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MakeCode Arcade (Ages 6 - 12)

Pixel Art & Animations - Shark Attack!
2025-04-04 15:15:00 2025-04-04 16:45:00 America/New_York MakeCode Arcade (Ages 6 - 12) Create the Pixel Art and Animations for the game Shark Attack with Microsoft MakeCode Arcade! Bring a free login to get the most of this class https://arcade.makecode.com Eatonville Branch - Eatonville - Meeting Room

Friday, April 04
3:15pm - 4:45pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-04 15:15:00 2025-04-04 16:45:00 America/New_York MakeCode Arcade (Ages 6 - 12) Create the Pixel Art and Animations for the game Shark Attack with Microsoft MakeCode Arcade! Bring a free login to get the most of this class https://arcade.makecode.com Eatonville Branch - Eatonville - Meeting Room

Eatonville Branch

Eatonville - Meeting Room

Create the Pixel Art and Animations for the game Shark Attack with Microsoft MakeCode Arcade! Bring a free login to get the most of this class https://arcade.makecode.com

  • Class Duration: 1 Hour and 30 Minutes
  • Age Requirements: 6-12*
  • Required Skills: 1st Grade Reading and Writing Level, Keyboard and Mouse Proficiency
  • Recommended Skills: Experience using a web browser, Gaming Experience
  • Prerequisite Class: None

*For the safety and comfort of children, a responsible adult or caregiver must accompany children 10 years of age or younger while they are using the Library. If there is available space, you are welcome to join your child in class. If not, or you would rather not join class, you must wait within view of classroom door.

Microsoft MakeCode is a free browser-based coding platform. If you would like your student to get the most out of this class, create a free MakeCode Account for them and bring their login information. This will ensure that their work is saved on their accounts, and they will be able to continue working at home. This is part of a MakeCode series and having an account where their work is saved will encourage them to keep learning, and they will be able to publish their games to the web! Create an account here: https://arcade.makecode.com

Class Objectives:

  • Decide on an Art Direction for Our Game
  • Create A Parallax Background
  • Create Character Sprites and Animations

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Science & Math | Graphic Design | Games & Activities | Coding & Robotics | Basic Tech Skills |

TAGS: | whizkids | tech-coding | tec101 | bb-childrens |

Eatonville Branch
Phone: 407-835-7323
Hours
Mon, Mar 31 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Apr 01 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Apr 02 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Apr 03 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Apr 04 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Apr 06 Closed
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About the branch

LYNX Bus Link 1 N.Orange Ave. / Altamonte Mall
LYNX Bus Link 9 N. Orange Ave. / Rosemont

The Eatonville Library is located in the Town of Eatonville's Zora Neale Hurston Square. Eatonville is known as the oldest incorporated African American municipality in the United States.

The Eatonville Branch is a children's library featuring material and programming for children through the sixth grade. The branch serves the residents that make up the four residential quadrants of Eatonville - Calhoun, Catalina Park, Eaton Pointe, and Lake Lovely Estates. The collection, programs, and services are also available to all Orange County residents including residents of the City of Maitland and Winter Park through reciprocal borrowing.

