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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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PLAY-OOZA

9:30am–10:30am
Youth & Teen, Preschool
Arts & Crafts, Education, Reading & Literacy, STEAM
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Imagination Lab
Age Group: Youth & Teen, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Education, 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

April 15th- Counting & Sorting (we have new materials!)

April 29th- You Can Build It! (we bring out ALL the building toys!)

May 13th- Play-Doh Playooza! 

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. 

PLAY-OOZA

9:30am–10:30am
Youth & Teen, Preschool
Arts & Crafts, Education, Reading & Literacy, STEAM
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Imagination Lab
Age Group: Youth & Teen, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Education, 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

April 15th- Counting & Sorting (we have new materials!)

April 29th- You Can Build It! (we bring out ALL the building toys!)

May 13th- Play-Doh Playooza! 

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. 

PLAY-OOZA

9:30am–10:30am
Youth & Teen, Preschool
Arts & Crafts, Education, Reading & Literacy, STEAM
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Imagination Lab
Age Group: Youth & Teen, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Education, 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

April 15th- Counting & Sorting (we have new materials!)

April 29th- You Can Build It! (we bring out ALL the building toys!)

May 13th- Play-Doh Playooza! 

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. 

PLAY-OOZA

9:30am–10:30am
Youth & Teen, Preschool
Arts & Crafts, Games, Reading & Literacy, STEAM
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Imagination Lab
Age Group: Youth & Teen, Preschool
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

June 3- Mixed Media Dinosaur Art

July 15- Building Bonanza

July 29- Sensory Play

Fun Fusion: Unearth a Story: Archaeology & Paleontology

1:00pm–2:00pm
Youth & Teen, School Age Children
Education, Nature, STEAM
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: Youth & Teen, School Age Children
Program Type: Education, Nature, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how scientists study the past in this informative session that gives children a general understanding of both disciplines through hands-on activities. 

Fun Fusion: Unearth a Story: Dinosaur Cosplay & Fashion Show

1:00pm–2:00pm
Youth & Teen, School Age Children
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: Youth & Teen, School Age Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you love fashion or costumes? Here’s your chance to showcase your talent with our first ever Dinosaur Fashion show. We’ll supply you with a dinosaur (or you can bring your own) and all the materials you need to dress them up.

Baby Dinosaur Storytime

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

The Dino Crew is coming back to Desert Foothills Library for an interactive baby dinosaur show with a story, fossil digs, sensory bins, and dinosaur props for a roaring good time! Hope to see-REX you there! 

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. 

Fun Fusion: STEM Sphero littleBits

1:00pm–2:00pm
Youth & Teen, School Age Children
STEAM
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: Youth & Teen, School Age Children
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to build a robotic vehicle with Sphero littleBits. No experience necessary.

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: Unearth a Story: What Animals Leave Behind

1:00pm–2:00pm
Youth & Teen, School Age Children
Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, STEAM
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: Youth & Teen, School Age Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about how scientists use animal tracks and droppings to study patterns of behavior, migration and survival for a variety of species. We’ll mix informational text with activities and some silly fun in the form of Poop Bingo.

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
Youth & Teen, Preschool
Arts & Crafts, Education, Games, Reading & Literacy, STEAM
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Imagination Lab
Age Group: Youth & Teen, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Education, 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

July 15- Building Bonanza

July 29- Sensory Play

Fun Fusion: Building Bonanza!

1:00pm–2:00pm
Youth & Teen, School Age Children
STEAM
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: Youth & Teen, School Age Children
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

We’re bringing out all the bricks, the blocks, the magnets and tiles for an epic hour of building fun. What will you create? 

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
Youth & Teen, Preschool
Arts & Crafts, Education, Games, Reading & Literacy, STEAM
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Imagination Lab
Age Group: Youth & Teen, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Education, 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

July 15- Building Bonanza

July 29- Sensory Play