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LEGO® Education Spike™ Prime: Science & Engineering
2025-12-22 15:00:00 2025-12-22 16:15:00 America/New_York LEGO® Education Spike™ Prime: Science & Engineering Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime. Join us as we apply physical science concepts and the engineering design process through hands-on learning. Southwest Branch - Technology Classroom

Monday, December 22
3:00pm - 4:15pm

Add to Calendar 2025-12-22 15:00:00 2025-12-22 16:15:00 America/New_York LEGO® Education Spike™ Prime: Science & Engineering Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime. Join us as we apply physical science concepts and the engineering design process through hands-on learning. Southwest Branch - Technology Classroom

Southwest Branch

Technology Classroom

Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime. Join us as we apply physical science concepts and the engineering design process through hands-on learning.

    Students will:

    • Follow instructions to build project
    • Program the components
    • Bugfix, change, and improve the program

    Required Skills: 1st Grade Reading and Writing Level, Keyboard and Mouse Proficiency

    *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.

    AGE GROUP: | Kids |

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

    TAGS: | whizkids | schoolbreak | lego | bb-childrens-tech-classes |

    Southwest Branch
    Phone: 407-835-7323
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    Mon, Mar 02 10:00AM to 7:00PM
    Tue, Mar 03 10:00AM to 7:00PM
    Wed, Mar 04 10:00AM to 7:00PM
    Thu, Mar 05 10:00AM to 7:00PM
    Fri, Mar 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
    Sat, Mar 07 10:00AM to 6:00PM
    Sun, Mar 08 Closed
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    About the branch

    Southwest Branch opened on March 21, 1989 in a beautiful Mediterranean style building designed by Schweizer and Associates Architecture Firm, who also designed the Orlando Public Library. Serving the Dr. Phillips and Metrowest communities, Southwest is near International Drive and the attractions. Southwest is a popular place for local adults, children, students and tourists.

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