The Painters Palette

9:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
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Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Coates Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Event Details:

Picasso, van Gogh, Michelangelo and YOU! No matter what medium you prefer to create with, all are welcome to join The Painters Palette! Open to all, this gathering is the time to let your creative juices flow.

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Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 

Gentle Yoga

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
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Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness

Gentle Yoga

Yoga for Every Body! Through a slow flow of poses coordinated with the breath you’ll begin strengthening your heart, bones, balance and sharpening the mind. You are only one yoga class away from a good mood! Marina started practicing yoga in 1995, and for the past seven years has taught locally.  Please bring a yoga mat and a blanket.

Questions about Gentle Yoga please contact instructor, Marina Kachur, at 480-510-6572 or yokama14@gmail.com.

Cost: $10 cash, paid to instructor at each class

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Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 

Meditation with Reiki Healing

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
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Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness

Meditation with Reiki Healing

Meditation and relaxation have been proven to promote mental and physical changes in a person. Come and experience meditation with guidance. Discuss your experience. Discover the power of healing through guided meditation. If you are interested in expanding your meditation practices, the reiki healing will provide a unique opportunity to experience the healing effects. 

Karen Cimaglia discovered meditation and this was the catalyst for a wonderful lifestyle change. Karen began to use meditation as her primary tool for healing both body and mind. Karen became a Philosopher and Metaphysical instructor and has guided many people to a path of overall well-being through foundational meditation practices. 

No registration. | Questions, please call 480-488-2286. 
Questions about Meditation with Reiki Healing please contact instructor, Karen Cimaglia at rockinvibs21@gmail.com or 602-721-7714.  
Cost: $10 

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Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 

Tech Help- Library Apps, Electronic Devices, and More!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Everyone
Technology Class
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Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Technology Class

Tech Help with eBooks, online resources, and your personal electronic devices

Downloading eBooks and eAudiobooks can be easy through the library’s digital collection! Each week there will be an informal drop-in for anyone with questions about Libby, Cloud Library, any of the apps the library offers, and basic questions about your personal electronic devices. We will show you how to download the apps to your phone or tablet and how to navigate the digital collection. No question is too small! Please bring your device and have your library card ready! For Apple users your Apple ID will be needed.  

Wednesday Hours: 12:00 - 5:00pm

Appointment required.  Please call the Library at 480-488-2286 to make your appointment.

 

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Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 

Storytime for Preschool & Kindergarteners

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Youth & Teen, Preschool
Storytime
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Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones / Coates Room
Age Group: Youth & Teen, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

In this new storytime, children ages 4 to 6 and their grownups are invited to join Miss Heather in learning about what makes a book a book while fostering early literacy skills and development through reading, discussion, and activities.

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Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. 

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. 

Jubilate - Voice & Choir Class

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth & Teen
Music
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Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: Youth & Teen
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

For Students 9 and older.  Students learn how to sing different styles of music, including classical works, with others in a group setting and follow a director.  Instructor: Laya Field

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Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 

Annual Meeting of the Desert Foothills Library Association

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones / Coates Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Library members are invited to join the Board of Director's Annual Meeting from 4:30 to 5pm. 

Get Lit Book Club

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Book Club
Closed
Required
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Get Lit Book Club

Drinks and catching up to start at 5:00pm, book discussion to start at 5:30.  Get Lit Book Club, a happy hour book club! Not for the faint of heart. Weird, odd, and unique books are chosen for a great discussion, so get ready for something you might not choose every day! Books will include non-fiction, classics, contemporary fiction, and memoirs to list a few. Get Lit is at a different restaurant every month to support local businesses. Everyone is welcome!    

Tuesday, October 8: The Women by Kristin Hannah 

Tuesday, November 12: The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer 

Tuesday, December 10: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin 

Restaurants to be announced - visit dfla.org  

Free | Register at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.

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Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.