(Lyn's note: Please feel free to send us any pictures you'd like included.  If your photos are for sale, let us know and we will put them under that category.  We have a special section for that purpose.  Check out Tom Baker's photos for sale.  He's the photographer who took that gorgeous photo in the Carefree Gardens Photo Contest that was both the judges' first pick and the public favorite.  It's now featured on the Town of Carefree website, and will be the cover of the 2014 Gardens calendar that will be for sale later this summer at Carefree Town Hall.  If anyone would like to buy a print of any of Herbert's photos, all profits will be donated to one of the local non-profit organizations.)  Here's the link to this week's Pictures of the Week. 

http://carefreetruth.com/Carefree_Truth/Photos_5-27-13.html

 

 

 

 

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

SABAS MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE IS CEASING OPERATION IN CAREFREE AS OF JUNE 3, 2013. WE HAVE DECIDED TO MOVE ON A DIFFERENT PATH FOR OUR FUTURE.  WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE WHO SUPPORTED US THE PAST SIX YEARS. IT HAS BEEN AWESOME TO KNOW AND SERVE YOU IN OUR PLACE, SABAS. IT WAS A VERY HARD DECISION FOR US. WE ARE VERY SORRY TO LEAVE THIS TOWN AND FRIENDS. WE ALWAYS FELT THAT YOU ARE NOT JUST FRIENDS OR CUSTOMERS FOR US; YOU ARE OUR GUESTS IN OUR PLACE.

 

OSCAR WILL BE AT THE RESTAURANT FOR THE NEXT THREE DAYS TO SEE THOSE WHO WISH TO SAY GOODBYE.

 

ONCE AGAIN, THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU.

AYSUN & OSCAR TURKMEN

OSCARTURK@GMAIL.COM

 

 

 

Lyn,

I'm a "Vanguard" member of the Planetary Resource Institute (PRI) who has started a new project to make a space-based telescope available to anyone for projects.   One of the primary thoughts re. this program is that individuals could purchase time on the telescope that could be donated to schools.  Anyway, I can't think of anyone better to help spread the word or more importantly put knowledge of this project in the hands of local school administrators..  If you would forward, or perhaps give me a couple suggested e-mail addresses, I'd appreciate it. 

The link for viewing the project details in it's entirety is: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1458134548/arkyd-a-space-telescope-for-everyone-0?ref=live  

Harry Lumley

 

 

 

Does anyone realize that Glenn was accepted to the Air Force Academy with a full ride and chose not to attend for family reasons?  No small task.  My son with a 3.4 grade average and a star hockey player at the country's 4th rated prep school was wait listed.

Holly Bergman

 

 

 

Lyn,

I have to agree with this as we often take some friends to Kierland for the fountain pool there.  Having the Coldstone ice cream shop next to the fountain doesn't hurt either!

Maybe we can get a DQ branch?

Tom Surrency

 

 

You can always sell the bricks/tiles to people so that they can remember a loved one or have their family name or charity listed. Lots of ways to  fund this type of project. Splash Pad extraordinaire.  Corporate and private donors makes for best mix on ownership of idea. 

Susan M.

 

 

Lyn:

     What a "cool" idea (pun intended) !   The splash pad would be a real enhancement for Carefree and bring joy to everyone.  Just looking at it makes you happy.   Herbie did a fantastic job with the video.  You two are doing so much to make our town an even better place.  Thank you.

Marie Christensen

 

 

What are we aiming to do? Have another tacky "Water World?"

Louise S.

 

 

 

Several life lessons come to mind reading Carefree Truth #251.  (re: splash pads and shade)

1. 1.The perfect is the enemy of the good.  (The two projects proposed by the Town have had multiple grades of "good.")
   

2. 2.Lead, follow, or get out of the way . . .
   

3. 3.Paralysis by analysis . . .
   

4. 4.Do it, try it, fix it . . .
   

and, from a former Mayor, "KGDS!" 

 

John Blair 

 

 

 

If I did not see this in print, I would feel someone was doing a Saturday Night Live work up to roast Carefree. If anyone comes to Carefree looking for shade and water, call the Army, they would be outer space aliens.

 

If Carefree needs a roadmap, to help us find our synergy, forget about it, we are forever lost!

 

What more evidence do we need to see that we are studying our navels and not looking at real life? Real life is when adults make the best decisions they can and go with them. Some are good, some are not so good. Trying to make Carefree the best amusement park, garden, entertainment, synergetic retail bonanza destination is so far from reality it cannot be achieved with a hundred splash pools.

 

I hope this help save Carefree from a $5000 waste of money!

