This Saturday (1–5 p.m.) we’re hosting a low-key plant swap. Stop by and get a free maple seedling! On Sunday (12–6 p.m.) we’re doing a marathon screening of BBS: The […]
This weekend at Iffy Books 🌱
![Flyer with the following text: BBS: The Documentary / Marathon Screening / Sunday, May 1 / 12-6 PM [DVD cover for BBS: The Documentary] / Iffy Books / 319 N. 11th St. #3E, Philly / iffybooks.net](https://iffybooks.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/BBS-the-Doc-Flyer-2022-480x618.png)
Explore the Appropriate Technology Library ☀️ Apr 21–24
Stop by Iffy Books this Thursday (4/21) through Sunday (4/22) and learn about the Appropriate Technology Library, a collection of resources about small-scale, do-it-yourself technology. In its current form, the […]
Grow something! with Goda Trakumaite 🍅 Apr 14
This Thursday (April 14, 6:30 p.m.) we’re hosting a workshop on urban gardening called Grow something! An extreme-beginner-friendly overview of your gardening possibilities, led by Goda Trakumaite. Suggested donation $10. […]
Make your own wildflower seed balls 🌺 Apr 7–10
Stop by Iffy Books this week and make your own throwable wildflower seed balls. It’s free! This workshop is a collaboration with the DVAA Everyday Futures Fest. Click here to […]
Opening reception in our new space 🎉 Friday, April 1
On Friday, April 1 we’re having an opening reception in our new space, one door down in room 3E. We’ll have drinks, snacks, and music. It would be great to […]
Send files securely with Magic Wormhole 🔐 March 26 & 27
On Saturday, March 26 and Sunday, March 27 we’re running a tutorial on Magic Wormhole, an easy-to-use program for sending files over an encrypted channel. Stop by any time 12–6 […]
Build a DIY sub-irrigated planter 🌱 March 12 & 13
![Flyer text: Build a DIY sub-irrigated planter / Free tutorial March 12 & 13 / drop by 12–6 p.m. / A sub-irrigated planter uses wicking to water your plants from below, keeping them alive and happy. It’s easy to make one! Bring a plastic bottle (any kind) to make a small SIP for seed starting. Or bring four matched bottles to build a reservoir for a larger planter. / Iffy Books / 319 N. 11th St. #3D / iffybooks.net [illustration of a sub-irrigated planter with two new seedlings]](https://iffybooks.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Sub-Irrigated-Planter-Square-Flyer-480x480.png)
🌱 Stop by this weekend (Friday & Saturday, 12–6 p.m.) for a free tutorial on how to build a sub-irrigated (self-watering) planter. A sub-irrigated planter uses wicking to water your […]
Spread ideas with a pocket wi-fi portal 📶 Feb 19 & 20
On Feb 19 & 20 (this Saturday & Sunday) we’re hosting a tutorial called Spread ideas with a pocket wi-fi portal. You’ll learn to create a wi-fi access point + […]
Open this Thurs, Fri, & Sun (closed Sat 2/12)
We’re open this Thursday, Friday, and Sunday, 12–6 PM. Hope to see you!(We’ll be closed on Saturday, February 12.)
Snow day 1/29
Iffy Books is closed today due to snow. We’ll be back Sunday, 12–6 PM!