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Dorothy Lumley Melrose Center Design Update

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Staff are eagerly anticipating the opening of the Dorothy Lumley Melrose Center in Spring 2014. Design details are being finalized. Construction is anticipated to begin this summer. In early April we’ll begin to see real signs of progress! We’ll be rearranging computers in the current Technology and Education Center and putting up a construction wall to help contain noise and dust. For now we continue to work on content for the new Center and are already offering curriculum in 3D printing and beginning electronics with Snap Circuits.

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Learn to Code

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In the upcoming weeks, the Orlando Public Library will begin to offer a variety of classes in computer programming and coding.  Code.org, a non-profit foundation dedicated to growing computer programming education estimates that approximately one million of the best jobs may go unfilled because only 1 in 10 schools teach student how to code.  Can you code?

Classes at the Library for adults include Introduction to Computer Programing and Introduction to Mobil Web App Development.  Kids will love the classes in video game creation in 2D and 3D.  And don’t forget, we offer our Access to Free College Courses Online labs for Code Academy and Khan Academy.  Also, check out Treehouse, an interactive e-learning website that teaches computer programming skills. So get onboard and let us help you learn the basics of coding!

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Google Glass

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Have you heard about Google Glass? Glass is a device that the user wears like regular glasses. However, they are not an ordinary pair of glasses. They allow the user to take photos, videos, ask Google questions and more. Users can also share what they are seeing to others live.

Take a look at this article to learn more about this amazing new technology from Google. Google is running a contest to become a Google Glass Explorer! The lucky explorers selected will get Google Glass early to use and test out. OCLS submitted a tweet for this contest so you never know; we might get to be Google Glass Explorers soon!

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Technology Roadshow

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Staff at the Library enjoyed exploring new library technologies.  The MakerBot Replicator 2 3D Printer was featured while staff members had a first-hand look as it printed a bracelet prototype.  Staff also tested another popular technology offering, Snap Circuits which are used to learn the basics of electronics. As you can see from the photos, staff members had a great time as they learned how to snap together circuits for a working flying saucer and a door alarm.

If you want to join the fun, our next Snap Circuits “Funshop” will be held at the Orlando Public Library on Saturday, March 2 at 10am.  We will also have a 3D Printing Workshop featuring the MakerBot Replicator 2 3D Printer on the same day at 11.30am.  Spaces are limited, so reserve yours today.  See workshop information for more details on requirements to attend.

 

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Tinkering with the Raspberry Pi

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Library staff have recently unwrapped our own brand new Raspberry Pi and we are all amazed by this awesome little computer.  We are happily exploring its features and dreaming up some fun workshop opportunities for the community. As you can see, this credit card sized computer is a cool way to begin understanding computers and programming.

Keep watching this blog for further details about Raspberry Pi and upcoming technology classes at the Orlando Public Library.

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