 

(Another unsigned note from a reader who has had enough threats after similar posted sentiments.)

 

 

 

Hi Lyn, Jan Misseri here.  Just would like to put a little something in the great "Carefree Truth".  I am searching for a position as an administrative assistant/customer service provider as well as a pet sitter.  I've worked in all of these areas for the past sixteen years and can provide references.  I live in Carefree so I am readily available to all in the area.  Please feel free to contact me either by email - casbin@aol.com or by phone - 480-488-5182.

 

Thank you so much,

 

Jan

 

 

 

Info on the Saturday Car Shows at Venues Cafe

Time (approx start & finish) - Streets reserved from every Saturday morning until 10am...(People start gathering around 7am)

Official Title Carefree Cruiz-in at Venues Cafe

Location 34 Easy Street in the heart of Carefree. 

Description of event: We have the streets reserved in front of the restaurant (Easy Street) from the corner of Hum Rd. down to the Sundial Circle from 6am - 10am.

 

This gathering of auto enthusiasts and "their toys" occurs every Saturday morning. People start to park their vehicles between 6:30am and 7:00am in order to get a nice spot in front of the restaurant. We serve a Breakfast buffet between 8am and 10am and we have an order off the menu brunch from 8am - 2pm.

   There is a beautiful collection of classics, hot rods and  vintage cars every Saturday morning.

 

The breakfast buffet is highly regarded by the early morning people who receive a hot buffet of scrambled eggs, scrambled eggs with cheese, bacon, sausage, country potatoes and fresh fruit with coffee included for $9.95. People who order off the menu can get anything from a single egg to eggs benedict and malted waffles as well as a $10 bottomless champagne or mimosa.

There is also a field for contact person. Catherine Marr 480-595-9909

 

 

June 2013 

 

June

 

Carefree Resort is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year with wonderful deals for

our guests. Look over the anniversary offerings and plan a weekend trip up to the cooler foothills. The Lariat Restaurant features our weekly specials through the end of June and we will feature a seasonal menu for the months of July, August and September.

 

 

 

50th Birthday Room Rate - $50

Relax and unwind in a spacious guest room and enjoy our many on-site amenities.  Indulge in taste-tempting dining, play world-class tennis or simply restore your senses at the Spa at Carefree.  Join us for the evening and take advantage of this special offer.

 

 

 

 The Spa Getaway Package  

 

Indulge yourself with this great deal.  A package begins at $214. per night for two guests and includes a $100. Spa credit for each registered guest and a bottle of champagne to share during treatments.   

 

 

Fifty Days for $50

 Beginning July 7th - September 6th book a room at a special anniversary rate of just $50 a night.  Relax in spacious guest accommodations and enjoy our many on-site amenities. 

Mention package: "Fifty Days for $50"

For reservations call: 480 595 3716

 

 

Lariat Weekly Specials   

1. •Join us on Thursday nights for our Burger Special, featuring a juicy burger, fries, frosty beer or glass of wine. (Chicken substitution available). $9.95 tax and gratuity not included.    
   

2. •Saturday Evening Prime Rib - 8 oz. Prime Rib, Baked Potato, Chef's Choice of Vegetable. $14.95 tax and gratuity not included.  
   

 

Seafood Buffet
1st Friday of every Month
Our ever popular Seafood Buffet with live entertainment is going strong.
Reservations Requested

Adults $29.95

Children between 4 - 12

$14.97

Gratuity and tax not included

 

 

On-Site Activities

   

 Mountain Bike and Scooter Rentals 

Explore the surrounding area on the great roads directly to the north of the Resort, perfect for mountain bikes or motorized scooters. These roads access the residential areas in the foothills, allowing you to observe the unique plants and wildlife of the Upper Sonoran Desert. You will experience minimal traffic and fabulous views. Mountain Bikes and Scooters are available for rental through the front desk, bell stand or concierge desk.   

  

   

 

 

 

 

Kiwanis Presents 2013

Scholarships & Merit Awards

 

The May 15th meeting was a celebration of the accomplishments of six extraordinary students by honoring them with well-deserved scholarships and merit awards. Two four-year scholarships, one two-year scholarship, the Mathematics Merit Award, the Science Merit Award, the Kiwanis Key Club Award and one discretionary award.  Louise Rosenburgh, Chair of the Scholarship Committee, took to the podium to introduced the recipients.

 

Four-Year Scholarships

 

Nicholas Deininger—Nicholas is an especially active member of the Kiwanis Key Club. He was elected Lieutenant Governor of the Lookout Mountain Division of the Southwest District. Nicholas is a member of the Student Council and has logged over 200 hours of volunteer work and is dedicated to helping others. His leadership skills and dedication to community service lead Manny Gonzalez to provide a solid recommendation for us to consider and interview Nicholas for this award. Upon graduation, Nicholas plans to attend college to become an aerospace engineer.

