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MakeCode Arcade (Ages 6 - 12)

Coding Games - Shark Attack!

2025-09-19 16:00:00 2025-09-19 17:00:00 America/New_York MakeCode Arcade (Ages 6 - 12) Code Shark Attack with Microsoft MakeCode Arcade! After coding this game, return to create the Pixel Art & Animations! Bring a free login to get the most of this class https://arcade.makecode.com Alafaya Branch - Alafaya - Computer Lab

Friday, September 19
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-19 16:00:00 2025-09-19 17:00:00 America/New_York MakeCode Arcade (Ages 6 - 12) Code Shark Attack with Microsoft MakeCode Arcade! After coding this game, return to create the Pixel Art & Animations! Bring a free login to get the most of this class https://arcade.makecode.com Alafaya Branch - Alafaya - Computer Lab

Alafaya Branch

Alafaya - Computer Lab

Code Shark Attack with Microsoft MakeCode Arcade! After coding this game, return to create the Pixel Art & Animations! Bring a free login to get the most of this class https://arcade.makecode.com

  • Class Duration: 1 Hour
  • 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:

  • Use Logic to Describe What we want a Program to Do
  • Create our game/program with MakeCode Block Code
  • Playtest and bugfix our code

Alafaya Branch

Phone: 407-835-7323

Hours
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Mon, Feb 09 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Feb 10 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Feb 11 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Feb 12 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Feb 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Feb 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Feb 15 1:00PM to 6:00PM

About the branch

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Alafaya Branch has a long history of providing library services to the East Orange County community. The branch originally opened in 1965 as the Azalea Park branch, situated on Lake Barton Road. From the 1970s through the 1990s the branch provided library services from shopping center locations. Ground was broken in January 1999 for a new branch, designed to be the prototype branch for future Orange County Library System branches. Opened on February 1, 2000, Alafaya Branch was funded by a Florida Library Construction Grant.

Upcoming events

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Mon, Feb 09, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services by appointment only. To make an appointment visit ocls.org/socialworker.

Mon, Feb 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Get your computer skills racing. Learn how to create, rename, delete, and organize files and folders on your computer.

Mon, Feb 09, 11:45am - 12:45pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Learn how to properly place your hands on the keyboard and enhance your typing skills. Practice techniques using the typing.com website.

Mon, Feb 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Alafaya - Back of Branch
Share the beauty of African life and culture through a unique folkloric performance filled with drumming, dance and storytelling. Recommended for ages 6-12.

Mon, Feb 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime. Apply STEAM concepts and the engineering design process with hands-on learning. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
This event is full

Mon, Feb 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Speed-Date with a book to discover new reads and make book-loving friends. Be prepared to share a recent read in one minute and find your next book for your TBR pile. Recommended for ages 18 and up.

Tue, Feb 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Bring your design ideas to life with Canva, a free graphic design application. Use thousands of templates to gain inspiration and ideas for your next project.

Tue, Feb 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Alafaya - Back of Branch
Preschoolers will delight in interactive stories, songs, and rhymes that inspire a love of reading and build early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 3–5.

Tue, Feb 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Program Lightbot to light up its world. Solve puzzles using sequencing, loops and conditions. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.

Tue, Feb 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
The Library invites you to come and use your imagination to build! Bricks will be provided, but cannot go home with you. Recommended for ages 6-12.
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Wed, Feb 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Alafaya - Back of Branch
Discover colors, textures, and materials through stories, songs, and creative art activities. Recommended for ages 18–36 months. Registration required.

Wed, Feb 11, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Capture your audience attention with a visually compelling presentation. Learn how to insert and customize SmartArt graphics, tables, charts and video.

Wed, Feb 11, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Explore coding concepts while gaming! Learn about sequencing, debugging, looping, and more by completing coding puzzles with Rodocodo. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.

Wed, Feb 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Make a heart shaped air-dry clay trinket dish just in time for Valentine's Day. Recommended for ages 18 and up.
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Wed, Feb 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Customize and organize worksheets with sheet names, color coding, headers, themes, and more. Protect your worksheets with a password and learn how to print your data.
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Thu, Feb 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Are you stuck on a software-related project or simply need constructive ideas to get you started? Let us help! A technology trainer will be available to assist you in this open lab.

Thu, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Junior chefs will follow a recipe and demonstration to whip up something delicious! Recommended for ages 6–12. Registration required.
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Thu, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Create custom LEGO® builds on the computer with this easy-to-use free software. Print instructions or share your builds with friends online. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.

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Fri, Feb 13, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services.

Fri, Feb 13, 10:15am - 10:40am
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Through picture books, songs, and stories, preschoolers (ages 3–5) build early literacy skills and prepare for reading and writing by talking, singing, reading, and playing.

Fri, Feb 13, 10:45am - 11:05am
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Through movement, storytelling, and songs, toddlers (ages 18–36 months) build early literacy, listening, and verbal skills while developing motor coordination and discovering the joy of books.

Fri, Feb 13, 11:15am - 11:30am
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Featuring rhythm, rhymes, and repetition, this lap-time program supports early literacy, motor skills, language development, and a love of books for babies (ages 0–18 months).

Fri, Feb 13, 11:45am - 12:20pm
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Connect with other caregivers while your babies wiggle, giggle, and explore early play together. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.

Fri, Feb 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Explore Microsoft Word's proofing features like the spelling and grammar check. Use and modify Word templates with ease. Enhance your document by inserting and formatting pictures.

Fri, Feb 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Design and build complex robots with magnetic blocks. No coding required! Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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Fri, Feb 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Decorate a heart shaped keychain just in time for Valentine's Day! Recommended for ages 18 and up.
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Sat, Feb 14, 10:15am - 11:15am
Come make chalk art. Recommended for families.

Cancelled
Sat, Feb 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
This class is designed for students with a high-beginner to intermediate level of English. Continue to practice basic vocabulary and grammar.

Sat, Feb 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Begin your journey to chess mastery. Learn the rules of the game and use the free website, lichess.org to play chess at any time. Recommended for ages 13-18. Registration required.

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Sat, Feb 14, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.

Sat, Feb 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Fuel your creativity with a cardboard box! Families will work together to design and construct an architectural marvel. Recommended for families. Registration is required.

Sat, Feb 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Begin your journey to chess mastery. Learn the rules of the game and use the free website, lichess.org to play chess at any time. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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Sun, Feb 15, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime. Apply STEAM concepts and the engineering design process with hands-on learning. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
This event is full

Sun, Feb 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Learn to line dance! We will learn steps, dance terms and how to stylize your dance to different kinds of music. Recommended for ages 18 and up.

Sun, Feb 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Use the Stop Motion Studio app to create a stop-motion animation movie! Bring objects to life, add titles, credits, sound, and more. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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Cancelled
Mon, Feb 16, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services by appointment only. To make an appointment visit ocls.org/socialworker.

Mon, Feb 16, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Alafaya - Meeting Room 1
Do you love Bingo? Come play with us! Meet new people, listen to music and play for your chance to win a fun prize! Recommended for seniors.

Mon, Feb 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Alafaya - Computer Lab
Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime. Apply STEAM concepts and the engineering design process with hands-on learning. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
This event is full