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ASU Osher Lifelong Learning Institute: Angels Amid the Enemy: The Untold Story of Medical Care for Vietnam's Forgotten Civilian Victims

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Jones Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
History, Seminar
Age Group:
Adults

Over one million civilians - mostly women and children - died during the Vietnam conflict. Amid the devastation, volunteer doctors and U.S. military teams worked together in primitive hospitals to bring care and comfort to strangers in need.

Cancelled
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History, Seminar
Event Details:

Over one million civilians - mostly women and children - died during the Vietnam conflict. Amid the devastation, volunteer doctors and U.S. military teams worked together in primitive hospitals to bring care and comfort to strangers in need.

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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. 

A Taste of 1796: Recipes from American Cookery

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Arizona Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Culinary, History
Age Group:
Everyone

First published in 1796, Amelia Simmons’s American Cookery holds the distinction of being the very first cookbook written by an American for American kitchens.

Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Culinary, History
Registration Required
Event Details:

First published in 1796, Amelia Simmons’s American Cookery holds the distinction of being the very first cookbook written by an American for American kitchens.

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. 

Food Allergies

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

The American Revolution: Documentary General Overview

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jones Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Education, History, Movie
Age Group:
Everyone

As a proud recipient of a community partner grant from PBS in commemoration of THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION docuseries, co-directed by Ken Burns, Desert Foothills Library is excited to share a Do

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Education, History, Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

As a proud recipient of a community partner grant from PBS in commemoration of THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION docuseries, co-directed by Ken Burns, Desert Foothills Library is excited to share a Do

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, January 28, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Coates Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Culture, History
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join Roberta as she will discuss and display her famed mixed media art works created, on location, during her 30 years traveling and guiding her art trips throughout Western Europe.

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:

Join Roberta as she will discuss and display her famed mixed media art works created, on location, during her 30 years traveling and guiding her art trips throughout Western Europe.

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.