Staff at all four of Chandler’s public libraries will undergo training Oct. 8 and the facilities will be closed. They will reopen Oct. 9 for regular hours. Patrons can still drop off materials at outside book deposits.

Craft Hack: Work on your crafts or learn how to make a new one at this networking event, featuring online marketing tips for artists and artisans from Anne Watson Barber.

Numerous telescopes set up outside the Gilbert Rotary Observatory are used to view the transit of Venus across the Sun, Tuesday, June 5, 2012 in Gilbert. The next chance to see Venus transit the Sun will be 105 years from now, in the year 2117.

Business owners in Tempe who want to display a special event sign can watch a quick overview of the permit process on a new Tempe YouTube video.

Experience the panorama of da Vinci’s work as artist, inventor, scientist, anatomist, architect, sculptor, engineer and philosopher.

Reports claiming Apple is already working on the iPhone 5s are circling the internet Monday.

Working to create a secure communications device, Chandler’s Cummings Engineering will launch the SAIFE Defender in California next week during the HALO Counter-Terrorism Summit.

Area eligible nonprofit organizations can apply for a chance to receive a free solar photovoltaic energy system from SRP EarthWise Energy.

Thinking about a career in aviation or engineering? Maybe you want to study computer science, biology, agribusiness or applied psychology?

Teachers looking to integrate technology into their classroom may be able to supplement technology in their classes through a grant from CCS.

Mesa has made it easier for volunteers to search for openings with the city based on their interests. The city’s website now allows visitors to search for openings based on areas of interest, length of time commitment, number of volunteers and more. Previously, residents had to wade through many Web pages and contact several staff members. Now, volunteers can sign up for specific opportunities and their information will go out to appropriate coordinators. Also, volunteers can share information with friends and family by using links to email and social media.

Arizona is hoping to help workers seeking jobs through the creation of a new website by the state Department of Economic Security.

The Cancer Center at Chandler Regional Medical Center provides cancer patients and co-survivors (family and those in the caregiving role) with music therapy, journaling, and art therapy free with the goal to increase positive mood, decrease anxiety and build social networks for support.

IRS Free File opened Tuesday for this tax season. Individuals or families with 2011 adjusted gross incomes of $57,000 or less can use Free File software. Free File Fillable Forms, the electronic version of IRS paper forms, has no income restrictions.

A new report shows that Arizona’s economy benefits by more than $1 billion from research at the state’s public universities.

A software development and marketing company based in Luxembourg has announced plans to open its U.S. headquarters and hire 200 people in metropolitan Phoenix.

Chandler-based Bashas' supermarket chain says it's been victimized by a cyber attack on the stores' online systems, which provided criminals with access to customer payment information.

Valley-based Go Daddy is helping people with a passion for technology start the new year with a new job.

The City of Chandler Human Resources Department will begin accepting online applications for Police Officer Recruit and Lateral Police Officer on Wednesday, January 16, 2013. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, January 30, 2013. Only the first 600 applications will be considered. This recruitment is to establish an eligibility list for current and future openings.

Police in Tempe say they used new technology to catch a robbery suspect.

Solar panel maker First Solar has purchased Chilean solar development company Solar Chile as energy demand continues to rise in the region.

Chandler is the place to be in Arizona for startup businesses, according to American Express. The company’s OPEN Forum recently recognized Chandler as one of the leading U.S. cities for technology startups per capita. The city ranked fourth behind California’s Fremont and San Jose, as well as Irving, Texas.

Eligible nonprofit organizations have just two more weeks to apply for the SRP EarthWise Energy program for a chance to receive a complimentary photovoltaic (PV) system, according to a release.

Want to know what the air condition is outside today or if a health alert has been issued? Ask your smartphone.