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Revolution Readers

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Imagination Lab at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Education, History, Reading & Literacy
Age Group:
Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Tweens

As we gear up for the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, young readers are invited to see history through the lens of Lauren Tarshis’ I Survived: The American Revolution. We'll meet for one hour for 10 sessions—just the ri

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Imagination Lab
Age Group: Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Tweens
Program Type: Book Club, Education, History, Reading & Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

As we gear up for the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, young readers are invited to see history through the lens of Lauren Tarshis’ I Survived: The American Revolution. We'll meet for one hour for 10 sessions—just the ri

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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. 

Women in the American Revolution

Women in the American Revolution

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Jones Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults

Join us to learn how colonial women contributed to the Revolutionary effort in every aspect of their lives.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to learn how colonial women contributed to the Revolutionary effort in every aspect of their lives.

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. 

Revolution Readers

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Imagination Lab at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Education, History, Reading & Literacy
Age Group:
Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Tweens

As we gear up for the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, young readers are invited to see history through the lens of Lauren Tarshis’ I Survived: The American Revolution. We'll meet for one hour for 10 sessions—just the ri

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Imagination Lab
Age Group: Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Tweens
Program Type: Book Club, Education, History, Reading & Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

As we gear up for the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, young readers are invited to see history through the lens of Lauren Tarshis’ I Survived: The American Revolution. We'll meet for one hour for 10 sessions—just the ri

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. 

Revolution Readers

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Imagination Lab at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Education, History, Reading & Literacy
Age Group:
Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Tweens

As we gear up for the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, young readers are invited to see history through the lens of Lauren Tarshis’ I Survived: The American Revolution. We'll meet for one hour for 10 sessions—just the ri

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Imagination Lab
Age Group: Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Tweens
Program Type: Book Club, Education, History, Reading & Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

As we gear up for the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, young readers are invited to see history through the lens of Lauren Tarshis’ I Survived: The American Revolution. We'll meet for one hour for 10 sessions—just the ri

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. 

Revolution Readers

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Imagination Lab at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Education, History, Reading & Literacy
Age Group:
Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Tweens

As we gear up for the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, young readers are invited to see history through the lens of Lauren Tarshis’ I Survived: The American Revolution. We'll meet for one hour for 10 sessions—just the ri

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Imagination Lab
Age Group: Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Tweens
Program Type: Book Club, Education, History, Reading & Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

As we gear up for the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, young readers are invited to see history through the lens of Lauren Tarshis’ I Survived: The American Revolution. We'll meet for one hour for 10 sessions—just the ri

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. 

American Revolution Escape Room

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Arizona Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Education, Games, History, Reading & Literacy
Age Group:
Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Tweens

As we get closer to the America 250th celebration it’s a good time to take a deeper dive into the amazing history and facts surrounding our American Revolution.

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

As we get closer to the America 250th celebration it’s a good time to take a deeper dive into the amazing history and facts surrounding our American Revolution.

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. 

ASU Osher Lifelong Learning Institute: Get Your Kicks at 100: A Route 66 Celebration

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Jones / Coates Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Culture, History
Age Group:
Adults

In 2026, Route 66, America’s iconic “Mother Road,” celebrates its 100th anniversary.

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

In 2026, Route 66, America’s iconic “Mother Road,” celebrates its 100th anniversary.

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. 

Genealogy: Find a Revolutionary Patriot

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Coates Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults

Do you have a Revolutionary Patriot in your ancestry? You might, if you ancestry includes ancestors living in the Revolutionary and pre-Revolutionary period in the American colonies. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Coates Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you have a Revolutionary Patriot in your ancestry? You might, if you ancestry includes ancestors living in the Revolutionary and pre-Revolutionary period in the American colonies. 

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. 

Michelangelo

Discover the Hidden Classical Artists from the Late 1800s

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Coates Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Culture, History
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Roberta Kritzia, art instructor and lecturer, will speak about the artists the worked during the Impressionist movement, but continued using the tenants of Classical Fine Art that were discovered by Michelangelo, Da Vinci, and Raphael through thei

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:

Roberta Kritzia, art instructor and lecturer, will speak about the artists the worked during the Impressionist movement, but continued using the tenants of Classical Fine Art that were discovered by Michelangelo, Da Vinci, and Raphael through thei

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.