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Alcoholics Anonymous

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Jones Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Mental Well-Being
Age Group:
Adults
Alcoholics Anonymous:

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held every Thursday. If the Library is closed, the meeting is held on the Waterfall Terrace. 

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

Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held every Thursday. If the Library is closed, the meeting is held on the Waterfall Terrace. 

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. 

Conversation Spanish - 1

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Arizona Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Language
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Classes: February 7, 14, 21, & 28Habla usted Español? This introductory class meets once a week for four weeks. The focus is on conversation, using practical vocabula...

Cancelled
Required
Payment
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language
Event Details:

Classes: February 7, 14, 21, & 28

Habla usted Español? 

This introductory class meets once a week for four weeks. 

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, February 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Jones Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Reading & Literacy, Writing Group
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
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. The writer’s critique group will o...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Reading & Literacy, Writing Group
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
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. 

A Matter of Balance

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Arizona Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Mental Well-Being, Seminar
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A Matter of Balance is a FREE eight-week, evidence-based program designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase the activity levels of older adults who have concerns about fal...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Mental Well-Being, Seminar
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

A Matter of Balance is a FREE eight-week, evidence-based program designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase the activity levels of older adults who have concerns about falls.

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. 

Little Known Stories of World War II

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Jones / Coates Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This film series offers war stories filled with daring, intrigue, and sometimes such improbability that they have to be seen to be believed. At the heart of each one are the m...

Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones / Coates Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

This film series offers war stories filled with daring, intrigue, and sometimes such improbability that they have to be seen to be believed. At the heart of each one are the men and women who made World War II modern history’s seminal event.

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, February 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Jones Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Mental Well-Being
Age Group:
Adults
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 c...

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. 

Craft N Chat

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Jones Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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: Jones Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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!

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. 

Single Mingle & Learn

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Jones Room at Desert Foothills Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you single and ready to reboot a relationship? Or do you have questions about how to navigate the modern dating scene?  Join Relationship & Dating Coach, Camille Evans...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones Room
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Are you single and ready to reboot a relationship? Or do you have questions about how to navigate the modern dating scene?  

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, February 25, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Jones / Coates Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Mental Well-Being
Age Group:
Adults
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...

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. 

Informal MahJongg - Unsupervised Play

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Floor Periodicals at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Games, Hobbies
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
Required
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Main Floor Periodicals
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games, Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

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. 

Strength Training for Women - Series

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Jones Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

If you’ve never lifted weights in your life – and many people haven’t - why should you start now? The answer is simple: Muscle tissue, bone density and strength all decrease over t...

Required
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

If you’ve never lifted weights in your life – and many people haven’t - why should you start now? The answer is simple: Muscle tissue, bone density and strength all decrease over the years.

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, February 26, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Arizona Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
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 l...

Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: Adults
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. 

Ukulele Jam Session - Open Play

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:15pm
Arizona Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, Music
Age Group:
Adults
Ukulele Jam Session - Open Play:

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 an...

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

Ukulele Jam Session - Open Play

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!

Invite your friends and join the fun.  All levels welcome!

Free | No registration required. | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.

Class is 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. 

Canasta - Open Play

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Jones Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Games, Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults
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 Li...

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. 

So, You Want to Be a Writer?

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Coates Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Writing Group
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
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. Workshop 1 – Where do i...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Coates Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Writing Group
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
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. 

Alcoholics Anonymous

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Jones Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Mental Well-Being
Age Group:
Adults
Alcoholics Anonymous:

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held every Thursday. If the Library is closed, the meeting is held on the Waterfall Terrace. 

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

Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held every Thursday. If the Library is closed, the meeting is held on the Waterfall Terrace. 

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. 

Conversation Spanish - 1

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Arizona Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Language
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Classes: February 7, 14, 21, & 28Habla usted Español? This introductory class meets once a week for four weeks. The focus is on conversation, using practical vocabula...

Cancelled
Required
Payment
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language
Event Details:

Classes: February 7, 14, 21, & 28

Habla usted Español? 

This introductory class meets once a week for four weeks. 

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. 

A Matter of Balance

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Arizona Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Mental Well-Being, Seminar
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A Matter of Balance is a FREE eight-week, evidence-based program designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase the activity levels of older adults who have concerns about fal...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Mental Well-Being, Seminar
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

A Matter of Balance is a FREE eight-week, evidence-based program designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase the activity levels of older adults who have concerns about falls.

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, March 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Jones Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Mental Well-Being
Age Group:
Adults
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 c...

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, March 3, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:30pm
Arizona Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Culinary
Age Group:
Adults
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:My Berlin Kitchen by Luisa Weiss and Classic Ge...

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:

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, March 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Jones Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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: Jones Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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!

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. 

Art Critique

Monday, March 3, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Arizona Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Education, Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Desert Foothills Library and the Sonoran Arts League are combining their critiques! Two nonprofits working together to enhance art education- a win for all! Join us at 3:3...

Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Education, Hobbies
Event Details:

The Desert Foothills Library and the Sonoran Arts League are combining their critiques! Two nonprofits working together to enhance art education- a win for all! 

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. 

Single Mingle & Learn

Monday, March 3, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Jones Room at Desert Foothills Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you single and ready to reboot a relationship? Or do you have questions about how to navigate the modern dating scene?  Join Relationship & Dating Coach, Camille Evans...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones Room
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Are you single and ready to reboot a relationship? Or do you have questions about how to navigate the modern dating scene?  

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, March 4, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Jones / Coates Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Mental Well-Being
Age Group:
Adults
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...

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.