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Miami-Dade Public Library System presents Bricks for Kidz
– LEGO challenges designed to educate children as they play –
(Miami, FL – June 15, 2015) The Miami‑Dade Public Library System is proud to present Bricks for Kidz. Kids between 8 and 12‑year‑olds will use LEGOS to build challenging objects. The program is facilitated by an educator who explains the mechanics and engineering of each challenge. These LEGO challenges are designed to educate kids as they play.
In these fun, educational classes, students will experience hands‑on engineering fundamentals as they build motorized models using LEGO Bricks. Bricks for Kidz provides a curriculum which introduces children to engineering, architecture and scientific principles. After‑school programs allow their imagination and creativity to soar during a free‑play building session at the end of each class.
The events will be on the following days and times:
Saturday, June 13, 11 a.m.
Virick Park Branch
Tuesday June 16, 6 p.m.
Naranja Branch
Saturday, June 27, 11 a.m.
Culmer / Overtown Branch
Wednesday, July 1, 12:30 p.m.
Sunset Branch
Saturday, July 11, 4 p.m.
Lakes of the Meadow Branch
Friday, July 17, 4 p.m.
Opa-locka Branch
Monday, July 20, 2 p.m.
Country Walk Branch
Thursday, July 30, 6:30 p.m.
West Flagler Branch
The program is limited to 20 participants and is best for ages 8 ‑ 12 yrs.
About the Miami‑Dade Public Library System
The mission of the Miami‑Dade Public Library System is to provide extraordinary services, spaces and experiences that promote literacy and learning, personal growth and limitless opportunities. Learn more at www.mdpls.org.
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