Scratch
Block coding for games, stories and animations. Learn variables, scores, sounds and the Scratch backpack.
About our club
Every 2 weeks, children aged 9+ get together at Avenue Library in Blackley to make awesome things with code.
Games, puzzles, websites — you name it
We have a lot of fun working and learning together. Each lesson is led by volunteers who guide children through Code Club projects or custom projects devised by our club leader.
We regularly join in with the Code Club network competitions — really challenging and fun. At the end of each session we show and play each other's work to see how others have built their projects.
I've been running Avenue Library Code Club since September 2017. Over the years I've seen children building confidence, learning new things and developing skills that will carry them far into their future.
Join the club →Meet Ally! 📚
Ally is our coding mascot — a library-loving robot with a book on their head and a passion for Scratch, Python and teamwork!
"Coding is a canvas for creativity — experiment fearlessly and bring your ideas to life."
Technologies we use
HTML & CSS
Build real websites — our members have learned to create and maintain sites like this one.
Python
Text-based coding for learners ready to level up beyond blocks.
Hardware
Raspberry Pi, Micro:bit, iPads, robots and more — provided at the library each session.
For advanced learners we teach GitHub — how to save code and how repositories work.
Our mission
To inspire and empower young minds through the world of coding.
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Access for all
Free, inclusive sessions welcoming every background and ability.
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Fun & engagement
Interactive activities that foster a lifelong love of coding.
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Empowering creativity
Think outside the box and bring ideas to life through code.
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Supportive community
Kids, parents and educators collaborate and grow together.