⭐ Intended for ages 0-2 years

📋 No registration required

📗 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

Calling all gamers ages 10-16! Join us for an action-packed Super Smash Bros Spring Tournament. Test your skills in this bracket-style competition and aim for victory! Spaces are limited, so arrive early to secure your spot in the battle. Spectators are welcome to cheer on their favorite players, and snacks will be provided. Prizes will be awarded to the top three champions. Don’t miss your chance to become a Smash Bros legend!

This tournament is limited to participants ages 10-15

Where: The Cormack Room

Sign Ups start at 10 am | Tournament starts at 10:30 am

Get ready for a thrilling adventure where young minds are introduced to a vibrant world of new words, exciting concepts, and fascinating ideas! Designed for ages 3-5, our captivating read-alouds will explore colorful picture books, introduce charming characters, and feature rhythms and grooves, while also nurturing your child's love for reading.

Each week, storytime will focus on a unique theme, featuring books that educate, inspire, and foster a deep connection between children and the joy of reading.

Preschool time brings a new theme to life with fun activities, playtime, or craft sessions that spark creativity, inspire learning, and make reading extra enjoyable for little ones.

This children’s program is led by library staff who are passionate about making learning fun and exciting for everyone at the Library!

🖍️ Theme of the week: Goldilocks and the 3 Bears

Featured this week: 🔵 Activity

🗓️ Once a week

⭐ Intended for ages 3-5 years

📋 No registration required

📘 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

Get ready for a thrilling adventure where young minds are introduced to a vibrant world of new words, exciting concepts, and fascinating ideas in English and Spanish. Designed for ages 3-5, our captivating bilingual English/Spanish read-alouds will explore colorful picture books, introduce charming characters, and feature rhythms and grooves, while also nurturing your child's love for reading.

Each week, storytime will focus on a unique theme, featuring books that educate, inspire, and foster a deep connection between children and the joy of reading.

Preschool time brings a new theme to life with fun activities, playtime, or craft sessions that spark creativity, inspire learning, and make reading extra enjoyable for little ones.

This children’s program is led by library staff who are passionate about making learning fun and exciting for everyone at the Library!

🖍️ Theme of the week: It's fun to be a kid/Es divertido ser un niño

Featured this week: 🔵 Activity

🗓️ Once a week

⭐ Intended for ages 3-5 years

📋 No registration required

📘 In the Cormack room

🔍 Caregiver supervision required

New dates and time in the New Year for 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

Join us in the Workshop afterschool the first Tuesday each month for a special STEM activity hosted by the Columbia Memorial Space Center!

Ages: 8+

No Registration Required

Join us in the Workshop afterschool the first Tuesday each month for a special STEM activity hosted by the Columbia Memorial Space Center!

Ages: 8+

No Registration Required

Join us in the Workshop afterschool the first Tuesday each month for a special STEM activity hosted by the Columbia Memorial Space Center!

Ages: 8+

No Registration Required

Join us in the Workshop afterschool the first Tuesday each month for a special STEM activity hosted by the Columbia Memorial Space Center!

Ages: 8+

No Registration Required