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This Week In the Lab: Ozobots

Date: Tue, Oct 13, 2026

Time: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Venue: Main Library, Durham

Price: Free

Category: Arts

Join the Maker + STEAM Team in the Innovation Lab during specified open hours to discover the power of robotics thorugh color! Code our special color sensing Ozobots by drawing directly onto the page, or dive deep into the basics of block coding using the Ozoblockly software! This is a self-paced activity. You can drop in during the listed Open Lab Hours. Innovation Lab Open Hours: Monday: Closed Tuesday: 1pm - 3:30pm (*different this week) Wednesday: 3pm - 7pm Thursday: 10am - 2pm Friday: 1pm - 5pm Saturday: 11am - 1pm and 3pm - 5pm Hours subject to change based on staffing and programming needs.

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This Week In the Lab: Ozobots

“Double-check the library schedule before heading out, as hours can shift.”

When
Oct 13
Tue, Oct 13, 2026
1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Where
Main Library
Durham, NC
Ages
Check ages with the venue
Price
Free
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This Week In the Lab: Ozobots is a drop-in robotics and coding activity held at the Main Library in Durham. What to Know: This is a self-paced, free activity hosted by the Maker and STEAM Team. You do not need to register ahead of time, and you can drop in anytime during the designated afternoon hours. Kids can program the robots by drawing color codes directly on paper or by using the Ozoblockly software on a computer. This is a highly practical weekday outing because it requires zero planning or advance ticket purchases. It offers a structured, educational activity in a quiet library setting where kids can learn at their own speed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a cost to participate in the Ozobots lab?
No, this activity is completely free.
Do I need to register or arrive at a specific time?
No registration is required. This is a self-paced, drop-in activity during the open lab hours.

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This Week In the Lab: Ozobots runs Tue, Oct 13, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM.

Getting There

Main Library is in Durham, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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Nothing but the kids — this one's free, with no tickets to buy.

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