 

Ryan Dietzenbach—After attending two other out-of-state high schools, in Iowa and Colorado, Ryan arrived in Arizona in 2010.  Ryan’s determination has helped him to overcome some very difficult life challenges. Despite the difficulties in his life, upon graduation Ryan will have successfully completed 11 honors courses and played drums for Cactus Shadows musicals. He is an active member of Key Club, NHS and both the French and English Honors Societies. Ryan has already received early acceptance at American University, Washington, D.C. but his goals don’t stop there. Once he graduates from college, Ryan hopes to attend an Ivy League law school to pursue a career in politics. Ryan’s ultimate goal is to become President of the United States.

 

Two-Year Scholarship

 

Madison Hayse—Madison Hayes is an exceptional individual. As a senior in high school, she studies, volunteers, plays and works. An honors student at Cactus Shadows, Madison enjoys participating in her school’s extra-curricular athletic programs and being an active member of the Desert Foothills Key Club.  In addition, Madison has logged over 100 hours at the Foothills Animal Rescue, exceeding the required volunteer time caring for rescued cats and dogs.  Madison is a shift leader at Subway and in June will become certified in Yoga. She also enjoys babysitting. After graduation, Madison will attend Paradise Community College.

 

Mathematics Merit Award and Science Merit Award

 

We are pleased to honor Stephanie Rioux with both the Mathematics and the Science Merit Awards. A driven and accomplished student, Stephanie has earned the Mathematics Merit Award by achieving a 4.8 weighted grade point average with an extensive course load including Algebra 1-2 and 3-4, pre-calculus honors, AP/1B, along with math 220, calculus with analytic geometry through Paradise Valley Community College. Stephanie participated in the International Baccalaureate Program and completed investigations requiring finding patterns and solutions. She hopes to utilize mathematical approaches to solve real world problems.

In addition to the Mathematics Merit Award, Stephanie has been selected by the Scholarship Committee to receive the Science Merit Award. Stephanie’s course load includes honors biology, honors chemistry, honors physics, AP/1B physics, all of which she has achieved the highest grades. This enterprising young lady intends to become an aerospace engineer and through her own initiative contacted both ASU Engineering and Embry Riddle Aeronautical University requesting use of their test labs for a research project. Upon approval from ASU, Stephanie conducted testing on carbon fiber composites for damages and weaknesses in consistency of small structures. We’ll have to ask her to explain that to us some time! This is a young woman intent achieving her goals and we are pleased to help her in her endeavors.

 

Key Club Award

 

Kevin Calabrese—Kevin is committed to community service and a exceedingly active member of Key Club.  His extensive contributions and regular participation in the Kiwanis activities include flea markets, pancake breakfasts, car washes, Christmas pageant, luminary lighting, Easter Festival, bowling night and so much more. Kevin has attended Kiwanis International conventions and Southwest District conventions. Kevin also assisted Barbara Hatch, Founder, Veterans Heritage Project, to interview a woman who served in Iraq and Veterans from World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. Upon graduation, Kevin plans to attend college, where he will most definitely draw upon his many positive life experiences gained through Key Club and community service. We are so proud to assist Kevin with his plans for the future.

 

Special Committee Award

 

Katie Kaufman—Each year, the Scholarship Committee reserves a special award to honor an extraordinary and talented individual who is dedicated to her future profession. This year, the Committee honors Katie Kaufman of Cactus Shadows High School. Amongst her many accomplishments, Katie was instrumental in organizing a blood drive at Cactus Shadows and for and recruiting 200 donors. Just a few weeks ago, Debbie Burdick, fellow Kiwanian and superintendent of CCUSD, announced that Katie was the winner of the Superintendent’s Challenge Award.  Katie consistently demonstrates how focused she is on achieving her goals in life. She plans to become a surgeon and already has ready begun implementing that plan by  volunteering at Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale between 8-12 hours per week and four hours a week at Hospice of the Valley in addition to her studies.  After much persistence, Katie has been given approval to shadow surgeries at Mayo, despite initially being told she must be a medical student to do so. Katie will attend ASU upon graduation and intends to continue on to medical program being implemented through Mayo’s upcoming partnership with ASU to provide a medical program in the Valley.  We wish Katie much success and are pleased to assist her in meeting her goals.

 

Submitted by John Scarda

 

 

 

 

 

We Love our Locals!!

Happy Hour EVERY DAY, All Summer

...if you haven't tried it come on in...

