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The Healing Pathway

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Arizona Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Mental Well-Being
Age Group:
Everyone

2nd & 4th Mondays of each Month, 9:30-11:30 AM

October 13 and 27

November 10 and 24

December 8 and 22

Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Mental Well-Being
Event Details:

2nd & 4th Mondays of each Month, 9:30-11:30 AM

October 13 and 27

November 10 and 24

December 8 and 22

Disclaimer(s)

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

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Jones Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Mental Well-Being
Age Group:
Adults

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!

Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Mental Well-Being
Event Details:

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!

Disclaimer(s)

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. 

The Culinary Book Club

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:30pm
Arizona Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Culinary
Age Group:
Adults

New to the Desert Foothills Library!  Enjoy your love of books and cuisine with others at this new monthly Book Club.

This Month: Cookie Exchange!

Cookbook: Bring four dozen of the same cookie for sharing.

Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Culinary
Event Details:

New to the Desert Foothills Library!  Enjoy your love of books and cuisine with others at this new monthly Book Club.

This Month: Cookie Exchange!

Cookbook: Bring four dozen of the same cookie for sharing.

Disclaimer(s)

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. 

Inflammation

Beat Inflammation with Food: Everyday Nutrition Strategies to Reduce Pain and Support Longevity

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Jones Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Culinary, Education, Health & Wellness

Inflammation is at the root of joint pain, fatigue, digestive issues, and difficulty losing weight.

Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones Room
Program Type: Culinary, Education, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Inflammation is at the root of joint pain, fatigue, digestive issues, and difficulty losing weight.

Disclaimer(s)

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. 

Craft N Chat

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Coates Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults
Craft 'N Chat:

Do you knit, crochet, needlepoint, bead, or practice another table craft? Join other local enthusiasts weekly for companionable creating and conversation. Any portable craft is wel...

Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Coates Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies

Craft 'N Chat

Do you knit, crochet, needlepoint, bead, or practice another table craft? Join other local enthusiasts weekly for companionable creating and conversation. Any portable craft is welcome! New crafters and all skill levels are always welcome! 

Have a craft you're not quite sure how to start, or need a little help or inspiration? Craft N Chat is a collaborative of creatives who are happy and eager to help! 

No registration | Questions, please call 480-488-2286 

Free but a donation to the Desert Foothills Library is appreciated.

Disclaimer(s)

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. 

Tai Chi - Qigong for Everyone!

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 9:15am - 10:15am
Jones / Coates Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Mental Well-Being
Age Group:
Adults

Tai Chi & Qigong is a self-care practice.  It is a choice of a healthy lifestyle and living well.  It improves balance, flexibility, brain plasticity, inner peace and overall wellness.  Bina Bou is a senior trainer at IIQTC.&nbs

Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones / Coates Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Mental Well-Being
Event Details:

Tai Chi & Qigong is a self-care practice.  It is a choice of a healthy lifestyle and living well.  It improves balance, flexibility, brain plasticity, inner peace and overall wellness.  Bina Bou is a senior trainer at IIQTC.&nbs

Disclaimer(s)

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. 

Family Storytime

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Jones / Coates Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Reading & Literacy, Education, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth & Teen, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Family Storytime:

Children ages 2 and up and their families are encouraged to join Miss Dawn for a storytime featuring developmentally appropriate stories, songs, movement and activities  to fo...

Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones / Coates Room
Age Group: Youth & Teen, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Reading & Literacy, Education, Storytime

Family Storytime

Children ages 2 and up and their families are encouraged to join Miss Dawn for a storytime featuring developmentally appropriate stories, songs, movement and activities  to foster early literacy skills.

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. 

Free | No Registration Required

Disclaimer(s)

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. 

ASU Osher Lifelong Learning Institute: Angels Amid the Enemy: The Untold Story of Medical Care for Vietnam's Forgotten Civilian Victims

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Jones Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
History, Seminar
Age Group:
Adults

Over one million civilians - mostly women and children - died during the Vietnam conflict. Amid the devastation, volunteer doctors and U.S. military teams worked together in primitive hospitals to bring care and comfort to strangers in need.

Cancelled
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History, Seminar
Event Details:

Over one million civilians - mostly women and children - died during the Vietnam conflict. Amid the devastation, volunteer doctors and U.S. military teams worked together in primitive hospitals to bring care and comfort to strangers in need.

Disclaimer(s)

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. 

Informal MahJongg - Unsupervised Play

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Floor Periodicals at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Informal MahJongg: Unsupervised Play:

Informal MahJongg play for any level! Groups, individuals, and recent students of MahJongg 101 & 102 looking for a place to come and enjoy playing with people in your community...

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Main Floor Periodicals
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required

Informal MahJongg: Unsupervised Play

Informal MahJongg play for any level! Groups, individuals, and recent students of MahJongg 101 & 102 looking for a place to come and enjoy playing with people in your community.  This group is unsupervised; basic knowledge of game play required.  No sets are provided, must bring your own. 

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

Free but a donation to the Desert Foothills Library is appreciated.

 

Disclaimer(s)

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!

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Everyone

Downloading eBooks and eAudiobooks can be easy through the library’s digital collection!

Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Downloading eBooks and eAudiobooks can be easy through the library’s digital collection!

Disclaimer(s)

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. 

Sound Meditation by Pandora from Fairy Essence LLC

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Coates Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Mental Well-Being
Age Group:
Adults

Join Pandora Niblett for this 60 minute Sound Meditation.  Sound healing is a powerful modality that promotes wellness and assists healing with" anxiety, stress, pain, clarity, memory, immunity, creativity, and more.  Everything in the k

Open
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Coates Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Mental Well-Being
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Join Pandora Niblett for this 60 minute Sound Meditation.  Sound healing is a powerful modality that promotes wellness and assists healing with" anxiety, stress, pain, clarity, memory, immunity, creativity, and more.  Everything in the k

Disclaimer(s)

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. 

