Sign up for Computer Week at libraries
Published 1:30 am Wednesday, November 30, 2016
The North Olympic Library System is kicking off the month of December with a variety of fun, interactive technology programs that celebrate worldwide Computer Science Education Week. From programming tiny robots to experimenting with circuitry, Computer Science Education Week abounds in opportunities for developing techies of all ages and skill levels.
Ozobots!
• Saturday, Dec. 10, 10:30 a.m. at the Sequim Library (registration required)
Young people ages 8-14 are invited to code their way into the future with Ozobots, on loan from the Washington State Library. Ozobots are tiny robots participants can program using a basic coding program. Pre-registration is required at www.nols.org.
Hour of Code
• Wednesday, Dec. 7, 6 p.m. the Port Angeles Library
All ages are invited to participate in an hour of code at the library. Laptops will be provided and all coding levels are welcome. Pre-registration is suggested, as limited seats are available at www.nols.org.
Roominate
• Saturday, Dec. 10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. the Port Angeles Library
Young people ages 8-14 will have the opportunity to work with Roominate™ building sets, on loan from the Washington State Library. Named Time Magazine’s 2014 “Toy of the Year,” Roominate encourages children to experiment with basic circuitry and electricity.
Technology Fair
• Saturday, Dec. 10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. the Port Angeles Library
All ages are invited to explore technology at this “Geek Out! Technopalooza Technology Fair” at the Port Angeles Library. Interactive stations will be set up throughout the library and feature hands-on coding activities using the NOLS mobile computer lab as well as technology from the Washington State Library’s Gadget Menagerie. Youths wanting to try their hands at engineering can experiment building with Roominate and 4-H volunteers led by Jeff and Christine Spaulding will be on-hand to demonstrate Scribblebots and Squishy Circuits. Volunteers from the Feiro Marine Life Center also will participate in the event by demonstrating a computer-driven water quality sensor.
