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.
📚 librarypunk podcast taping
librarypunk is live in Philly for the first time ever at ALA Annual Conference!… (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)
🔁 Cassette Tape Loop Workshop
Learn to make physical audio loops with used cassette tapes! No experience needed. For the workshop we’ll be using cassettes with screws in the corners, which are easier to take apart but less common than the ones fastened with glue. We’ll have regular cassette tapes for $1 each if you… (read more)
🎸 Thrash Bot Workshop
We’re making guitar-playing robots with Pi Pico microcontrollers and 360° servo motors! We’ll provide soldering irons and supplies. To complete this workshop you’ll need to buy a kit for $10. Here’s what’s included: • RP2040/Pi Pico board • 360° servo motor w/ attachments & screws • tiny screwdriver • micro… (read more)
🔊 DIY Audio Meter Soldering Class
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)