Community Calendar
Children of all ages and teens are invited to the Main Library for storytime, programs, and fun! There is no charge to attend.
Please note, the library will be closed on Saturday, January 1st, for New Year’s Day and Monday, January 17th, for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Monday, January 3rd, 10th, 24th, 31st @ 10:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.
Friday, January 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th @ 10:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.
Storytime
Enjoy stories, songs, and fun activities at our weekly storytime! This program is best suited to ages 5 and younger, but all are welcome.
Monday, January 3rd @ 3:00 p.m.
VR Gaming
Experience the thrill of three-dimensional virtual reality environments at the library! Ages 13-18 welcome.
Tuesday, January 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th @ 6:30 p.m.
Evening Storytime
Enjoy stories, songs, and fun activities at this evening storytime session. This program is best suited to ages 2-6, but all are welcome.
Wednesday, January 5th & 19th @ 10:30 a.m.
Barks & Books
Children ages 6-12 are invited to sign up to read to one of our friendly guide dogs, Bella and Ricky! Space is limited; sign up begins at 9am at the Youth Services desk on the day of the program.
Wednesday, January 5th & 26th @ 6:00 p.m.
Bilingual Storytime
Enjoy songs and stories in English and Spanish! This program is best suited to ages 6 and younger, but all are welcome.
Thursday, January 6th & 20th @ 3:00 p.m.
Jackbox Games: Trivia Murder Party
Bring your smart phone or tablet and compete in Trivia Murder Party, one of our multiplayer video games from Jackbox. Ages 13-18 welcome.
Friday, January 7th @ 3:00 p.m.
Teen Room Open House
All ages are welcome to view 3D printer demos, play with Ozobots, and test out virtual reality consoles and other tech toys in the 2nd floor Teen Room.
Saturday, January 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th @ 1:00 p.m.
Teen Board Game Club
Enjoy a new board game each week! Beginners welcome. For ages 13-18.
Tuesday, January 11th @ 3:00 p.m.
Lotus Lanterns
Discover the significance of the lotus flower in Asian cultures and make an origami Lotus Lantern to take home. Materials will be provided on a first come, first served basis. Ages 13-18 welcome.
Wednesday, January 12th @ 2:00 p.m.
Math Fluency with Cards
Discover new math skills using an ordinary deck of cards! Participants receive a free deck of cards, courtesy of the Quechan Tribe, Paradise Casino, and the Q. Ages 5-10 welcome.
Thursday, January 13th @ 3:00 p.m.
Dragon Appreciation Day
Enjoy dragon origin stories while you decorate your own dragon egg to take home. Materials will be provided on a first come, first served basis. Ages 13-18 welcome.
Wednesday, January 19th @ 2:00 p.m.
Lego Club
Ages 8-12 are invited to participate in a different building theme and activity at our architecture-based Lego Club.
Wednesday, January 26th @ 2:00 p.m.
Pet Octopus Craft
Discover the secrets of these mysterious, highly intelligent sea creatures, then make a life-like octopus to take home. Materials will be provided on a first come, first served basis.
Thursday, January 27th @ 3:00 p.m.
Build a Bot: Tobbie II
The Teen Room needs your help building and coding their new Tobbie II bot! Ages 13-18 welcome.
Saturday, January 29th @ 10:00 a.m.
Artists Club
Join us each month to discover a famous art master and enjoy a hands-on activity in that artist’s preferred style. Ages 9-12 welcome.
The Main Library is located at 2951 S 21st Drive. For more information, call (928) 782-1871.
The Foothills Library offers classes and activities for adults every month! There is no charge to attend.
Please note, the library will be closed on Saturday, January 1st, for New Year’s Day.
Thursday, January 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th @ 3:00 p.m.
Digital Media Assistance
Have questions about using the Library District’s eResources? Bring your mobile device to one of our Digital Media Assistance sessions and a staff member will help you find the answer!
Saturday, January 8th @ 10:00 a.m.
Book Club
The Foothills Library Book Club meets the second Saturday of every month to discuss a new title. Join us to discuss any title by Daphne Du Maurier.
Thursday, January 13th & 27th @ 3:00 p.m.
Origami Club
Learn the Japanese art of paper folding. Join us as we fold paper squares into unique objects.
Friday, January 14th @ 1:00 p.m.
Poetry Circle
Create a poem using three selected words to share with the group. You may also share your own poetry or a favorite poem.
Wednesday, January 19th @ 10:00 a.m.
