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Do Space is a one-of-a-kind type of community resource. It plays a key role in the lives of many residents in the Omaha area, and even though we are closed to the public, we are still hard at work for those residents. While the building is closed, Do Space’s free wifi can still be accessed in the parking lot of our facility from 8 AM to 8PM for those in need of a fast and reliable internet...

Do Space is known for its summer programs, and while families may not be able to come to our location to join in on the activities, we are going to bring the activities to you! Every Tuesday and Thursday throughout June and July, Do Space will drop a new fun and engaging activity video that the whole family can enjoy. On Tuesdays, we will post Make-Along videos where we will show you how to...

We are over eight weeks into staying at home, and, by this point, your kids have played with every toy and video game they own, and they’ve read every book on their shelves at least twice. Playgrounds are shut down. Depending on whether you live in a house or an apartment complex, you may or may not have access to outdoor space to play. The “easy to make” craft ideas on Pinterest that...

Do Something Great This Summer with Do Space! Need ideas on how to keep busy or learn something new? Check out our list below for inspiration!  Start to master Adobe programs with our Illustrator & Photoshop Basics webinars Get your business idea off the ground! Visit startomaha.com Invigorate your employment profile through LinkedIn Take a free online course through Harvard...

If there is one thing Omaha excels at it’s supporting its non-profits! Nothing shows this more than the upcoming Omaha Gives! donation event. Don’t know what this event is all about? Let me break it down for you: Omaha Gives! is an all online giving celebration that allows you to shower your favorite non-profits with some much needed assistance. This year’s event will be held on...

While the school year may be coming to an end, a child’s learning should not! Parents looking for ways to keep their children engaged this summer will be happy to know that there are plenty of educational and productive online resources. We’ve listed several great sites that are not only engaging, but also fun for students! It’s recommended to visit these sites yourself to really get a...

Do you want to sharpen your technical skills? Gain a new job skill? A little worried about leaving your house to do so? It's okay. We've got you covered. Because the uncertainty surrounding in-person meetings this summer, we're taking Hello Code on-line for both the June and July cohorts and you can apply now! Hello Code is for adults interested in exploring career options in the tech...

Anyone can be a maker at any age. Our Junior Makers program at Do Space helps encourage youth makers explore several different ways of making. From learning about circuits to create light up cards or sewn hearts to creating ziplines and strong and sturdy paper towers to help learn about design and engineering. One can never be too young to start learning to make. And we have some makers who...

If you (like me) love comic books, you’re probably aware that the first Saturday in May is usually Free Comic Book Day. However, this year, that has changed, like so many other things.  An official announcement went out on Free Comic Book Day’s website on March 19, stating that this year’s event is postponed, but not cancelled, and will hopefully be able to take place later this summer....

It’s kind of hard to plan things right now. By the end of May we may be well on our way to something close to normal, or we may still be doing our part to help control the spread of the virus by staying home. But whether you’re at home or getting out and about a bit more, we have some fantastic digital art webinars in May that you don’t want to miss. From Tinkercad, to Photoshop, to Clip...