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LEGO® Education Spike Essentials: Great Adventures
2026-05-19 16:00:00 2026-05-19 17:00:00 America/New_York LEGO® Education Spike Essentials: Great Adventures Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essentials. Go on a Great Adventure as we explore STEAM concepts and creative problem solving. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required. Southwest Branch - Technology Classroom

Tuesday, May 19
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-19 16:00:00 2026-05-19 17:00:00 America/New_York LEGO® Education Spike Essentials: Great Adventures Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essentials. Go on a Great Adventure as we explore STEAM concepts and creative problem solving. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required. Southwest Branch - Technology Classroom

Southwest Branch

Technology Classroom

Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essentials. Go on a Great Adventure as we explore STEAM concepts and creative problem solving. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.

    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 | lego | bb-childrens-tech-classes |

    Southwest Branch
    Phone: 407-835-7323
    Hours
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    Mon, May 11 10:00AM to 7:00PM
    Tue, May 12 10:00AM to 7:00PM
    Wed, May 13 10:00AM to 7:00PM
    Thu, May 14 10:00AM to 7:00PM
    Fri, May 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
    Sat, May 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
    Sun, May 17 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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    LEGO® Education Spike Essentials: Great Adventures
    Tue, May 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Technology Classroom
    Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essentials. Go on a Great Adventure as we explore STEAM concepts and creative problem solving. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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