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🎲 Ever played a game and thought "This would be better if…"? Then this event is for you!Each month, we're partnering wit...
05/30/2026

🎲 Ever played a game and thought "This would be better if…"? Then this event is for you!

Each month, we're partnering with Break My Game to bring a playtesting event to the library — where game designers can get real feedback on their prototypes and game lovers can play something brand new before it even hits shelves. 🕹️

Led by Kristina and Gregory Paul, Break My Game is all about empowering designers through feedback, resources, and community. Whether you're bringing a prototype or just love talking games, pull up! 🃏

📍 The Cormack Room
📅 2nd Saturday of the month | 1:30 PM
👾 All Ages Welcome
🔗 Registration required — sign up on Eventbrite (check website calendar for link)

05/21/2026

♻️Explore the art of papermaking at the Downey City Library!📄 Learn how to transform recycled paper into unique handmade sheets using creative and sustainable techniques led by artist and bookbinder Jordan Kent Wozinski. Participants will rotate through papermaking stations and create their own handmade paper to take home.
🖌️Take part in a relaxed drawing activity inspired by Mental Health Awareness Month featuring creative prompts focused on self-expression, mindfulness, and creativity.
✨Receive a take-home papermaking guide to continue exploring the craft beyond the workshop. All materials will be provided.

🌱Meet the Facilitator🌱Jordan Kent Wozinski is the artist behind Kent Bindery, working at the intersection of book arts, paper arts, fiber arts, and drawing with a focus on sustainable, eco-friendly materials. Her work fosters community inspiration through hands-on creativity, emphasizing mindfulness, material care, and the beauty of slow, intentional making.
🌐kentbindery.com📲

  🎟 FREE
 🧰 The Workshop
 ⭐ Adults-Ages 18+
⏳ Two dates
 🗓 Saturday, May 23rd
🗓 Saturday, May 30th
 ⏰ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
🟢 Registration required 📝 Limited spots available
🗓️ Visit our calendar for registration:
✅ Downeylibrary.org/calendar
📱 For more info contact (562) 904-7360

05/16/2026

🎓📸 For the grads, the milestones, and the memories to last a lifetime 🏫✨ The Downey City Library Studio is celebrating the Class of 2026 with a free drop-in graduation photo shoot for grads of all ages — whether you're crossing the stage or stepping up from Pre-K, come capture the moment with friends, family, or a solo shot that's all yours.
📱 Bonus! Photos can be airdropped directly to your cell phone so you can share and save your favorite graduation memories instantly 📸✨
🗓️ Wednesday, May 27th
📸 Open Studio Hours ⏰ 10:30 am – 4:30 pm
🎟️ Free | No registration required
🏁 Walk-in friendly
⭐ All ages welcome
🤳 Bring your phone, camera, or just your smile — Library staff will be available to help take photos
🗓️ Visit our calendar for more information:
✅ Downeylibrary.org/calendar
📱 For more info contact (562) 904-7360

As part of Theater Thursdays: Double Feature, we continue our May screenings with a film that turns to satire to examine...
05/15/2026

As part of Theater Thursdays: Double Feature, we continue our May screenings with a film that turns to satire to examine cycles of conflict, ideology, and human contradiction. Mixing political satire, family drama, and propulsive action, it follows a former radical pulled back into conflict when his past resurfaces.

One Battle After Another follows a former radical pulled back into conflict when his past resurfaces. When Pat’s hidden past is exposed, he and his daughter are forced into a desperate flight across California, with set-pieces that blend absurd humor and paranoid political intrigue.

Join us for a discussion following this sharp and thought provoking cinematic experience. Admission is free, and no sign ups are required.

Theater Thursdays: Double Feature
One Battle After Another [R]
Thursday, May 28th, 2026
5:00 PM – 7:30 PM

As part of Theater Thursdays: Double Feature, we continue our May screenings with a film that uses satire to confront po...
05/14/2026

As part of Theater Thursdays: Double Feature, we continue our May screenings with a film that uses satire to confront power, paranoia, and the absurd logic of war. Rather than offering straightforward drama, this story exposes the fragility of political systems through humor that is as unsettling as it is incisive.

Dr. Strangelove follows a chain reaction of decisions that escalate toward nuclear disaster, revealing how ideology, ego, and miscommunication can override reason. With sharp wit and unsettling humor, the film dissects the machinery of war, asking how rational systems can produce irrational outcomes.

