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The Enigma Girls book cover: A girl in 1940s-era clothes and hair is seen from the back, standing with her arms akimbo facing a large machine with many dials.

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Can You Break the Code? - RO

Grades 5-8
2026-11-05 17:30:00 2026-11-05 18:30:00 America/Chicago Can You Break the Code? - RO Could you do the work of a Navajo Code Talker or one of the Bletchley Park WWII teen cryptologists? Learn about these heroes, then try your hand at some code breaking! Harnish Main - Creation Center

Thursday, November 05
5:30pm - 6:30pm

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Harnish Main

Creation Center

Could you do the work of a Navajo Code Talker or one of the Bletchley Park WWII teen cryptologists? Learn about these heroes, then try your hand at some code breaking!

Inspired by The Enigma Girls by Candace Fleming from the 2027 Rebecca Caudill Award Nominees. Sign up for our 2027 Rebecca Caudill Award Challenge on Beanstack to earn prizes like a free book!

This program has limited space, and we will likely have a waitlist. If your child is unable to attend, please let us know so we can make a child on the waitlist happy!

For everyone's health, we kindly ask that you keep sick children at home. Please call us at 847-458-6060 x135 if you need to cancel.

AAPLD embraces inclusivity in its programs and services. To request accommodations, please email [info@aapld.org] or call 847-458-6060 x135 at least 7 days in advance.

AGE GROUP: | Middle School | Grade School |

EVENT TYPE: | Youth STEAM Program | Youth Program |

TAGS: | Readers Choice |

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