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Robots are A-MAZE-ing!

FULL- space in 11am session
2024-11-02 09:30:00 2024-11-02 10:30:00 America/New_York Robots are A-MAZE-ing! We'll learn some basic coding concepts, build mazes, and code instructions for our Botley robots to find their way through. Please register each child attending. Lexington Park Library - Meeting Rooms A&B

Saturday, November 02
9:30am - 10:30am

Add to Calendar 2024-11-02 09:30:00 2024-11-02 10:30:00 America/New_York Robots are A-MAZE-ing! We'll learn some basic coding concepts, build mazes, and code instructions for our Botley robots to find their way through. Please register each child attending. Lexington Park Library - Meeting Rooms A&B

Lexington Park Library

Meeting Rooms A&B

We'll learn some basic coding concepts, build mazes, and code instructions for our Botley robots to find their way through. Please register each child attending.

No coding experience required; this program is intended for beginners in the lower elementary grades.

This session is now FULL- space is available in the 11am session: https://stmalib.libnet.info/event/11629573

AGE GROUP: | Lower Elementary |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM |

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Meeting Room B
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Meeting Room B
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Meeting Room B
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Meeting Room B
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Meeting Room B
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Meeting Room B
Free, nutritious snacks for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Enjoy simple educational activities provided by the Library while you eat!
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Meeting Room B
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Lexington Park Makerspace
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Meeting Room B
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