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ALA Honors Youth Books

The American Library Association (ALA) announced its top awards for youth literature on Jan. 26. The 2026 Newbery Medal winner

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News Highlights

Celebrate 15 Years of the SciTech Festival

The amazing Arizona SciTech Festival turns a decade-and-a-half this season and offers free STEM fun for everyone! This celebration of

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Team USA Earns Winter Medal Haul!

Team USA earned more medals in this year’s Milan Cortina Olympics than in any previous Winter Games, bringing home 33

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March 2026 Edition

In This Picture: Find a butterfly, LEER, a flower, a watering can, SPRING, a feather, an earthworm, a pencil, a

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The World Cup is Coming

The World Cup is Coming The most exciting and important tournament of soccer is coming to North America June 11–July

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Win a Family 4-Pack of Tickets to Pangaea

Win a Family 4-Pack of Admission to Pangaea This form must be completed by a parent or legal guardian. Children

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Smart Plugs Make Life Easier

Smart Plugs Make Life Easier Every holiday season brings a few standout devices that are affordable, easy to install, and

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Setting Sail on the Navigator of the Seas

Setting Sail on the Navigator of the Seas Imagine a building as tall as a skyscraper, but it floats! There

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Sun Tran Route Changes Feb 15, 2026

Transit Service Changes Coming February 15 Mark your calendars, transit riders! Starting Sunday, February 15, Sun Tran and Sun Shuttle are

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Worksheets February 2026

Welcome back, Educators!   The February edition of Bear Essential News just distributed to Phoenix and Tucson schools, and libraries

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