Experience the thrill of telling a computer what to do and watching your instructions come to life!
Strictly for grades 3-5.
Learn how to create digital music through coding! We'll work together to complete the Hour of Code’s Music Lab: Jam Session, and then attendees may continue to explore making their own music with coding.
Code.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring all children have access to learn computer science. The Hour of Code campaign is one way they engage children in learning. For this program, no coding experience is necessary.
If your child is age 8 or younger, please remain near the Youth department in case your child needs assistance. Caregivers of older children are always encouraged to stay in the library as well.
Registration opens at 9 a.m. Saturday, February 15. Please visit or call the Youth desk at 847-590-3320. If you leave a voicemail, include the child's name and grade, your phone number, and your email address. If there are openings, we will add them to the registration list and contact you to confirm.
If your child is not in grades 3, 4, or 5, please view our full event calendar to find a different program.
The Main Library is located in downtown Mount Prospect, next to Village Hall. The building houses an extensive collection of materials, spaces for quiet and collaborative work, several program rooms, public computers, a dedicated teen space, and engaging play area for children.
For a comprehensive list of all services available at the Main Library, please visit the library website.
