Partnership with Sonoran Arts League
For nearly 20 years, Desert Foothills Library and Sonoran Arts League have shared a partnership rooted in creativity, connection, and community. Together, they have transformed [...]
DFLA Staff Spotlight: Jackie Vallorani
Jackie ValloraniOffice and Operations Coordinator You have been in the Cave Creek/Carefree community for years. Share a bit more about your involvement in the community [...]
DFL Welcomes New Executive Director Melissa Steimer
The Desert Foothills Library is pleased to welcome Melissa Steimer as its new Executive Director. Melissa brings more than 30 years of nonprofit leadership experience, [...]
The 2026 Summer Reading Program is open for sign-ups.
Unearth a Story This Summer and Score Free Pizza, Park Passes, and More All ages, all summer, all free.Grab your explorer’s hat (or, let’s be real, [...]
Hidden Treasures: How Chapter 2 Bookstore Finds Special Collectibles Among Donated Books
Every day, generous community members donate books, DVDs, music CDs, audiobooks, puzzles, and other media to Chapter 2 Bookstore at Desert Foothills Library. Most [...]
Desert Foothills Library to Become the Most Fun Mini Golf Course in Town
Get ready to tee off between the bookshelves at Desert Foothills Library’s inaugural Puttin’ Through the Pages fundraiser on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 2 PM [...]
“Citizen Tom Paine” Brings Revolutionary History to Life at Desert Foothills Library
Philadelphia in 1776 was a city on the brink of revolution, and one pamphlet helped change the course of history. On Tuesday, June 23 [...]
Let Creativity Bloom at Desert Foothills Library’s Petals for Prom
Prom season is here, and Desert Foothills Library is excited to help local teens get ready for one of the most memorable nights of [...]
Volunteer Spotlight: Victoria Pearman
How long have you been volunteering at the Desert Foothills Library? Since 2007 What do you like best about the library? Working with all the [...]
More Than Just Books: Discover the Treasures at Chapter 2 Bookstore
If you haven’t stopped by Chapter2Books lately, you might be surprised by everything waiting on the shelves. While many visitors come in search of their next [...]