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Sphero BattleBots
2024-09-12 16:00:00 2024-09-12 17:30:00 America/Chicago Sphero BattleBots Are your robots ready to rumble? Learn the basics of a Sphero BOLT and build a BattleBot capable of knocking over opposing Bots. Grades 6th-12th. Main Library - The Loft

Thursday, September 12
4:00pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-12 16:00:00 2024-09-12 17:30:00 America/Chicago Sphero BattleBots Are your robots ready to rumble? Learn the basics of a Sphero BOLT and build a BattleBot capable of knocking over opposing Bots. Grades 6th-12th. Main Library - The Loft

Main Library

The Loft

Are your robots ready to rumble? Learn the basics of a Sphero BOLT and build a BattleBot capable of knocking over opposing Bots. Grades 6th-12th.

Get ready to dive into robotics with Sphero BOLT. This round, programmable robot is perfect for coders of all levels, from beginners to pros. Use your creativity to build your very own BattleBot using plastic cups, craft sticks, skewers, and other materials. Do not miss out on the chance to claim victory in the BattleBot showdown!  

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM & Maker | Computers & Technology |

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EPLInfo@cityofevanston.org
Phone: (847)448-8600
Branch manager
Yolande Wilburn, Executive Director
Hours
We're closed Monday September 02 due to Labor Day Holiday
Mon, Sep 02 Closed
(Labor Day Holiday)
Tue, Sep 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 04 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 06 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 07 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Sep 08 12:00PM to 6:00PM
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