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The American Revolution: Documentary General Overview

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults
History, Movie
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona 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

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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. 

This event is in the "Youth & Teen" group
This event is in the "School Age Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Revolution Readers

12:30pm–1:30pm
Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Tweens
Book Club, Education, History, Reading & Literacy
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Imagination Lab
Age Group: Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Tweens
Program Type: Book Club, Education, History, Reading & Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

As we gear up for the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, young readers are invited to see history through the lens of Lauren Tarshis’ I Survived: The American Revolution. We'll meet for one hour for 10 sessions—just the ri

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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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
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 1: In Order to Be Free of t

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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
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 2: An Asylum for Mankind of

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. 

This event is in the "Youth & Teen" group
This event is in the "School Age Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Revolution Readers

12:30pm–1:30pm
Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Tweens
Book Club, Education, History, Reading & Literacy
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Imagination Lab
Age Group: Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Tweens
Program Type: Book Club, Education, History, Reading & Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

As we gear up for the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, young readers are invited to see history through the lens of Lauren Tarshis’ I Survived: The American Revolution. We'll meet for one hour for 10 sessions—just the ri

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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
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 3: The Times That Try Men's Souls

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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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

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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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
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. 

This event is in the "Youth & Teen" group
This event is in the "School Age Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Revolution Readers

12:30pm–1:30pm
Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Tweens
Book Club, Education, History, Reading & Literacy
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Imagination Lab
Age Group: Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Tweens
Program Type: Book Club, Education, History, Reading & Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

As we gear up for the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, young readers are invited to see history through the lens of Lauren Tarshis’ I Survived: The American Revolution. We'll meet for one hour for 10 sessions—just the ri

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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
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 5: The Soul of All America

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones / Coates Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture, Education, History
Event Details:

Join Jim Turner to explore Arizona’s history from its admission as the 48th state in 1912 through the social, economic, and environmental challenges of the 21st century.

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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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
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 6: The Most Sacred Thing of

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. 

This event is in the "Youth & Teen" group
This event is in the "School Age Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Revolution Readers

12:30pm–1:30pm
Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Tweens
Book Club, Education, History, Reading & Literacy
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Imagination Lab
Age Group: Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Tweens
Program Type: Book Club, Education, History, Reading & Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

As we gear up for the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, young readers are invited to see history through the lens of Lauren Tarshis’ I Survived: The American Revolution. We'll meet for one hour for 10 sessions—just the ri

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. 

This event is in the "Youth & Teen" group
This event is in the "School Age Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Revolution Readers

12:30pm–1:30pm
Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Tweens
Book Club, Education, History, Reading & Literacy
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Imagination Lab
Age Group: Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Tweens
Program Type: Book Club, Education, History, Reading & Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

As we gear up for the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, young readers are invited to see history through the lens of Lauren Tarshis’ I Survived: The American Revolution. We'll meet for one hour for 10 sessions—just the ri

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. 

This event is in the "Youth & Teen" group
This event is in the "School Age Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Revolution Readers

12:30pm–1:30pm
Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Tweens
Book Club, Education, History, Reading & Literacy
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Imagination Lab
Age Group: Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Tweens
Program Type: Book Club, Education, History, Reading & Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

As we gear up for the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, young readers are invited to see history through the lens of Lauren Tarshis’ I Survived: The American Revolution. We'll meet for one hour for 10 sessions—just the ri

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. 

This event is in the "Youth & Teen" group
This event is in the "School Age Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Revolution Readers

12:30pm–1:30pm
Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Tweens
Book Club, Education, History, Reading & Literacy
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Imagination Lab
Age Group: Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Tweens
Program Type: Book Club, Education, History, Reading & Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

As we gear up for the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, young readers are invited to see history through the lens of Lauren Tarshis’ I Survived: The American Revolution. We'll meet for one hour for 10 sessions—just the ri

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. 

This event is in the "Youth & Teen" group
This event is in the "School Age Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Revolution Readers

12:30pm–1:30pm
Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Tweens
Book Club, Education, History, Reading & Literacy
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Imagination Lab
Age Group: Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Tweens
Program Type: Book Club, Education, History, Reading & Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

As we gear up for the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, young readers are invited to see history through the lens of Lauren Tarshis’ I Survived: The American Revolution. We'll meet for one hour for 10 sessions—just the ri

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. 

This event is in the "Youth & Teen" group
This event is in the "School Age Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Revolution Readers

12:30pm–1:30pm
Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Tweens
Book Club, Education, History, Reading & Literacy
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Imagination Lab
Age Group: Youth & Teen, School Age Children, Tweens
Program Type: Book Club, Education, History, Reading & Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

As we gear up for the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, young readers are invited to see history through the lens of Lauren Tarshis’ I Survived: The American Revolution. We'll meet for one hour for 10 sessions—just the ri

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. 

This event is in the "Youth & Teen" group
This event is in the "School Age Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

American Revolution Escape Room

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

As we get closer to the America 250th celebration it’s a good time to take a deeper dive into the amazing history and facts surrounding our American Revolution.

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones / Coates Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture, History
Event Details:

In 2026, Route 66, America’s iconic “Mother Road,” celebrates its 100th anniversary.

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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.