 If you haven't been in, come check it out. We have a new Happy Hour from 3:30pm to 6:30pm...above are just a few of the new items on the menu...prices start at $2

Vino & Canvas

Get Your Artistic Buzz On!

This will be our Third event and they are becoming VERY popular!!

Please join us on Tuesday June 4th 7pm - 9pm for Vino & Canvas. All Materials are provided for you so please register now at:  http://www.vinoandcanvas.com

 

Vino & Canvas is holding their next event next Tuesday, June 4th in the Upstairs Gallery at Venues Cafe. You will create your own masterpiece in a entertaining atmosphere while sipping on your favorite drinks.  Grab your friends and join us for enjoyable evening you'll never forget!

 

Spread the word and have your friends sign up too!  Absolutely NO experience is required.  The Vino and Canvas staff will provide everything you need and their talented instructors will assist you in creating your very own masterpiece.  Nervous?  Don't be!  You'll be amazed at what you can create.  

 

Paint, drink, and get your artistic buzz on! 

 

 Arrive early and partake in Happy Hour which runs until 6:30pm. We have Frozen drinks, lots of Vino and Draft Beers as well as great Starters and Small Plates. Move upstairs by 6:45pm to find the perfect seat. 

 

EVERYTHING WILL BE THERE FOR YOU! We'll have an easel, canvas, paints, brushes, and an apron waiting for you upon your arrival. 

Featured Artist: Nancy Troupe

Painting: Monet's Lillies

June 9th...the next Desert Foothills Theater Cabaret is Here!!!

Get your tickets on the DFT website while they last...every Cabaret has sold out!!

Saturday morning

 

Venue's famous Breakfast, Bloody Marys and Cars

 8:00am 

 

 

New Expanded Happy Hour

The Heat is here so we are expanding our Happy Hour to  

Every Day !!! 

3:30-6:30pm

 

Bring your friends and check it out...we will provide a driver if needed.

 

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TWITTER

 

 

Weekend Brunch from 8am - 2pm with bottomless Mimosas or Champagne for $10

Open Until 10pm Weekdays and 11pm on Friday and Saturday.

Come in and ENJOY!    

Catherine

Venues Café

www.venuescafe.com

34 Easy Street, Carefree, AZ 85377

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adult Programs

June 2013

 

Free Events

*Except where noted

 

Groundbreaking Reads!  

Summer Reading Program for Adults

June 1 - July 31, 2013

 

Stop by the Library to register and get details beginning June 1. Read any 4 books (audiobooks

 included) and you'll receive a free mystery book...as well as being entered in our drawing for great prizes, including:

1. •Cave Creek Tap Haus Grill gift certificate
   

2. •Grotto Café gift certificate
   

3. •Tech4Life 1-hour Tech Support gift certificate
   

4. •Chapter2Books gift certificate
   

5. •Art Nosh gift certificate
   

Yoga for Aging with Vitality & Balance

Mondays, June 3 & 17 ● 9:30-10:30am

 

This gentle yoga class is geared towards seniors with chronic pain & stiffness, or those who are looking for another healing method to add to their toolkit. You will learn how to use yoga principles & postures to alleviate pain & feel more vibrant in your body. Please bring a yoga mat. Class size limited to 15.

Register for each individual class: 480-488-2286.

Cost: Pay $5 cash to instructor Amy Kraft at start of each class.

 

Laughter Club

Thursday, June 6 ● 1-2pm

 

No need to twist yourself into a pretzel! In laughter yoga (no poses, only yoga breathing), we set aside the critical mind & do playful laughter exercises that release our natural inner joy. Soon, the laughter becomes infectious & we experience many physical & psychological benefits. Certified Laughter Yoga Leader Dereth DeHaan demonstrates how laughter exercises, yoga breathing & relaxation combine to help you feel refreshed & revitalized. The "Club" will happen monthly - but you don't have to be a regular!

Limited to 25. Register: 480-488-2286.

 

Desert Foothills Library Writers Connection

Friday, June 7 ● 1-3pm

(1st Friday each month)

 

Successful authors start to promote their books well before they're published. So don't miss international bestselling author, speaker & PR authority Raleigh Pinskey's workshop about designing effective offline & online book promotion strategies, taken from her "101 Ways To..." book series. You'll learn what grabs attention in Social Media, websites, radio, TV, Internet talk shows, & more. Raleigh will also lead an exercise in which you'll learn how to write a "pitch" for your own book that creates a buzz heard round the world! Writers' Connection is a forum to connect with local writers to learn & share the elements of effective writing, & information about publication. Presentations & discussions feature topics designed to inspire & motivate both professionals & amateurs, & to enhance writing skills in any genre. 

