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Coding Club: BBC Micro:bits

In Person (Grades 3 through 8)
2024-07-10 12:00:00 2024-07-10 13:30:00 America/Chicago Coding Club: BBC Micro:bits Learn the concepts behind computer programming with the BBC Micro:Bit, a pocket-sized computer with LED light display, buttons, and sensors . This is a 2 day series Registration required. Grades 3-8 Main Library - Computer Training Room

Wednesday, July 10
12:00pm - 1:30pm

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Main Library

Computer Training Room

Learn the concepts behind computer programming with the BBC Micro:Bit, a pocket-sized computer with LED light display, buttons, and sensors . This is a 2 day series Registration required. Grades 3-8

**PLEASE NOTE: Registration for this program does not start until June 1, 2024.*

This program is a 2-part, in-person series that takes place on Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 to 11:00 am.

By registering, you will be automatically enrolled for both days. We ask that participants attend both program days.

If you register but later are unable to attend the event, please call 847-429-4685 to cancel as soon as possible. This allows a student on the waitlist to join the event.  We will be taking attendance at the programs, and staff members reserve the right to move a registrant to the waitlist if they are found to be consistently absent from programs. 

 

AGE GROUP: | Middle School | Elementary School |

EVENT TYPE: | Computer & Technology | Activity |

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