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Jubilate - Spring Registration

10:30am - 12:30pm
Youth & Teen
Music
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Reed Study Room
Age Group: Youth & Teen
Program Type: Music

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. 

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Youth & Teen, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Reading & Literacy, Education, Storytime
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones / Coates Room
Age Group: Youth & Teen, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Reading & Literacy, Education, Storytime

Family Storytime

Children ages 2 to 6 years old and their caregivers are encouraged to join Miss Dawn for a storytime featuring developmentally appropriate songs, movement, & stories to foster early literacy skills.

This program is intended for ages 2 to 6. 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. 

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. 

Food Allergies

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

Jubilate - Singing & Song Writing

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth & Teen
Music
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: Youth & Teen
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

In a freeform environment students will come together to create their own work of art which will be recorded and performed at the end of the semester.

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)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth & Teen, Tweens, Teens
Education
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Youth & Teen, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Education

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. 

Event Details:

Free | No Registration Required

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. 

Jubilate - Eclectic Ensemble for Percussion and Winds

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Youth & Teen
Music
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: Youth & Teen
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

A Special Music Experience for Students Interested in Learning about Musical Interaction with Others in a Modern Setting; The Class will Explore Snare and Bell Kit, Marimba, Steel Tongue Drums, Wind Instruments and Other Percussion Instruments in

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. 

Hop, Bop & Roll!

10:30am - 11:00am
Youth & Teen, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Reading & Literacy, Education, Music, Storytime
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones / Coates Room
Age Group: Youth & Teen, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Reading & Literacy, Education, Music, Storytime

Hop, Bop & Roll!

Calling all wiggle worms! Sing, laugh and learn in this music and movement class for children six and under and their favorite grownup.

 

Event Details:

Free| No registration required

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. 

Food Allergies

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

Jubilate - Beginning String Ensemble

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth & Teen
Music
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Coates Room
Age Group: Youth & Teen
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

For students playing violin, viola, and cello, this class focuses on learning to read music and playing together, moving at a beginning level pace with a focus on the joy of musical interaction.

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 - Intermediate String Ensemble

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Youth & Teen
Music
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Coates Room
Age Group: Youth & Teen
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

For students who know how to read music and play violin, viola, or cello in first position. By playing intermediate level music together, students increase their understanding and ability to play with other young musicians.

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 - Violin Orchestra

10:00am - 11:15am
Youth & Teen
Music
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: Youth & Teen
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

The Jubilate Violin Orchestra is a tuition free class for beginners to advanced players for violin, viola, and cello. Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced students participate together in a light hearted setting.

Brain Powers chess (K12 Beginner-Intermediate)

10:15am - 11:45am
Youth & Teen, School Age Children
Games
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. 

Jubilate - Music From the Heart, Singing & Theory Class

11:15am - 12:00pm
Youth & Teen
Music
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: Youth & Teen
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Music from the Heart is a tuition free course for tots to teens in a family friendly setting where students learn to understand, read, and sing the language of music. This is a preparatory class for learning to play an instrument.

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. 

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Youth & Teen, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Reading & Literacy, Education, Storytime
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones / Coates Room
Age Group: Youth & Teen, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Reading & Literacy, Education, Storytime

Family Storytime

Children ages 2 to 6 years old and their caregivers are encouraged to join Miss Dawn for a storytime featuring developmentally appropriate songs, movement, & stories to foster early literacy skills.

This program is intended for ages 2 to 6. 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. 

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. 

Food Allergies

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

Jubilate - Singing & Song Writing

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth & Teen
Music
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: Youth & Teen
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

In a freeform environment students will come together to create their own work of art which will be recorded and performed at the end of the semester.

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 - Eclectic Ensemble for Percussion and Winds

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Youth & Teen
Music
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: Youth & Teen
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

A Special Music Experience for Students Interested in Learning about Musical Interaction with Others in a Modern Setting; The Class will Explore Snare and Bell Kit, Marimba, Steel Tongue Drums, Wind Instruments and Other Percussion Instruments in

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

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Tweens, Family
Reading & Literacy, Education, Mental Well-Being
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Age Group: Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Tweens, Family
Program Type: Reading & Literacy, Education, Mental Well-Being

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!

 

Event Details:

Free | No Registration Required

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. 

Hop, Bop & Roll!

10:30am - 11:00am
Youth & Teen, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Reading & Literacy, Education, Music, Storytime
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones / Coates Room
Age Group: Youth & Teen, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Reading & Literacy, Education, Music, Storytime

Hop, Bop & Roll!

Calling all wiggle worms! Sing, laugh and learn in this music and movement class for children six and under and their favorite grownup.

 

Event Details:

Free| No registration required

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. 

Food Allergies

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

Fun Fusion

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Tweens
Arts & Crafts, Reading & Literacy, Education, STEAM
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Imagination Lab
Age Group: Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Reading & Literacy, Education, 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:

Jan. 9 - Thumbprint Art (It's a thing!)

Jan. 23- STEAM: Snow

Feb. 6- Creative Writing: Storytelling Improv

Feb. 27- Wikki Stix Art

Mar. 13- STEAM: OzoBot Coding

Mar. 27- TBD

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 - Beginning String Ensemble

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth & Teen
Music
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: Youth & Teen
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

For students playing violin, viola, and cello, this class focuses on learning to read music and playing together, moving at a beginning level pace with a focus on the joy of musical interaction.

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 - Intermediate String Ensemble

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Youth & Teen
Music
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: Youth & Teen
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

For students who know how to read music and play violin, viola, or cello in first position. By playing intermediate level music together, students increase their understanding and ability to play with other young musicians.

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 - Violin Orchestra

10:00am - 11:15am
Youth & Teen
Music
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: Youth & Teen
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

The Jubilate Violin Orchestra is a tuition free class for beginners to advanced players for violin, viola, and cello. Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced students participate together in a light hearted setting.

Brain Powers chess (K12 Beginner-Intermediate)

10:15am - 11:45am
Youth & Teen, School Age Children
Games
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. 

Jubilate - Music From the Heart, Singing & Theory Class

11:15am - 12:00pm
Youth & Teen
Music
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: Youth & Teen
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Music from the Heart is a tuition free course for tots to teens in a family friendly setting where students learn to understand, read, and sing the language of music. This is a preparatory class for learning to play an instrument.

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. 

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Youth & Teen, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Reading & Literacy, Education, Storytime
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones / Coates Room
Age Group: Youth & Teen, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Reading & Literacy, Education, Storytime

Family Storytime

Children ages 2 to 6 years old and their caregivers are encouraged to join Miss Dawn for a storytime featuring developmentally appropriate songs, movement, & stories to foster early literacy skills.

This program is intended for ages 2 to 6. 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. 

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. 

Food Allergies

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

Game Cafe

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth & Teen, Tweens, Teens
Games
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Youth & Teen, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games

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)

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.