Iffy Books
Iffy Books offers a small selection of books and zines on hacking, free culture, gardening, and adjacent topics.
At Iffy Books we believe in empowering people to be less reliant on big tech companies.
We believe in expanding the commons.
We like decentralization but dislike blockchains.
We believe in meeting your neighbors and sharing knowledge afk.
We host workshops and meetups on a regular basis. To get updates on future events, sign up for our email list. If you like what we’re doing, you can make a recurring donation.
👀 How-To Zine Swap
Stop by on Saturday, April 27th from noon to 6 p.m. for a zine swap focused on DIY skills. Leave a zine if you have one! Take a handful regardless!… (read more)
💾🌾 Iffy Books Permacomputing Meetup
The Iffy Books Permacomputing Meetup is every fourth Sunday at 1:00 PM ET. You can join us in person at Iffy Books (404 S. 20th St., PHL) or via Jitsi Meet. ➡️ Meetup Link From Permacomputing.net: Permacomputing is a more sustainable approach to computer and network technology inspired by permaculture. Permacomputing is both… (read more)
💬 Comics Workshop with Eleanor Barba
This workshop is for every level of drawing skill and is over the age of 16. Materials will be provided but feel free to bring your favorite drawing implements and sketchbooks. When my grandmother passed away, I found sharing memories of her through comics helped my grieving process. In this… (read more)
✏️ The Writing Room
Come co-work with other writers in three 40-minute units of silent writing. Writers and projects of any type welcome. 10-minute breaks and accountability check-ins between units. BYO coffee, water, computer chargers, notepads, etc.… (read more)
💻 Philly 2600 Meetup
The Philly 2600 meeting is a monthly gathering of local hackers, phreaks, nerds, geeks, activists, tinkerers, developers, infosec professionals, and other interesting people.… (read more)