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Hop, Bop & Roll!

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

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.

 

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. 

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. 

Fun Fusion

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Tweens
Arts & Crafts, Reading & Literacy, Education, Games, STEAM
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Imagination Lab
Age Group: Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Reading & Literacy, Education, Games, STEAM

Fun Fusion

Join us at the library for planned fun! This time is designed for school-age children to have opportunities to craft, build and create.

This program is intended for 1st through 5th graders and 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. 

 

Event Details:

October 10- Origami & Paper Fortune Tellers

October 24th- Scream STEAM for Halloween!

November 7th- Storytelling Improv

November 21st- STEAM- Wind

December 12th- Holiday Make & Take  

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. 

Family Storytime

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

Family Storytime

Children ages 2 to 6 years old and their caregivers are encouraged to join Miss Dawn for a storytime featuring developmentally appropriate songs, movement, & stories to foster early literacy skills.

This program is intended for ages 2 to 6. 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. 

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. 

Family Storytime

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

Family Storytime

Children ages 2 to 6 years old and their caregivers are encouraged to join Miss Dawn for a storytime featuring developmentally appropriate songs, movement, & stories to foster early literacy skills.

This program is intended for ages 2 to 6. 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. 

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. 

PLAY-OOZA

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

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

Event Details:

October 9th- Sensory Play

October 23rd- Halloween Craft

November 6th- Building

November 20th- STEAM- Wind

December 4th- Holiday Craft

Disclaimer(s)

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. 

HS/HS Hangout

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

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. 

Tales4Tails

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Teens
Reading & Literacy, Mental Well-Being
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Imagination Lab
Age Group: Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Teens
Program Type: Reading & Literacy, Mental Well-Being

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)

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. 

Hop, Bop & Roll!

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

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.

 

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. 

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. 

Family Storytime

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

Family Storytime

Children ages 2 to 6 years old and their caregivers are encouraged to join Miss Dawn for a storytime featuring developmentally appropriate songs, movement, & stories to foster early literacy skills.

This program is intended for ages 2 to 6. 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. 

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. 

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth & Teen, Teens
Arts & Crafts, Reading & Literacy, Education
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Youth & Teen, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Reading & Literacy, 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. 

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. 

Hop, Bop & Roll!

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

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.

 

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. 

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. 

Family Storytime

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

Family Storytime

Children ages 2 to 6 years old and their caregivers are encouraged to join Miss Dawn for a storytime featuring developmentally appropriate songs, movement, & stories to foster early literacy skills.

This program is intended for ages 2 to 6. 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. 

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. 

Homeschool Library Time

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Youth & Teen, School Age Children
Arts & Crafts, Reading & Literacy, Education, Language, STEAM, Storytime
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Imagination Lab
Age Group: Youth & Teen, School Age Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Reading & Literacy, Education, Language, STEAM, Storytime

Homeschool Library Time

Come to listen and learn at the library with our Youth & Teen Librarian! This 30-minute program will include a story, an activity, and an opportunity to learn more about how to use the library. The Imagination Lab will be open for study time after the program 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. 

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. 

Tales4Tails

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Teens
Reading & Literacy, Mental Well-Being
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Imagination Lab
Age Group: Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Teens
Program Type: Reading & Literacy, Mental Well-Being

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)

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. 

Holiday Event- Mrs. Claus at the Library!

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

Children ages 2 to 7 years old and their families are encouraged to join Mrs. Claus for a Special Holiday Storytime featuring a photo opportunity and some holiday magic! Holiday attire is welcomed and 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. 

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. 

Holiday Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Youth & Teen, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School Age Children, Family
Culture, Reading & Literacy, Storytime
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: Youth & Teen, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School Age Children, Family
Program Type: Culture, Reading & Literacy, Storytime
Event Details:

Children ages 2 and up and their families are encouraged to join Miss Dawn for this special storytime that celebrates Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa!

Disclaimer(s)

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. 

New Year's Eve Family Storytime

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

Let's ring in the New Year together at this Special Edition Family Storytime! 

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. 

Hop, Bop & Roll!

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

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.

 

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. 

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. 

Family Storytime

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

Family Storytime

Children ages 2 to 6 years old and their caregivers are encouraged to join Miss Dawn for a storytime featuring developmentally appropriate songs, movement, & stories to foster early literacy skills.

This program is intended for ages 2 to 6. 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. 

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. 

PLAY-OOZA

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

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

Event Details:

Jan. 8- Play-Doh Open Lab

Jan. 22- STEAM: Snow

Feb. 12- Valentine Craft

Feb. 26: Sorting & Patterns

Mar. 12- Construction Zone (Yes, we mean trucks and building!)

Mar. 26- TBD

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
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:

January 8- T-Shirt Swap! Bring T-shirts you no longer wear (washed please!) and swap for something new. 

February 5- Chocolate Book Bites- as delicious as it sounds!

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. 

Tales4Tails

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Tweens, Family
Reading & Literacy, Education, Mental Well-Being
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Age Group: Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Tweens, Family
Program Type: Reading & Literacy, Education, Mental Well-Being

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!

 

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. 

Hop, Bop & Roll!

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

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.

 

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. 

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. 

Fun Fusion

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Tweens
Arts & Crafts, Reading & Literacy, Education, STEAM
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Imagination Lab
Age Group: Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Reading & Literacy, Education, STEAM

Fun Fusion

Join us at the library for planned fun! This time is designed for school-age children to have opportunities to craft, build and create.

This program is intended for 1st through 5th graders and 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. 

 

Event Details:

Jan. 9 - Thumbprint Art (It's a thing!)

Jan. 23- STEAM: Snow

Feb. 6- Creative Writing: Storytelling Improv

Feb. 27- Wikki Stix Art

Mar. 13- STEAM: OzoBot Coding

Mar. 27- TBD

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.