Join us for a discussion following this darkly comedic and enduringly relevant cinematic experience. Admission is free, and no sign ups are required.

Theater Thursdays: Double Feature
Dr. Strangelove [PG]
Thursday, May 28th, 2026
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

05/12/2026

The Tiny Shelf Concerts are back.

Live music is returning to the Studio inside Downey City Library with a series that transforms the library into an intimate concert venue featuring stripped-down performances filmed live in the library.

Join us for our second Tiny Shelf Concert featuring Micah Giovanni with an intimate acoustic set with dark romantic textures, vulnerable songwriting, and a one-night-only atmosphere.

Saturday, May 30, 2026
Doors 4:30 PM. Show 5:00 PM.
The Studio at Downey City Library
Free admission. All ages welcome.
Limited capacity. Early arrival strongly recommended.
Come experience the library in a completely different way.

⚽✨ Global soccer night at the Downey City Library🌟 bringing the excitement and spirit of the game to life with a special...
05/10/2026

⚽✨ Global soccer night at the Downey City Library🌟 bringing the excitement and spirit of the game to life with a special after-hours celebration you won’t want to miss!
In partnership with Academia de Futbol Juvenil Amatence .es and the high-energy star squad, this one-night event blends soccer, culture, and community for an unforgettable experience. Enjoy an exciting lineup of activities for all ages🤩

🌟 An appearance by the LA Galaxy Star squad
🃏 A special live magic show for all ages
🌮 Fresh, hot pupusas made on-site and aguas frescas 🥤in the outdoor patio
🎟️ First 200 pupusas are free with ticket
📣 Delicious food & drinks made by
⚽️ Outdoor soccer game zone
🎧 A live DJ experience in the patio 🎤
⚽ Free STEM soccer zone inside the library, where fans can explore, create, and connect through soccer-inspired activities with .es
📸 Step into the game in the Library’s Cormack Room, transformed into an immersive soccer-themed experience! Enjoy a free photo opportunity 📸 Perfect for capturing memories with family and friends.
🏆 Don’t miss the special giveaways throughout the evening and exciting soccer-themed raffle prizes for attendees!

🗓️ Friday, May 15th 🕠 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
🎉 FREE – No registration required
🎟️ All fans welcome
🗓️ Visit our calendar for more information:
✅ Downeylibrary.org/calendar
📱 For more info contact (562) 904-7360

05/08/2026

📖💬 Read it loud, read it proud! Build confidence and reading skills through read-alouds and book conversations at the Downey City Library. 🌟
Desarrolla confianza y habilidades de lectura al leer en voz alta y conversar sobre libros. 📚✨
🗓️ Thursday, May 28th | ⏰ 3:30pm
🎟️ Free | Walk-ins welcome | Ages 5-7

⚡️ Pokémon Club is back at Downey City Library with NEW DATES! ⚡️Build your strategy and battle with fellow Trainers in ...
05/07/2026

⚡️ Pokémon Club is back at Downey City Library with NEW DATES! ⚡️
Build your strategy and battle with fellow Trainers in a fun, welcoming space. Bring your deck or come ready to learn, all skill levels welcome!
🗓️ 2nd Tuesday of the month
📅 May 12 · Jun 9 · Jul 14 · Aug 11 · Sep 8 · Oct 13 · Nov 10 · Dec 8
⏰ 4:30 – 6:30 PM
📍 Cormack Room
⭐ Ages 7–12 | No registration required | Space is limited
🔍 Caregiver supervision required
📞 (562) 904-7360

05/02/2026

💕📸 For the moms, the moments, and the memories 💐✨The Downey City Library is offering a Mother’s Day drop-in photo shoot celebrating the everyday magic of motherhood, love, connection, and all the little moments in between.

💝Make it extra heartfelt! After your photo shoot, stop by the Children’s area to make a lovely spring flower keepsake.🌷Craft time: 3:00pm to 4:30pm✂️While supplies last✂️

📱 Bonus! Photos can be airdropped directly to your cell phone so you can share and save your favorite shots instantly 📸✨

🗓️ Friday, May 8th
📸 Open Studio Hours ⏰ 10:30am – 4:30pm
🎟️ Free | No registration required
🏁 Walk-in friendly
⭐ All ages welcome
❤️ Caregiver supervision required
🗓️ Visit our calendar for more information:
✅ Downeylibrary.org/calendar
📱 For more info contact (562) 904-7360

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90241

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