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STEM Explorers: Build a Computer!

2026-01-22 16:00:00 2026-01-22 17:30:00 America/Los_Angeles STEM Explorers: Build a Computer! An exciting six-week STEM adventure designed for kids 8-12! This six-week series meets weekly from January 15th through February 19th. Downtown Branch - Community Room

Thursday, January 22
4:00pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-22 16:00:00 2026-01-22 17:30:00 America/Los_Angeles STEM Explorers: Build a Computer! An exciting six-week STEM adventure designed for kids 8-12! This six-week series meets weekly from January 15th through February 19th. Downtown Branch - Community Room

Downtown Branch

Community Room

An exciting six-week STEM adventure designed for kids 8-12! This six-week series meets weekly from January 15th through February 19th.

In this hands-on program, participants will assemble and explore Piper computers, gaining practical experience with computer
engineering, coding, and problem-solving. Each week, kids will unlock new challenges as they build and
program a computer, using Minecraft to learn foundational STEM skills in a fun and collaborative environment.
No prior experience is necessary, but it is helpful if kids are familiar with using a computer mouse. This six-week series meets weekly on Thursdays from January 15th through February 19th.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens 8-12 years |

EVENT TYPE: | Technology | STEAM | Science |

Downtown Branch
Phone: 831-427-7707
Branch manager
James Lee
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We're closed Thursday January 01 due to Closed for New Years Day
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