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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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Parasite & Gut Health

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Parasite & Gut Health is an educational, practical class  focused on understanding the connection between gut health, parasites, and overall wellness.

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. 

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.

 

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!

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. 

Books To Die For: A Murder Mystery Book Club

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

3rd Tuesday of the month: April 21st, May 19th, & June 16th

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. 

Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group

4:30pm–6:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness, Mental Well-Being
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Mental Well-Being
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Therese White for a group discussion where people with Alzheimer’s, their caregivers, and others affected by the disease can share answers, opinions, ideas, and support.

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. 

Oh Snap! Photography Club

9:30am–10:45am
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones 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. 

Discover the Hidden Classical Artists from the Late 1800s

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:

Roberta Kritzia, art instructor and lecturer, will speak about the artists the worked during the Impressionist movement, but continued using the tenants of Classical Fine Art that were discovered by Michelangelo, Da Vinci, and Raphael through thei

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. 

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. 

Cognitive Health Series: Sleep Architecture and the Brain

2:30pm–3:30pm
Adults
Health & Wellness, Mental Well-Being
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Coates Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Mental Well-Being
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sleep is not just rest; it is an essential process for brain health, memory consolidation, and cognitive function.

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
Education, Games, Hobbies
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Imagination Lab
Age Group: Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Tweens
Program Type: Education, Games, Hobbies
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

All Day 4/24–4/25
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. 

Homegrown Stories Spotlight: Storytime Edition

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

Homegrown Stories Spotlight features local authors with books in Desert Foothills Library's own Arizona Author 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. 

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. 

Petals for Prom

1:30pm–4:30pm
Youth & Teen, Teens
Arts & Crafts, Nature
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: Youth & Teen, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Nature
Event Details:

It’s time for prom! Do you need a corsage or boutonniere? Look no farther than the Desert Foothills Library! We have everything you need to make a beautiful, specially made floral arrangement to complement your prom attire.

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. 

Petals for Prom

10:30am–12:30pm
Youth & Teen, Teens
Arts & Crafts, Nature
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones / Coates Room
Age Group: Youth & Teen, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Nature
Event Details:

It’s time for prom! Do you need a corsage or boutonniere? Look no farther than the Desert Foothills Library! We have everything you need to make a beautiful, specially made floral arrangement to complement your prom attire.

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.