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HS/HS Hangout

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

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. 

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 - Advanced String Ensemble

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Music
Cancelled
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. 

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: 24
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. 

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. 

Writer's Critique Group

11:00am - 12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Reading & Literacy, Writing Group
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones 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. 

Teen Cooking Class: Disney Treats

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

Bring your Mouse Ears and your appetite to our Disney Treats cooking class. Help prepare some simple, yet yummy, treats inspired by favorite characters and movies. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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: 23
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. 

HS/HS Hangout

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

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. 

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. 

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: 22
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. 

One Family's Holocaust Experience

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teens, Adults
Culture, History
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Culture, History
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Jan Downey is the daughter and granddaughter of a German-Jewish family, some of whom managed to escape the Nazi’s “Final Solution.” Jan will present her family’s ordeal and escape and will show original family documents the Nazis defiled, and othe

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 - 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. 

Book SmARTS!

9:30am - 11:00am
School Age Children, Tweens, Teens
Reading & Literacy, Book Club, Education, Performance
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. 

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: 24
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. 

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: 20
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. 

Jewish Women's Resilience, Resistance, and Survival in the Holocaust

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Teens, Adults
Culture, History
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Culture, History
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Event Details:

This presentation traces the lives of two women Holocaust survivors who both grew up in traditional Jewish families in Bedzin, Poland and later became residents of Arizona: Jane Lipski (Tucson) and Doris Martin (Flagstaff).

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.