Digital Discovery Workshops

Summer Learning Labs: June 9–August 1, 2025 

This summer, kids (ages 6-12) can participate in San José Public Library’s Coding and STEM Digital Discovery Workshops! 

Program Choices 

Summer programs offered to different age groups and schedules: 

• Digital Discovery Workshops:      
  • Duration & Age Group:
    • Ages 6-8: 1-2 full days (8 hour) workshops
    • Ages 9-12: 3 full days (8 hour) workshops
  • Focus: Coding, Robotics, AI Literacy, Computational Thinking 
• Coding Learning Labs:      
  • Duration: 1–2 hours per lab
  • Focus: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) 

Digital Discovery Workshops 

Get a full day of coding and STEM activities! Eight locations will host 2-day and 3-day workshops on select weekdays: June 9th – August 1, 2025. Each workshop  includes a variety of activities using computers, iPads, robots, or other devices for hands-on learning.  

• When and Where: 1-day, 2-day and 3-day workshops at eight SJPL locations:      
  • Ages 6-8: Alum Rock, Biblitoeca, Educational Park, Hillview, Joyce Ellington, Tully, Edenvale, Calabazas
  • Ages 9-12: Alum Rock, Biblioteca, Educational Park, Hillview, Joyce Ellington, Tully, Edenvale, Calabazas
• Registration Required: Please register on the event listing.
• Special Programs: Select programs are part of the Girls Who Code initiative, prioritizing enrollment for students who identify as female & gender expansive. See individual event listings for more details.
• Hands-On Projects: Learn the basics of coding, digital art, and design through a variety of projects and activities throughout the day.
• Guest Presenters: The Tech Interactive will have a presenter at many sessions to lead an activity! 

All Digital Discovery Workshops Events!

Coding & STEM Learning Labs 

Discover the exciting world of Coding & STEM with our hands-on, interactive learning labs! Perfect for curious minds, these 1–2-hour sessions let kids explore exciting topics in science, technology, engineering, and math through fun projects and activities. 

• When & Where: Various times and locations from June 9 to August 1, 2024.
• Topics: Includes a wide range of STEM subjects including augmented reality, green screen technology, and coding.
• Hands-On Projects: You will use computers, iPads, robots, or other devices to complete innovative projects. 

 All STEM & Coding Learning Lab Events

Benefits of Digital Discovery Workshops

Participating in these labs provides numerous benefits for kids:  

• Skill Development: Enhances problem-solving, pattern recognition, Computational Thinking, AI Literacy, Robotics and Problem-solving in a collaborative environment
• Creativity: Encourages creative expression and comfort with new technologies and tools.
• Perspective: Offers a new view on art and media.  

How to Participate 

To find and register for available Digital Discovery Workshops and Coding & STEM Learning Labs, visit our Events page.

All Learning Lab Events