Robot Week at Shirley Library - Hands-on Activity: The AI Playground
Robot Week at Shirley Library- Hands-on Activity: The AI Playground
Join us for a fun and interactive session where you'll get to explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) works - no coding or experience required!
Try out simple, engaging activities that reveal how AI learns, makes decisions, and sometimes gets it wrong. Whether you're curious about how a chatbot works, want to train a mini machine to recognise patterns, or just explore the surprising ways AI shows up in daily life, there’ll be something for everyone - kids, adults, and lifelong learners alike.
Come along and play your way to a better understanding of the tech shaping our world!
This session will be delivered by our special guests, Angel Moore, a PhD candidate and Associated Professor Kathryn MacCallum from the University of Canterbury.
Special information: Bring your device, if you have one (iPad, Tablet or Smart Phone)
Ages: 5 years +
Cost: $FREE
Bookings Required: Book online here - From 27 November, 7pm
Spots are limited, so please consider your availability before making a booking.
If you are unable to attend, kindly cancel your booking as early as possible to allow others on the waiting list to register
This colouring competition is designed for participants aged 5 or above, offering a fun and creative activity during the holiday break. You can work at your own pace, as long as your entry is submitted to Shirley Library on time.
To enter, collect a Robot Week colouring sheet at Shirley library from 15 December 2025 or download and print one using one of the links below. Colour your picture, write your contact details on the back of your entry, and return it to Shirley library by 3:00pm, Sunday 18 January 2026. Winners will be notified by Friday, 6 February 2026.
