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Girls Who Code (ages 8-12)

Aprendamos a programar

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
We're closed Thursday November 28 due to Thanksgiving Day
We're closed Friday November 29 due to Day After Thanksgiving Day
Mon, Nov 25 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Nov 26 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 27 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 28 Closed
(Thanksgiving Day)
Fri, Nov 29 Closed
(Day After Thanksgiving Day)
Sat, Nov 30 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 01 1:00PM to 5:00PM

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.

Upcoming Events

Mon, Nov 25, All day
We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.

Mon, Nov 25, 10:30am - 11:15am
Large Meeting Room
Experience the Nutcracker adapted for young audiences by the Metropolitan Youth Ballet. Including storytelling, mime, dance, and photos with Clara and cast. Ages 0-5.

Mon, Nov 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Small Conference Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.

Tue, Nov 26, All day
We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.

Cancelled
Tue, Nov 26, 11:00am - 11:45am
Meet your old friends and make new friends at an unstructured, outdoor playtime in the library's Reading Garden! Toys will be supplied. Ages 0-5 with an adult.

Tue, Nov 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join us for a play hour to build, create, and explore! Ages 5-12. Kids under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Únete a nosotros en una hora de juego para construir, crear y explorar. De 5 a 12 años.

Wed, Nov 27, All day
We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.

Wed, Nov 27, 10:30am - 11:05am
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.

Wed, Nov 27, 11:30am - 12:05pm
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.

Wed, Nov 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Small Conference Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.

Sat, Nov 30, All day
We are collecting handmade or store bought scarves, hats and mittens.

Sat, Nov 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Attention all handcrafters! Join us to share what you are working on, see what others are creating, and just chat while we craft together!

Sat, Nov 30, 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

Sun, Dec 01, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Small Conference Room
*Meeting every Sunday in November for NaNoWriMo!* This is a twice-monthly forum for writers to work on drafts, network, and share moral support. Meets first and third Sundays. All are welcome!

Cancelled
Mon, Dec 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
This volunteer-led workshop provides a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence. No registration required.

Cancelled
Tue, Dec 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join us for a play hour to build, create, and explore! Ages 5-12. Kids under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Únete a nosotros en una hora de juego para construir, crear y explorar. De 5 a 12 años.

Cancelled
Wed, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:05am
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.

Cancelled
Wed, Dec 04, 11:30am - 12:05pm
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.

Cancelled
Wed, Dec 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
This volunteer-led workshop provides a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence. No registration required.

Cancelled
Thu, Dec 05, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Baby storytime, plus opportunities to build relationships with other caretakers of young children! For ages 0-12 months, accompanied by an adult. After your first birthday, please attend 1s and 2s.

Cancelled
Thu, Dec 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Attention all handcrafters! Join us to share what you are working on, see what others are creating, and just chat while we craft together!

Cancelled
Thu, Dec 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join us as we learn coding basics with the support of a professional computer programmer. No prior coding knowledge necessary. Ages 8-12.