Foothills Library, 19055 N. 57th Ave., Glendale, will start October with a pair of events.

They are:

• An Emily Dickinson Poetry Party is 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4. Discover the poetry of Emily Dickinson, one of the most famous American woman poets. Poetic activities for all ages will include pop-up talks about Dickinson, as well as interactive stations for cut-up poetry, black-out poetry, zine-making, button-making, and a poetry pharmacy.
  
  The NEA Big Read is a grant-funded program brought to Arizona in partnership with Arizona Humanities, Arts Midwest, and The National Endowment for the Arts.

• Fingerprints Uncovered: What Your Prints Reveal Beyond Your Identity is 2-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6. Fingerprints can reveal far more than who people are — they may also reveal what they've eaten, what medications they take, and even clues about health. The tiny traces left in a fingerprint can contain chemical evidence from everyday life. Researchers are also exploring whether fingerprints could help detect conditions like diabetes and tuberculosis. Join Dr. Min Jang for a look at the surprising ways fingerprints are being used in health research, forensic investigation, and environmental monitoring. This program is presented in collaboration with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at ASU.