Register for new, free computer-science clubs for kids and teens at the Newton Free Library in its second-floor computer center:

Scratch Club:  A new monthly club for Grades 3-6 will start meeting on Thursday, November 6, 6:30-7:30PM in the second floor Computer Center.  In one-hour sessions, kids will explore and work with Scratch, a free programming language designed at MIT for creating games, animation and stories.  Online registration is required and opens October 23.  For more information, call 617-796-1370.

Girls Who Code Club:  GWC is a national non-profit organization aiming to inspire, educate, and equip girls with the computing skills.  In Newton, GWC is open to girls in Grades 9-12 and will meet 4-6PM on Fridays throughout the school year (in November:  7, 14, 21, 28).   Participants will learn about concepts and techniquese of artificial intelligence, graphics, game design, cryptography, and mobile development.  Online registration is required.  For information, scroll down on this page to Girls Who Code, or email teens@newtonfreelibrary.net or call 617-796-1360.