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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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

Book SmARTS!

9:30am - 11:00am
School Age Children, Tweens, Teens
Reading & Literacy, Book Club, Education, Performance
Open
Registration
Payment
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones / Coates Room
Age Group: School Age Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Reading & Literacy, Book Club, Education, Performance
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

BookSmARTS is a unique partnership program between the Desert Foothills Library and the Desert Foothills Theater for children ages 7-14 that combines books, shared enrichment themes and dramatic play to develop

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 - Advanced String Ensemble

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

For students who are comfortable with their instrument and can read and play notes beyond first position, this class moves at a faster pace with a focus on technique, playing together in a group, and studying the different styles of the master com

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. 

Reach For the Stars: A Tour of the Solar System

10:00am - 11:00am
Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Education, Nature, STEAM
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones / Coates Room
Age Group: Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education, Nature, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Go stargazing at Desert Foothills Library! Join fellow adventurers for a special event inside the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Jim & Linda Lee Mobile Planetarium. Each show will offer a 30-minute presentation followed by Q&A.

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. 

Reach For the Stars: A Tour of the Solar System

11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Education, Nature, STEAM
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones / Coates Room
Age Group: Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education, Nature, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Go stargazing at Desert Foothills Library! Join fellow adventurers for a special event inside the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Jim & Linda Lee Mobile Planetarium. Each show will offer a 30-minute presentation followed by Q&A.

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. 

Writer's Critique Group

11:00am - 12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Reading & Literacy, Writing Group
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Reading & Literacy, Writing Group
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Join K.A. Bledsoe for a writer’s critique group. This workshop is for those wishing to improve their writing and helping others with their ideas.

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. 

Reach For the Stars: A Tour of the Night Sky

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Education, Nature, STEAM
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones / Coates Room
Age Group: Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education, Nature, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Go stargazing at Desert Foothills Library! Join fellow adventurers for a special event inside the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Jim & Linda Lee Mobile Planetarium. Each show will offer a 30-minute presentation followed by Q&A.

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. 

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. 

From Fortress to Museum - The Fascinating Life of the Louvre

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Culture, Travel
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Coates Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Culture, Travel
Event Details:

If walls could talk, what stories would they whisper? 

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. 

Jubilate - Advanced String Ensemble

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

For students who are comfortable with their instrument and can read and play notes beyond first position, this class moves at a faster pace with a focus on technique, playing together in a group, and studying the different styles of the master com

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

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. 

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. 

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. 

Homeschool Library Time

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Tweens, Teens
Reading & Literacy, Education, Storytime
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Imagination Lab
Age Group: Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Reading & Literacy, Education, Storytime

Homeschool Library Time

Come to listen and learn at the library with our Youth & Teen Librarian! We'll start with 30-minute program that will include a story, an activity, and an opportunity to learn more about how to use the library. After the program, the Imagination Lab will be open for individual or group study time from 1:30- 3:00 PM. 

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. 

Teen Cooking Class: Lunar New Year Edition

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Youth & Teen, Tweens, Teens
Culture, Culinary
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: Youth & Teen, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Culture, Culinary
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

What better way to start the New Year than to learn the stories behind some of the most popular Asian dishes we love. We'll ring in the Lunar New Year through history and preparing some simple and tasty items. Come hungry!

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 - Advanced String Ensemble

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

For students who are comfortable with their instrument and can read and play notes beyond first position, this class moves at a faster pace with a focus on technique, playing together in a group, and studying the different styles of the master com

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. 

So, You Want to Be a Writer?

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Writing Group
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Coates Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Writing Group
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

This series of five workshops will take you from your first idea to being ready to join a critique group. Join us at one, several or all the workshops. 

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)

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. 

HS/HS Hangout

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Teens
Reading & Literacy, Games, Mental Well-Being
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

Event Details:

February 5- Chocolate Book Bites- as delicious as it sounds!

March 5- Board Game Fun. We have Exploding Kittens & King of Tokyo!

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. 

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.