Event List

Collaborate with other tween artists for an outdoor art project with sidewalk chalk. Tweens, ages 9-11, will claim a concrete square and make their own individual mini chalk murals to welcome people into the Main Library.

Discover the beauty of mulberry paper art! Learn to create stunning paintings using translucent mulberry paper, vibrant colors, and layering techniques. This relaxing art form produces luminous, textured pieces perfect for home décor.

Scanning for Tweens ready to take on new adventures. Join us monthly to get creative, work with your hands, and experiment! Open to Tweens ages 9-11. 

Whether you never heard of Dungeons & Dragons, have a level 8 character already crafted, or would like to play with one of our prerolled characters, join us in creating your own adventures with other teen rogues, fighters, and druids!

Although plots and themes of published books may seem somewhat the same, your own story to tell is unique.

A Free Program for Caregivers of Children Ages 0–5

🧵 Kids Crafternoon at Foothills: Snowflake Slime

Bring your acoustic instrument to play along, or join the audience at this round-robin all-acoustic jam session.  All are welcome!  Second and fourth Saturday of every month

Crafters, teachers, and art lovers, join us for this sustainable way to refresh your craft stash without spending a dime! Crafters that donate supplies to swap can start “shopping” at 2 pm.

The Sahuaro Ranch Acoustic Jam meets the second and fourth Sunday afternoons.  Bring your acoustic instrument and play round-robin style in this self-led program. Audience welcome. No registration required.    

Become a part of our Big Band, rehearsing and performing a variety of popular Big Band tunes at the Foothills Library!  Musicians who can sight read charts are encouraged to sign-up, and everyone else is invited to attend rehearsals as part o

Celebrate the newly dawned Year of the Horse with a cross-cultural craft: painting "Dala" horses with inspiration from the traditional designs out of Dalarna, Sweden.

Celebrate the newly dawned Year of the Horse with a cross-cultural craft: painting "Dala" horses with inspiration from the traditional designs out of Dalarna, Sweden.

Interested in picking up a new hobby? Meeting new people that share your interests? Then bring your current project or excitement to learn! Engage in monthly crochet patterns or experiment with varying craft supplies.

Let the playtime begin! Every Tuesday morning, the youth area transforms into a playful space just for babies and toddlers. Families are invited to explore age-appropriate toys and connect with others during this informal playdate.

Children learn and grow through play! Stay and Play at Main is a special time for families with young children to visit and play after story time. Each week there will be a variety of engaging toys available to explore in the youth department.

A Free Program for Caregivers of Children Ages 0–5

Children ages 0–4 and their caregivers are invited to enjoy a fun, high-energy Zumbini class!

There's nothing quite like the adorable, often messy, charm of school portraits! Kids are invited to use cardboard egg cartons to craft their own whimsical versions of this beloved tradition—with a fun twist.

Bring home functional art inspired by the Sonoran Desert! Create a stunning luminary using the natural lattice structure of cholla wood. When lit from within, these pieces cast intricate shadows and glow with southwestern charm.

Join us once a month for fun, expressive art making! This multigenerational program encourages everyone to try something new. Bring clothes you can get messy in, and we’ll bring the supplies. Projects will vary every month. All ages.

This event will be held at the Glendale Community Center at 5401 W. Ocotillo Rd. The Velma Teague Library will be closed to address Murphy Park walkway improvements. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Learn to code through games, puzzles, and challenges! Kids, ages 6-11, will explore how computers follow instructions and how they can use coding to create cool projects.

Registration is required.