Do Space
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Buses: 2, 8, 18, 92, 98
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| Established | November 2015 |
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| Location | 7205 Dodge Street, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. 68114 |
| Coordinates | 41°15′32″N 96°01′29″W / 41.258972°N 96.024667°W |
| Public transit access | Metro Area Transit Buses: 2, 8, 18, 92, 98 |
| Website | dospace |
Do Space is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community technology center in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. The center's services include a digital library, an educational center, and small makerspace featuring 3D printing technology. [1][2] The library opened in 2015.
Do Space was announced in 2014 as Omaha's first digital library, to be located in a former Borders Bookstore in central Omaha, at 72nd and Dodge Streets just west of the University of Nebraska Omaha.[3] The building underwent major renovations in 2015, and officially opened that fall.[4] The building was designed by HDR, Inc. and was remodeled by Kiewit Corporation.[5]
Do Space began partnerships with various organizations, including Metropolitan Community College and Omaha Public Library.[5] Do Space is managed by the non-profit Community Information Trust, which itself is managed by local Omaha philanthropic organization, Heritage Services.[6]
In 2023, the building was demolished to make way for the construction of the Omaha Central Public Library.[7] In preparation for the construction, Do Space resources were temporarily moved to the Milton R. Abrahams Branch of the Omaha Public Library near 90th and Fort Streets.[8] Do Space began to occupy the second floor of the Omaha Central Library upon its completion in April 2026.[9]
Services
Patrons can use Apple, Windows, and Ubuntu computers that have office, CAD and graphics programs and can access Omaha Public Library databases while at Do Space.[10] Do Space also has tablets and laptops for use, as well a 3D lab that has 3D printers, 3D scanners, and a laser cutter. There are large-format printers as well as break-out rooms with touch screen bulletin boards.[11]
Do Space provides its services free to the public, except for expendables like printing and 3D materials.[12] There are dedicated spaces for small children, teens, as well as adults.[13] There is a group specifically geared towards seniors that incorporates peer-style information-sharing.[14] Metropolitan Community College held classes on the second floor of the original building.[15] Do Space provides a meeting space to nurture an innovation incubator and various community tech groups meet there.[11]