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Education, Reading & Literacy
Age Group:
Youth & Teen, Tweens, Teens
Teen Advisory Board (TAB):

Are you looking for a way to serve your community and support the library at the same? If so, the Desert Foothills Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB) may be for you. TAB members mee...

Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Youth & Teen, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Education, Reading & Literacy

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Are you looking for a way to serve your community and support the library at the same? If so, the Desert Foothills Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB) may be for you. TAB members meet once a month to plan youth and teen events, make recommendations for teen book selection and support library operations. You can earn service credit time doing something you enjoy at a place you love! Open to ages 12-17. 

Disclaimer(s)

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. 

Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Jones Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Mental Well-Being
Age Group:
Adults

Join Therese White for a group discussion where people with Alzheimer’s, their caregivers, and others affected by the disease can share answers, opinions, ideas, and support.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Mental Well-Being
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Therese White for a group discussion where people with Alzheimer’s, their caregivers, and others affected by the disease can share answers, opinions, ideas, and support.

Disclaimer(s)

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. 

Get Lit Book Club

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

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!

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

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!

Disclaimer(s)

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. 

The Painter's Palette - Open Paint

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Arizona Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone

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.

Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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.

Disclaimer(s)

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. 

PLAY-OOZA

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Imagination Lab at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Education, Games, Reading & Literacy, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth & Teen, Preschool
PLAY-OOZA:

PLAY-OOZA is a dedicated time to play, create and collaborate for preschool age children. Join Miss Dawn for focused fun that supports fine motor and Early Literacy skills through ...

Oct 15- Numbers & Sorting

Oct 29- Halloween Craft

Nov 12- Holiday Craft

Dec 10- Play-Doh Fun

Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Imagination Lab
Age Group: Youth & Teen, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Education, Games, Reading & Literacy, STEAM
Event Details:

PLAY-OOZA

PLAY-OOZA is a dedicated time to play, create and collaborate for preschool age children. Join Miss Dawn for focused fun that supports fine motor and Early Literacy skills through informal learning activities, crafts, and imagination!

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

Free | No Registration Required

Oct 15- Numbers & Sorting

Oct 29- Halloween Craft

Nov 12- Holiday Craft

Dec 10- Play-Doh Fun

Disclaimer(s)

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. 

Estate Planning Essentials

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Coates Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Financial Literacy
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an informative workshop presented by attorney Nicole Pavlik of Nicole Pavlik Law Firm—an experienced estate attorney with an office in Phoenix and a returning presenter.

Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Coates Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Financial Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an informative workshop presented by attorney Nicole Pavlik of Nicole Pavlik Law Firm—an experienced estate attorney with an office in Phoenix and a returning presenter.

Disclaimer(s)

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!

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Everyone

Downloading eBooks and eAudiobooks can be easy through the library’s digital collection!

Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Downloading eBooks and eAudiobooks can be easy through the library’s digital collection!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Jones Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Mental Well-Being
Age Group:
Adults

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!

Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Mental Well-Being
Event Details:

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!

Disclaimer(s)

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. 

Ukulele Jam Session - Open Play

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:15pm
Arizona Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, Music
Age Group:
Adults

Pick out a few of your favorite songs, grab your ukulele and come jam!

We will be accessing our music online, so bring your tablet or iPad, as well as a music stand, ukulele, and anything you like to get your jam on!

Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hobbies, Music
Event Details:

Pick out a few of your favorite songs, grab your ukulele and come jam!

We will be accessing our music online, so bring your tablet or iPad, as well as a music stand, ukulele, and anything you like to get your jam on!

Disclaimer(s)

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. 

Canasta - Open Play

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Jones Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Games, Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults

The card game “Canasta” is a Spanish word that means basket. A very old Card game that has over 20 different versions and is played all over the world; Canasta is facilitated by Lisa Waldvogel. 

Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games, Hobbies
Event Details:

The card game “Canasta” is a Spanish word that means basket. A very old Card game that has over 20 different versions and is played all over the world; Canasta is facilitated by Lisa Waldvogel. 

Disclaimer(s)

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. 

Library Book Club

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Arizona Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join the Library Book Club on the second Thursday of each month in an open discussion on a featured book. Everyone is welcome! 

Thursday, October 9th: Everybody Was So Young by Amanda Vaill

Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join the Library Book Club on the second Thursday of each month in an open discussion on a featured book. Everyone is welcome! 

Thursday, October 9th: Everybody Was So Young by Amanda Vaill

Disclaimer(s)

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. 

Holiday Event- Mrs. Claus at the Library!

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Jones / Coates Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Education, Games, Music, Performance, Reading & Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth & Teen, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School Age Children, Family

Ready to get in the holiday spirit? Come join Mrs. Claus for a Special Holiday Storytime featuring a photo opportunity, and some holiday magic. This family event is perfect for children ages 2- 8.

Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones / Coates Room
Age Group: Youth & Teen, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School Age Children, Family
Program Type: Education, Games, Music, Performance, Reading & Literacy, Storytime
Event Details:

Ready to get in the holiday spirit? Come join Mrs. Claus for a Special Holiday Storytime featuring a photo opportunity, and some holiday magic. This family event is perfect for children ages 2- 8.

Disclaimer(s)

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. 

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

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Everyone

Downloading eBooks and eAudiobooks can be easy through the library’s digital collection!

Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Downloading eBooks and eAudiobooks can be easy through the library’s digital collection!

Disclaimer(s)

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.