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Hop, Bop & Roll!

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Jones / Coates Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Education, Games, Music, Reading & Literacy
Age Group:
Youth & Teen, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School Age Children, Family
Hop, Bop & Roll!:

Calling all wiggle worms! Sing, laugh and learn in this music and movement class for children six and under and their favorite grownup.  

Cancelled
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, Reading & Literacy

Hop, Bop & Roll!

Calling all wiggle worms! Sing, laugh and learn in this music and movement class for children six and under and their favorite grownup.

 

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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. 

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age Children" group

Jubilate - Littles on Fiddles

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Arizona Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age Children

For students ages four to six, this is a very beginning level class for young children who are learning to work in a group setting and have a desire to play the violin.

Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: Preschool, School Age Children
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

For students ages four to six, this is a very beginning level class for young children who are learning to work in a group setting and have a desire to play the violin.

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. 

This event is in the "School Age Children" group

Jubilate - Saguaro Strings (Beginning Violin Class)

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arizona Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
School Age Children

For students ages five to seven who have played violin for a least one semester. Students will learn to read music in an easily approachable fashion and play together with others.

Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: School Age Children
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

For students ages five to seven who have played violin for a least one semester. Students will learn to read music in an easily approachable fashion and play together with others.

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. 

This event is in the "School Age Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Jubilate - Black Mountain Strings, Intermediate Level

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Arizona Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
School Age Children, Tweens, Teens

For children through teens who can read music and play violin, viola and cello in first position or beyond, this class moves at a comfortable pace.

Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: School Age Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

For children through teens who can read music and play violin, viola and cello in first position or beyond, this class moves at a comfortable pace.

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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

So, You Want to Be a Writer? (5 Workshops): Workshop 1

Friday, October 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Arizona Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Writing Group
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

This series of five workshops will take you from your first idea to being ready to join a critique group. Join us at one, several or all the workshops. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Writing Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

This series of five workshops will take you from your first idea to being ready to join a critique group. Join us at one, several or all the workshops. 

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. 

This event is in the "School Age Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Jubilate - Ring and Sing! The Jubilate Choir

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Arizona Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
School Age Children, Tweens, Teens

A class for children eight and older who love to sing. Singing simple songs and carols, this class helps students learn to sing with others in a choir with piano accompaniment.

Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: School Age Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

A class for children eight and older who love to sing. Singing simple songs and carols, this class helps students learn to sing with others in a choir with piano accompaniment.

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. 

This event is in the "Youth & Teen" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Tuesday, October 14, 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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Jubilate - Desert Strings, Advanced Level

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Arizona Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Teens

This is a course in advanced string ensemble for violin, viola and cello who are comfortable with their instruments and can read and play notes up to the fifth position.

Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

This is a course in advanced string ensemble for violin, viola and cello who are comfortable with their instruments and can read and play notes up to the fifth position.

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. 

This event is in the "School Age Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Jubilate - Prickly Pear Players (Piano Class)

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arizona Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
School Age Children, Tweens

A exploration into the world of piano keyboards for students age 8 and older. Students will learn to play the piano in a group setting moving at a beginning level pace. Keyboards will be provided with a limit of eight students per class.

Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: School Age Children, Tweens
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

A exploration into the world of piano keyboards for students age 8 and older. Students will learn to play the piano in a group setting moving at a beginning level pace. Keyboards will be provided with a limit of eight students per class.

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. 

This event is in the "Youth & Teen" group
This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age Children" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Hop, Bop & Roll!

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Jones / Coates Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Reading & Literacy, Education, Games, Music
Age Group:
Youth & Teen, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School Age Children, Family
Hop, Bop & Roll!:

Calling all wiggle worms! Sing, laugh and learn in this music and movement class for children six and under and their favorite grownup.  

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

Hop, Bop & Roll!

Calling all wiggle worms! Sing, laugh and learn in this music and movement class for children six and under and their favorite grownup.

 

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. 

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age Children" group

Jubilate - Littles on Fiddles

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Arizona Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age Children

For students ages four to six, this is a very beginning level class for young children who are learning to work in a group setting and have a desire to play the violin.

Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: Preschool, School Age Children
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

For students ages four to six, this is a very beginning level class for young children who are learning to work in a group setting and have a desire to play the violin.

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. 

This event is in the "School Age Children" group

Jubilate - Saguaro Strings (Beginning Violin Class)

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arizona Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
School Age Children

For students ages five to seven who have played violin for a least one semester. Students will learn to read music in an easily approachable fashion and play together with others.

Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: School Age Children
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

For students ages five to seven who have played violin for a least one semester. Students will learn to read music in an easily approachable fashion and play together with others.

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. 

This event is in the "School Age Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Jubilate - Black Mountain Strings, Intermediate Level

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Arizona Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
School Age Children, Tweens, Teens

For children through teens who can read music and play violin, viola and cello in first position or beyond, this class moves at a comfortable pace.

Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: School Age Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

For children through teens who can read music and play violin, viola and cello in first position or beyond, this class moves at a comfortable pace.

