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We’ve recently added some new tech kits to the Do Space shelves. To know which kits are available, just look to see if that kit’s white tub is on a shelf in the computer area, Teen Hangout, or Littles Lab. If you see the tub, then the kit is available. We keep all the parts for the kits (including the parts that need to charge) behind the Tech Desk and we'll load them into your selected tub...

Did you know September is International Save Your Photos Month? At the Do Space Tech Desk, we get a lot of questions about saving, transferring, and storing photos. Sometimes staff or volunteers are available to offer tips or even work directly on the issue. Other times, it is clear the job the member is hoping to accomplish is too complex for us to address in that moment. Then our options are...

Keegan Korf, Regional Manager of Common Sense Media, will join us at Do Space on Tuesday, August 23rd at 6:00 PM for a discussion about kids and social media. The session will be for parents and will help them guide their children toward using social media in empowering and positive ways. Then on Tuesday, September 20th, Keegan returns for a new session titled Managing Screen Time. This one will...

At Do Space we’ve welcomed just over 15,000 visitors in both June and July. And new members are signing up for free everyday! So far, we’re a community of over 33,000 unique members. But what if you aren’t one of those many visitors? What if you still haven’t made it to 72nd and Dodge to check us out? Here’s what you can expect: Start out at the Information Desk, immediately to your...

QYMH Concerning Co-Working Thursdays at Do Space (Questions You Might Have) 1. Who can register for Co-Working Thursdays? A: Anyone! Professionals and amateurs. Instructors and students. Tech nerds and beginners. This isn’t a class, it’s just an open space for your use. Bring a collaborator and share a table or come alone. Everyone is welcome. 2. What can I work on at Co-Working...

Are you an inventor? Are you wondering if you need a patent for your inventions? Do Space is offering a free workshop that will help you answer that question! Join patent attorney Luke Holst for an engaging and informative presentation on patent law. In this afternoon workshop you’ll learn about which kinds of inventions and improvements need patents and which ones don’t. Holst offers...

This June and July, join us at Do Space as we launch the Summer of Invention! We’re continuing and expanding our youth programs with new themes and new times. See the Events page for details and registration. Adults and kids can participate in The Great Prototype Challenge on Sunday afternoons. We’re sharing our prototype cart for the first time. It’s loaded with common household items...

Recently members of the South Omaha Learning Community attended a Littles Lab Field Trip. The Littles Lab Field Trip includes a brief tour of Do Space (including the 3D lab) and a shortened version of our regular Littles Lab program just for the group. In this case, the Learning Community facilitators wanted to provide their group with an opportunity to share an experience with family members,...

You’ve heard about virtual reality (VR) and now you can experience it for free at Do Space by checking out one of our Google Cardboard headset tech kits. We have four versions: the basic Google Cardboard, the Powis Viewr, I Am Cardboard, and a standard headset. Look for a labeled box in the Teen Hangout or the Littles Lab and take it to the Tech Desk to check out. (You’ll need a signed...

In the month of March, Do Space is partnering with Common Sense Media on a series of workshops titled Parenting in the Digital Age. Last Saturday the discussion topic was Selfie Culture. Next week, March 19, the topic is Cyber Bullying. We’d love to have any interested parents join us! Register here. The workshops are led by the OPS Common Sense Media directors and includes presentation, group...