Limited seating. Register: 480-488-2286.

 

 

Medical Qi Gong Series

Monday, June 10 ● 1-2pm

(2nd Monday each month)

 

Instructor LauRha Frankfort shares how to boost your energy & find relief from many medical conditions. She will demonstrate some simple, beneficial movements & techniques. For all ages & conditions (can be adapted for seated exercise). Both lecture & participation.

Limited seating. Register: 480-488-2286.

Cost:  $5 cash, pay to instructor at each class.

 

Book-signing: a perfect Arizona gift for the children in your life!

Thursday, June 13  ● 10:10am

 

Desert Foothills Library's own storyteller, Sharon Ritt ("Miss Sharon"), will be reading, singing, and sharing stories about her new children's book GQ, GQ, Where Are You? at the Library on Thursday, June 13 at 9:45 am during our Thursday morning storytime.  Books will be available for purchase; a book signing will follow storytime at 10:10 am.

 

With over 40 years as an educator, Sharon has created a book that would make a perfect gift for young children living in or visiting the Arizona desert.  The book includes a CD with Sharon's narration of the book as well as a sing-along version of the story.  The book also contains a section with factual information about the Sonoran Desert and ideas for activities at school or home.

 

Archaeology and Cultures of Arizona

Friday, June 14 ● 

10:30am-12:30pm

 

Many different peoples have contributed to making Arizona such a unique and fascinating cultural place. Archaeologist Allen Dart interprets the archaeology of Arizona from the earliest Paleoindians through Archaic period hunters and foragers, the transition to true village life, and the later prehistoric cultures (i.e., Puebloan, Hohokam, etc.). He also discusses connections between archaeology and history, and provides an overview of the many peoples who have formed our state's more recent history.

Limited seating.  Register: 480-488-2286. 

 

Gifts from the Heart

Tuesday, June 18 ● 1-3pm

 

Be your own greeting card company. Learn ways to write gifts of your words for all occasions, be it birthdays, new babies, deaths, marriages, graduations or any other life

milestones.No writing experience necessary. Bring your journal or notebook & pen. Mary Lee Simpson is a certified journal facilitator & has taught therapeutic writing for nearly 20 years.  

Limited seating. Register: 480-488-2286.

 

Stress Less: Building Resilience for

Stressful Times

Thursday, June 20 ● 1-2pm

 

Don't miss a fun, interactive workshop where you will learn on-demand stress relief for critical moments. Scottsdale Healthcare educator Krissy Hall will address how to build resilience, improve creativity & enhance problem solving through biofeedback & other techniques. Part of our "Ask the Expert" Scottsdale Healthcare Series.

Limited seating. Register: 480-488-2286.

 

Computer/Tablet Classes

All program sizes limited & fill quickly.

Registration required at 480-488-2286.

 

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Classes below presented

by www.TechFourLife.com.

 

Windows 8 Training

   Tuesday, June 4 ● 9:30-11am

Get a head start on the new touch-based Windows 8 with new features like the Start Screen, new apps, sharing & live updates. 

  

Picasa 101

Tuesday, June 18 ● 9:30-11:30am

Photo editing & storage, create collages, videos & DVDs. (To minimize technical issues, only library computers may be used & you must have basic mouse skills).

 

iPad: Setting It Up

Tuesday, June 25 ● 9:30-11:30am

Tour ALL the settings on an iPad & get your iPad working well. Must bring your own iPad 1 or 2. 

 

Spanish

Beginners Spanish Class

Every Wednesday ● 9:30-10:30am  

No registration required.

 

Intermediate Conversational Spanish  

Every Wednesday ● 10:30-Noon

Informal chat session with various books, flashcards, etc.  

No instructor. Contact Barbara Koca, 480-488-5332.  

 

Monday Movies at the Library

Every Monday ● 3-5pm

 

New Releases, with a Foreign Film once each month! 

June 3  Side Effects. Rated R.

June 10  The Giants. Not Rated. French with sub-titles.

June 17  11 Flowers. Not Rated. Chinese with sub-titles.

June 24  Quartet. Rated PG-13.

 

Library Hours

Monday - Friday

9am - 6pm

Saturday 10am - 4pm

Sunday Noon - 4pm

Library Closed

May 27 - Memorial Day

 

Quick Links

Printable Events Calendar

Library Catalog

E-Learning and Electronic Resources

Donate/Become a Member

Chapter2Books

Monthly Book Sales

Friday, May 31st

9am-6pm

Saturday, June 1st

Sunday, June 2nd

 

480-488-2777

Check out our listings on Amazon 

Fiction 

Book Club

Tuesday, June 11

(2nd Tuesday each mth)

10:00am--Noon

(everyone welcome)

Discussion of: Perla by Carolina de Robertis.

