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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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

Mope Floats

Cool Out

Score rad deals at the Heard

Fantom Phoenix

Peachy Queen

Cult icons unite for this black comedy

Peachy Queen

Cult icons unite for this black comedy

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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."

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 >>

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 >>

Summer Guide: Checking Out the Library

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 >>

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 >>

Rare Book Room Tour

The Maltese Falcon

The Maltese Falcon

Friends Don't Let Friends Blow Dough

Check It Out

Paragraph 175

Hoochie Mommies

Novice pole kittens seduce the steel

A Fine Mess

Tonight, it's the meaning of life

Community Center

The Trunk Space turns a year old

BEST PLACE TO DITCH THE PARENTS

Teen Central

Check Her Out

Career librarian Toni Garvey's big win was long overdue

Very Fun Performance

Eric Carle jumps from page to stage

Tome Sweet Tome

Overdue book inspires paper chase at ASU West

Veggie Tale

Desert Stages reimagines Princess and the Pea

Wild Wild Jest

Rawhide sends in the brightly wigged funny guys

Acting Alone

One-man show debuts with one-man show

Now Read This

One book. One brain. One big marketing scheme?

Moth Balls

Burton Barr Library opens its doors to high-volume rock

Flashes

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

LIBRARIAN SHELVED

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

THE AX MAN COMETH

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

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

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