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LEGO® Education Spike™ Essentials: Amusement Parks

Summer at Your Library
2026-07-13 14:15:00 2026-07-13 15:15:00 America/New_York LEGO® Education Spike™ Essentials: Amusement Parks Engineer an amusement park with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essentials. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required. Southwest Branch - Technology Classroom

Monday, July 13
2:15pm - 3:15pm

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Southwest Branch

Technology Classroom

Engineer an amusement park with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essentials. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.

    Students will:

    • Follow instructions to build rides   
    • Program the components to bring the rides to life  
    • Test and improve the rides 

    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 | summer-kids | lego | bb-childrens-tech-classes |

    Southwest Branch
    Phone: 407-835-7323
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    Mon, Jul 20 10:00AM to 7:00PM
    Tue, Jul 21 10:00AM to 7:00PM
    Wed, Jul 22 10:00AM to 7:00PM
    Thu, Jul 23 10:00AM to 7:00PM
    Fri, Jul 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
    Sat, Jul 25 10:00AM to 6:00PM
    Sun, Jul 26 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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