 

Click here for a complete book list.

Culture Pass

 

Now available at DFL  

 

FAX Service

 Donating Members: FREE!

 

Cardholders:

Per Page: $1 local;

$1.50 long distance (U.S. only)

 

Got an Event?

Special event? A regularly scheduled meeting? The library offers the ideal venues. Conference and meeting rooms with audiovisual options, kitchen, furnished outdoor Terrace with Waterfall, kiva fireplace and spectacular mountain views, and other options. Click here for more information.

 

eScrip:

Shop & Fund 

the Library!

SIGN UP JUST ONCE !

You can help earn money for the library through the eScrip program. When you sign up, participating merchants (such as your local grocery store) contribute each time you make a purchase. Click on the eScrip image above

to find out how.

And, when you do, 

click on the

eScrip Dining 

to discover a list of local restaurants where you 

can dine and earn up to 5% for the library such 

as at "Big Earl's Greasy Eats"

 

Passport?

The Library  is a Passport Acceptance Facility

Open 7 days a Week!

Call 480-488-2286

Appointments recommended.

Passport Books & Cards

Photo Services

Easy & Convenient

Experienced Staff

Regular or Expedited Services

 freegal

for

Free music downloads!

~~~~~~~~~~

Use your library card

to download up to 3

music tracks each week to your computer -- free!

DRM-free: once downloaded, they will not expire.  Follow the image above and click on the "Freegal" button on the right side of the page. 

 

Jobseeker

Resources

Computer Station w/ 2hr sessions

FREE flash drive - save your resumes, etc.

FREE ear buds - listen to online resources

Special online jobseeker resources

Ask at the front desk.

Foodbank 

Drop-off

NEW ! The library is now

partnering to feed the hungry in our community.

 

A drop-off collection container is located by the pillar, left of the front desk.

 

About Us

The Desert Foothills

Library is a 501(c) 3 

non-profit, public library. 

We do not receive tax-based income, but rely solely on the memberships and donations of individuals, businesses, local towns, and organizations.

 

 

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When:  2:30 – 4 p.m., Tuesday, August 6

What: “A Thriller of a Tea!” with Deborah J. Ledford

Now that summer is on its way, enjoy iced tea and cake in a beautiful social setting, at our informal talk and book signing – free! A portion of book sales will benefit the Library.

Join award-winning Native American author Deborah J. Ledford as she discusses CRESCENDO, the latest in her Steven Hawk/Inola Walela thriller series set in the Great Smoky Mountains of western North Carolina and New Mexico’s Taos Pueblo Indian Reservation. Her novel SNARE was the Hillerman Sky Award Finalist and the Mystery/Suspense NM-AZ Book Awards Finalist and she is a 3-time Pushcart Prize Nominee. Limited seating. Register: 480-488-2286.

Dereth DeHaan

Adult Services Librarian

Desert Foothills Library

 

Event Schedule

Wildman Phil

E-reader and E-book Workshops

NASA Space Science Workshop

Yoga for Kids

Dinosaurs Exposed

Cowgirl Jan

Every Child Ready to Read

Pajama Story time

Craig Davis Magic Show

Lego Club

Candy Sushi

T-Shirt Workshop

Teen Volunteers

Culture Pass

About Us

 

The Desert Foothills

Library is a 501(c)

(3) non-profit, public

library. We do not

receive tax-based income, but rely solely on the memberships

and donations of individuals, businesses, local towns,

and organizations.

Library Hours

Monday - Friday

9am - 6pm

Saturday 10am - 4pm

Sunday Noon - 4pm 

Library Closures in June

none

FREEGAL MUSIC

FREE music downloads for Desert Foothills Library patrons.  Patrons can use their library cards to download 3 FREE music tracks per week!  Click on the image above to find the Freegal Music link on the Library's webpage.

Chapter2Books

Open daily during 

library hours.

 

In need of gently used book donations, including children's books, to support the library.  

 

Monthly Book Sales

Friday,  May 31

9am - 6pm

Saturday,  June 1

10am - 3pm

 

Hundred's of books for sale.

 

Friends of the Library 

480-488-2777 

June

Storytime Schedule

Siblings welcome!

 

 Tuesdays

Toddler Storytime

 Ages 2's and 3's 

9:45-10:15 am

 

Wednesdays 

Preschool Storytime Ages 3-5 

9:45-10:15 am

 

Thursdays 

 Little Ones Storytime

Birth-36 months

   9:45-10:15 am

 

Pajama/Evening Family Story time

Wednesday,

June 26 

5:45-6:15 pm

(The Library closes at 6 pm, so be sure to arrive on time!)

eScrip: Shop and fund the Library!

SIGN UP JUST ONCE !

You can help earn money for the Library through the eScrip program. When you sign up, participating merchants (such as your local grocery store) contribute each time you make a purchase. Click on the eScrip image above

