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In Afternoon of Code, we will hone our skills using robots, computers, and unplugged activities for everyone ages 3 and up.  Anyone can begin coding with intuitive tutorials and a can-do attitude! Youth of all ages and their families are welcome! Whether you are new to coding or more advanced, we will have a little something for everyone. A variety of computer games will be available to...

It's summer, so that means kids are outside a lot more and much later in the evening. What better way to make yourself seen (and learn a bit too) than by lighting up a wearable accessory! On Tuesday, July 10th we will be having our Wearable Tech program from 1:00-2:30. Bring your favorite hat, headband, backpack or any kind of accessory and Do Space will bring the tech to make it light up. We...

Did you know that that your kids can lose as much as 3 months of academic progress over the summer if they're not actively learning? We want to help you help your kids avoid the summer slide this year, so we've curated a great list of books to do just that. We chose books that can help you help your kids, like: Helping Kids with Coding for Dummies by Camille McCue, PhD and Sarah...

Do Space is bringing back prototyping this summer! Join us for Circuit Jams on June 28th or July 26th at 1pm for a fun afternoon of making. At Circuit Jams you can use our prototype cart filled with oddities to invent anything you have never seen before. You can try inventing glasses for your pets or make an mini soda fountain. We are also giving an extra challenge this time around, we are...

Make your inventions come to life with Makey Makey!  The Makey Makey is a kid-friendly invention kit that can turn common items into touchpads.  You can play your favorite classic video games with bananas or a slice of pizza. Or rock out to some music with a cardboard guitar and the Makey Makey attached to the fretboard.  We have everything you need to start inventing your very own controllers...

For all computer programmers and Raspberry Pi fans, we have added a new HAT known as Pan & Tilt that is used in partnership with the NoIR Camera Mini Kit. All of these items are now available for check-out at Do Space. What is a HAT? HAT stands for "hardware attached on top" and is used in conjunction with the Raspberry Pi to add functionality options. The advantage of these add-on...

All through June and July, Do Space has special summer programs called Tech Safari programs on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00-2:30. Each week is a different theme with fun activities to keep kids learning throughout the summer. Our Thursday, June 21st Tech Safari program is Draw It Up With 3D Doodlers. Members will learn how to use a 3D doodle pen, the handheld version of a 3D printer. Kids...

Are you an adult interested in programming, but aren't sure how to get started? Are you thinking about changing careers or reentering the workforce? Have some free time on Sunday afternoons in July? Then Hello Code may be for you! Hello Code is a free program here at Do Space designed to help people interested in a new careers or re-entering the workforce build programming skills. It provides...

We now have an Oculus Go VR headset available for checkout. The Go is an affordable, standalone VR headset with a built-in display. In other words, you don’t need to bring your in your own phone for it to work.  Similar to the Google Cardboard and Samsung Gear VR, it is a 3-DoF headset meaning it will allow you to move your head around in the experience but it doesn’t detect walking around....

Join Do Space and No More Empty Pots for a five-week series all about the Internet of Things! Not sure what that means? Let us introduce you to this network of devices that can transform the way you live and work. The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the rapidly growing network of connected objects that are able to collect and exchange data using embedded sensors. Thermostats, cars, lights,...