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.
💾☀️ Permacomputing + Solarpunk Meetup
The Permacomputing + Solarpunk meetup is the first Wednesday every other month at Iffy Books! You can join us in person (404 S. 20th St., PHL) or remotely via Jitsi Meet. ➡️ Virtual meetup link From Permacomputing.net: Permacomputing is a more sustainable approach to computer and network technology inspired by permaculture. Permacomputing is… (read more)
🚧 Make Your First Website
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)
⚡️ Beginner Soldering: LED Spinning Top
For this class we’re building a spinning top toy with LED lights that flash when it spins. No previous soldering experience required! Registration Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name/pseudonym:Email address:EmailConfirm EmailPurchase a kit:LED Top Soldering Kit - $5.39(prices include sales tax)Instructor donation:$0 / donate later$5$10$15$20$25$30(recommended $10–$20,… (read more)
❤️ Soldering Practice: LED Heart Board
Come out and get some soldering practice! This time we’re making a heart-shaped board with 22 LEDs, using an oscillator circuit to dim and brighten them at the speed you choose. This project is ideal for folks who have soldered at least once before. Beginners are welcome to join us,… (read more)
🛠️ D̶i̶g̶i̶t̶a̶l̶ ̶P̶r̶i̶v̶a̶c̶y̶ ̶&̶ ̶A̶u̶t̶o̶n̶o̶m̶y̶ ̶W̶o̶r̶k̶s̶h̶o̶p̶ (postponed 'til March!)
We’re postponing this workshop ’til March. Stay tuned for an update!
A workshop/discussion on digital security, tools, and divestment from big tech. Our goal is to find alternate platforms for organizing and day-to-day life.
Bring a laptop if you have one, but it isn’t required.
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