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Guided Trail Tour at The Caroline Bartol Preserve at Saguaro Hill (at Desert Foothills Library)

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Waterfall Terrace at Desert Foothills Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Hobbies, Nature

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Waterfall Terrace
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Hobbies, Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Desert Foothills Land Trust presents a beginner-friendly hike at The Caroline Bartol Preserve at Saguaro Hill (at Desert Foothills Library). This easy one-mile walk introduces hiking basics while exploring native desert flora and fauna.

Guided Trail Tour at The Caroline Bartol Preserve at Saguaro Hill (at Desert Foothills Library)

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Waterfall Terrace at Desert Foothills Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Hobbies, Nature

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Waterfall Terrace
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Hobbies, Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Desert Foothills Land Trust presents a beginner-friendly hike at The Caroline Bartol Preserve at Saguaro Hill (at Desert Foothills Library). This easy one-mile walk introduces hiking basics while exploring native desert flora and fauna.

Guided Trail Tour at The Caroline Bartol Preserve at Saguaro Hill (at Desert Foothills Library)

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Waterfall Terrace at Desert Foothills Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Hobbies, Nature

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Waterfall Terrace
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Hobbies, Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Desert Foothills Land Trust presents a beginner-friendly hike at The Caroline Bartol Preserve at Saguaro Hill (at Desert Foothills Library). This easy one-mile walk introduces hiking basics while exploring native desert flora and fauna.

Guided Trail Tour at The Caroline Bartol Preserve at Saguaro Hill (at Desert Foothills Library)

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Waterfall Terrace at Desert Foothills Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Hobbies, Nature

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Waterfall Terrace
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Hobbies, Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Desert Foothills Land Trust presents a beginner-friendly hike at The Caroline Bartol Preserve at Saguaro Hill (at Desert Foothills Library). This easy one-mile walk introduces hiking basics while exploring native desert flora and fauna.

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Informal MahJongg - Unsupervised Play

1:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Games
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Main Floor Periodicals
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required

Informal MahJongg: Unsupervised Play

Informal MahJongg play for any level! Groups, individuals, and recent students of MahJongg 101 & 102 looking for a place to come and enjoy playing with people in your community.  This group is unsupervised; basic knowledge of game play required.  No sets are provided, must bring your own. 

Free | Register at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.

Free but a donation to the Desert Foothills Library is appreciated.

 

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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. 

Tech Help - Library Apps, Electronic Devices, and More!

1:00pm–6:00pm
Everyone
Technology Class
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Downloading eBooks and eAudiobooks can be easy through the library’s digital collection!

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. 

Strength Training for Women - Series

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Coates Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you’ve never lifted weights in your life – and many people haven’t - why should you start now? The answer is simple: Muscle tissue, bone density and strength all decrease over the years.

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
Arts & Crafts, Education, Reading & Literacy
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Youth & Teen, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Education, Reading & Literacy

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. 

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. 

Get Lit Book Club

5:00pm–6:30pm
Adults
Book Club
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get Lit Book Club, a Happy Hour book club! Not for the faint of heart. Weird, odd, and unique books are chosen for a great discussion, so get ready for something you might not choose every day!

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. 

The Painter's Palette - Open Paint

9:00am–12:00pm
Everyone
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Event Details:

Picasso, van Gogh, Michelangelo and YOU! No matter what medium you prefer to create with, all are welcome to join The Painters Palette! Open to all, this gathering is the time to let your creative juices flow.

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. 

PLAY-OOZA

9:30am–10:30am
Preschool, Family
Arts & Crafts, Games, Reading & Literacy, STEAM
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Imagination Lab
Age Group: Preschool, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Reading & Literacy, STEAM
Event Details:

PLAY-OOZA

PLAY-OOZA is a dedicated time to play, create and collaborate for preschool age children. Join Miss Dawn for focused fun that supports fine motor and Early Literacy skills through informal learning activities, crafts, and imagination!

