Holiday Coding Workshops at Hutt City Libraries
Are your tamariki keen to learn more about coding? We have something on for all ages these holidays including our littlest people!
*Storytime with Bee-Bots (Ages 3-7)*
Our littlest Tamariki can try very basic coding with Bee-Bots at our special storytimes! Ages 3-7. No booking required.
Wainuiomata Library - Tuesday 2 October, 10:30am
Moera Library - Wednesday 10 October, 11am
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*Fun with Genesis School-Gen (Ages 5+)*
Learn and have fun with Genesis School-Gen. Want to use your own arm power to generate energy? Try the Human Energy Generator to find out which takes more energy – an LED light bulb or an incandescent light bulb? Have a go at the Crunch Time interactive quiz, check out the sun using solar glasses, and learn about energy and sustainability!
Petone Library - Wednesday 3 October, 11:30am-1:30pm
Taita Library - Wednesday 3 October, 3pm-5pm
Wainuiomata Library - Thursday 4 October, 10am-12noon
Spaces are limited. Email LibrariesEvents@huttcity.govt.nz to book in!
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*Discover: Ozobots (Ages 8-12)*
Join us for a creative hands-on introduction to Ozobots! Learn how Ozobots can be controlled, and work together on a huge Ozobot track! Ages 8-12.
Taita Library - Tuesday 9 October, 2pm-3:30pm
War Memorial Library - Thursday 11 October, 2:30pm-4pm
Eastbourne Library - Friday 12 October, 11am-12:30pm
Spaces are limited. Email LibrariesEvents@huttcity.govt.nz to book in!
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*Learn to code Using a Microbit (Ages 12+)*
Programming is a lot of fun! However, it’s even more enjoyable when you can see something move that you have programmed yourself! Join the Engineering Outreach Team at Victoria University of Wellington and learn how to program these awesome little robots.
Stokes Valley Library - Tuesday 9 October, 9am-11am
Naenae Library - Tuesday 9 October, 12pm-2pm
Petone Library - Tuesday 9 October, 3pm-5pm
Spaces are limited. Email LibrariesEvents@huttcity.govt.nz to book in!
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