Desert Foothills Library

9:00am-5:00pm

Desert Foothills Library
38443 N School House Rd.
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon: 9:00am-5:00pm

Tue: 9:00am-6:00pm

Wed: 9:00am-5:00pm

Thu: 9:00am-6:00pm

Fri: 9:00am-5:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-4:00pm

Week Calendar

Featured Events

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

Open

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.

Conversation with author Will Dean

A Conversation with Will Dean: Author of Adrift

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Jones / Coates Room at Desert Foothills Library

Program Type:

Reading & Literacy

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library

Room: Jones / Coates Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Reading & Literacy

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for an engaging author talk with Will Dean as he discusses his newest novel, Adrift. Hear about the ideas behind the book, his creative process, and enjoy an insightful conversation followed by audience Q&A.

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

Open

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

Open

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.

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (4/20)	Mon (4/21)	Tue (4/22)	Wed (4/23)	Thu (4/24)	Fri (4/25)	Sat (4/26)
All Day						This event is in the "Everyone" group Puzzle Exchange All Day Everyone Games, Hobbies This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
9 am				This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Family" group PLAY-OOZA 9:30am–10:30am Toddlers, Preschool, Family Arts & Crafts, Education, Games, Reading & Literacy, STEAM This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library Room: Imagination Lab Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, Family 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 April 9th- Play-Doh Fun April 23rd- Numbers & Counting May 7th- Construction Zone 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.
10 am					This event is in the "Youth & Teen" group This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School Age Children" group This event is in the "Family" group Hop, Bop & Roll! 10:30am–11:00am Youth & Teen, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School Age Children, Family Reading & Literacy, Education, Games, Music This event is in the "Youth & Teen" group This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School Age Children" group This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library Room: Jones / Coates Room Age Group: Youth & Teen, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School Age Children, Family Program Type: Reading & Literacy, Education, Games, Music 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.
11 am
12 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group MahJongg 101 - Brain Healthy Fun! 12:30pm–3:30pm Adults Games Closed Registration Required Payment Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
1 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Informal MahJongg - Unsupervised Play 1:00pm–3:30pm Adults Games Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group Canasta - Open Play 1:00pm–4:00pm Adults Games, Hobbies This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library Room: Main Floor Periodicals 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.