πͺ‘ How to darn your clothes
This week weβre running a tutorial on how to darn your clothes! Bring a garment with a small tear or worn spot, and weβll help you repair it with a […]
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π² Strong encryption with a 10-sided die
Iffy Books (319 N. 11th St.) 319 N. 11th St. #2I, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesStop by this week (ThursdayβSunday, 12β6 p.m.) and learn to create a one-time pad cipher without using a computer. All youβll need is paper, a pencil, and a 10-sided die.π² […]
π₯ Transcode audio & video with FFmpeg
Iffy Books (319 N. 11th St.) 319 N. 11th St. #2I, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesWeβre pleased to present a free tutorial on FFmpeg, an essential command-line tool for working with audio and video files. Youβll learn to convert FLAC files to MP3, split stereo […]
πΆ Spread ideas with a pocket wi-fi portal
Iffy Books (319 N. 11th St.) 319 N. 11th St. #2I, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesOn Feb 19 & 20 (this Saturday & Sunday) weβre hosting a tutorial called Spread ideas with a pocket wi-fi portal. Youβll learn to create a wi-fi access point + […]
Build a DIY sub-irrigated planter π±
Iffy Books (319 N. 11th St.) 319 N. 11th St. #2I, Philadelphia, PA, United Statesπ± Stop by this weekend (Friday & Saturday, 12β6 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 […]
π Send files securely with Magic Wormhole
Iffy Books (319 N. 11th St.) 319 N. 11th St. #2I, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesStop by any time 12β6 p.m. to get a free zine and learn more!
π Send files securely with Magic Wormhole
Iffy Books (319 N. 11th St.) 319 N. 11th St. #2I, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesStop by any time 12β6 p.m. to get a free zine and learn more!
π Reception in our new space (one door down in room 3E) π
Iffy Books (319 N. 11th St.) 319 N. 11th St. #2I, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesWe're moving to a bigger space! Same building, same floor, one door down in room 3E. To celebrate, we're having a reception on April 1 from 6β9 p.m. It'll be […]
πΊ Make your own wildflower seed balls
Iffy Books (319 N. 11th St.) 319 N. 11th St. #2I, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesStop by any time 12β6 p.m. to make throwable seed balls with native wildflower seeds. More details coming soon!
πΊ Make your own wildflower seed balls
Iffy Books (319 N. 11th St.) 319 N. 11th St. #2I, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesStop by any time 12β6 p.m. to make throwable seed balls with native wildflower seeds. More details coming soon!
πΊ Make your own wildflower seed balls
Iffy Books (319 N. 11th St.) 319 N. 11th St. #2I, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesStop by any time 12β6 p.m. to make throwable seed balls with native wildflower seeds. More details coming soon!
πΊ Make your own wildflower seed balls
Iffy Books (319 N. 11th St.) 319 N. 11th St. #2I, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesStop by any time 12β6 p.m. to make throwable seed balls with native wildflower seeds. More details coming soon!
π Grow something! with Goda Trakumaite
Iffy Books (319 N. 11th St.) 319 N. 11th St. #2I, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesGrow something! An extreme-beginner-friendly overview of your gardening possibilities. Here's what we'll cover: β’ How to grow a little bit of food or herbs with very little space and resources […]
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βοΈ Anti-Copyright Meetup
Iffy Books (319 N. 11th St.) 319 N. 11th St. #2I, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesWe're hosting an an anti-copyright meetup on Easter Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. All are welcome! βΜΆΜΆΜΆΜΆΜΆΜΆΜΆ ΜΆΜΆΜΆ ΜΆβΜΆΜΆΜΆΜΆΜΆΜΆΜΆ ΜΆΜΆΜΆ ΜΆβΜΆΜΆΜΆΜΆΜΆΜΆΜΆ ΜΆΜΆΜΆ ΜΆβΜΆΜΆΜΆΜΆΜΆΜΆΜΆ ΜΆΜΆΜΆ ΜΆβΜΆΜΆΜΆΜΆΜΆΜΆΜΆ ΜΆΜΆΜΆ ΜΆβΜΆΜΆΜΆΜΆΜΆΜΆΜΆ ΜΆΜΆΜΆ ΜΆβΜΆΜΆΜΆΜΆΜΆΜΆΜΆ ΜΆΜΆΜΆ […]
βοΈ Explore the Appropriate Technology Library
Iffy Books (319 N. 11th St.) 319 N. 11th St. #2I, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesStop by any time 12β6 p.m. to get a free zine and learn more!
βοΈ Explore the Appropriate Technology Library
Iffy Books (319 N. 11th St.) 319 N. 11th St. #2I, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesStop by any time 12β6 p.m. to get a free zine and learn more!
βοΈ Explore the Appropriate Technology Library
Iffy Books (319 N. 11th St.) 319 N. 11th St. #2I, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesStop by any time 12β6 p.m. to get a free zine and learn more!
