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Fun Fusion

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Imagination Lab at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Reading & Literacy, 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 ...

Event Details:

October 10- Origami & Paper Fortune Tellers October 24th- Scream STEAM for Halloween! November 7th- Storytelling Improv November 21st- STEAM- Wind December 12th- Ho...

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

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. 

 

Event Details:

October 10- Origami & Paper Fortune Tellers

October 24th- Scream STEAM for Halloween!

November 7th- Storytelling Improv

November 21st- STEAM- Wind

December 12th- Holiday Make & Take  

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. 

Puzzle Exchange

All Day
Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Games, Hobbies
Age Group:
Everyone
Puzzle Exchange:

Are you sick of your puzzles at home because you have completed all of them multiple times? Come drop off your gently used puzzles and pick out a new one for free! Leave a puzzle, ...

Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Games, Hobbies

Puzzle Exchange

Are you sick of your puzzles at home because you have completed all of them multiple times? Come drop off your gently used puzzles and pick out a new one for free! Leave a puzzle, take a puzzle! Offered on the last Friday of every month. All ages and skill levels encouraged! 

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. 

Brain Powers Chess (K12 Beginner-Intermediate)

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:45am
Imagination Lab at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Education, Games
Age Group:
Youth & Teen, School Age Children
Event Details:

Brain Powers teaches the game of chess and other games rooted in concentration of thought and strategic principles for K-12 and adults, offering class and one-on-one instruction.&n...

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

Brain Powers teaches the game of chess and other games rooted in concentration of thought and strategic principles for K-12 and adults, offering class and one-on-one instruction.  Teaching the tactics and strategies of chess, and other contem

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, November 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Floor Periodicals at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Informal MahJongg play for any level!

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. 

Game Cafe

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Games, Hobbies
Age Group:
Youth & Teen, Teens
Game Cafe:

Join us in the Teen Lounge on the last Tuesday of the month from 4-5 pm for fun and exciting gaming hangouts! Bring a game from home to share or play one of ours. This program...

Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Youth & Teen, Teens
Program Type: Games, Hobbies

Game Cafe

Join us in the Teen Lounge on the last Tuesday of the month from 4-5 pm for fun and exciting gaming hangouts! Bring a game from home to share or play one of ours. 

This program is intended for ages 11-17.

Free | No Registration | Questions, call 480-488-2286

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. 

Brain Powers Chess (K12 Beginner-Intermediate)

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:45am
Imagination Lab at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Education, Games
Age Group:
Youth & Teen, School Age Children
Event Details:

Brain Powers teaches the game of chess and other games rooted in concentration of thought and strategic principles for K-12 and adults, offering class and one-on-one instruction.&n...

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

Brain Powers teaches the game of chess and other games rooted in concentration of thought and strategic principles for K-12 and adults, offering class and one-on-one instruction.  Teaching the tactics and strategies of chess, and other contem

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. 

BRAIN POWERS Free Open Workshop  (hands-on interactive, strategy/logic/fun)

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 1:15pm - 3:45pm
Arizona Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Education, Games
Age Group:
Youth & Teen, School Age Children
Event Details:

For ages 6-14: Reserve your spot!  BRAIN POWERS uses a collection of strategy games / logic puzzles to provide fun after-school social activities for students that develop/rei...

Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: Youth & Teen, School Age Children
Program Type: Education, Games
Event Details:

For ages 6-14: Reserve your spot!  BRAIN POWERS uses a collection of strategy games / logic puzzles to provide fun after-school social activities for students that develop/reinforce critical thinking, problem solving, depth of thought, situat

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 

Informal MahJongg - Unsupervised Play

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Floor Periodicals at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Informal MahJongg play for any level!

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. 

Game Cafe

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Games, Hobbies
Age Group:
Youth & Teen, Teens
Game Cafe:

Join us in the Teen Lounge on the last Tuesday of the month from 4-5 pm for fun and exciting gaming hangouts! Bring a game from home to share or play one of ours. This program...

Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Youth & Teen, Teens
Program Type: Games, Hobbies

Game Cafe

Join us in the Teen Lounge on the last Tuesday of the month from 4-5 pm for fun and exciting gaming hangouts! Bring a game from home to share or play one of ours. 

This program is intended for ages 11-17.

Free | No Registration | Questions, call 480-488-2286

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. 

