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Good Bug, Bad Bug

Friday, August 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Jones / Coates Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Education, Nature, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth & Teen, Preschool, School Age Children, Tweens, Teens, Family

Join us for this fun and informative presentation from the Community Outreach Team at Truly Nolen. Focus areas include: entomology, ecology along with safe interactions with insects, arachnids and snakes. Great for ages 3+.

Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones / Coates Room
Age Group: Youth & Teen, Preschool, School Age Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Program Type: Education, Nature, STEAM
Event Details:

Join us for this fun and informative presentation from the Community Outreach Team at Truly Nolen. Focus areas include: entomology, ecology along with safe interactions with insects, arachnids and snakes. Great for ages 3+.

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. 

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Tuesday, September 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. 

Jubilate - Black Mountain Strings, Intermediate Level

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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. 

Jubilate - Desert Strings, Advanced Level

Thursday, September 11, 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. 

Jubilate - Ring and Sing! The Bobcat Choir

Saturday, September 13, 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. 

Jubilate - Black Mountain Strings, Intermediate Level

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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. 

Jubilate - Desert Strings, Advanced Level

Thursday, September 18, 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. 

Writer's Critique Group

Friday, September 19, 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. 

Jubilate - Ring and Sing! The Bobcat Choir

Saturday, September 20, 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. 

Jubilate - Black Mountain Strings, Intermediate Level

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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. 

Jubilate - Desert Strings, Advanced Level

Thursday, September 25, 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. 

Jubilate - Ring and Sing! The Bobcat Choir

Saturday, September 27, 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. 

Jubilate - Black Mountain Strings, Intermediate Level

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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. 

Jubilate - Desert Strings, Advanced Level

Thursday, October 2, 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. 

Jubilate - Ring and Sing! The Bobcat Choir

Saturday, October 4, 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. 

Sonoran Desert

Travel Sketching & Painting on Your Vacations and in "Your Own Backyard"

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Coates Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Culture, History
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

This series of lectures offers an exploration of Travel Art Production and the Hidden Classically Trained Artists from the late 1800's.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Coates Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture, History
Registration Required
Event Details:

This series of lectures offers an exploration of Travel Art Production and the Hidden Classically Trained Artists from the late 1800's.

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. 

Jubilate - Black Mountain Strings, Intermediate Level

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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. 

So, You Want to Be a Writer?

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Jones 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: Jones 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. 

Jubilate - Desert Strings, Advanced Level

Thursday, October 9, 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. 

Jubilate - Ring and Sing! The Bobcat 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. 

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. 

Jubilate - Black Mountain Strings, Intermediate Level

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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. 

Jubilate - Desert Strings, Advanced Level

Thursday, October 16, 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. 

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.