Luton Libraries is helping local children stay engaged this Easter break by hosting two free coding workshops at Luton Central Library. These sessions provide an opportunity for children to learn how to build their own arcade-style games.
The workshops will take place on Tuesday 31 March 2026, from 11:00am to 12:00pm, and Thursday 2 April 2026, from 3:00pm to 4:00pm. During these sessions, participants will use Scratch, a visual programming language developed by the MIT Media Lab, to create fast-paced games featuring various obstacles and collectable items.
The events are free to attend. This initiative is part of a broader effort by the library service to offer affordable, educational activities during the school holidays, a time when many families look for low-cost options for their children.
These holiday workshops build on the library’s existing digital programming, which includes a popular weekly Code Club held every Saturday during term time. While the regular Saturday sessions cover a wide range of skills including HTML, CSS, Python, and Raspberry Pi, these new Easter sessions are specifically focused on giving children a creative, hands-on experience with game design while school is out.
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