Hour of Code - An interactive, game-like, self-directed tutorial about computers with video lectures from famous industry leaders and celebrity characters at the Central Branch of the Seattle Public Library - Sunday, December 15th 2013 from 2-3pm

Pretty cool!

" Thought about designing your own game or program? Want to learn about computers and technology? Come and learn some introductory skills at the 2013 Hour of Code.
Learn the basic concepts of Computer Science with drag and drop programming. This is a game-like, self-directed tutorial with video lectures including Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Angry Birds and Plants vs. Zombies. You'll discover repeat-loops, conditionals and basic algorithms, and the tutorials are available in 20 languages.

What's Hour of Code?
It's a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify "code" and show that anyone can learn the basics to be a maker, a creator and an innovator.

Today, we’re surrounded by technology. Many people have their own tablets and phones -- and yet, few are learning how computers actually work. Simple computer science activities can help nurture creativity and problem solving skills. By getting a feel for computational thinking early, students will have a foundation for success in any future career path.

Computer science provides a foundation for virtually any career -- everybody can benefit from learning the basics. "

For more info. go here.