SAFFORD — Sign-ups for one of the library’s most popular programs will soon take place.
Registration for ScienceCity, as well as Elementary Coding Club, Next Level Coding, and Fun with Math and Science will begin Monday, Aug. 16, at the Safford City-Graham County Library during regular hours. Registrations will be taken until all spots are filled.
Science City is for children in kindergarten through sixth grade, and this year will focus on all the skills it takes to settle a new planet during a year-long voyage on Centauri One. ScienceCity is funded through the United Way of Graham and Greenlee Counties and private donations.
Elementary Coding Club is for all 8-12-year-olds with an interest or passion for technology. The library’s free weekly Coding Club is geared toward learning technology, problem-solving skills, and achievement working in teams. Elementary Coding Club is supported by Friends of the Safford Library.
Next Level Coding is for teens 12-17 years-old and will combine technology, coding, and tabletop role-playing games to build problem solving, teamwork and creative skills. Next Level Coding is funded through by the United Way of Graham and Greenlee Counties.
Fun with Math and Science is for children 3-5 years-old and their adults. This six-week program introduces fundamental concepts of math and science using play and books. Each family will also receive a library of age-appropriate STEM books. The library partners with the Friends of the Library and First Things First to put on this program.
All programs are free and children may only be enrolled by their parents or legal guardians. For further information see saffordlibrary.org.
