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Classes and events are virtual and in-person. Registration is strongly encouraged for in-person events, attendance may be limited.

Per CDC guidance, people may choose to mask at any time. People with symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19 should wear a mask. Stay at home if you are sick or if you have been in close contact with a person with COVID-19.

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Wednesday November 29 10:30am

Washington Park Branch (Washington Park – Technology Classroom)

Event Categories: Life Skills

Prepárese para un jardín hermoso y productivo. Utilice planificadores de jardines virtuales para trazar plantas, caminos y edificios para crear su espacio exterior ideal.

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Wednesday November 29 1:15pm

Washington Park Branch (Washington Park – Technology Classroom)

Event Categories: Coding & Robotics; Web Design

Do you want to interact with your users? Learn how to create an interactive form to collect data from your site visitors.

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Wednesday November 29 4:00pm

Washington Park Branch (Washington Park – Children’s Area)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Education & Learning

Learn about Julie Flett, a Cree-Metis author and illustrator, whose art champions intergenerational bonds. Then create artwork reflecting your family. Recommended for families with children 5 and up.

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Wednesday November 29 4:00pm

Washington Park Branch (Washington Park – Technology Classroom)

Event Categories: Coding & Robotics; Game Design & Virtual Reality; Games & Activities

Create and mod retro games! Design your own characters and code their behavior using Microsoft’s MakeCode Arcade, a free online 2D game development environment.

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Thursday November 30 10:30am

Washington Park Branch (Washington Park – Technology Classroom)

Event Categories: Life Skills

Get ready for a beautiful and productive garden. Use virtual garden planners to map out plantings, paths and buildings to create your ideal outdoor space.

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Thursday November 30 1:15pm

Washington Park Branch (Washington Park – Technology Classroom)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Life Skills; Maker/DIY

Use up those scraps of fabric you have laying around! Make a fun and fashionable bracelet with decorative stitches. They make a quick and easy gift for friends and family.

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Friday December 1 10:00am

Washington Park Branch (Washington Park – Technology Classroom)

Event Categories: Education & Learning

Have a new tablet or smartphone, but not sure how to use it? Let us get you started with the basics, so you become more familiar with your personal device.

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Friday December 1 1:30pm

Washington Park Branch (Washington Park – Technology Classroom)

Event Categories: Maker/DIY

Create and build models using Tinkercad, a free 3D Design application. Explore the process for exporting a compatible model for 3D printing.

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Saturday December 2 11:15am

Washington Park Branch (Washington Park – Technology Classroom)

Event Categories: Basic Tech Skills; Life Skills

Learn how to use the mouse and keyboard to navigate within the computer’s interface. Practice using these two devices with hands-on exercises and online resources.

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Saturday December 2 1:00pm

Washington Park Branch (Washington Park – Technology Classroom)

Event Categories: Community & Citizenship; Language Learning

English from Zero: Level 1 is designed for beginning English learners. Each workshop consists of phonics learning, new vocabulary, reading and comprehension.

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