3010 days ago

Hour of Code at Hutt City Libraries

Kylie from Hutt City Libraries

The Hour of Code is a one-hour intro to computer science, designed to demystify “code” and show that anybody can learn the basics!

Join us from 1-10 December for FREE Hour of Code sessions at all our libraries.

Everyone welcome from ages 4 to 104. No coding experience needed - just come along and have fun!

Registration is essential as spaces are limited. Register at www.surveymonkey.com... to let us know you’re coming.

Please bring your own device and headphones if you have them.

Friday 1 December - Petone Library, 4pm-5pm
Saturday 2 December - Naenae Library, 11am-12pm
Wednesday 6 December - Taita Library, 3:30pm-4:30pm and Eastbourne Library, 3:30pm-4:30pm
Thursday 7 December - Moera Library, 1:30pm-2:30pm
Friday 8 December - War Memorial Library, 4pm-5pm
Saturday 9 December - Wainuiomata Library, 11am-12pm
Sunday 10 December - Stokes Valley Library, 4pm-5pm

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