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Coding class offered at Douglas Public Library

The Hour of Code is coming to Douglas Public Library.

The nationwide initiative is part of Computer Science Education week and seeks to introduce students to computer science and programming. The coding class will be offered 6-7 p.m. tonight at the library, 1016 3rd St., Douglas.

The program is for students in second grade or older.

Snacks will provided by Friends of the Library.

For more information, call (907)586-0438.

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