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This Week In the Lab: Ozobots

Date: Wed, Oct 14, 2026

Time: 3:00 PM – 7:00 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

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When
Oct 14
Wed, Oct 14, 2026
3:00 PM – 7:00 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 self-paced, drop-in robotics activity hosted by the Maker and STEAM Team at the Durham Main Library. What to Know: This activity is completely free and does not require registration. You can drop in anytime between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Kids will use Ozoblockly software for block coding or simply draw on paper to program the color-sensing robots. This is a highly practical weekday afternoon stop because it is entirely self-paced. You can stay for twenty minutes or two hours depending on your child's attention span, making it an easy addition to your post-school routine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do we need to register for this library event?
No, this is a self-paced, drop-in activity during the Innovation Lab open hours, so you do not need to sign up in advance.
Is there a cost to participate in the Ozobots lab?
This event is completely free to attend.

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Oct 14

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Schedule

This Week In the Lab: Ozobots runs Wed, Oct 14, 2026, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Getting There

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

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What to Bring

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

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