Sandwell youngsters will be able to take advantage of innovative state-of-the-art TechPlay craft sessions at some of the borough’s libraries during the summer holidays.
The TechPlay sessions – made possible thanks to £85,000 of funding from Arts Council England – use virtual reality headsets, iPad tablets, 3D doodler pens and robotic kits.
The aim is for children aged eight and above to have fun as well as developing their skills using technology.
There will be drop-in sessions in the six town libraries of Blackheath, Oldbury, Smethwick, Tipton, Wednesbury, and Central Library West Bromwich.
All sessions are free, and are being run by the LearnPlay Foundation, who have great experience in working with children and young people.
Councillor Richard Marshall, cabinet member for leisure, said: “It’s great news that we are able to offer these sessions as a result of our successful bid to Arts Council England.
“This is a great opportunity for children to have fun with new technology that might otherwise be unavailable to them.
“Our libraries are offering a wide selection of activities during the summer for all ages, so I would urge parents and children at alike to check out what’s going on at their local library.”
The TechPlay sessions are as follows and run from 10.30am-1pm, and 2pm-4.30pm
Blackheath Library: Monday 31 July/Monday 7 August/Monday 14 August/Friday 1 September
Wednesbury Library: Tuesday 1 August/Tuesday 8 August/Monday 21 August/Tuesday 29 August
Tipton Library: Wednesday 2 August/Wednesday 16/Wednesday 23 August/Wednesday 30 August
Central Library: Thursday 3 August/Wednesday 9 August/Friday 18 August/Friday 25 August
Oldbury Library: Friday 4 August/Friday 11 August/Tuesday 15 August//Tuesday 22 August
Smethwick Library: Thursday 10 August/Thursday 17 August/Thursday 24 August/Thursday 31 August
For more information, contact any Sandwell Library.