Teen Programming
Program Spotlight
Anime Afternoons
Are you a fan of anime? Love watching simulcasts each week? Anime Afternoons is for you! Watch old and new shows and movies and hang out with friends in the Cormack Room every Wednesday of each month at 3:00pm.
This season, we’ll be showing:
Dragon Ball Daima (starting January 8th)
Toilet Bound Hanako-kun S2 (starting January 15th)
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. In addition, we’ll be hosting Jackbox games for adults. You won’t want to miss it!
Children’s Area: Fun for all ages with board games, card games, puzzles & more! ✨🎲
Cormack Room: Adults 18+ can enjoy Jackbox Party Pack 7, plus snacks and drinks! 🍿🕹️
When: Every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 5pm
No Registration Required
Dungeons and Dragons
Join us on Tuesday, February 4th, at 5 PM for an epic Dungeons & Dragons session with local Dungeon Master Cody Mazza! Using the fast-paced, nostalgia-infused Dungeon Crawl Classics (DCC) system, these biweekly sessions promise creative puzzles, thrilling exploration, and treasure galore. Perfect for both new and seasoned adventurers, no experience needed!
When: Every Other Tuesday at 5pm, Starting February 4th
Where: The Cormack Room
No Registration Required
Theater Thursdays
Do you love watching movies and sharing your opinions? Then Theater Thursdays is waiting for you! Watch classics, discover new movies, and hang out with friends in the Cormack Room the last Thursday of each month for the Teen showing at 3:30pm.
Check out our calendar to see what movie’s we’ll be showing each month.
Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Join the Downey City Library Teen Volunteer Team!
Looking for a meaningful way to earn community service hours? Volunteering at the library is your chance to make a real impact while gaining valuable experience, developing new skills, and connecting with mentors in your community.
If you're in high school and ready to contribute to something important, fill out our volunteer application. Interested in applying for the Library’s Teen Advisory Board? This is the perfect time to share more about yourself! We’ll contact you when a volunteer opportunity becomes available. Please note that an interview is required before you can begin.
Join forces!
Got a passion or hobby you want to share? The Downey City Library is the perfect spot for you to start your own meetup or club! Whether it’s music, art, gaming, anime, or anything else, we’ve got a space for you to connect with others who are into the same things. It’s your chance to lead a group, make new friends, and have fun while exploring what you’re into. Come make it happen at the library!
Fill out the form and tell us what kind of meetup you want to create.