FEATURED EVENT
Saturday, March 2 2:00-3:30 PM
Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!
Join us for a special Seuss-tastic birthday party celebrating Dr. Seuss’s 115th Birthday. Our Birthday Seuss-ebration will kick off an entire month of Dr. Seuss events and programs including special storytimes on Saturdays March 9-30. Our party will feature performers, activities, facepainting, and cake! At Desert Foothills Library, we care about early literacy and education and want to celebrate Dr. Seuss and his much loved stories with a birthday party and we hope to see you there!
Saturdays, March 9, 16, 23, 30 10:30-11:30 AM
Dr. Seuss Month Storytimes
Each Saturday morning from March 9-30 during the month of March will feature a special guest at a Dr. Seuss themed storytime! Our guests will be reading a favorite Dr. Seuss book. Each storytime will be followed by a Seuss-mazing snack. Special guests will include Cave Creek Firefighters, Phoenix Herpetological Society, Mother Goose Reads Dr. Seuss, and more!
MARCH STORY TIMES
Tuesdays, 9:45-10:30 AM, March 5, 12, 19, 26
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. March 19th will be a special family yoga & St. Patrick’s Day storytime with our favorite mom & daughter yoga teachers, Crystal and Maddie.
Thursdays, 10-10:30 AM March 7, 14, 21, 28
Baby & Toddler Storytime
Geared to children 10 months to 3 years, join us for a fun 25-minute romp with music, books, rhymes, fingerplays, and bubbles.
FEBRUARY YOUTH EVENTS
Wednesday March 6, 1:00-2:00 pm
Little Builders
Join us for 1 hour of constructive free play for preschoolers to age 6. We will have a variety of building toys and manipulatives available. Building and manipulating objects expands imagination, encourages cooperation, develops problem-solving and fine motor skills, and teaches focus and patience.
Monday March 11, 11:00am-12:00pm
Sensory Playdate: Montessori Inspired Play
Join us the second Monday of every month for our Sensory Playdate! The Desert Foothills Library offers preschoolers ages 2½ to 6 an opportunity to play with other children in an environment featuring art and sensory experiences. Activities include our water table, tactile art, board books, and pop up tent. Montessori is a method of education that encourages self-directed activity, hands-on learning and collaborative play.
Tuesday March 19, 9:45-10:30 am
St. Patrick’s Day & Yoga Storytime
This family yoga storytime is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day fun! No experience necessary but come dressed to move. This class, taught by our favorite mom and daughter yoga teacher duo, Crystal and Maddie, will include music, movement, and yoga poses. No registration necessary.
Tuesday March 12, 4:00-5:00 pm
Seuss & Snacks: Family Snack in the Stacks
Kids of all ages and families are invited to enjoy a Seuss-tastic snack and enjoy a game or activity at Desert Foothills Library. Call (480) 488-2286 to register to ensure we have enough snacks, or drop in to enjoy the fun.
Wednesday March 20, 4:30-6:30 pm
Dr. Seuss Family Movie Night
Join us for this family movie night at Desert Foothills Library! We will be watching a family favorite film based off a Dr. Seuss book. Children of all ages and families welcome. Call 480-488-2286 to register, drop-ins also welcome.
Friday March 29, 11:00am-12:00pm
“If I Ran the Zoo” Paw Pals Literacy
Please call to register for this fun event for kids age 3-7. We will be practicing math and literacy skills and have a visit from Sophie, a certified therapy dog. Children are invited to spend time with her and practice reading their favorite Dr. Seuss story to her. Snack provided. Siblings are welcome. Please call (480) 488-2286 to register, or drop-in for a fun time.
