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Littles Lab: Let’s Learn About The Seasons

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Active Learning Lab at Do Space at OPL's Abrahams Branch
Program Type:
Creative Tech & Makerspace
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for engaging weekly activities focused on the seasons. Designed for preschool-age children, our program will incorporate apps, games, toys, and art to explore STEM concepts...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Do Space at OPL's Abrahams Branch
Room: Active Learning Lab
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Creative Tech & Makerspace
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us for engaging weekly activities focused on the seasons.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Star Wars

Make It! Mini Lightsabers

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Conference Room at Do Space at OPL's Abrahams Branch
Program Type:
Creative Tech & Makerspace, Youth
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Build your own mini LED lightsaber with a straw in this quick Star Wars-themed STEM activity. May the Force be with you! 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Do Space at OPL's Abrahams Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Creative Tech & Makerspace, Youth
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Build your own mini LED lightsaber with a straw in this quick Star Wars-themed STEM activity. 

May the Force be with you!
 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Mug Press

Cricut Mug Press: The Basics

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
3D Lab for Classes at Do Space at OPL's Abrahams Branch
Program Type:
Creative Tech & Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to use the Cricut Mug Press to make custom mugs! In this beginner class, we’ll show you how to set it up, create designs, and safely press them onto mugs. Bring along an ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Do Space at OPL's Abrahams Branch
Room: 3D Lab for Classes
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Creative Tech & Makerspace
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Learn how to use the Cricut Mug Press to make custom mugs! In this beginner class, we’ll show you how to set it up, create designs, and safely press them onto mugs. Bring along an image you'd love to see on your mug! Mugs are provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Membership Card Required

Membership cards are recommended but not required for entry into Do Space classes and programs, If you do not have one grab a free membership at Dospace.org

Photography

Photography 101

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room at Do Space at OPL's Abrahams Branch
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn photography by mastering key concepts like f-stops, shutter speed, ISO, and lens choice. Start with mental tools like visualization, patience, and composition, then learn to ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Do Space at OPL's Abrahams Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Learn photography by mastering key concepts like f-stops, shutter speed, ISO, and lens choice. Start with mental tools like visualization, patience, and composition, then learn to use your camera's features to capture your vision. 

Excel

Lunch and Learn: Excel Advanced

Friday, November 8, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Career & Entrepreneurship
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us online and learn how to create dynamic dashboards, utilize advanced charting options, and implement data validation strategies. By the end of this session, you'll be e...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Career & Entrepreneurship
Required
Seats Remaining: 96
Event Details:

Join us online and learn how to create dynamic dashboards, utilize advanced charting options, and implement data validation strategies. 

Seasons

Littles Lab: Let’s Learn About The Seasons

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Active Learning Lab at Do Space at OPL's Abrahams Branch
Program Type:
Creative Tech & Makerspace
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for engaging weekly activities focused on the seasons. Designed for preschool-age children, our program will incorporate apps, games, toys, and art to explore STEM concepts...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Do Space at OPL's Abrahams Branch
Room: Active Learning Lab
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Creative Tech & Makerspace
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Join us for engaging weekly activities focused on the seasons.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Circuits

Kid Coders: Simply Circuits

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at Do Space at OPL's Abrahams Branch
Program Type:
Computer Programming, Technology Class
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and interactive class where you'll learn how to create your own circuits! Using cool tools like breadboards, LEDs, and resistors, you'll discover how electricity ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Do Space at OPL's Abrahams Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Computer Programming, Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and interactive class where you'll learn how to create your own circuits! Using cool tools like breadboards, LEDs, and resistors, you'll discover how electricity works to make things light up and move. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Artificial Intelligence

AI 101: A Beginner's Guide to Artificial Intelligence

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Everyone
Event Details:

Curious about artificial intelligence and how it's shaping the world around us? This introductory class will provide a clear and easy-to-understand overview of AI, covering its his...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Teens, Everyone
Program Type: Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 99
Event Details:

Curious about artificial intelligence and how it's shaping the world around us? This introductory class will provide a clear and easy-to-understand overview of AI, covering its history, key concepts, and real-world applications.

