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LEGO® Education Spike™ Essentials: Carnival Games

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2026-07-06 14:15:00 2026-07-06 15:15:00 America/New_York LEGO® Education Spike™ Essentials: Carnival Games Construct, play and improve carnival games with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essentials. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.  Southwest Branch - Technology Classroom

Monday, July 06
2:15pm - 3:15pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-06 14:15:00 2026-07-06 15:15:00 America/New_York LEGO® Education Spike™ Essentials: Carnival Games Construct, play and improve carnival games with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essentials. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.  Southwest Branch - Technology Classroom

Southwest Branch

Technology Classroom

Construct, play and improve carnival games with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essentials. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required. 

    Students will:

    • Follow instructions to build games     
    • Program the components to bring your games to life 
    • Playtest and improve the user experience of your games 

    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.

    Southwest Branch

    Phone: 407-835-7323

    Hours
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    Mon, Jun 29 10:00AM to 7:00PM
    Tue, Jun 30 10:00AM to 7:00PM
    Wed, Jul 01 10:00AM to 7:00PM
    Thu, Jul 02 10:00AM to 7:00PM
    Fri, Jul 03 Closed
    (Closed in observation of Independence Day.)
    Sat, Jul 04 Closed
    (Closed in observation of Independence Day.)
    Sun, Jul 05 Closed

    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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