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Girls Who Code

a coding club for anyone interested in computer programming

2023-06-01 18:00:00 2023-06-01 19:30:00 America/New_York Girls Who Code Explore different programming topics designed to encourage and inspire future programmers everywhere! Ages 8-14. Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room

Thursday, June 01
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-06-01 18:00:00 2023-06-01 19:30:00 America/New_York Girls Who Code Explore different programming topics designed to encourage and inspire future programmers everywhere! Ages 8-14. Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room

Explore different programming topics designed to encourage and inspire future programmers everywhere! Ages 8-14.

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 &/or to receive notifications may be necessary. Ages 8-14.


If able, please bring corded headphones/earbuds for independent work.

Contact Miss Amanda (akite@alexlibraryva.org) if you have any questions OR to make sure you/your student have the correct login information to participate.

Space is limited. Please pick up a ticket starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Children's Desk.

Explore diferentes temas de programación diseñados para animar e inspirar a los futuros programadores de todo el mundo (De 8 a 14 años) Sala de cuentos de Beatley Library

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Quest | STEM/STEAM | Children |

TAGS: | coding | #SummerQuest | #STEM | #STEAM |

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

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

Sat, Dec 21, All day
Take home kits available starting December 14 at the Circulation Desk. While supplies last. Limit one per family.

Sat, Dec 21, 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, 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

Sun, Dec 22, All day
Take home kits available starting December 14 at the Circulation Desk. While supplies last. Limit one per family.

Cancelled
Mon, Dec 23, 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.

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.

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

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
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.

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
Tue, Dec 31, 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.