to find out how.

And, when you do, 

click on the 

eScrip dining

to discover a list of local restaurants where you can dine and earn up to 5% for the library such as at "Big Earl's Greasy Eats."

Homeschooling

Corner 

Are you interested in educational enrichment opportunities available at the Desert Foothills Library? 

 

If you have any suggestions or questions, please email Kerri at kkrist@dfla.org. We love to hear from you! 

Children's Creative Corner Update

Unfortunately, several of our Disney and other popular dvds have disappeared.  We would greatly appreciate their safe return.  Due to budget constraints, we are unable to replace all of our missing children's movies. 

 

Please remember that residents of Maricopa County (including children!) can get a library card with proof of address.  A regular cardholder can check out three (3) dvds at a time.

   

Desert Foothills Library

FREE Events

June 2013

 

Dear Friends and Family of the Desert Foothills Library,

 

The 2013 Summer Reading Program and FREE kids summer events start May 30.  We will have over 30 events this year to help keep you cool during the hot summer.  Pick up a Summer Event Brochure at the Library (or download one from our website) to see all programs for June and July.  Check our website beginning May 30 for a link to register online or come into the Library to register on one of our computers and start reading for great prizes.  

 

Wednesday, May 29 at 4:30 pm, join us for a Teen Volunteer Orientation.  If you're a teen, or you know a teen, looking for volunteer hours this summer, stop in on Wednesday!  We'll have snacks and fun. (Scroll down for Teens Only events!)

 

Don't forget that about our new NOOKs, e-books, and TumbleBooks for kids and teens!  We will continue to have short workshops for families who would like to learn more about TumbleBooks e-books, NOOKs for use in the Library, and an e-reader book club for various ages.  Email kkrist@dfla.org for more information.

 

Did you know that the Desert Foothills Library is on Facebook and Twitter? See what's happening online and get our most up-to-date news.

  

*All events are FREE unless otherwise noted.

Wildman Phil

Tuesday June 4

11:30 am

(All Ages!) Tuesday, June 4, 11:30 am: He was so popular, we're having him back again this summer!  Wildman Phil brings an entertaining and educational safari to the library! Touch, take pictures, and learn about scorpions, tarantulas, lizards, snakes and more! We'll separate fact and fiction as we have fun with all sorts of crazy animals.

E-reader and E-book Workshops

for May

 

Do you have a school-age child who would like to learn more about e-books or e-readers?  We think you will be amazed when you see some of the interesting e-books being published for kids.  Come and play with our e-books and e-readers on one of the following dates (limited space available; please register by calling 480-488-2286 or email kkrist@dfla.org):

TumbleBooks e-Library Workshops

Learn more about these web-based interactive e-books that you can access on the Library's computers or at home.

Wednesdays, June 5-26 at 10:30 am

NOOK e-Reader Workshops

Learn about the Library's new e-books for kids and how to borrow one of the Library's new NOOK Tablets with your child at the Library.

Thursday, June 13 at 2:00 pm (during Teen event)

If you can't make one of these workshops, check back for more scheduled dates or email kkrist@dfla.org.

If you have a child ages 5-8 or ages 8+ and are interested in checking out an e-reader from the Library for an e-reader book club, please contact Kerri Krist at 480-488-2286 or kkrist@dfla.org.

NASA Space Science Workshop series

Wednesdays in June

2:00-3:00 PM

 

 

(Ages 6+), Wednesdays, June 5-June 26, 2:00 pm: What do you know about life on Mars? Join us each week as we explore, with hands-on activities, the relationship between Earth and Mars! Most activities will result in a creation to take home.

Limit 15 children participants; please register.

 

June 5-Carving Channels and Viewing Volcanoes

June 12-Searching for and Nurturing Life

June 19-Martian Challenge

June 26-Mars Rover Engineering

 

*Activities subject to change based on materials availability. 

YOGA for KIDS

Fridays, June 7-July 19

2:00-3:00 pm

(Ages 5+), 

Fridays, June 7, June 14, June 21, June 28, July 12, and July 19 at 2:00 pm: No registration required. Attend one session or all six sessions.

(No yoga on Friday, July 5)  

Dinosaurs Exposed

Monday, June 10

11:00 am

