Parks & Recreation Guide FALL 2013 (pdf) - City of Downey

DOWNEY CITY LIBRARYDOWNEY(562) 904-7360CITY LIBRARY11121 Brookshire AvenueHours of OperationMonday – Thursday 10:00am – 8:00pmFriday – Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pmSundayClosedClosed May 26, July 4, Sept 1Visit us at www.downeylibrary.org to access the library’s catalogand e-books as well as electronic databases for magazine articles,and much more! Free Wi-Fi is now available at the library!Notice: Your attendance at library events constitutes your permissionto be photographed and recorded for promotional purposes.Class registrationClass registration will begin Tuesday, April 16 for library classesand programs listed in Community Services Guide (UNLESSOTHERWISE SPECIFIED) on a first come, first served basis, until theclass or program is filled. Please read class and program descriptionscarefully; not all classes and programs require registration.38All events will be held in the Downey City Library’s CormackMeeting Room unless otherwise noted.Children’s ProgramsThe Downey City Library offers programs to encourage reading.Educational story times and exciting programs are available allyear. For more information, please call Gina Orello, the Children’sLibrarian, at (562) 904-7360 x127. Advance registration is notrequired for Children’s programs.Preschool Story TimeIt is never too early to introduce your children to books. Readingis a magical experience and Story Time is a great start. The storiesand activities encourage a love of books and promote the libraryas an enjoyable place for the entire family. Join us every Tuesdaymorning for stories, songs and fun. This program is for children ages3 to 5 years old and their parents/caregivers (no groups, please).Instructor: Gina Orello, LibrarianAges Weekly Day Time fee3-5yrs Jun 24-Aug 12 Tue 10:30 - 11:00am FREEBilingual Story TimeHora de Cuentos BilingüesJoin us for stories and songs in Spanish and English every Wednesdaymorning. The program is for individual children 3 to 5 years old andtheir parents/caregivers (no groups, please).Disfruten de cuentos y canciones en español y en inglés cada miércolespor la mañana. Las actividades son para niños de 3 a 5 años y laspersonas que los cuidan.Instructor/ Instructora: Angie Macias-MendezUbicación: Biblioteca de la Ciudad de Downey, Salón de CormackAges Weekly Day Time fee3-5 yrs Jun 25-Aug 13 Wed 10:30 - 11:00am FREEEdad Semanal Día Horario Precio3-5 años 25 de junio Miércoles 10:30 - 11:00am Gratishasta 13 de AgustoSpecial EventsHappy Mother’s DayCelebrate the special love that your mom gives you. Enjoy listeningto stories about mothers and their children. Make a very special giftfor your mother and enjoy a tasty snack.Instructor: Gina Orello and Angie Macias-MendezLocation: Downey City Library, Cormack RoomAges Date Day Time fee3-5yrs May 6 Tue 10:30-11:00am FREE3-5yrs May 7 Wed 10:30-11:00am FREECelebrate Police Weekwith the Downey Police DepartmentJoin the Downey Police Department in celebrating National PoliceWeek and honor our police officers and all they do to keep us safe.Downey’s finest men and women in blue will read stories andanswer questions about the police department. Enjoy some blackand white snacks!Instructor: Gina Orello and Angie Macias-MendezAges Date Day Time fee3-5yrs May 13 Tue 10:30-11:00am FREE3-5yrs May 14 Wed 10:30-11:00am FREE4th of July CelebrationCelebrate the birthday of the United States of America. Listen tosome red, white , and blue stories. We will be making a sparklingcraft to take home.Instructor: Gina Orello and Angie Macias-MendezAges Date Day Time fee3-5yrs Jul 1 Tue 10:30-11:00am FREE3-5yrs Jul 2 Wed 10:30-11:00am FREE