Designers & Data: Tech Wearables - Powered by Infosys Foundation USA

CodeCrew and The Memphis Public Libraries are hosting the Designers & Data: Tech Wearables Program powered by Infosys Foundation USA to introduce high school students in grades 7th - 12th to computer science through fashion. This program aims to help students depict how technology merges with fashion and provides students with the hands-on skills required to succeed in this field.

What will participants do?

Participants will learn how to write code using Adafruit Circuit Playground. In addition, participants will also learn some basics about sewing to integrate the circuit into clothing.

The course will be taught at five different library branches in the Memphis area. You can only sign up for one location per student. Please be advised of the location and day the class is meeting.

Frayser Library [Monday]

Cloud 901 - Benjamin Hooks Library (Central) [Tuesday]

Whitehaven Library [Tuesday]

North Branch Library [Wednesday]

South Branch Library [Thursday]

Students will attend class once a week after school for 15 weeks to design their products with a final presentation at the Central Library.

Starting: January 23, 2023

Time: 4:30pm - 6:00pm (Central Standard Time)

Cost: $10

Grades: 7th - 12th

Where:

Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library - Memphis Public Library - 3030 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38111

South Branch Library - Memphis Public Library - 1929 S 3rd St, Memphis, TN 38109

North Branch Library - Memphis Public Library - 1192 Vollintine Ave, Memphis, TN 38107

Frayser Library - Memphis Public Library - 3712 Argonne St, Memphis, TN 38127

Whitehaven Library - Memphis Public Library - 4120 Millbranch Rd, Memphis, TN 38116