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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Writer's Critique Group

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Arizona Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Writing Group
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join K.A. Bledsoe for a writer’s critique group. This workshop is for those wishing to improve their writing and helping others with their ideas.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Writing Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join K.A. Bledsoe for a writer’s critique group. This workshop is for those wishing to improve their writing and helping others with their ideas.

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. 

This event is in the "School Age Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Jubilate - Ring and Sing! The Jubilate Choir

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Arizona Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
School Age Children, Tweens, Teens

A class for children eight and older who love to sing. Singing simple songs and carols, this class helps students learn to sing with others in a choir with piano accompaniment.

Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: School Age Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

A class for children eight and older who love to sing. Singing simple songs and carols, this class helps students learn to sing with others in a choir with piano accompaniment.

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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Jubilate - Desert Strings, Advanced Level

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Arizona Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Teens

This is a course in advanced string ensemble for violin, viola and cello who are comfortable with their instruments and can read and play notes up to the fifth position.

Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

This is a course in advanced string ensemble for violin, viola and cello who are comfortable with their instruments and can read and play notes up to the fifth position.

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. 

This event is in the "Youth & Teen" group
This event is in the "School Age Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Tales4Tails

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Imagination Lab at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Education, Reading & Literacy
Age Group:
Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Tweens
Tales4Tails:

Looking for an opportunity for your emerging or early readers to practice their skills? Please come visit Logan, DFL’s resident certified therapy dog, who loves being read to. Read...

Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Imagination Lab
Age Group: Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Tweens
Program Type: Education, Reading & Literacy

Tales4Tails

Looking for an opportunity for your emerging or early readers to practice their skills? Please come visit Logan, DFL’s resident certified therapy dog, who loves being read to. Reading aloud builds independence and confidence. Bring a book from home or, better yet, borrow one from the library!

 

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. 

This event is in the "School Age Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Jubilate - Prickly Pear Players (Piano Class)

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arizona Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
School Age Children, Tweens

A exploration into the world of piano keyboards for students age 8 and older. Students will learn to play the piano in a group setting moving at a beginning level pace. Keyboards will be provided with a limit of eight students per class.

Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: School Age Children, Tweens
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

A exploration into the world of piano keyboards for students age 8 and older. Students will learn to play the piano in a group setting moving at a beginning level pace. Keyboards will be provided with a limit of eight students per class.

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. 

This event is in the "Youth & Teen" group
This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age Children" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Hop, Bop & Roll!

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Jones / Coates Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Reading & Literacy, Education, Games, Music
Age Group:
Youth & Teen, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School Age Children, Family
Hop, Bop & Roll!:

Calling all wiggle worms! Sing, laugh and learn in this music and movement class for children six and under and their favorite grownup.  

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

Hop, Bop & Roll!

Calling all wiggle worms! Sing, laugh and learn in this music and movement class for children six and under and their favorite grownup.

 

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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

The Life and Literary Worlds of J.R.R. Tolkien

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Jones Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
History, Reading & Literacy
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Enjoy a guided tour through the historical world and fantasy worldmaking of J.R.R.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: History, Reading & Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a guided tour through the historical world and fantasy worldmaking of J.R.R.

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. 

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age Children" group

Jubilate - Littles on Fiddles

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Arizona Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age Children

For students ages four to six, this is a very beginning level class for young children who are learning to work in a group setting and have a desire to play the violin.

Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: Preschool, School Age Children
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

For students ages four to six, this is a very beginning level class for young children who are learning to work in a group setting and have a desire to play the violin.

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. 

This event is in the "Youth & Teen" group
This event is in the "School Age Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Fun Fusion

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Imagination Lab at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Education, Games, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Tweens
Fun Fusion:

Join us at the library for planned fun! This time is designed for school-age children to have opportunities to craft, build and create. This program is intended for 1st through ...

Oct 23- Pokemon Paper Crafts

Nov 20- LEGO Building Game

Dec 4- Snow

Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Imagination Lab
Age Group: Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Education, Games, STEAM
Event Details:

Fun Fusion

Join us at the library for planned fun! This time is designed for school-age children to have opportunities to craft, build and create.

This program is intended for 1st through 5th graders and 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. 

 

Oct 23- Pokemon Paper Crafts

Nov 20- LEGO Building Game

Dec 4- Snow

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. 

This event is in the "School Age Children" group

Jubilate - Saguaro Strings (Beginning Violin Class)

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arizona Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
School Age Children

For students ages five to seven who have played violin for a least one semester. Students will learn to read music in an easily approachable fashion and play together with others.

Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: School Age Children
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

For students ages five to seven who have played violin for a least one semester. Students will learn to read music in an easily approachable fashion and play together with others.

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. 

This event is in the "School Age Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Jubilate - Black Mountain Strings, Intermediate Level

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Arizona Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
School Age Children, Tweens, Teens

For children through teens who can read music and play violin, viola and cello in first position or beyond, this class moves at a comfortable pace.

Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: School Age Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

For children through teens who can read music and play violin, viola and cello in first position or beyond, this class moves at a comfortable pace.

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.