July 2019 Events, Youth
Information for all events: Contact Erin Meadows, Desert Foothills Library, 480-488-2286, [email protected], www.desertfoothillslibrary.org
Where: Events are free & take place at Desert Foothills Library, 38443 North Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, AZ.
July Story Time
Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Storykids Family Storytime
Children 2-6 and families are encouraged to join us for a 30-45 minute storytime featuring music, movement, craft & stories. Siblings are welcome. July 16th will be a special Reach for the Stars storytime event with special guest, Fairy Godmother. Replacing storytime on July 30th will be a Glow in the Dark Craft Program & Summer Reading Wrap Up.
Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. July 11, 18, 25
Baby & Toddler Lapsit
Geared to children 10 months to 3 years, join us for a fun 25-minute romp with music, books, rhymes, fingerplays, and bubbles. There will be no storytime July 4th as the library will be closed.
Youth Events
Monday July 8, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Discovery Playdate: Preschool Playtime
Discovery playdate is unstructured playtime for children up to age 6 at Desert Foothills Library. This constructive free play is a great time to socialize with other children. Activities will rotate and include several of the following: sensory activities, water table, building toys and manipulatives, STEM and technology toys, board books, art activities, and games. No registration necessary.
Wednesday July 10, 4:00p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Silly Sandwiches & Stories
Get silly as we pair sandwiches with stories at this spectacular snack time event. For children of all ages, we will be making a Frankenstein Free-for-All Sandwich, S’more Sandwich, and Taco! Call (480) 488-2286 to register.
Friday July 12, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Summer Soundbite Event
Celebrate summer reading with stories, music & food sponsored by your public radio station KJZZ. No registration necessary.
Tuesday July 16, 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Fairy Godmother Story Time
Join your Fairy Godmother for a spacetastic storytime with magic and more! Enjoy stories about the stars and rocketship travel at this fun storytime event. Jan Sandwich presents a summer reading storytime for children at the library. Call (480) 488-2286 to register, or drop-in for a special storytime.
Friday July 19, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Constellation Cookies & More
Send your taste buds to the stars with this space themed snack time! This program is for children of all ages. We will learn about the constellations, make a craft, and decorate constellation cookies! Call (480) 488-2286 to register to ensure we have enough cookies & supplies.
Thursday July 11, 1:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Book Club: Book Tasting
Teens 11+ are invited to join us for our summer book club event! We will be making black out poetry and collage, enjoying a “book tasting,” and selecting our book club titles for the fall.
Wednesday July 17, 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Astrology 101 for Teens
Let the stars align! Learn about the signs of the zodiac from an astrologer, and learn about where the planets were in the sky on your birthday and how that affects your life and personality. Ages 11+
Monday July 22, 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Block Party: Build With Legos in the Library
Build from your imagination! This program for school age children and their siblings is an hour of lego building and free play. No registration necessary.
Tuesday July 23, 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
Galaxy Yoga Storytime
Space out and tune in at this yoga storytime. No experience necessary, but come dressed to move! There will be stories, songs and yoga poses for children and their parent or caregiver. No registration necessary.
Wednesday July 24, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Teen Cupcake Wars: Decorating & Contest
Get crazy with cupcake creations! Ages 11-18 are invited to our cupcake decorating event. We will be decorating cupcakes with themes and challenges. Plus, a prize for the best decoration! Call (480) 488-2286 to register.
Friday July 26, 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Stories in the Stars Performance
Soar through the stars in this performance based on the Greek Myths! Travel the night sky and explore various constellations and legends about why there are in the sky. Audiences will delight in learning stories of the wind, seasons, sun, and moon. This new play is designed for the Summer Reading theme “A Universe of Stories”. We aim to inspire people to once in a while, look up. Call (480) 488-2286 to register.
Tuesday July 30, 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Glow in the Dark Crafts: A Universe of Art
Our summer reading wrap up event: Join us for a morning of glow in the dark crafting for kids of all ages. We will be making a universe jar and glow in the dark slime! Call (480) 488-2286 to register.
July 9-13, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Spirit Camp: Summer Mindfulness Camp
Join wellness experts Dr. Benenson and Sharon Spector for this camp at Desert Foothills Library. Children ages 7-11 will deepen their inner awareness through singing, dancing, crafts, and storytelling. They will learn how to develop inner super powers by learning mindfulness activities, especially focus, kindness, and taming emotions. On day 5, campers will present an interactive skit showcasing their new mindfulness super powers. Find out more at dfla.org Tickets available online or call 480-488-2286. Cost: $85.00
