Sessions set to teach area youth to program computers

From staff reports

Oil Region Library Association received a grant to train the area youth to program computers.

Former students from last years computer science camp will present AppZap, a program designed to teach elementary school students to create games and animations using computer programming in two sessions this spring.

The first session will be at 3:45 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday April 17, at the Oil City Library. The second session will be at 3:45 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday May 1, at the Franklin Library.

This is a free program open to students age 8-10, grades 3-5.

Interested persons must register by calling the Oil City Library at (814) 678-3072 or the Franklin Library at (814) 432-5062. Information is available at www.gemsclub.org.