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Robotics for Kids!
2026-07-16 16:30:00 2026-07-16 17:30:00 America/New_York Robotics for Kids! Build your own walkie-talkie and radio! Ages 8-12. James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Thursday, July 16
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-16 16:30:00 2026-07-16 17:30:00 America/New_York Robotics for Kids! Build your own walkie-talkie and radio! Ages 8-12. James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Build your own walkie-talkie and radio! Ages 8-12.

This is a hands-on DIY project, no previous robotics experience is required.

  • Session 1:
    • In this session, you will learn how walkie-talkies work, as well as the components of electronics and a circuit.
  • Session 2:
    • In this session, you will build your own radio and discover radio technology. Each Radio will pick up clear FM reception, automatically charging broadcasts. This will teach kids the electronics involved in radios while also giving an insight into analog technology accessible to them.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Technology | STEM/STEAM |

TAGS: | stem | steam | Science | Robotics | maker | children | #STEM | #STEAM |

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
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Phone: 703.746.1705
Fax: 703.746.1785
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Kayla Selsky
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Fri, Jun 26 10:00AM to 5:00PM
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  • Metrorail: Yellow and Blue lines at Braddock Road (1.3 miles) and King Street Stations (1.5 miles)
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