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Some darkness, once invited in, never leaves.Close out our October Double Feature with NOSFERATU, a gothic tale of obses...
10/15/2026

Some darkness, once invited in, never leaves.

Close out our October Double Feature with NOSFERATU, a gothic tale of obsession and dread, where an ancient count fixates on a young woman and brings ruin in his shadow. It’s atmospheric, unsettling, and made for a Halloween-week screening.

🗓️ Thursday, October 29th
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
🎬 Rated R
💬 Stick around for a discussion after the film! Come for both showings, starting with THE SIXTH SENSE at 3.

Free & open to all

Some stories don’t end when the credits roll.Join us for Theater Thursdays: Double Feature with THE SIXTH SENSE, a quiet...
10/14/2026

Some stories don’t end when the credits roll.

Join us for Theater Thursdays: Double Feature with THE SIXTH SENSE, a quiet, chilling mystery about a child psychologist, a frightened boy, and a secret he’s afraid to tell. It’s a perfect pre-Halloween watch, and one that still hits hard no matter how many times you’ve seen it.

🗓️ Thursday, October 29th
🕒 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
🎬 Rated PG-13
💬 Stay for a discussion after the film, then catch NOSFERATU at 5!

Free & open to all

🎃 HALLOWEEN FAMILY NIGHT 🎃📅 Tuesday, October 20th | 5:00–7:30 PMTrick-or-treat your way to the library! Join us for a sp...
10/11/2026

🎃 HALLOWEEN FAMILY NIGHT 🎃
📅 Tuesday, October 20th | 5:00–7:30 PM

Trick-or-treat your way to the library! Join us for a spooktacular evening with:

👮 Downey PD Safety Talk
🏆 Costume Contest
🎨 Painted Pumpkin Contest (Bring it already painted!)
🍬 Trick-or-Treating
🎃 Mini Pumpkin Decorating
✂️ Halloween Craft

Plus, we’re excited to welcome author/illustrator Heidi Moreno ( )! ✨

🎁 THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS 🎁
Our local partners are making this night extra special with treats, prizes, and surprises for the whole family:

🥪 : tabling with candy, plus prizes for contest winners
🐄 : a “Spin the Wheel” booth, a visit from the Cow, and prizes
🍗 : prizes for contest winners
🎈 : a fun family outing
🎢 : family fun at Sesame Place
⛳ : a day on the green
🍔 : a tasty treat

Thank you for supporting your library, and a special thanks to the Friends of the Downey City Library as well! Costumes encouraged. See you there! 👻

10/08/2026

A moment from our third Tiny Shelf Concert featuring Luna Lluvia 🌙

Filmed live inside The Studio at Downey City Library, Luna Lluvia brought dreamy textures, electronic sounds, and intimate songwriting to a special solo performance featuring unreleased music.

Watch the full Tiny Shelf Concert soon on the Downey City Library YouTube channel.

Thank you to Luna Lluvia for trusting us with her music and making this one such a special performance. Check her out

Who should play Tiny Shelf next? Tag an artist below 👇

10/01/2026

📢 HEADS UP, DOWNEY! 📢

We're closing early this Friday, October 2nd, at 1:00 PM so our team can get everything set up for Beyond The Book!

On Saturday, October 3rd, the library is going all in on the party. Our doors will be open for Beyond The Book only, so regular services like checking out books and reserving study rooms won't be available that day. Get your library business done before Friday at 1 PM, then come celebrate with us!

🚗 PARKING NOTE: The Civic Center parking will be closed all day Saturday. Please park at the Downtown Downey Public Parking Garage (8201 2nd St, Downey, CA 90241) and walk over.

Stop by our information booth at the event for details on everything happening that day!

See you Saturday! 🥁✨

09/30/2026

Here's the food blurb:

🎶✨ COME HUNGRY: Beyond The Book is coming! ✨🎶

Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 3rd 📅 we're bringing music to Downey City Library, and today we're serving up our food lineup! 🍽️

🌮 - birria tacos and more
☕ - coffee, tea, and other caffeinated favorites
🥤 - soft drinks
🍗 - beef tallow fried chicken
🍧 - Hawaiian shaved ice
🍬 - flavored candies
🍰 - a variety of desserts

Savory, sweet, spicy, and icy, there's something for every craving. Bring your appetite and your friends! 😋

🎪 Music, vendors, exhibitors, kids' programming, workshops, and now food; that's the full lineup! We can't wait to see you Saturday at Beyond The Book! 📚

09/29/2026

🎶✨ MAKE YOUR MARK: Beyond The Book is coming! ✨🎶

Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 3rd 📅 we're bringing music to Downey City Library, and today we're spotlighting our creative workshops and activities!

🛠️ In the Workshop: Mini Screen Printing, Sticker Making, Button Making, and keychain giveaways, all while supplies last!
✂️ - drop-in zine making in the Lounge
🖋️ .booth - live illustrated portraits in the Lounge, available for purchase. Take home a one-of-a-kind keepsake made just for you! ✨
📸 Photo Ops: Themed backdrops set up throughout the library. Snap your own photos and tag us so we can see your Beyond The Book moments! 💫

🎪 Music, vendors, exhibitors, kids' programming, and now hands-on workshops! Stay tuned for more details on Beyond The Book! 📚

09/26/2026

🎶✨ FUN FOR THE LITTLE ONES: Beyond The Book is coming! ✨🎶

Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 3rd 📅 we're bringing music to Downey City Library, and today we're spotlighting our kids' programming! 🎈

🪩 10:00–11:00 AM - Family Rave with All ages welcome, goodie bags while supplies last 🎁
🎵 11am-11:45am - - Love Bug Sing-Along for our littlest music lovers (toddlers!)
🤸 10am-3pm - - soft-play indoor play area
🌤️10am-3pm - - outdoor play zone with jumpers
🎨 10am-3pm - - arts & crafts table with music-themed activities (while supplies last)
🎮 Game Zone - jam out with Samba de Amigo Party Central and Taiko no Tatsujin Rhythm Festival on Switch!

From dancing to crafting to bouncing to gaming, there's something for every kiddo all day long. 🌈

Music, vendors, exhibitors, and now kids' programming. Stay tuned for more details on Beyond The Book! 📚

09/25/2026

🎶✨ MORE THAN MUSIC: Beyond The Book is coming! ✨🎶

Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 3rd 📅 we're bringing the celebration to Downey City Library, and today we're highlighting our amazing exhibitors! 🥁

🥁 - join in on an interactive Drum Circle, open to everyone!
🎼 - hands-on musical activities for the little ones
🚀 - Columbia Memorial Space Center brings the wonder
🎨 - Connect with The Youth Center
🎭 - Downey Theatre
🎻 - Downey Symphony

Stop by their booths to see all the incredible services and programs they bring to our community. 🌟

Music, vendors, and now exhibitors. Stay tuned for more details on Beyond The Book! 📚

🕰️ What would you give up to live forever?Join us for Theater Thursdays: International Cinémathèque with Guillermo del T...
09/24/2026

🕰️ What would you give up to live forever?

Join us for Theater Thursdays: International Cinémathèque with Guillermo del Toro's directorial debut, CRONOS; a strange, beautiful, blood-soaked fairy tale about an antique dealer, a mysterious device, and the price of immortality. Equal parts monster movie and love story, it's where del Toro's lifelong obsessions with death, decay, and tenderness first took shape on screen.

🗓️ Thursday, October 8th
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
🎬 Rated [R]
💬 Stick around after for a discussion!

Free & open to all 🎟️

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11121 Brookshire Avenue
Downey, CA
90241

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Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
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