Cafecito Chat
Practice your Spanish over coffee! A native Spanish speaker will guide Spanish language learners in a low-stress environment.
Friday, January 21st @ 2:00 p.m.
Just a Theory
Enjoy our History of Science series exploring the characters, ideas, and events that all contribute to the search for knowledge we call Science! This month’s topic: Growing Rubber in Arizona.
Thursday, January 27th @ 7:00 p.m.
Stargazing
Join us for an evening of stargazing! Lawn chairs, binoculars, and telescopes welcome. Telescopes will be provided courtesy of the Friends of the Foothills Library.
The Foothills Library is located at 13226 E South Frontage Road. For more information, call (928) 342-1640.
Children of all ages and teens are invited to the Foothills Library for storytime and programs. There is no charge to attend.
Please note, the library will be closed on Saturday, January 1st, for New Year’s Day.
Tuesday, January 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th @ 11:30 a.m.
BabyTime
Children ages 2 and younger can enjoy songs, rhymes, stories, and playtime! For newborns to crawlers.
Wednesday, January 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th @ 10:15 a.m.
Toddler Time
Enjoy stories and songs while building language and learning skills at our weekly storytime.
Thursday, January 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th @ 2:00 p.m.
Preschool Storytime
Enjoy stories, songs, and fun activities at our weekly storytime! This program is best suited to ages 3 to 5, but all are welcome.
Saturday, January 8th & 22nd @ 2:00 p.m.
Library Lab
Enjoy STEAM related challenges, games, and activities to foster creativity and critical thinking skills. Join us in January for “Neuroscience: Brain Cell Mode” and “What Would Violet Baudelaire Do?” Ages 6-12 welcome.
Saturday, January 8th @ 2:00 p.m.
Teen Anime Club
Otakus are invited to explore Anime culture through media, books, drawings, and games. Ages 13-18 welcome.
Saturday, January 15th @ 2:00 p.m.
D & D Campaigns Explored
Join a quest to save the realm! New and experienced players ages 13-18 are welcome.
The Foothills Library is located at 13226 E South Frontage Road. For more information, call (928) 342-1640.
Crossroads Mission hosts the Yuma Palms Farmer's Market every weekend from now until at least April 3rd. Over 100 vendors will feature Fresh Produce, Artisan Food, Arts & Crafts, Music and Community! Held every weekend: Saturdays from 9am -2pm and Sundays from 10:00am - 2:30pm. If you're interested in a booth, they have room for you. Call Linda at 425-941-5030 for more info. We'll see you at the Farmer's Market!
– Statewide, Ariz. - A national blood shortage is further stressing the nation’s fragile healthcare system. Vitalant, which services about 900 hospitals across 28 states, including 62 in Arizona, is currently experiencing a historic, two-year low blood supply. The fast-spreading omicron variant is the latest COVID-19 complication forcing additional community blood drives to cancel and lessening the number of healthy and available donors. Donors are urged to make an appointment now: visit vitalant.org or call 877-25-VITAL (877-258-4825)
– Yuma & Wellton locations listed below.
All eligible donors, especially those with the most transfused blood type O, which is currently at less than half of the desired four-day supply, are critically needed to make an appointment now to give in the days and weeks ahead. As a special thank you during January, National Blood Donor Month, January Vitalant blood donors will be entered into the $5,000 Big Game Giveaway to win one of four, $5,000 prepaid gift cards redeemable by email and be thanked with a voucher for a one-day entry into the Arizona Renaissance Festival.*
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The Rock Church is hosting a blood drive for the American Red Cross and your blood donation is more important than ever! Please help ensure we have blood available for patience in dire need.
Schedule your appointment by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or visiti redcrossblood.org use sponsor code: RockChurch
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The Rock Church is hosting a blood drive for the American Red Cross and your blood donation is more important than ever! Please help ensure we have blood available for patience in dire need.
Schedule your appointment by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or visiti redcrossblood.org use sponsor code: RockChurch
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Yuma Area Firefighters are hosting the 26th Annual Yuma Child Burn Survivor Golf Tournament at Desert Hills Golf Course on Saturday, Feb 19th. There will be two flights. One at 8:00am and the second at 1pm. It's a 4-person scramble format. $100 per person or $400 per team of 4 and it includes breakfast and lunch. Minimum team Handicap of 60 and Maximum 1 player with 10 or under handicap. For more information contact Paul Evancho at 580-3755 or Brandy Wright at 246-7133. Field is limited to the first 36 paid teams.