Veterans Day

All Day
Do Space at OPL's Abrahams Branch, Online, Special Events, OPL's Sorensen Branch, OPL's Benson Branch, OPL's Elkhorn Branch, OPL's Washington Branch, OPL's Downtown Branch, OPL's Florence Branch, OPL's Genealogy & Local History Room, OPL's Millard Branch, OPL's Saddlebrook Branch, OPL's Swanson Branch, OPL's Willa Cather Branch
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Branches:
Do Space at OPL's Abrahams Branch, Online, Special Events, OPL's Sorensen Branch, OPL's Benson Branch, OPL's Elkhorn Branch, OPL's Washington Branch, OPL's Downtown Branch, OPL's Florence Branch, OPL's Genealogy & Local History Room, OPL's Millard Branch, OPL's Saddlebrook Branch, OPL's Swanson Branch, OPL's Willa Cather Branch
Seasons

Littles Lab: Let’s Learn About The Seasons

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Active Learning Lab at Do Space at OPL's Abrahams Branch
Program Type:
Creative Tech & Makerspace
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for engaging weekly activities focused on the seasons. Designed for preschool-age children, our program will incorporate apps, games, toys, and art to explore STEM concepts...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Do Space at OPL's Abrahams Branch
Room: Active Learning Lab
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Creative Tech & Makerspace
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us for engaging weekly activities focused on the seasons.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Paper airplane

Design It! Perfect Paper Airplane

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Active Learning Lab at Do Space at OPL's Abrahams Branch
Program Type:
Creative Tech & Makerspace, Youth
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered what makes a paper plane fly? Some paper planes clearly fly better than others. But why is this? One factor is the kind of design used to build the plane. In...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Do Space at OPL's Abrahams Branch
Room: Active Learning Lab
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Creative Tech & Makerspace, Youth
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered what makes a paper plane fly? Some paper planes clearly fly better than others. But why is this? One factor is the kind of design used to build the plane.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

T-shirt press

Cricut T-Shirt Press: The Basics

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
3D Lab for Classes at Do Space at OPL's Abrahams Branch
Program Type:
Creative Tech & Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to use the Cricut Easy Press to make your own heat-transfer projects! This simple workshop will show you how to press designs onto fabric. You'll get easy steps and tips ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Do Space at OPL's Abrahams Branch
Room: 3D Lab for Classes
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Creative Tech & Makerspace
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Learn how to use the Cricut Easy Press to make your own heat-transfer projects! This simple workshop will show you how to press designs onto fabric. You'll get easy steps and tips to create custom t-shirts, bags, and more.

Disclaimer(s)

Membership Card Required

Membership cards are recommended but not required for entry into Do Space classes and programs, If you do not have one grab a free membership at Dospace.org

Lightroom

Lightroom Classic

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room at Do Space at OPL's Abrahams Branch
Program Type:
Creative Tech & Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Discover how to organize, edit, and export your photos with Adobe Lightroom Classic. In this class, you'll learn the key differences between Lightroom and Photoshop, explore workfl...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Do Space at OPL's Abrahams Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Creative Tech & Makerspace
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Discover how to organize, edit, and export your photos with Adobe Lightroom Classic. In this class, you'll learn the key differences between Lightroom and Photoshop, explore workflow tips, and dive into the Library and Develop modes. 

tinkercad

Teen Tech: TinkerCAD

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
3D Lab for Classes at Do Space at OPL's Abrahams Branch
Program Type:
Technology Class, Teen
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teens at Do Space can unleash their creativity in a hands-on class focused on 3D design using Tinkercad. Participants will learn to navigate this user-friendly platform, where they...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Do Space at OPL's Abrahams Branch
Room: 3D Lab for Classes
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Technology Class, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Teens at Do Space can unleash their creativity in a hands-on class focused on 3D design using Tinkercad.

PPT

Lunch and Learn: Creating Music Videos with PowerPoint

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Career & Entrepreneurship
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

This engaging online session will guide you through the process of transforming your favorite songs into visually captivating music videos using PowerPoint. Learn how to incor...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Career & Entrepreneurship
Required
Seats Remaining: 99
Event Details:

This engaging online session will guide you through the process of transforming your favorite songs into visually captivating music videos using PowerPoint. 

