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Libraries

  • Blogs

    May 2, 2012

    Michael Monti/Mark Mitchell Sign Battle Winds Down; "Your" Generic Public Employees Can Endorse Anyone

    The feud between supporters of both Tempe mayoral candidates has pretty much come to an end, as no one's going on campaign-sign-stealing escapade, and everyone gets to keep their signs with the endorsement of generic public employees.This all started with Legislative District 17 Republicans chairman ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 23, 2012

    The Stereogranimator: Turn Historical Photographs Turned 3D Gifs

    ​ Welcome to the Morning Buzz, a catch-up on interesting happenings around the city and country and a quick guide to what (and who) to keep your eyes on. We'll be here, first thing every weekday, to get you going. Here's what's buzzing this morning:The New York Public Library's archive includ ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 6, 2012

    For Book Lovers, Library of Congress Prints Now on Sale

    ​The Library of Congress is our country's oldest federal cultural institution, which means they have a pretty amazing collection of stuff, including these bold and colorful prints that would make book lovers drool. You can, of course, browse the collection in person or online, or if you'd lik ... More >>

  • Culture

    January 19, 2012

    Art That Makes This City So Irresistible

    ​The Library of Congress is our country's oldest federal cultural institution, which means they have a pretty amazing collection of stuff, including these bold and colorful prints that would make book lovers drool. You can, of course, browse the collection in person or online, or if you'd lik ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 28, 2011

    Eragon Author Christopher Paolini to Speak at Burton Barr Central Library in December

    ​Meet author Christopher Paolini at the Burton Barr Central Library, on Saturday, Dec. 3, at 2 p.m., as he discusses his latest work Inheritance. Inheritance is the anticipated conclusion to the book series, which includes Eragon, Eldest, and Brisinger. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 6, 2011

    Harry and the Potters to Bring Punky Wizard Rock to Burton Barr Central Library on June 10

    Harry and the Potters at the Tucson Public Library ​My favorite people watching moment at Phoenix Comicon had to be spotting a crew of teens dressed as Hogwarts students smoking outside of the Convention Center. I liked to imagine I had found the "bad kids" of the school, looking bad-ass in their ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 17, 2011

    Mope Floats

    Harry and the Potters at the Tucson Public Library ​My favorite people watching moment at Phoenix Comicon had to be spotting a crew of teens dressed as Hogwarts students smoking outside of the Convention Center. I liked to imagine I had found the "bad kids" of the school, looking bad-ass in their ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 27, 2011

    Cool Out

    Score rad deals at the Heard

  • Calendar

    October 14, 2010

    Fantom Phoenix

    Score rad deals at the Heard

  • Calendar

    September 16, 2010

    Peachy Queen

    Cult icons unite for this black comedy

  • Calendar

    September 16, 2010

    Peachy Queen

    Cult icons unite for this black comedy

  • Blogs

    June 24, 2010

    Patti Smith, Willie Nelson, Tupac and More Inducted into Library of Congress Registry

    Punk rock icon Patti Smith is among the newest batch of inductees to the Library of Congress' National Recording Registry.​You may not necessarily associate popular music with the Library of Congress, but a few recent inductees have just made the catalog a little bit cooler. NME reports that the L ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 16, 2010

    Oregon Wines, Hold the Mayo and Boy Bait in Today's Eater's Digest

    www.kirbiecravings.com​Hungry for for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives?Wine Down WednesdayJoin Morton's Steakhouse in Scottsdale for Wine Down Wednesday. Every Third Wednesday of the month, Morton's invites you to come by and enjoy  their signa ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 12, 2010

    Caffiend: Open Book Cafe's House Blend

    E. Groves​The new Open Book Cafe at the Burton-Barr Central Library has a great atmosphere. Located just inside the library's west entrance, Open Book Cafe provides a decorative cove for readers to pore over their latest selections. The walls are a mix of metal panels and bright yellow, and furnit ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 28, 2010

    No Place Like Tome

    Old-school book hunt at the Heard

  • Blogs

    December 17, 2009

    Check it Out - Open Book Cafe at Burton Barr Central Library

    Whoever said you can't get something for nothing hasn't been down to the Phoenix Public Library lately. We've been feeling little light on cash these days, so we're browsing the books, perusing the DVDs, and catching up with a few favorite magazines, all free of charge with our handy library card.&n ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 13, 2009

    Camelback High School Librarian Calls Students "Responsible" After Student Returns Book 51-Years Late

    ​Last week, the librarian at Camelback High School got an unexpected package in the mail -- two books that were checked out in 1959. Along with the books, a $1,000 money order for "late fees."When she got the package, librarian Georgette Bordine thought to herself "here we go again."

  • Blogs

    August 28, 2009

    Phoenix Public Library Issues "Top Five Reasons" to Get Card

    ​ Are you broke, unemployed or just looking for cheap intellectual thrills? The Phoenix Public Library system is the perfect antidote to the bad economy. Even if you live in east Mesa or Fountain Hills, you can still get a Phoenix library card. (Sorry Apache Junction -- you have to be a Maric ... More >>

  • Calendar

    August 6, 2009

    Barr None

    Photog captures central library’s inclusive charms

  • Calendar

    August 6, 2009

    Barr None

    Photog captures central library’s inclusive charms

  • Blogs

    July 17, 2009

    Glendale Man Takes Bus to Virginia to Have Sex With Online Contact, Cops Say; Person He Thought Was 13-Year-Old Girl Really State Cop

      Image: Arizona Department of CorrectionsAn ex-con from Glendale took a bus to Chesapeake, Virginia this week to meet (and hopefully have sex with) a 13-year-old girl he met online, police say. The two had been communicating via the Internet since May, but the girl was really ... More >>

