Kick start your preschooler's learning with Work it Out @ Your Library!

Work It Out @ Your Library builds on Work It Out Wombats!, a national PBS KIDS series for preschoolers that features Malik, Zadie, and Zeke, three energetic wombat siblings who live with their grandmother in the fantastical “Treeborhood’’ apartment complex. Through their many adventures in the Treeborhood, the Wombats solve problems, accomplish tasks, and express their creative talents—while using the computational thinking (CT) skills that are at the core of computer science.

What is Computational Thinking?

Computational thinking (CT) is a creative way of thinking that helps children solve problems and complete tasks in more organized ways, using a toolkit of skills from computer science.

CT doesn’t teach children what to think but how to think.

How does it work?

This program will utilize both in-person programming at the library and activities at home with parents/caregivers. Each week we will meet at the library to engage in a variety of videos, activities, and short discussions. Then, before we leave for the day, each parent/caregiver will be given an activity to tackle for the next week. We ask that you do your best to attend the entire three-week unit in order to get the most out of this program. 

Do I have to download the app?

Yes, the app is integral to the program and we will assist you in downloading the app on the first day of the program. 

What is "Create, Test, Improve!"?

This is the first unit of the program. We will spend the next three weeks working on the activites, videos, and short discussions in the unit "Create, Test, Improve!" and next month we will have a new unit to explore together. We will learn more about what "Create, Test, Improve!" means during our program.

Does my child have to attend all four units?

You do not have to attend every unit. The entire Work it Out @ You Library program is four units and because it takes three weeks to complete each unit, it will take us 4 months to complete the whole program. We understand that 4 months is a very large commitment of time and it may not be feasible. That being said, please feel free to attend all four units, but it will be fine if you cannot. 

***Please note that this program is for preschoolers ages 4-5 years old. Please do not register your child if they are older or younger than 4-5 years old.***