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LEGO robots invade Devon

It's not just about books! / Image: Libraries Unlimited

For good reason!

Hundreds of children have dived into Lego robotics and coding at workshops across Devon and Torbay.

Charity Libraries Unlimited has secured extra funding and Lego League kits to run these popular STEM sessions, where youngsters can build, code, and bring their creations to life!

These workshops boost digital skills and creativity for ages 6 and up in Exeter, Paignton, Newton Abbot, and Barnstaple.

Councillor Charlotte Honkyn from Devon County Council said, 'Lego is a classic toy, and these robotics projects will teach hands-on coding skills that will spark an interest to learn more. Who knows what it could lead to?

I bet even senior specialists in tech companies started small on projects like these when they were children.' It's a fun, accessible way to explore future tech!

Remember, it's worth checking out what's happening at your local library – there's something for everyone, and they're about much more than just books!"

Jacob Beasley, aged 10, attends the CoderDojo in Exmouth Library and he said:

“I think that Coderdojo is a very good way to learn about how to make creative games and explore different coding apps such as Unity and Roblox Studio or Scratch and LEGO Spike for people who like building robots.

“Me and my bud George created a robot which moves on wheels and it picks things up with a coded grabber and moves on coded wheels. We have been doing it for about two years.”

Click here to find your nearest session

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