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It’s no secret that COVID-19 , Coronavirus, has had an impact on all of us. In these trying times, it’s hard to know what to do, how to adjust or if things will be normal again. The good news is that you’re not alone. Everyone is trying to adjust to this new normal as well. And better yet, there are good resources to help during this trying time. Here are a few that I have found to really...

Hi! I’m Steve Sidner, a technical volunteer at the Do Space, helping seniors at our CyberSeniors clinic. I have been doing this for a few years. We have seen a big seachange lately. More and more folks are coming to see us with a new gadget, usually a smartphone or a tablet, and no prior computer experience! Many of these people are older and often retired. Their life work and their...

You may be finding yourself with a little more time at home lately than you’re used to—and, at first, that’s great! But once you’ve binge-watched a couple of shows and done all those chores you’d been procrastinating on, you may find yourself wondering what to do next. May I suggest reading? If you don’t have a ton of books on hand, fear not! While the libraries are all currently...

Hey Omahans, wondering how to keep up with your grocery needs? Here’s info on local store hours and services, grocery delivery options, and things to keep in mind when deciding how to shop. We will work to update this blog with store hours and services. Is something missing or in need of an update? Let us know at hello@dospace.org.    Store Hours and Services Stores with...

The state of our world seems to have changed overnight, leaving questions and uncertainty for us all. The rules on ‘what’s safe’ become narrower on a daily basis. While our news feeds are constantly pinging with urgent updates, there are some steps we can all take to distinguish between what is true or untrue in the media frenzy the pandemic has spurred. In a recent NPR interview, John...

Do Space cares deeply about the health and safety of the Omaha community. We are closely monitoring emerging information regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19). As always, the health and safety of our members and our staff is our number one priority. As you may be aware, the State of Nebraska has imposed a ban on public gatherings of over 10 people through April 30th. In response to this new...

The internet has proven to be a vital resource for entertainment and productivity during these times of isolation and social-distancing. After a long day of remote-work, and perhaps teaching and parenting, it can feel good to shut down the computer and relax.  But with gloomy weather and limits on gatherings, what else is there to do besides sit in front of a screen? This blog shares some...

Did you grow up playing with a "Lite•Brite"? Do you dream in rainbows? Is color your life? Or do you just enjoy interacting with the latest technology? Answering yes to any of these questions means only one thing-- you need to get down to Do Space and engage with our newest tech exhibit piece! It's called "Everbright" and we are ALL about it here. Basically what it is, and this is taken...

Do Space opened 4 years ago this month and over this time we've seen so much growth! For a few examples we've seen since we opened:   To celebrate this wonderful anniversary we're hosting an Open House! All are invited this Saturday, November 9th from 1pm - 3pm.  We will be demoing our BRAND NEW Taz Pro 3D printer Showing off the newest tech kits and robots that will be...

Somewhere between the pumpkin-spiced everything in the stores and the now hunting for my lost winter gloves I'm reminded how the seasons have officially changed and soon we'll be into some major holiday seasoning. For those new to Do Space, you might not know we feature different 'Holiday Hacks' happening over the next few months the whole family will love! Starting with our first: Glowing...