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Girls Who Code (ages 8-12)

Aprendamos a programar
2024-10-24 18:00:00 2024-10-24 19:30:00 America/New_York Girls Who Code (ages 8-12) Join us as we learn coding basics with the support of a professional computer programmer. No prior coding knowledge necessary. Ages 8-12. Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library -

Thursday, October 24
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-24 18:00:00 2024-10-24 19:30:00 America/New_York Girls Who Code (ages 8-12) Join us as we learn coding basics with the support of a professional computer programmer. No prior coding knowledge necessary. Ages 8-12. Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library -

Join us as we learn coding basics with the support of a professional computer programmer. No prior coding knowledge necessary. Ages 8-12.

Prior coding knowledge is not necessary. The lessons are designed to introduce aspects of computer science and allow participants to work at their own pace as well as in a group. Some of the lessons are presented through various online resources. Creating different accounts to save your work and/or to receive notifications may be necessary. 

Keep up-to-date with our club information by signing your child up at clubs-hq.girlswhocode.com/login (enter program code VA55586). Email acohen@alexlibraryva.org with any questions. 

Aprende nociones básicas de programación. No es necesario tener conocimientos previos de codificación. (De 8 a 12 años)

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Technology | STEM/STEAM | Children |

TAGS: | Tweens | coding |

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Phone: 703.746.1702
Fax: 703.746.1763
Hours
Mon, Dec 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 17 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 18 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 19 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 20 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 21 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 22 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

Parking: The library has a large parking lot with 175 spaces.

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: King Street Station (Yellow & Blue Lines 3.2 miles); Van Dorn Station (Blue Line 2.1 miles)
  • Metrobus: 29K/N, 21C
  • DASH Bus: 30, 32

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.

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Take home kits available starting December 14 at the Circulation Desk. While supplies last. Limit one per family.
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Sat, Dec 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room
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Board Game Cafe - Café con juegos de mesa
Sat, Dec 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Check out the Library’s selection of tabletop games. (Ages 5-18) Echa un vistazo a la selección de juegos de mesa de la Biblioteca. (De 5 a 18 años) Área infantil de Beatley Library
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Sun, Dec 22, All day
Take home kits available starting December 14 at the Circulation Desk. While supplies last. Limit one per family.
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Mon, Dec 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
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English Language Learning (ELL 2) Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Mon, Dec 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Small Conference Room
This volunteer-led workshop provides a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence. No registration required.
Grand Gaming Melee - Alexandria-Arlington Regional Gaming Group (AARGGH)
Sat, Dec 28, 10:30am - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Grand Gaming Melee: The Alexandria-Arlington Regional Gaming Group (AARGGH) invites you to play dice games, card games, tile games, and just about any other kind of tabletop game. Register
Board Game Cafe - Café con juegos de mesa
Sat, Dec 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Check out the Library’s selection of tabletop games. (Ages 5-18) Echa un vistazo a la selección de juegos de mesa de la Biblioteca. (De 5 a 18 años) Área infantil de Beatley Library
Cancelled
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Even When It's Cold! - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Mon, Dec 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Children love to be outdoors! Join us in Beatley Central Library's beautiful outdoor Reading Garden for stories, songs and movement. Ages 0-5 with an adult.
English Language Learning (ELL 2) Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Mon, Dec 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Small Conference Room
This volunteer-led workshop provides a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence. No registration required.
Cancelled
Playtime! Even When It's Cold! - ¡Hora de jugar!
Tue, Dec 31, 11:00am - 11:45am
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