PLAY-OOZA

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Imagination Lab at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Reading & Literacy, Education, Games, STEAM
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschool, Family
PLAY-OOZA:

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

Event Details:

October 9th- Sensory Play October 23rd- Halloween Craft November 6th- Building November 20th- STEAM- Wind December 4th- Holiday Craft

Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Imagination Lab
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Reading & Literacy, Education, Games, STEAM

PLAY-OOZA

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

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

Free | No Registration Required

Event Details:

October 9th- Sensory Play

October 23rd- Halloween Craft

November 6th- Building

November 20th- STEAM- Wind

December 4th- Holiday Craft

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. 

HS/HS Hangout

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Teen Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Reading & Literacy, Games, Mental Well-Being
Age Group:
Teens
HS/HS Hangout:

Calling all high school age homeschool teens! The HS/HS Hangout is for you! Come to meet new people and help shape this time into what you'd like to do at the library.  Mus...

Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Reading & Literacy, Games, Mental Well-Being

HS/HS Hangout

Calling all high school age homeschool teens! The HS/HS Hangout is for you! Come to meet new people and help shape this time into what you'd like to do at the library. 

Must be in high school to attend. Please see the online calendar for other events for younger teens and tweens. 

Free| No Registration

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. 

Canasta - Open Play

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Floor Periodicals 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: Main Floor Periodicals
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. 

Informal MahJongg - Unsupervised Play

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Floor Periodicals at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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...

Required
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Main Floor Periodicals
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Informal MahJongg play for any level!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 

Canasta - Open Play

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Floor Periodicals 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: Main Floor Periodicals
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. 

Fun Fusion

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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 ...

Event Details:

December 12- Holiday Make & Take

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

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. 

 

Event Details:

December 12- Holiday Make & Take

Monthly Book Sale @ Chapter2Books

All Day 12/13 - 12/14
Jones / Coates Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Games, Hobbies
Age Group:
Everyone
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones / Coates Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Book Club, Games, Hobbies

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. 

Brain Powers Chess (K12 Beginner-Intermediate)

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:45am
Imagination Lab at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Education, Games
Age Group:
Youth & Teen, School Age Children
Event Details:

Brain Powers teaches the game of chess and other games rooted in concentration of thought and strategic principles for K-12 and adults, offering class and one-on-one instruction.&n...

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

Brain Powers teaches the game of chess and other games rooted in concentration of thought and strategic principles for K-12 and adults, offering class and one-on-one instruction.  Teaching the tactics and strategies of chess, and other contem

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 

Informal MahJongg - Unsupervised Play

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Floor Periodicals at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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...

Required
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Main Floor Periodicals
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Informal MahJongg play for any level!

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. 

Game Cafe

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Games, Hobbies
Age Group:
Youth & Teen, Teens
Game Cafe:

Join us in the Teen Lounge on the last Tuesday of the month from 4-5 pm for fun and exciting gaming hangouts! Bring a game from home to share or play one of ours. This program...

Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Youth & Teen, Teens
Program Type: Games, Hobbies

Game Cafe

Join us in the Teen Lounge on the last Tuesday of the month from 4-5 pm for fun and exciting gaming hangouts! Bring a game from home to share or play one of ours. 

This program is intended for ages 11-17.

Free | No Registration | Questions, call 480-488-2286

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. 

Canasta - Open Play

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Floor Periodicals 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: Main Floor Periodicals
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. 

Puzzle Exchange

All Day
Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Games, Hobbies
Age Group:
Everyone
Puzzle Exchange:

Are you sick of your puzzles at home because you have completed all of them multiple times? Come drop off your gently used puzzles and pick out a new one for free! Leave a puzzle, ...

Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Games, Hobbies

Puzzle Exchange

Are you sick of your puzzles at home because you have completed all of them multiple times? Come drop off your gently used puzzles and pick out a new one for free! Leave a puzzle, take a puzzle! Offered on the last Friday of every month. All ages and skill levels encouraged! 

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. 

Brain Powers chess (K12 Beginner-Intermediate)

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:45am
Imagination Lab at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Youth & Teen, School Age Children
Event Details:

Brain Powers teaches the game of chess and other games rooted in concentration of thought and strategic principles for K-12 and adults, offering class and one-on-one instruction.&n...

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

Brain Powers teaches the game of chess and other games rooted in concentration of thought and strategic principles for K-12 and adults, offering class and one-on-one instruction.  Teaching the tactics and strategies of chess, and other contem

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. 

MahJongg 101 - Brain Healthy Fun!

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Coates Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn the foundations of how to play this stimulating rummy-like tile game. Fun, challenging, and addictive, it helps to improve memory, decision-making skills and patience. Instru...

Open
Required
Payment
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Coates Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Learn the foundations of how to play this stimulating rummy-like tile game. Fun, challenging, and addictive, it helps to improve memory, decision-making skills and patience.

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, January 7, 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. 

Register below | 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.