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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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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. 

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. 

Travel Sketching & Painting on Your Vacations and in "Your Own Backyard"

1:30pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts, Culture, History
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. 

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

2:00pm–4:00pm
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 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. 

Fun Fusion: Pokémon Trading Card Game

4:00pm–5:00pm
Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Tweens
Games, Reading & Literacy, STEAM
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Imagination Lab
Age Group: Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Tweens
Program Type: Games, Reading & Literacy, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Through a collaboration between the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) and The Pokémon Company, Desert Foothills Library is excited to offer our first Pokémon Club!

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. 

Puzzle Exchange

01/30/2026 @ 9:00am–01/31/2026 @ 4:00pm
Everyone
Games, Hobbies
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Games, Hobbies

Puzzle Exchange

Are you sick of your puzzles at home because you have completed all of them multiple times? Come drop off your gently used puzzles and pick out a new one for free! Leave a puzzle, take a puzzle! Offered on the last Friday of every month. All ages and skill levels encouraged! 

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? (Beginner): Workshop 1

9:30am–10:30am
Teens, Adults
Writing Group
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Writing Group
Registration Required
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. 

So, You Want to Be a Writer? (Advanced): Workshop 1

11:00am–12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Writing Group
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Writing Group
Registration Required
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. 

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. 

K-Pop Demon Hunters Sing-a-long & Celebration

11:00am–12:00pm
Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Culture, Games, Music
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones / Coates Room
Age Group: Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Program Type: Culture, Games, Music
Event Details:

Calling all Huntrix and Saja Boys fans! Joins for singing, crafts, trivia and all things K-Pop Demon Hunters. Costumes are encouraged!

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. 

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. 

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. 

The Culinary Book Club

12:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
Book Club, Culinary
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Culinary
Event Details:

Enjoy your love of books and cuisine with others at this monthly Book Club.

This Month: Portugal

Cookbook: Please share and present a dish from any Portuguese cookbook of your choice.

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. 

MahJongg 101 - Brain Healthy Fun!

12:30pm–3:30pm
Adults
Games
Closed
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Coates Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Learn the foundations of how to play this stimulating rummy-like tile game. Fun, challenging, and addictive, it helps to improve memory, decision-making skills and patience.

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. 

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. 

Art Critique with Frank Leonhardt & Nicolette Maquire Bonnstetter

3:30pm–5:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Education, Hobbies
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Education, Hobbies
Event Details:

Free monthly art critiques with Frank Leonhardt and Nicolette Maguire Bonnstetter.

Looking and talking about art helps you grow - and research shows that when art is discussed, your own work evolves and strengthens.

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. 

Tai Chi - Qigong for Everyone!

9:15am–10:15am
Adults
Health & Wellness, Mental Well-Being
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones / Coates Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Mental Well-Being
Event Details:

Tai Chi & Qigong is a self-care practice.  It is a choice of a healthy lifestyle and living well.  It improves balance, flexibility, brain plasticity, inner peace and overall wellness.  Bina Bou is a senior trainer at IIQTC.&nbs

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.