Guildford Makerspace

A diplomat of technology, a voice for women in business, and a Surrey loving local – Mariéme Jamme is a woman on a mission, with some exciting things planned for the young people of Guildford. She’s recently kicked off a 12-week programme The Digital Club,’ and is a driving force behind the Library’s project called the ‘Makerspace.’ The Makerspace is an area for these exciting clubs and programmes to be held in, offering locals access to brand new technology such as Kano computers and 3D printers, “There are many programs now to learn basic coding, but our computer kits can teach you very easy coding and it’s fun.” In October Mariémemade it on to the famous annual Powerlist for 2017, where 100 of the most influential Britons of African and African Caribbean heritage are put in to the spotlight and awarded for their achievements. Which is pretty incredible when you consider that Mariéme didn’t learn to read or write until she was 16 years old – which does explain her passion for teachi...

The first of its kind in Surrey, Guildford Library’s new Digital Club went off with out a glitch on the weekend. The 8 – 12 year olds who attended the fully booked session were eager to get stuck into the exciting 12-week course, which started with assembling a Kano computer.  Kano is a company that set out with the mission to create a computer that any one could assemble, and learn valuable programme and coding skills from. Seeing the physical components that go inside a Kano was a great start to the lesson and gave the kids a tangible appreciation for the intricacy of computers. Whizzing through the fool proof guide books, The Digital Club members quickly progressed and began experimenting with code and use of the popular game Minecraft . The 12 week Digital Club course follows the exclusive curriculum created by Mariéme Jamme, founder of # iamthecode – a global movement which aims to get one million girls coding by 2030.   Mariéme was proud to tell the children that by le...

You are invited to the soft launch and brainstorming session of iamthecode, an African-led global movement to mobilise governments, business, foundations and investors to support girls and young women in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, arts and design (STEAMD). By 2030, iamthecode will teach one million young girls and young women how to code, find a job and build a business through digital technology. Come and find out more, and take the opportunity to try out the Kano, a computer anybody can build and code themselves. It's a fun way to make, play and express your creativity with technology and design. Find out more about  #iamtheCODE   Book a free ticket

You can't open a newspaper these days without seeing something about the coding movement:  the desire to teach children not just to use computers, but to programme them.  Here is your opportunity to find out what this is all about. This session will take you through the very first simple project that the children do when they join a Code Club. You do not need to be a computer wizard. If you can use a mouse and a keyboard, those are the only skills you need in order to come to this event.   Cost: £3.30. Book a place #digifriday

Game Making with Pocket Code Join us at Guildford Library on Saturday 5 December 2015 from 2pm - 3.30pm for a fun afternoon session of Alice in Wonderland themed game making using the free Pocket Code for Android app. Using Pocket Code you can create games and interactive programs  directly on smartphones in a 'Lego-style' way, without any previous knowledge of programming.   To participate please book online and bring along your own Android device. You can download the Pocket Code app in advance of this event. Please note that this event is a joint event for parents/guardians and children, and we cannot accept children booked onto the event on their own. We have many versions of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, check them out  here Free business start-up clinic with RBS Advice on business banking services and business accounts, how to find information about starting and running your small business. Monday 7 December 2pm - 5pm at Guildford Library . Book you...