girls who
CODE
Join the movement! Girls Who Code is on a mission to close the gender gap in technology and to change the image of what a programmer looks like and does.
How does it work?
The library has two different clubs: one for girls in grade school, and one for teens. The clubs are run by library staff and local programmers, and have a fun and friendly environment. Participation is completely free!
Girls Who Code is a national organization whose mission is to close the gender gap in the fields of science and technology. Downers Grove Public Library is proud to be a Girls Who Code Club site.
Grades 3-4
Wednesdays, January 8 - March 19
4 - 5 p.m.
Mandatory Parent Meeting
Wednesday, January 8, 4 p.m.
Girls Who Code for students in Grades 3 – 4! Girls will learn basic computer science skills and computational thinking using the Girls Who Code book Learn to Code and Change the World by Reshma Saujani. Each meeting will consist of discussion and hands-on activities. Some activities will be tech-based while others will be unplugged experiences.
Space is limited. Participants must reside in Downers Grove or attend a Downers Grove school.
Questions? Contact kidsdesk@dglibrary.org.
Applications will be accepted November 1-30.
Grades 5-12
Thursdays, January 16 - April 17
5:30 - 7 p.m.
Mandatory Parent Meeting
Thursday, January 9, 6 p.m.
Program graduation: Thursday, April 24, 6 p.m.
Learn the basics of coding from a professional coder with hands-on activities and projects. The first half of each session will teach the basics and building blocks of coding, while the last half will focus on creating a hands-on coding project.
Applicants must be able to commit to attending club meetings every Thursday Evening 5:30-7 p.m., from Thursday, January 16th-April 17th, 2025. There will be no class on Thursday, March 27 for spring break. Graduation will be Thursday, April 24th at 6 pm.
Only 12 spots are available, and participants must reside in Downers Grove or attend a Downers Grove school. Contact gwc@dglibrary.org with questions.
Participants do not need a background in coding to sign up. Space is limited. This form will be available from November 1 - 30, There is no rush in filling out this application as participants will be selected by lottery. Selected participants will be notified by December 15, 2024.
Applications will be accepted November 1-30.
Questions?
Grades 3-4 Club: Contact KidsDesk@dglibrary.org
Grades 5-12 Club: Contact GWC@dglibrary.org