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This Week In the Lab: Ozobots

Date: Thu, Oct 15, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 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

“Double-check the schedule before you go, as lab hours can change.”

When
Oct 15
Thu, Oct 15, 2026
10:00 AM – 2:00 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 drop-in robotics program at the Durham Main Library where kids can learn coding basics. What to Know: This is a free, self-paced activity held in the Innovation Lab on Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. You do not need to register in advance, and you can drop in at any point during these hours. Kids can program the robots by drawing color codes directly on paper or by using the Ozoblockly software on a screen. It is a smart weekday stop because it offers a flexible, hands-on science activity that you can easily fit between errands or morning naps.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do we need to register for the Ozobots lab?
No, this is a self-paced, drop-in activity that you can attend at any point during the scheduled open hours.
How much does it cost to attend?
This event is completely free to attend.
How do kids program the robots?
Kids can code the Ozobots by drawing directly onto paper with colors or by using the Ozoblockly software.

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Oct 15

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Schedule

This Week In the Lab: Ozobots runs Thu, Oct 15, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. It repeats daily.

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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