November 2019 – January 2020 Nov 2019 – Jan 2020
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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
Dec
11
Wed
ZENTANGLES-Relax and instill a sense of Calm for yourself! Teen Workshop
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Dec 11 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

This form of art is one that can be practiced successfully be everyone, for even if you think you have no drawing skills. It is a method of creating artwork by drawing simple tangles, or patterns, one line at a time. Zentangle isn’t just about drawing. It focuses on the mind, relaxes the body, and builds confidence. Just go slowly and relax. We will supply the materials and you come ready to create. Snacks will be available. Ages 11+

 

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Categories: Registration Strongly Suggested Teen Program
Dec
16
Mon
ANIMATE a NAME! Hour of Code using Scratch!
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Dec 16 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Using Scratch, we will  make a name come to life through animation, sound and music. It can be a nickname, the name of a favorite sports team, place, activity or anything else you can think of-use your imagination! Space is limited, registration is required. Ages 7+

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Categories: Children's Program Registration Required Technology
Dec
24
Tue
Library CLOSING EARLY at 3PM
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Dec 24 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Library CLOSING EARLY at 3PM

The Library will be CLOSING EARLY at 3pm. We appreciate your understanding.

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Categories: Holiday Hours
Dec
25
Wed
Library CLOSED
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Dec 25 all-day
Library CLOSED

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

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Categories: Holiday Hours
Dec
31
Tue
Library CLOSING EARLY at 5pm
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Dec 31 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Library CLOSING EARLY at 5pm
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Categories: Holiday Hours
Jan
1
Wed
Library CLOSED
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Jan 1 all-day
Library CLOSED

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

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Categories: Holiday Hours
Jan
18
Sat
Sumo Bots for TEENS!
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Jan 18 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Show your Skills in the Ring!

Students learn to create a vehicle that can compete in a SumoBot tournament. Each robot attempts to push the others out of the ring while avoiding falling out. In addition to the coding, students have an engineering challenge to create attachments that can increase the defensive or offensive capabilities of their SumoBot. This workshop develops teamwork and cooperation as well as friendly competition during the tournament! Ages 12+

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Categories: Registration Required Technology Teen Program
November 2019 – January 2020 Nov 2019 – Jan 2020