Tech Learning Collective

Technology education for radical organizers and revolutionary communities.

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.

  • April 13, 2026 6:00 PM April 13, 2026 8:00 PM
  • Iffy Books, 404 S. 20th St., Philadelphia, 19146, United States
  • Status: CONFIRMED
Make a home page like it’s 1999! Join us at Iffy Books for a new workshop called Make Your First Website, led by Ragman a.k.a. Richard Green. You’ll learn the basics of HTML and create a static site on the free hosting service Neocities. No experience necessary! Please bring a… (read more)
  • April 14, 2026 5:00 PM April 14, 2026 7:30 PM
  • Iffy Books, 404 S. 20th St., Philadelphia, 19146, United States
  • Status: CONFIRMED
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)
  • April 15, 2026 6:00 PM April 15, 2026 8:00 PM
  • Iffy Books, 404 S. 20th St., Philadelphia, 19146, United States
  • Status: CONFIRMED
For people who value connection, sustainability, and creativity — without AI. Bring: • writing projects • craft projects • books & book recommendations • CDs Do not bring: • screens Provided: • zine-making supplies • snacks… (read more)
  • April 16, 2026 6:30 PM April 16, 2026 8:30 PM
  • Iffy Books, 404 S. 20th St., Philadelphia, 19146, United States
  • Status: CONFIRMED
FAFIO is a meetup for folks who want to learn new tech skills, but aren’t sure where to start. Let’s fuck around and figure it out. FAFIO means there is no instructor. Instead we learn by talking and sharing knowledge, reading info in zines and online, and hands-on trial and… (read more)
  • April 17, 2026 2:00 PM April 17, 2026 4:00 PM
  • Iffy Books, 404 S. 20th St., Philadelphia, 19146, United States
  • Status: CONFIRMED
Join us for another beginner-friendly soldering project at Iffy Books! You’ll assemble a DIY audio meter kit, which you can use to visualize an audio signal’s amplitude. To complete this project you’ll need to buy a kit for $7.95. We’re suggesting a $5–$20 donation for the class, no one turned… (read more)