Who ya gonna call? That’s right! The AZ Ghostbusters will be in the store to answer the call. We’ll have storytime, pictures, and even make some slime to take home. Make sure you come grab a good spot early! Slime supplies are limited…

Date: 
Thursday, July 6, 2023 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
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Get ready to explore your evil genius. The Mad Scientist will be here to host a science workshop in the store. Kids explore molecules and the forces that hold atoms together. They see the dramatic differences between physical and chemical changes, as they mix up a batch of their very own Mad Science Putty to take home!

There is LIMITED SPACE for this event. Make sure to arrive early to grab your spot!

Date: 
Thursday, June 22, 2023 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
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Unleash your inner Lego Master! Come join us today for fun Lego challenges. Each child will receive their own bag of Legos to play with, engineer, and participate in some optional bonus activities. EVERYONE will have the best time, and get to take their baggie of Legos home!

Date: 
Thursday, June 15, 2023 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
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We have a treat for you this week! The Mindful Monster will be visiting our store to broaden our minds. You can look forward to storytime, some playing, a little bit of yoga, and maybe even learning to be more mindful in our world. Please come spend an hour with our wonderful new friend!

Date: 
Thursday, June 8, 2023 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
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We’re kicking off Summer Kids with a Superhero Bang!  See if you can’t unravel the list of clues to find superhero logos throughout the store. Find them all, then bring your card to the register to retrieve your prize!

Date: 
Thursday, June 1, 2023 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
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Teacher of the Month Amber Jenstad from Cortina Elementary
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Amber Jenstad teaches fourth grade at Cortina Elementary. This is her seventh year of teaching at Cortina, but she was gone for a short while as she explored a different career.

Jenstad grew up in Arizona. She says she knew at a young age that she wanted to teach. Because of her passion... Read more

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Trinity Fossil Facts: • Trinity’s age: 65 to 67     million years old • Trinity sales price: $5.3 million • Measurements: 38 feet long and 12.8 feet high
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“Trinity” the Tyrannosaurus rex sold at auction last month for $5.3 million.

The T. rex is composed of 293 bones excavated from three sites in Montana and Washington. The bones were dug up between 2008 and 2013 and assembled into a single skeleton, known as a composite. The figure... Read more

Snailfish swimming in the ocean.
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Scientists recently released footage of the deepest fish ever filmed off the coast of Japan—cruising along at more than 27,000 feet, almost five miles, below the surface! The record... Read more

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