Skip to main content
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.
Image for event: The Very Useful Monster Workshop

Registration now closed

The Very Useful Monster Workshop

Build, Code, and Befriend

2026-01-10 11:00:00 2026-01-10 15:00:00 America/Los_Angeles The Very Useful Monster Workshop Build a cardboard friend and bring it to life with code! Kids ages 10+ explore Micro:bits, AI, and sensors in this whimsical, hands-on workshop. Perfect for young makers and future engineers! Belvedere Tiburon Library -

Saturday, January 10
11:00am - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-10 11:00:00 2026-01-10 15:00:00 America/Los_Angeles The Very Useful Monster Workshop Build a cardboard friend and bring it to life with code! Kids ages 10+ explore Micro:bits, AI, and sensors in this whimsical, hands-on workshop. Perfect for young makers and future engineers! Belvedere Tiburon Library -

Build a cardboard friend and bring it to life with code! Kids ages 10+ explore Micro:bits, AI, and sensors in this whimsical, hands-on workshop. Perfect for young makers and future engineers!

Give your imagination a "brain!" In this whimsical, hands-on workshop, kids ages 10+ will transform simple cardboard and craft materials into their very own "Very Useful Monster."

But this isn't just a craft project—it’s a deep dive into the world of physical computing!

What your young maker will do:

  • Design & Build: Use cardboard and crafts to give their monster a unique personality.
  • Code with Micro:bits: Learn how to program "brains" for their creations using easy-to-learn coding blocks.
  • Explore Tech: Go beyond the basics! We’ll experiment with light sensors, buttons, radio communication, and even the basics of AI.

From making a monster "feel" emotions to teaching it how to talk to other robots, your child will build a strong foundation in computer science while playing.

This is a special two-part workshop series designed to take your maker skills from 'zero to hero!' To get the full experience and bring your monster to life, please ensure you sign up for both sessions.

We will be taking a scheduled break for refreshments during each session to recharge our creative batteries.

No prior coding experience is required—just bring your imagination!


All materials and curriculum designed and manufactured in San Francisco by Imagination Supply Co

Imagination Supply Co was founded by educators in 2014 to provide hands-on learning opportunities for K-12 students in electronics, engineering and coding under the product name Lectrify.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | School age | Middle school |

EVENT TYPE: | Technology | Crafts/Hobbies |

TAGS: | |

Belvedere Tiburon Library

info@beltiblibrary.org
Phone: (415) 789-2661

Hours
Skip Open Hours widget
We're closed Monday May 25 due to Memorial Day
Mon, May 25 Closed
(Memorial Day)
Tue, May 26 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 27 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 29 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 30 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 31 10:00AM to 5:00PM

About the branch

The Library is a vibrant community hub that offers a wide range of resources, programs, and services for people of all ages.

Whether you're looking for books, movies, computers, or a quiet place to study, we have something for you.

Our dedicated staff is always here to help you find what you need.

Upcoming Events

Skip Upcoming Events widget
Wed, May 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Belvedere Tiburon Library - Founders Room
Curious about ADUs? Local author Lili Weigert shares how building small can be a practical, stylish solution to space constraints. Plus, a local builder and an ADU architect on what's possible here.

Sat, May 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Belvedere Tiburon Library - Makerspace
Join us for an four-session deep dive into robotics! Build and program autonomous bots using Micro:bit, MotoBit, and JoyBit.

Sun, May 31, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Belvedere Tiburon Library
Join George Takei for a virtual talk on his graphic memoir, They Called Us Enemy, reflecting on his childhood incarceration during WWII and its lasting impact on community, citizenship, and history.
Register

Tue, Jun 02, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Belvedere Tiburon Library - Founders Room
Chef and IACP award-winning author Nichole Accettola presents contemporary Scandinavian cooking as it is truly lived: uncomplicated, practical, and deeply connected to the rhythms of daily life.

Wed, Jun 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Belvedere Tiburon Library - Founders Room
How do artists make a life in the Bay? Take a visual tour of iconic local artist homes—from hand-carved doors to floating studios—with archivists Jeff Gunderson and Becky Alexander.