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Many folks looking for work today are doing so because of a COVID-related job loss. When interviewers see a significant gap in an applicant's work history, they're likely to ask for an explanation. Over at LinkedIn, News Editor Riva Gold has some basic advice for just this situation: Be transparent and open about any breaks in your work history resulting from the pandemic. Employers will...

We are excited to announce that our family rooms will be open to the public again starting on March 1st, on a reservation basis. This includes our Active Learning Lab and our Littles Lab which both have room for your family to spread out, fun and age appropriate games and tech kits, along with laptops and iPads available for checkout. The rooms will be available to reserve in half hour time slots...

If you and your kiddos have attended a Littles Lab program during the last several months, chances are you were able to see me, but I didn't see you. That's because since March, all of the virtual Littles Lab programs have been a Zoom Webinar which only allows for so much engagement with your little ones. However, we have missed your faces so starting in January, we will be doing Littles Lab as a...

Have you always wanted to increase your Microsoft Excel skills? Excel-erate is the perfect program to learn the fundamentals of Excel without having to go at it alone. Excel-erate is a BRAND NEW program to Do Space and was created to develop Microsoft Excel talent among those changing careers and re-entering the workforce. One study by Capital One and Burning Glass Technologies revealed that not...

What is beanstack?  Beanstack is an activity challenge software and mobile app that is used by libraries around the world! Starting on Monday, December 7th, Do Space members can use this software to track attendance at events, find fun STEAM activities for all ages, and enter to win prizes- all for free! Once you have made your personalized account on our Beanstack website, you will be able to...

Do you have an important meeting or job interview coming up in our Virtual Interview Lab? Looking to up your Zoom game by just looking better on screen or be sharing your screen to show them your work. Check out this great article from C|Net on how to use zoom like a pro. Tips include: Change your background Mute your audio and turn off your camera by default Mute and unmute with...

Do you know what Giving Tuesday is? Giving Tuesday is an annual celebration of the work that nonprofits do across the nation and gives you the opportunity to support that work! Why a Tuesday? Giving Tuesday is the Tuesday after Thanksgiving: We have Black Friday, Cyber Monday, why not give back on Tuesday? Giving Tuesday is an all online giving celebration and this year’s event will be held...

November is here and that means that the holidays are near! Join us and celebrate the holidays Do Space style with a series of Take it & Make it Kits that can be fun for the whole family! This month, we will be making Light-up Turkey Pins. Do Space will provide most of the materials for you to pick up and then follow along with us on our twitch channel as we make these...

Yes, you read that right! Our five year anniversary is coming up! Do Space opened on November 7th, 2015 and we have come so far in just five short years. Thanks to the Omaha community here is what we've been able to do: To celebrate this monumental anniversary we are hosting an all day livestream on our Twitch Channel on November 6th from 8am-8pm. A lot like you, we've had to come up with...

You’ve got a big imagination and Do Space loves helping you bring your ideas to life. So many incredible things have been created in our 3D Lab since we first opened and now we’ve got something new for you! The Glowforge Pro laser cutter/engraving machine is the newest piece of equipment available to members in the 3D Lab. Joining our existing Universal Laser Systems VLS 2.3, the...