Seasons

Littles Lab: Let’s Learn About The Seasons

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Active Learning Lab at Do Space at OPL's Abrahams Branch
Program Type:
Creative Tech & Makerspace
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for engaging weekly activities focused on the seasons. Designed for preschool-age children, our program will incorporate apps, games, toys, and art to explore STEM concepts...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Do Space at OPL's Abrahams Branch
Room: Active Learning Lab
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Creative Tech & Makerspace
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Join us for engaging weekly activities focused on the seasons.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Circuits

Kid Coders: Simply Circuits

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at Do Space at OPL's Abrahams Branch
Program Type:
Computer Programming, Technology Class
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and interactive class where you'll learn how to create your own circuits! Using cool tools like breadboards, LEDs, and resistors, you'll discover how electricity ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Do Space at OPL's Abrahams Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Computer Programming, Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and interactive class where you'll learn how to create your own circuits! Using cool tools like breadboards, LEDs, and resistors, you'll discover how electricity works to make things light up and move. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Take & Make: Turkey Bot

All Day 11/18 - 11/24
Do Space at OPL's Abrahams Branch
Program Type:
Youth
Age Group:
Children
Library Branch: Do Space at OPL's Abrahams Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Youth
video game

Intro to Game Development in Unity Part 1

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Do Space at OPL's Abrahams Branch
Program Type:
Computer Programming
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Dive into the world of game development with Unity in this beginner-friendly class! In Part 1, you’ll learn the fundamentals of using Unity, a powerful game engine used to create i...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Do Space at OPL's Abrahams Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computer Programming
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Dive into the world of game development with Unity in this beginner-friendly class! In Part 1, you’ll learn the fundamentals of using Unity, a powerful game engine used to create immersive 2D and 3D games. 

Seasons

Littles Lab: Let’s Learn About The Seasons

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Active Learning Lab at Do Space at OPL's Abrahams Branch
Program Type:
Creative Tech & Makerspace
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for engaging weekly activities focused on the seasons. Designed for preschool-age children, our program will incorporate apps, games, toys, and art to explore STEM concepts...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Do Space at OPL's Abrahams Branch
Room: Active Learning Lab
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Creative Tech & Makerspace
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us for engaging weekly activities focused on the seasons.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

stick

Make It! Chain Reaction

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Do Space at OPL's Abrahams Branch
Program Type:
Creative Tech & Makerspace, Youth
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

If you enjoy chain reactions and spectacular sights, this activity is for you! Who knew weaving unspectacular tongue depressors could set off a chain reaction of sticks flying in t...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Do Space at OPL's Abrahams Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Creative Tech & Makerspace, Youth
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

If you enjoy chain reactions and spectacular sights, this activity is for you! Who knew weaving unspectacular tongue depressors could set off a chain reaction of sticks flying in the air? Try it out and see for yourself!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

button

Button Maker: The Basics

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
3D Lab for Classes at Do Space at OPL's Abrahams Branch
Program Type:
Creative Tech & Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to make your own buttons! This easy workshop will show you how to set up the button maker and press them into buttons. It's perfect for beginners—no experience needed!Bri...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Do Space at OPL's Abrahams Branch
Room: 3D Lab for Classes
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Creative Tech & Makerspace
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Learn how to make your own buttons! This easy workshop will show you how to set up the button maker and press them into buttons. It's perfect for beginners—no experience needed!

Bring along an image you'd love to see on your button!

ps

Photoshop 101

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Do Space at OPL's Abrahams Branch
Program Type:
Creative Tech & Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

This class focuses on Adobe Photoshop's essential tools for photography. You'll learn about tool palettes, exposure, and color adjustments using Levels, Curves, and Hue/Saturation....

Open
Required
Library Branch: Do Space at OPL's Abrahams Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Creative Tech & Makerspace
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

This class focuses on Adobe Photoshop's essential tools for photography. You'll learn about tool palettes, exposure, and color adjustments using Levels, Curves, and Hue/Saturation.

VR

Teen Tech: Virtual Reality Spaces

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Do Space at OPL's Abrahams Branch
Program Type:
Technology Class, Teen
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting journey into the world of virtual reality! This immersive class invites teens to explore different environments to enhance their experience.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Do Space at OPL's Abrahams Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Technology Class, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting journey into the world of virtual reality! This immersive class invites teens to explore different environments to enhance their experience.