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SRP Fun Fusion: Light the Way with Color

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Arizona Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Tweens

Create a colorful and special luminary with tissue paper and Mod-Podge. Ages 6+ through 12. 

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Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a colorful and special luminary with tissue paper and Mod-Podge. Ages 6+ through 12. 

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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. 

Tales4Tails

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Imagination Lab at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Mental Well-Being, 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...

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Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Imagination Lab
Age Group: Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Tweens
Program Type: Mental Well-Being, 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)

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. 

Fun Fusion: Shark Week!

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Arizona Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Reading & Literacy, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Tweens

Take a bite out of the summer heat with a dip into the ocean at the library! We’ll talk marine facts, shark lore and do a craft. Ages- 7-12. 

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Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Reading & Literacy, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take a bite out of the summer heat with a dip into the ocean at the library! We’ll talk marine facts, shark lore and do a craft. Ages- 7-12. 

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. 

Baby Dinosaur Storytime

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Jones / Coates Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Education, Performance, Reading & Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth & Teen, Preschool, School Age Children, Tweens, Family

The Dino Crew will be at Desert Foothills Library for an interactive baby dinosaur show with a story, fossil digs, sensory bins, and dinosaur props for a roaring good time! Hope to see-REX you there! 

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

The Dino Crew will be at Desert Foothills Library for an interactive baby dinosaur show with a story, fossil digs, sensory bins, and dinosaur props for a roaring good time! Hope to see-REX you there! 

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. 

Fun Fusion: Friends of a Feather, Color Together!

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Arizona Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Reading & Literacy
Age Group:
Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Tweens

Join Caldecott Honor Winner, Molly Idle, and the characters from her much-loved Flora and Friends series, for an hour of creativity, crafting and COLORS!

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Reading & Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Caldecott Honor Winner, Molly Idle, and the characters from her much-loved Flora and Friends series, for an hour of creativity, crafting and COLORS!

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. 

SRP Family Sing-a-long: Christmas in July!

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Jones / Coates Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Movie, Music, Reading & Literacy
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschool, School Age Children, Tweens, Family

Tired of the weather being ho-ho-HOT? Let’s beat the Arizona heat together in the comfort of air-conditioning. Dress up in your favorite festive clothes and get ready to sing along to holiday classics on the screen. Great for the whole family!

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Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones / Coates Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School Age Children, Tweens, Family
Program Type: Movie, Music, Reading & Literacy
Event Details:

Tired of the weather being ho-ho-HOT? Let’s beat the Arizona heat together in the comfort of air-conditioning. Dress up in your favorite festive clothes and get ready to sing along to holiday classics on the screen. Great for the whole family!

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. 

Fun Fusion: Mixed Media Art

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Arizona Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Education, Reading & Literacy
Age Group:
School Age Children, Tweens

We’re taking a look at award-winning children’s illustrator Melissa Sweet’s work and process using mixed media. Participants will create their own art piece. Ages 7-12. All supplies provided.

Upcoming
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: School Age Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Education, Reading & Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

We’re taking a look at award-winning children’s illustrator Melissa Sweet’s work and process using mixed media. Participants will create their own art piece. Ages 7-12. All supplies provided.

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 Crafternoon: Vision Board

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Arizona Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Mental Well-Being
Age Group:
Youth & Teen, Tweens, Teens

Get ready for the upcoming school year by creating your own motivational vision board. Set goals, affirm your passions and enjoy the Zen. We’ll supply the materials, you provide the inspiration! Ages 12-17. 

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Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: Youth & Teen, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Mental Well-Being
Event Details:

Get ready for the upcoming school year by creating your own motivational vision board. Set goals, affirm your passions and enjoy the Zen. We’ll supply the materials, you provide the inspiration! 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. 

Tales4Tails

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Imagination Lab at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Mental Well-Being, 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...

View Details
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Imagination Lab
Age Group: Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Tweens
Program Type: Mental Well-Being, 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)

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. 

Fun Fusion: Craft Smorgasbord

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Arizona Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Tweens

We have the crafts! Children ages 7-12 are welcome to craft at their leisure. We’ll have a variety of different projects to choose from our favorites over the last year.

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

We have the crafts! Children ages 7-12 are welcome to craft at their leisure. We’ll have a variety of different projects to choose from our favorites over the last year.

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, August 12, 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...

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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. 

Tales4Tails

Wednesday, August 13, 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...

View Details
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. 

Fun Fusion

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Imagination Lab at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Education, Reading & Literacy, 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 ...

August 21- Marble Mazes

September 18- Ozo Bots- Color Coding

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

 

August 21- Marble Mazes

September 18- Ozo Bots- Color Coding

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. 

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+.

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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. 

Tales4Tails

Wednesday, August 27, 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...

View Details
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. 

Jubilate - Wildflower Winds

Tuesday, September 9, 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 winds for children age 8 - 13. Students will explore brass and woodwind instruments in a petting zoo for band environment.

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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 winds for children age 8 - 13. Students will explore brass and woodwind instruments in a petting zoo for band environment.

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, 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...

View Details
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 - Coyote Chorus (for combined Percussion, Winds, and Strings)

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

This is a special music experience for students interested in learning about musical interaction with others in a non-traditional setting.

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

This is a special music experience for students interested in learning about musical interaction with others in a non-traditional setting.

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. 

Tales4Tails

Wednesday, September 10, 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...

View Details
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. 

Jubilate - Black Mountain Strings

Thursday, September 11, 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, or cello in first position or beyond, this class moves at a comfortable pace.

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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, or 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 - Wildflower Winds

Tuesday, September 16, 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 winds for children age 8 - 13. Students will explore brass and woodwind instruments in a petting zoo for band environment.

View Details
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 winds for children age 8 - 13. Students will explore brass and woodwind instruments in a petting zoo for band environment.

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 - Coyote Chorus (for combined Percussion, Winds, and Strings)

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

This is a special music experience for students interested in learning about musical interaction with others in a non-traditional setting.

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

This is a special music experience for students interested in learning about musical interaction with others in a non-traditional setting.

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. 

Fun Fusion

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Imagination Lab at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Education, Reading & Literacy, 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 ...

August 21- Marble Mazes

September 18- Ozo Bots- Color Coding

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

 

August 21- Marble Mazes

September 18- Ozo Bots- Color Coding

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. 

Jubilate - Black Mountain Strings

Thursday, September 18, 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, or cello in first position or beyond, this class moves at a comfortable pace.

View Details
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, or 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.