Desert Foothills Library

9:00am-6:00pm

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, October 21, 2025 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.

Black and White Gala Invitation

Desert Foothills Library Black & White Ball

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm

Main Floor Periodicals at Desert Foothills Library

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library

Room: Main Floor Periodicals

Age Group: Adults

Registration Required

Payment Required

Event Details:

Embrace the magic, music, and glamour!

Please join us for a memorable evening of glamour, elegance, and community celebration at our Black & White Ball - a reimagining of Truman Capote's 1966 Black and White Ball.

Guided Trail Tour at The Caroline Bartol Preserve at Saguaro Hill (at Desert Foothills Library)

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 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, December 16, 2025 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, January 20, 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.

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Time	Sun (6/29)	Mon (6/30)	Tue (7/01)	Wed (7/02)	Thu (7/03)	Fri (7/04)	Sat (7/05)
9 am				This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group PLAY-OOZA 9:30am–10:30am Toddlers, Preschool Arts & Crafts, Education, Games, Reading & Literacy, STEAM This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" 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 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 2- No brush painting July 16- Play-doh open lab July 30- Craft smorgasbord! 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 "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Family" group Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Youth & Teen, Toddlers, Preschool, Family Reading & Literacy, Education, Storytime This event is in the "Youth & Teen" group 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: Jones / Coates Room Age Group: Youth & Teen, Toddlers, Preschool, Family Program Type: Reading & Literacy, Education, Storytime Family Storytime Join Desert Foothills Library and Desert Foothills Land Trust for an outdoor Storytime adventure! We'll read a book about our beautiful desert together and complete a hands-on desert activity, then explore Saguaro Hill Preserve next door! All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear closed-toe shoes and sun protection, and bring water. Plan on being outside for about 20 minutes in desert conditions. Walk up Saguaro Hill perfect for ages 5 and up. Rachel Stringham is a naturalist who loves our Sonoran Desert home and enjoys helping others discover its beauty. She has a particular fondness for anything with wings—birds, bats, or bugs, she loves them all. As Community Engagement Director for Desert Foothills Land Trust, Rachel gets to spend her days connecting people to nature and protecting the desert for generations to come. 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 "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.