Upcoming events

MakeCode Arcade (Ages 6 - 12) - Pixel Art & Animations - Shark Attack!
Fri, Apr 04, 3:15pm - 4:45pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Create the Pixel Art and Animations for the game Shark Attack with Microsoft MakeCode Arcade! Bring a free login to get the most of this class https://arcade.makecode.com
Mindful Play Learning: Yoga for Preschoolers
Tue, Apr 08, 10:15am - 10:45am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Each session is themed and playfully uses yoga and imagination to teach early learners social-emotional skills, support cognitive development and enhance creativity. Recommended for ages 3–5.
Microsoft Word Level 4 - Mail Merge
Tue, Apr 08, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Contact your mailing list with ease. Use the Mail Merge wizard to create personalized letters and emails.
S.T.E.M Challenge: Make it Rain!
Tue, Apr 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
April showers bring May flowers! Dive into our STEM challenge to explore rain and make it happen! Recommended for ages 6-12.
This event is full
Microsoft Word - Review and Citation Tools
Wed, Apr 09, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Get your research papers and reports noticed. Learn how to use the review tools to discover errors and ensure readability. Add organization with a table of contents and clear citations.
Cancelled
Legal Learning Workshop: Domestic Violence Protections
Wed, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for an informative session on domestic violence explaining your legal rights, resources, and how to find support.
Social Worker @ the Library
Thu, Apr 10, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services.
Zero to Five Storytime
Thu, Apr 10, 10:15am - 10:45am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
From the rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes to the use of picture books, songs and flannel board stories, your child will be encouraged to develop early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 0-5.
Microsoft OneNote Fundamentals
Thu, Apr 10, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Boost your productivity with Microsoft's powerful note-taking app. Learn how to organize your pages, revise your notes and collaborate with your team.
Reboot Boutique - With J. Machell of Tailored Looks
Thu, Apr 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
It’s time to add to your closet with new-to-you pieces. Join us on the second Thursday of the month for a free shopping experience with gently used clothing.
Internet Level 1 - Fundamentals
Sat, Apr 12, 10:15am - 11:15am
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Learn Internet concepts and terminology. Become familiar with Web browsers while surfing the Web.
Internet Level 2 - Search Techniques
Sat, Apr 12, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Learn about search engines and search techniques to help you find exactly what you are looking for on the Web.
Embroidery Level 1 - Beginner Level
Sat, Apr 12, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Start hand embroidery today. Learn the basics of using a hoop and needles to create running, back and cross stitches to create a beautiful sampler.
Mindful Play Learning: Yoga for Preschoolers
Tue, Apr 15, 10:15am - 10:45am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Each session is themed and playfully uses yoga and imagination to teach early learners social-emotional skills, support cognitive development and enhance creativity. Recommended for ages 3–5.
Adobe Photoshop Level 1 - Editing Tools
Tue, Apr 15, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Learn about the functionality of Photoshop and explore the environment. Become familiar with using the Brush, Eraser, Selection, Move, and Crop tools.
My Only Sunshine!
Wed, Apr 16, 10:15am - 11:15am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Celebrate your little one with sunshiny moments! We will sing, read a story, and complete a craft to make everyone smile. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Adobe Photoshop Level 2 - Working with Layers
Wed, Apr 16, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Learn how to use layers, layer masks, and layer styles. Become familiar with additional Photoshop tools like Paint Bucket, Type, and Free Transform. Explore Photoshop's myriad of adjustment layers.
Easy Typing (Ages 7-9)
Wed, Apr 16, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Have fun playing games that can help you speed up your typing skills and learn how to position your hands on the keyboard like a pro!
Zero to Five Storytime
Thu, Apr 17, 10:15am - 10:45am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
From the rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes to the use of picture books, songs and flannel board stories, your child will be encouraged to develop early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 0-5.
Adobe Photoshop Level 3 - Retouching & Restoration
Thu, Apr 17, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Learn how to add Photoshop filters. Apply powerful retouching and restoration techniques to revitalize your images. Become familiar with Photoshop's Artificial Intelligence capabilities.
All About Amphibians
Thu, Apr 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Hop into an adventure with amphibians. Discover their habitats, life cycles, and traits through hands-on activities. It's going to be a croak-tastic time. Recommended for families.
Roblox World Design (Ages 7-9)
Fri, Apr 18, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Create the world for your Roblox games. Learn to use pre-designed and custom elements to build your world from scratch with Roblox Studio.
Teen Volunteering
