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Maker Mornings: micro:bits
2025-01-22 10:30:00 2025-01-22 12:00:00 America/New_York Maker Mornings: micro:bits Join us for a hands-on micro:bit coding series designed specifically for homeschool families! This is a multi-week program with limited space. Registration is required for this event. Richard D Gardner Branch - Meeting Room

Wednesday, January 22
10:30am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-22 10:30:00 2025-01-22 12:00:00 America/New_York Maker Mornings: micro:bits Join us for a hands-on micro:bit coding series designed specifically for homeschool families! This is a multi-week program with limited space. Registration is required for this event. Richard D Gardner Branch - Meeting Room

Join us for a hands-on micro:bit coding series designed specifically for homeschool families! This is a multi-week program with limited space. Registration is required for this event.

Through interactive lessons, participants will learn to create animations, games, and more while developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

  • Recommended for ages 8+
  • No prior experience is needed
  • All materials are provided (laptop, micro:bit)
  • We will use Microsoft’s free MakeCode web based coding platform
  • A Microsoft or Google account is needed to save work (but not required for our sessions)
  • Activities will satisfy many goals of NJSLS 8.1 Computer Science, Algorithms & Programming

When registering: To ensure all participants have access to both materials and support, please be sure to include each active participant when registering.

Attendance: For best results, participants are encouraged to attend all three sessions. Participants who attend all three sessions will have a chance to win their own micro:bit!

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Teen | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM & Maker | Computers & Technology |

TAGS: | Homeschool |

Richard D Gardner Branch
Phone: 908-818-1280
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Mon, Dec 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 20 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 21 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, Dec 22 Closed
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The Richard D. Gardner Branch (HQ) is located in Belvidere off of Rte. 519. The branch features two public meeting rooms, two study rooms, and a local history/genealogy room.

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Lapsit Storytime and Sing Along
Tue, Dec 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Mon, Dec 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Warren County Library Commission Meeting
Thu, Jan 02, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
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Move & Make Preschool Storytime
Fri, Jan 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Creative Adventures in Origami
Mon, Jan 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Tue, Jan 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Enjoy a short program for babies and toddlers. We'll sing, dance, clap and share a story or two. For ages 0-2 with an adult caregiver. After the program, stay for a half-hour of playtime.
BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) Talk at the Gardner Branch
Tue, Jan 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Join the conversation! This isn't your ordinary book club. Bring and talk about what you are reading. Choose your own titles and share recommendations with other book lovers.
Sensory Storytime - Winter Wonderland
Thu, Jan 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Welcoming children of all abilities to our sensory friendly Storytime! Engage with exciting stories, move around, and play with hands-on activities.
Friends of the Warren County Library- Gardner Branch
Thu, Jan 09, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
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As the Library's support group, the Friends do everything from raising funds to helping sponsor programs. Join them as they discuss their current fundraising plans. All are welcome.
Move & Make Preschool Storytime
Fri, Jan 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Encourage a love of reading through sharing stories and rhymes. A craft is included. For ages 3-5. Registration required.
Lapsit Storytime and Sing Along
Tue, Jan 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Enjoy a short program for babies and toddlers. We'll sing, dance, clap and share a story or two. For ages 0-2 with an adult caregiver. After the program, stay for a half-hour of playtime.
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Tue, Jan 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Registration opens Tuesday, December 31 2024 at 4:30pm
Maker Mornings: micro:bits
Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a hands-on micro:bit coding series designed specifically for homeschool families! This is a multi-week program with limited space. Registration is required for this event.
Large 3D Paper Snowflakes - Adult Arts & Crafts
Thu, Jan 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Fri, Jan 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Tue, Jan 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Wed, Jan 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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Lapsit Storytime and Sing Along
Tue, Jan 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Wed, Jan 29, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a hands-on micro:bit coding series designed specifically for homeschool families! This is a multi-week program with limited space. Registration is required for this event.
Move & Make Preschool Storytime
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Meeting Room
Encourage a love of reading through sharing stories and rhymes. A craft is included. For ages 3-5. Registration required.
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Meeting Room
Learn the art of origami & build your skills to create a variety of folded paper projects together. Program runs the first Monday of each month for 3 months. Ages 13 & up. Registration required.
Registration opens Monday, December 23 2024 at 9:00am
Lapsit Storytime and Sing Along
Tue, Feb 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Enjoy a short program for babies and toddlers. We'll sing, dance, clap and share a story or two. For ages 0-2 with an adult caregiver. After the program, stay for a half-hour of playtime.
BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) Talk at the Gardner Branch
Tue, Feb 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Join the conversation! This isn't your ordinary book club. Bring and talk about what you are reading. Choose your own titles and share recommendations with other book lovers.
Registration opens Tuesday, January 7 2025 at 6:00pm
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Meeting Room
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