DIY Art Journal for Kids
It's time to get creative! Come and create and decorate your very own art journal to take home and use. <br /><br />Registration is required for each person making the craft. The craft is intended for ages 6-12.
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58th Avenue Book Group: The Stolen Queen by Fiona Davis
<p>This is a duo-timeline novel by accomplished historical fiction author Fiona Davis. Charlotte Cross is an archeologist in 1936 who has earned spot on a dig in Egypt's Valley of the Kings. Unfortunately tragedy strikes and she has spent the last several decades as a quiet associate curator at the.
Minecraft Monday
Join us at the library to play Minecraft! We will collaborate on building projects and compete in friendly challenges. Space is limited, so registration is recommended.
Garden: After Dark
Experience Garden: After Dark, where the desert shines brighter, the trails glow with color and Desert Pulse creates a perfect nighttime escape.
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Crafter Hours - Beaded Desk Plants [SESSION 2]
No green thumb required to craft this unkillable desk plant! Attendees will use jewelry wire, assorted beads, foam, and fake moss to assemble their own bit of beaded horticulture in a small terra cotta pot. This event is for Adults, aged 18 and up. NOTICE: There will be two sessions of this program.
Crafts & Laughs
Join us every Wednesday for Crafts & Laughs, designed especially for folks 9+. Every week we'll have a new craft or game, and lots of time to hang out and have fun. Younger folks welcome with active adults to help out!
Books To Die For: A Murder Mystery Book Club
<p><strong>3rd Tuesday of the month: April 21st, May 19th, & June 16th</strong></p><p>Here at Desert Foothills Library, we're booked on crime! Join us each month for the Books to Die For: Murder Mystery Book Club. This book club is for lovers of all forms of mystery novels. We will explore the...
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Crafting with Puzzle Pieces
Creating without the consumption and waste, crafting with puzzle pieces.
Spring Art Series: Ink Wash & Watercolor Workshop
Learn a new art technique or grow your skills. Ink wash is the art of painting with ink that has been diluted with water. Attend this workshop to learn how to mix your own wash and create your own ink wash masterpiece with a splash of color! For ages 13 and older. Registration is required.
Teen Book Club
<p>Join fellow teen readers for a monthly book club at the library. Each month we will select a theme and read books based on that topic. No grades or page requirements, just reading for the fun of it! This month, in honor of National Poetry Month, our book theme will be poetry collections.</p>
Framerate: Desert Pulse
Desert Pulse, a multi-sensory art exhibit, by ScanLAB Projects, immerses visitors in the visual and emotional energy of the Sonoran Desert.
Adult Art & Craft
Adults! Come and create with us. This program starts at 1:00 and will give you enough time to finish the project by our end. Do you require an accommodation to participate in a Phoenix Public Library program, service, or activity? Call 602-262-4636, TTY 711, or submit your request in person or...
Open Yarn Studio
Join us for an open studio where you can knit, crochet or start your own fiber arts journey one project at a time.
Romance Lover's Book Club: Renewal & Rebirth
If you love reading Romance, then this is the group for you. We meet monthly. For each month read a romance novel that centers around a certain romance theme and come tell us about it and why you chose it. We will also talk about the different themes in the romance genre and discuss future book...
Upcycled Cassette Tape (Adult Craft)
Celebrate Earth Day by upcycling an old cassette tape. Materials will be provided. Registration is required for all participants and must be 18 or older.
Adult Crafternoon
Join us on the third Tuesday of the month for a fun afternoon of creating! Supplies will be provided. No experience needed. Ages 18 Do you require an accommodation to participate in a Phoenix Public Library program, service, or activity? Call 602-262-4636, TTY 711, or submit your request in...
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Crafter Hours - Beaded Desk Plants [SESSION 1]
<p>No green thumb required to craft this unkillable desk plant! Attendees will use jewelry wire, assorted beads, foam, and fake moss to assemble their own bit of beaded horticulture in a small terra cotta pot.</p><p><em>This event is for <strong>Adults</strong>, aged 18 and...
Sewing with Your Machine
<div>Did you inherit or purchase a sewing machine that’s been sitting unused at home? Bring your own personal sewing machine to learn sewing basics and do a project with volunteer Kathy. </div><div> </div><div>Our project this month is a drawstring bag with buttonholes. All supplies...
Yarn Crafters
If you have an interest in yarn crafts (embroidery, crochet, weaving, or knitting), please join us. All are welcome: young or old, beginners or experts. This is weekly meeting to share ideas and learn some new skills. Bring your own supplies.
Button Making
Design and create your own button. All materials provided, no registration is required. Ages 14 and up.
Teen Lounge
Activities, games, and craft projects just for teens! Materials to work on school projects available. Bring a friend, or make a new one! No registration required. For teens 13-18.
Teen Tuesdays at The Spot
A place just for teens at the downtown library! On Tuesdays at The Spot, enjoy board games, art supplies, access to computers, crocheting, movies or gaming, an occasional craft or snack, or just come by to hang out or do homework.
Seed Bombs at the Read Runner!
<div><div><div><div><p>Kids will get hands-on at the Read Runner as they make seed bombs using soil, clay, and seeds. This fun, slightly messy activity introduces young gardeners to plants, pollinators, and caring for the environment. Participants can take their seed bombs home and watch their...
Discover the Hidden Classical Artists from the Late 1800s
<p>Roberta Kritzia, art instructor and lecturer, will speak about the artists the worked during the Impressionist movement, but continued using the tenants of Classical Fine Art that were discovered by Michelangelo, Da Vinci, and Raphael through their adherence to the laws of nature explored and...
Children's Craft: Upcycled Bookmarks
<p>Old pages, brand-new creativity! Children ages 6–8 will transform recycled book pages into unique, handmade bookmarks perfect for their next great read.</p><p><strong>Registration Required. </strong></p>
Craft & Chat
Crafters Unite! Come by for an hour of crafting and conversation. Bring any project you are working on and create with others as they work on their projects. This is a Drop-In Program, No Registration Required.
Fun Van supported by First Things First
Fun Van is a parenting education program supported by First Things First in the Pinal Region. Parents and caregivers of children ages 0-5 attend our free, 1.5 hours classes together in 8 consecutive week cycles at a variety of locations across Pinal County. At each class, children enjoy art...
Adult Art Class on Zoom
Complete a new project every week! Guided instruction on Zoom using acrylic paints and various techniques. Register online and reach out to the library to receive your free supply kit and link. 18+
Historical Fiction Book Club
Do you love reading tales from long ago? Then join the historical fiction book club! The book for April will be <i>Still Life</i> by Sarah Winman. As Allied troops advance and bombs fall around deserted villages, a young English soldier, Ulysses, finds himself in the wine cellar of a deserted...
Preschool Time (3-5 Years)
Drop-In. Join us at Preschool Time for stories, songs and interactive activities! This 45 minute, parent-child engagement program incorporates the five early literacy practices: Sing, Read, Talk, Write, and Play to build school readiness skills. It also includes a craft activity. Remember, you are..
Art Cart
<p>Join us each month for an hour of crafting. Drop in to create your own art or join in on the theme. This month’s theme: National Unicorn Day! Ages 8+ </p>
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