  • Culture

    June 4, 2009

    Summer Guide: Checking Out the Library

      Image: Arizona Department of CorrectionsAn ex-con from Glendale took a bus to Chesapeake, Virginia this week to meet (and hopefully have sex with) a 13-year-old girl he met online, police say. The two had been communicating via the Internet since May, but the girl was really ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 3, 2009

    New Arizona Archives Reading Room Closes Due to Budget Cuts; $29 Million Facility Opened in November

    The new, $29 million Polly Rosenbaum State Archives and History Building Reading Room that opened late last year has closed until further notice -- another victim of state budget cuts."I'm hoping something is going to happen so that we can re-open it," says GladysAnn Wells, (pictured), state librari ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 4, 2009

    Phoenix Libraries Cutting Hours Starting March 2; Many Branches to Be Closed on Sundays

     As one way to deal with a huge revenue shortfall, the City of Phoenix will shorten hours beginning March 2 at all of its library branches. About half of the 15 branch libraries will no longer be open on Sundays. Victoria Welch, city spokeswoman for the library system, tells us&n ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 30, 2008

    Rare Book Room Tour

     As one way to deal with a huge revenue shortfall, the City of Phoenix will shorten hours beginning March 2 at all of its library branches. About half of the 15 branch libraries will no longer be open on Sundays. Victoria Welch, city spokeswoman for the library system, tells us&n ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 11, 2008

    The Maltese Falcon

     As one way to deal with a huge revenue shortfall, the City of Phoenix will shorten hours beginning March 2 at all of its library branches. About half of the 15 branch libraries will no longer be open on Sundays. Victoria Welch, city spokeswoman for the library system, tells us&n ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 11, 2008

    The Maltese Falcon

     As one way to deal with a huge revenue shortfall, the City of Phoenix will shorten hours beginning March 2 at all of its library branches. About half of the 15 branch libraries will no longer be open on Sundays. Victoria Welch, city spokeswoman for the library system, tells us&n ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 24, 2008

    Friends Don't Let Friends Blow Dough

     As one way to deal with a huge revenue shortfall, the City of Phoenix will shorten hours beginning March 2 at all of its library branches. About half of the 15 branch libraries will no longer be open on Sundays. Victoria Welch, city spokeswoman for the library system, tells us&n ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 24, 2008

    Check It Out

     As one way to deal with a huge revenue shortfall, the City of Phoenix will shorten hours beginning March 2 at all of its library branches. About half of the 15 branch libraries will no longer be open on Sundays. Victoria Welch, city spokeswoman for the library system, tells us&n ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 3, 2008

    Paragraph 175

     As one way to deal with a huge revenue shortfall, the City of Phoenix will shorten hours beginning March 2 at all of its library branches. About half of the 15 branch libraries will no longer be open on Sundays. Victoria Welch, city spokeswoman for the library system, tells us&n ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 19, 2007

    Hoochie Mommies

    Novice pole kittens seduce the steel

  • Culture

    January 19, 2006

    A Fine Mess

    Tonight, it's the meaning of life

  • Calendar

    April 28, 2005

    Community Center

    The Trunk Space turns a year old

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 30, 2004

    BEST PLACE TO DITCH THE PARENTS

    Teen Central

  • Music

    August 5, 2004

    Various Artists

    Cambodian Cassette Archives: Khmer Folk & Pop Music, Vol. I (Sublime Frequencies)

  • Culture

    July 22, 2004

    Check Her Out

    Career librarian Toni Garvey's big win was long overdue

  • Calendar

    September 25, 2003

    Very Fun Performance

    Eric Carle jumps from page to stage

  • Calendar

    September 4, 2003

    Tome Sweet Tome

    Overdue book inspires paper chase at ASU West

  • Calendar

    August 21, 2003

    Veggie Tale

    Desert Stages reimagines Princess and the Pea

  • Calendar

    July 31, 2003

    Wild Wild Jest

    Rawhide sends in the brightly wigged funny guys

  • Calendar

    January 23, 2003

    Acting Alone

    One-man show debuts with one-man show

  • News

    May 16, 2002

    Now Read This

    One book. One brain. One big marketing scheme?

  • Music

    January 10, 2002

    Moth Balls

    Burton Barr Library opens its doors to high-volume rock

  • News

    February 8, 1996

    Flashes

    Burton Barr Library opens its doors to high-volume rock

  • News

    July 28, 1994

    TAKE THIS BOOK AND STAMP ITLIBRARIES GO SELF-SERVE IN WAR AGAINST CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME

    Burton Barr Library opens its doors to high-volume rock

  • News

    October 6, 1993

    LIBRARIAN SHELVED

    OUSTED HEAD OF COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT CLAIMS HER FIRING WAS NOT BY THE BOOK

  • News

    September 1, 1993

    THE AX MAN COMETH

    COUNTY MANAGER ROY PEDERSON HAS FIRED OR TRANSFERRED ALMOST ALL HIS TOP ADMINISTRATORS. SOME ARE TERRORIZED. SOME ARE SUING.

  • News

    September 9, 1992

    DOWN TIME AT THE PUBLIC LIBRARY HERE'S ONE FOR THE BOOKS

    COUNTY MANAGER ROY PEDERSON HAS FIRED OR TRANSFERRED ALMOST ALL HIS TOP ADMINISTRATORS. SOME ARE TERRORIZED. SOME ARE SUING.

  • News

    August 19, 1992

    MURDERS IN THE URE MALL DEATH TAKES NO RECESS IN TERROR TOMES FOR TEENS

    COUNTY MANAGER ROY PEDERSON HAS FIRED OR TRANSFERRED ALMOST ALL HIS TOP ADMINISTRATORS. SOME ARE TERRORIZED. SOME ARE SUING.

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