 This program is designed for preschool children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Space is limited.

Free | No Registration Required

Jan 14- Snowman Craft

Jan 28- Sensory Play

Feb 11- Valentine Craft

Feb 25- "Cooking" with play food.

March 25- Play-doh fun

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. 

Winged Wonders: A Bird Walk and More!

9:30am–10:30am
Everyone
Health & Wellness, Nature
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Waterfall Terrace
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come explore the birds of the Sonoran Desert with us! Whether you're just getting acquainted with our feathered friends or are a seasoned birdwatcher, everyone is welcome.

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. 

Oh Snap! Photography Club

9:30am–11:00am
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Coates Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you passionate about capturing moments, exploring new perspectives, or improving your camera skills?

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. 

Tech Help - Library Apps, Electronic Devices, and More!

10:00am–3:00pm
Everyone
Technology Class
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Downloading eBooks and eAudiobooks can be easy through the library’s digital collection!

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. 

Gentle Yoga

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness, Mental Well-Being
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Mental Well-Being
Event Details:

Yoga for Every Body! Through a slow flow of poses coordinated with the breath you’ll begin strengthening your heart, bones, balance and sharpening the mind. You are only one yoga class away from a good mood!

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. 

Ukulele Jam Session - Open Play

12:00pm–2:15pm
Adults
Hobbies, Music
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hobbies, Music
Event Details:

Pick out a few of your favorite songs, grab your ukulele and come jam!

We will be accessing our music online, so bring your tablet or iPad, as well as a music stand, ukulele, and anything you like to get your jam on!

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. 

Canasta - Open Play

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Games, Hobbies
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games, Hobbies
Event Details:

The card game “Canasta” is a Spanish word that means basket. A very old Card game that has over 20 different versions and is played all over the world; Canasta is facilitated by Lisa Waldvogel. 

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
Reading & Literacy
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Age Group: Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Tweens
Program Type: Reading & Literacy

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!

 

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. 

Literary Salon

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Book Club
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Facilitated by Andrea Markowitz, join other enthusiasts as we open discussion on a new topic each month!

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
Education, Music, Reading & Literacy
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones / Coates Room
Age Group: Youth & Teen, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Education, Music, Reading & Literacy

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.

 

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. 

Tech Help - Library Apps, Electronic Devices, and More!

1:00pm–6:00pm
Everyone
Technology Class
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Downloading eBooks and eAudiobooks can be easy through the library’s digital collection!

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. 

The American Revolution: Documentary General Overview

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults
History, Movie
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 a Documentary General Overview of the six-part series that re

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. 

Alcoholics Anonymous

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness, Mental Well-Being
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Mental Well-Being

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. 

2025 - 2026 Cinematic Reflections Series - Little Known Stories of World War II

2:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Movie
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones / Coates Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

This film series offers war stories filled with daring, intrigue, and sometimes such improbability that they have to be seen to be believed. At the heart of each one are the men and women who made World War II modern history’s seminal event.

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–11:30am
Everyone
Music
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

A course for very beginning players to advanced players for violin, viola, and cello, with a focus on music immersion and the joy of group participation.

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. 

Tech Help - Library Apps, Electronic Devices, and More!

11:00am–1:00pm
Everyone
Technology Class
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Downloading eBooks and eAudiobooks can be easy through the library’s digital collection!

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. 

Library Closed

All Day
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library

Craft 'N Chat

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies

Craft 'N Chat

Do you knit, crochet, needlepoint, bead, or practice another table craft? Join other local enthusiasts weekly for companionable creating and conversation. Any portable craft is welcome! New crafters and all skill levels are always welcome! 

Have a craft you're not quite sure how to start, or need a little help or inspiration? Craft N Chat is a collaborative of creatives who are happy and eager to help! 

Free but a donation to the Desert Foothills Library is appreciated. 

No registration required. | Questions, please 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.