(ages 5-14), Monday, June 10, 11:00 am: A live performance of science, dinosaurs, and the history of paleontology, different characters, along with a modern-day paleontologist, discover the same pile of bones and speculate on their origin. Watch each character come to the wrong conclusion about the bones, and see the bones come to life to tell the real story. 

Cowgirl Jan

Tuesday, June 18

10:30 am

(ages 0-10), Tuesday, June 18, 10:30 am: 

Come hear Cowgirl Jan's stories and songs and have some serious rootin' tootin' fun with us as she entertains our young cowboy and cowgirls. Yippee-ki-yay!

 

Every Child Ready to Read/Musical Storytime

Monday, June 24

10:30 am

 

(ages 0-5), Monday, June 24, 10:30 am: Before children learn to read, they must develop early literacy skills. These skills begin at birth and have a long-term impact on a child's reading achievement and success. Parents are in the best position to help develop these skills. Come learn how to incorporate talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing into your everyday routines. This workshop is for both parents and children; all child participants will receive a book and prize. 

Limit 15 children participants; please register.

A FAMILY LITERACY @ THE LIBRARY EVENT

Pajama Family Storytime

Wednesday, June 26 

5:45 pm

 

(Ages 0-6)  Wear your favorite pajamas for this fun pajama story time on Wednesday, June 26 at 5:45 pm.  We will read stories and sing songs in the Storytime Room at the Desert Foothills Library.  

(The Library closes at 6 pm, so be sure to arrive early if you want to check out books!)

 

A FAMILY LITERACY @ THE LIBRARY EVENT

Craig Davis Magic Show

Thursday, June 27

11:00 am

(All Ages!), Thursday, June 27, 11:00 am-12:00 pm: The Craig Davis Comedy Magic and Juggling Show is an amazing, fun-filled show packed with audience participation. This fast moving and energetic performance includes juggling (Arizona's only seven ball juggler), rings, tropical birds, slack rope walking, and unicycling.

Lego Build It!

Thursday, June 27

4:00-5:00 pm

(Ages 4+) Join us as we dream, plan, and build Lego masterpieces.  Of course, Legos are fun, but did you know that they can support Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math education as well?  Not to mention, teamwork on Thursday, June 27 at 4 pm!

 

Note: Legos will be provided by the Library. Please do not bring your own Legos as they could get lost in the Library's Lego supply.

 

If you have new or gently used Legos that you would like to donate to the Library, please contact Kerri Krist (480) 488-2286 or kkrist@dfla.org.

Teens Only! Candy Sushi

Thursday, June 13

2:00 pm

Candy Sushi Making for Teens(ages 11-18), 

Thursday, June 13 at 2:00 pm 

 

Let's make sushi...out of candy! Be creative and dream up some colorful "sushi" with various candy supplies.

Teens Only! Red Rohall T-Shirt Workshop

Monday, June 24

1:00 pm

Red Rohall Silkscreen T-shirt Printing Workshop (ages 11-18)

 

MON June 24, 1:00 pm 

 

Express yourself! Design your own artwork and print a one-of-a-kind t-shirt during this program. Finished shirts are permanent and washable.

 

Limit 20 participants; please register.

TAG--Teen Volunteers and Advisory Group

Wednesday, June 19

4:30 pm

TEENS ONLY! 

TAG-Teen Advisory Group, (ages 11-18), 

WED June 19, 4:30-5:30 pm:

Come and hang out while we discuss Teen events and volunteering. Great for volunteer hours! Snacks provided. 

 

The Children's Department needs volunteers!

Are you a parent, do you love working with kids, or are you a former teacher?  The Youth Services Department is looking for adult volunteers for afterschool programs, storytimes, and for our 2013-14 tutoring group. Please see Kerri Krist in the Youth Services office for more information or email kkrist@dfla.org.

Culture Passes Available

at Desert Foothills Library

 

 

Available at Desert Foothills Library for checkout, the Culture Pass provides library card holders free admission to top metro Phoenix arts and cultural destinations, including the Phoenix Children's Museum, Arizona Science Center, and the Botanical Gardens.

 

Library cardholders can check out a Culture Pass for FREE admission for two people at participating arts and cultural institutions.  There are a limited number for each organization.  Passes are available on a first come, first served basis; they will not allow renewals or holds to be placed on them, nor will staff be able to pull them for you.  They are valid for seven days and do not need to be returned.  One pass per family.

Passes may be limited to general admission only. Special exhibitions may not be covered, and other restrictions may apply.

 

For the most up-to-date version of the DFL events calendar, please visit the Library's website at http://www.dfla.org.