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Sep
2
Mon
Library CLOSED
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Sep 2 all-day
Library CLOSED

The Library will be closed all day, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. We will reopen tomorrow at 9am.

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Categories: Holiday Hours
Sep
21
Sat
Teen Tech Takeover: Virtual Reality Reboot
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Sep 21 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Are you as fascinated by Virtual Reality as we are? Want to learn more about this budding technology? Help us welcome back Arthur and Peter Evans of Makerspace Workshops, who will share their two-player VR system with us. PLUS we’ll reveal exciting plans that the Library has to make VR more accessible to YOU!

This program is geared toward teens is grades 7-12, and registration is strongly encouraged.

“Teen Tech Takeovers” are brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

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Categories: Registration Strongly Suggested STEAM Technology Teen Program
Oct
14
Mon
Library CLOSED
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Oct 14 all-day
Library CLOSED

The Library will be closed all day, in observance of the Columbus Day holiday. We will reopen tomorrow at 9am.

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Categories: Holiday Hours
Oct
21
Mon
Libby 101: Borrowing E-Materials Workshop
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Oct 21 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Learn about the Libby app for smartphone or tablet. We’ll also review the OverDrive Digital Catalog borrowing process. Bring your mobile device.

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Categories: Adult Program Drop-In Technology
Nov
9
Sat
Intro to Robotics!
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Nov 9 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Learn about robots and how they are made and what robots do in the world today.  You’ll find out about self-driving cars and the build your own car with Digital Designer instructions and EV3 robotics kits.

You will learn to program your car to drive through the streets on a challenge mat. Then add code to use the color sensor so the car can drive itself.

7+ Pre-registration is required.

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Categories: Children's Program Registration Required Technology
Nov
11
Mon
Library CLOSED
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Nov 11 all-day
Library CLOSED

The Library will be closed all day, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. We will reopen tomorrow at 9am.

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Categories: Holiday Hours
Nov
27
Wed
Library CLOSING EARLY at 3pm
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Nov 27 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Library CLOSING EARLY at 3pm

The Library will be CLOSING EARLY at 3pm, to allow staff travel time for the Thanksgiving holiday. We appreciate your understanding.

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Categories: Holiday Hours
Nov
28
Thu
Library CLOSED
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Nov 28 all-day
Library CLOSED

The Library will be closed all day, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

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Categories: Holiday Hours
Nov
29
Fri
Library Open LIMITED HOURS
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Nov 29 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

The Library will be open LIMITED HOURS from 12 – 5pm. We appreciate your understanding.

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Categories: Holiday Hours
Dec
9
Mon
Celebrate Computer Science Education Week with Scratch! Code Your Hero with Holyoke Codes!
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Dec 9 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

At this introductory workshop, we’ll help students create free accounts and explain the basics of sprites, costumes, and coding with visual blocks to create engaging, interactive stories. Students will learn to incorporate rich, multimedia into their projects. We will be focusing on the theme Code Your Hero. This workshop is funded by the Public Policy and Advocacy Office of the American Library Association. Ages 7+. Space is limited, registration required.

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Categories: Children's Program Registration Required Technology
September – December 2019 Sep – Dec 2019