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Magical Medieval Story Found In Library

A woman in glasses wearing a pink shirt holds an old piece of paper with writing on it. She stands in a lab with computers and a big machine behind her. She is being careful with the old paper.

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Top Photo: Scientist with manuscript Image: cam.ac.uk

Sometimes the best treasures are hidden in plain sight. That proved to be the case when scientists discovered a rare lost story from the Middle... Read more

New Pope Delivers Message for Peace

A man wearing glasses and fancy church clothes smiles. He is the new Pope, standing in front of a church altar with a big cross and artwork behind him. He has gray hair and is wearing a white cap.

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Top Photo: Official portrait of Pope Leo XIV. Credit: Vatican Media

On May 8, Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected as the first US-born pope and will be known as Pope Leo XIV. After a new pope is... Read more

BOOKMANS SUMMER KIDS (MESA)

Date:

Repeats every week every Wednesday until Wed Jul 23 2025.

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 - 1:00pm

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 - 1:00pm

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 - 1:00pm

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 - 1:00pm

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 - 1:00pm

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 - 1:00pm

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - 1:00pm

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 - 1:00pm

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JUNETEENTH AT TEMPE HISTORY MUSEUM

Date:

Saturday, June 14, 2025 - 11:00am to 3:00pm

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CRAYOLA EXPERIENCE CHANDLER TO CLOSE

May 27, 2025

Crayola Experience is permanently closing its doors to the public. Crayola Experience has been a big hit since it first opened at Chandler Fashion Center on May 23, 2019. It was the fifth Crayola Experience location to open in the nation. It featured roughly 19 hands-on creative activities in the 20,000 square foot space. Some popular activities were melt and mold, drip art, scribble square and cartoon creator. There are arcade games and a snack bar too.

Brett Eymann

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ENS AWARENESS DAY

ENS Sign Awareness Day is dedicated to helping the public and first responders recognize and understand the vital role of the Blue and White signs posted at railroad crossings. These signs provide a phone number and location information needed to quickly report emergencies or safety concerns around tracks and trains directly to the railroad.

https://oli.org/about-us/public-awareness-campaigns/ens-sign-awareness-day

Date:

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 - 8:00am

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MAKE MUSIC DAY

Date:

Saturday, June 21, 2025 - 9:00am to 9:00pm

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HARKINS SUMMER KIDS MOVIES

8 Movies. 8 Weeks. Only $8. Summer Movie Fun is perfect for families looking to escape the summer heat with a family-friendly movie lineup! The Season Pass is redeemable for one ticket to each film in the Summer Movie Fun series. Each Season Pass comes with one 50% Off Kids Combo voucher.

Valid only at the selected theatre and on the selected day chosen at purchase. One person admitted per pass per week. Adults must be accompanied by children ages 13 and under.

Date:

Monday, June 2, 2025 - 9:30am