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Revolution Readers

Tuesday, January 27, 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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

The American Revolution: Episode 3: "The Times That Try Men's Souls" (July 1776 - January 1777)

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jones Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
History, Movie
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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 Episode 3: The Times That Try Men's Souls

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: 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 Episode 3: The Times That Try Men's Souls

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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

The American Revolution: Episode 4: "Conquer by a Drawn Game" (January 1777 - February 1778)

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jones Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
History, Movie
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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 Episode 4: Conquer by a Drawn Game

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: 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 Episode 4: Conquer by a Drawn Game

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. 

This event is in the "Youth & Teen" group
This event is in the "School Age Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Revolution Readers

Tuesday, February 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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

The American Revolution: Episode 5: "The Soul of All America" (December 1777 - May 1780)

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jones Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
History, Movie
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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 Episode 5: The Soul of All America

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: 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 Episode 5: The Soul of All America

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

ASU Osher Lifelong Learning Institute: Arizona History: Statehood to Suburbia

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Jones / Coates Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Culture, Education, History
Age Group:
Adults

Join Jim Turner to explore Arizona’s history from its admission as the 48th state in 1912 through the social, economic, and environmental challenges of the 21st century.

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

Join Jim Turner to explore Arizona’s history from its admission as the 48th state in 1912 through the social, economic, and environmental challenges of the 21st century.

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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

The American Revolution: Episode 6: "The Most Sacred Thing" (May 1780 - Onward)

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jones Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
History, Movie
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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 Episode 6: The Most Sacred Thing of

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: 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 Episode 6: The Most Sacred Thing of

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. 

This event is in the "Youth & Teen" group
This event is in the "School Age Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Revolution Readers

Tuesday, February 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. 

This event is in the "Youth & Teen" group
This event is in the "School Age Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Revolution Readers

Tuesday, February 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. 

This event is in the "Youth & Teen" group
This event is in the "School Age Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

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

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. 

This event is in the "Youth & Teen" group
This event is in the "School Age Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

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. 

This event is in the "Youth & Teen" group
This event is in the "School Age Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

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. 

This event is in the "Youth & Teen" group
This event is in the "School Age Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

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. 

This event is in the "Youth & Teen" group
This event is in the "School Age Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

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.