Sat, Apr 19, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
High school students will earn two hours of community service by assembling craft kits and doing various tasks for the library. Recommended for ages 13-18.
This event is full
Mindful Play Learning: Yoga for Preschoolers
Tue, Apr 22, 10:15am - 10:45am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Each session is themed and playfully uses yoga and imagination to teach early learners social-emotional skills, support cognitive development and enhance creativity. Recommended for ages 3–5.
Cybersecurity Basics - PLA DigitalLearn
Tue, Apr 22, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Cybersecurity is all about the safety of our information when we’re online. Build confidence as you visit websites, create passwords, and respond to email.
Video Conferencing Basics - PLA DigitalLearn
Wed, Apr 23, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Learn how to create an account on a popular video conferencing platform (Zoom) and build confidence when using features of the platform in an online meeting.
Logical Quest with the Zoombinis (Ages 10-12)
Wed, Apr 23, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Guide sixteen little blue creatures to safety through a series of logic-based puzzles. Help the Zoombinis across treacherous cliffs, past hungry pizza trolls, and up an unclimbable wall.
Backyard Birds of Prey
Wed, Apr 23, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Meet and learn about the Birds of Prey that can be found in your own backyard! Recommended for ages 6-12. In partnership with Audubon Center for Birds of Prey.
Zero to Five Storytime
Thu, Apr 24, 10:15am - 10:45am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
From the rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes to the use of picture books, songs and flannel board stories, your child will be encouraged to develop early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 0-5.
Homeschool Makerspace Meetup
Thu, Apr 24, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Welcome to our homeschool Maker Workshop series! Discover DIY fidgets, homemade gifts & the joy of crafting everyday items. Learn skills and embrace the art of making! Recommended for families.
Design with Canva - Flyers, Social Media, Presentations & more
Thu, Apr 24, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Bring your design ideas to life with Canva, a free graphic design application. Save time by building on thousands of professional templates to create logos, flyers, social media content and more.
Craft and Snack - Celebrating National Frog Month!
Fri, Apr 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Join us for a National Frog Month-inspired craft and enjoy a small snack while creating. Recommended for ages 2-4.
Email Level 1 - Create an Account
Sat, Apr 26, 10:15am - 11:15am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Create a free email account. Learn how to navigate the environment, including the Inbox, the Reading pane, and the Compose area.
Email Level 2 - Manage Your Account
Sat, Apr 26, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Learn how to compose and send email messages with attachments. Become familiar with replying and forwarding messages.
Embroidery Level 2 - Beginner Level
Sat, Apr 26, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Add to your stitch repertoire. Learn how to create French knots, chain stitches and satin stitches, while practicing the running and back stitches.
This event is full
Mindful Play Learning: Yoga for Preschoolers
Tue, Apr 29, 10:15am - 10:45am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Each session is themed and playfully uses yoga and imagination to teach early learners social-emotional skills, support cognitive development and enhance creativity. Recommended for ages 3–5.
Microsoft PowerPoint Level 1
Tue, Apr 29, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Identify the basic features and tools to get you started. Learn how to create a presentation by using templates, text, and picture files.
Microsoft PowerPoint Level 2
Wed, Apr 30, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Capture your audience attention with a visually compelling presentation. Learn how to insert and customize SmartArt graphics, tables, charts and video.
Code with Lightbot (Ages 10-12)
Wed, Apr 30, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
Program Lightbot to light up its world. Solve puzzles using sequencing, loops and conditions.
The Wonder of Rainforests - Central Florida Zoo
Wed, Apr 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
What makes rainforests so special? Through interactive activities and real rainforest animals, students will be transported to the rainforests of the world. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Social Worker @ the Library
Thu, May 01, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services.
Zero to Five Storytime
Thu, May 01, 10:15am - 10:45am
Eatonville - Meeting Room
From the rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes to the use of picture books, songs and flannel board stories, your child will be encouraged to develop early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 0-5.
Code with Dash Robots (Ages 7-9)
Fri, May 02, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Eatonville - Meeting Room
Learn to code with Dash the robot. Create a path for Dash to move along. Complete a code challenge by guiding Dash through an obstacle course to the finish line.
Teen Volunteering
Sat, May 03, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Eatonville - Ask at Desk
High school students will earn two hours of community service by assembling craft kits and doing various tasks for the library. Recommended for ages 13-18.
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