π Tabling at Vicarious Love Artists Market
Love City Brewery 1023 Hamilton St., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesWe'll be selling books and zines at the Vicarious Love Artists Market. Place: Love City Brewery (1023 Hamilton St.) Date: April 23, 2022 Time: 12β7 p.m. - 50 curated vendors […]
βοΈ Explore the Appropriate Technology Library
Iffy Books (319 N. 11th St.) 319 N. 11th St. #2I, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesStop by any time 12β6 p.m. to get a free zine and learn more!
π Tabling at Everyday Futures Fest Block Party
Da Vinci Art Alliace 704 Catharine St., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesIffy Books will have a table at the DVAA Everyday Futures Fest Block Party. See you there! > The Everyday Futures Fest Block Party on April 24th, 2022 will host […]
![Excerpt from the article "A pluriverse of local worlds: a review of Computing within Limits related terminology and practices": "Permacomputing is a term originating from the demoscene, known for squeezing the most out of very restricted computing resources, such as the 4k intro with a maximum executable file size of 4096 bytes. Artist programmer Ville-Matias HeikkilΓ€, aka Viznut, coined the term in a text he published on his website in 2020 [ 20]. What stands out in this writing is the holistic approach to computing and sustainability by taking inspiration from permaculture. In both computing and agriculture, problems are usually solved by increas- ing control over a process, which often goes hand in hand with an increase in resource use. Permaculture uses methods that lets nature do the work, minimizing the reliance on artificial energy. HeikkilΓ€ sees similarities between how both permaculture practi- tioners and hackers find clever solutions to problems. He writes that the existence of computers can only be justified by their ability to augment the potential of humans to have a strengthening effect on ecosystems."](https://iffybooks.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Permacomputing.png "Permacomputing")
πΎ Permacomputing Meetup πΎ
Iffy Books (319 N. 11th St.) 319 N. 11th St. #2I, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe first gathering of the Iffy Books Permacomputing Meetup. Everyone is welcome!
π± Iffy Books Plant Swap
Iffy Books (319 N. 11th St.) 319 N. 11th St. #2I, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesWe're hosting a plant swap! Bring your seeds, seedlings, and cuttings to swap or share. We'll have several dozen maple tree seedlings to give away. They'll grow almost anywhere!
![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.png "BBS the Doc Flyer 2022")
βοΈ BBS: The Documentary Marathon Screening
Iffy Books (319 N. 11th St.) 319 N. 11th St. #2I, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesAn all-day screening of BBS: The Documentary. More details coming soon!
π First Friday at Iffy Books
We'll have drinks and snacks for First Friday, and we'll be open until 9 p.m. Hope to see you! Image By: ccPixs.com
![Flyer with the following text: Bleeding control basics [photo of a red tourniquet] Free workshop | Saturday, May 7 1β3 p.m. & 3:30β5:30 p.m. / Register at iffybooks.net/event/bleeding-control-basics / Iffy Books / 319 N. 11th St. #3E / Philly, PA](https://iffybooks.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Iffy_Bleeding_Control_Basics.png "Iffy_Bleeding_Control_Basics")
Bleeding Control Basics
Iffy Books (319 N. 11th St.) 319 N. 11th St. #2I, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesPresented by Philadelphia SRA, Bleeding Control Basics will go over first aid as it applies to severe bleeding. We will cover scene safety, injury assessment, basic bleeding control, and tourniquet […]
![Flyer text: The Bar Raccrawl Saturday, May 14, 2β6 PM Starting at Iffy Books 319 N. 11th St. #3E, Philly [photo of a raccoon] Come complete our CTF challenges, tell stories, hang out with fellow geeks, and drink! We'll be starting at Iffy Books and going to several bars around the area including Love City Brewing, Roy Spitz, & The Trestle Inn https://iffybooks.net/event/bar-raccrawl](https://iffybooks.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Iffy_Books_Bar-Raccrawl_Flyer_May_2022-1.png "Iffy_Books_Bar-Raccrawl_Flyer_May_2022")
π The Bar Raccrawl
Iffy Books (319 N. 11th St.) 319 N. 11th St. #2I, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe Bar Raccrawl, a hacker event for drinkers of all ages 21 and up! Come complete our CTF challenges, tell stories, hang out with fellow geeks and most important ... […]
βοΈ Anti-Copyright Meetup
Iffy Books (319 N. 11th St.) 319 N. 11th St. #2I, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesWe're hosting an anti-copyright meetup on Sunday, May 15 from noon to 4 p.m. All are welcome! Iffy Books 319 N. 11th St. #3E Philly, PA
π Poetry Reading: Cecilia Corrigan + Rose Luardo + John Paetsch
Iffy Books (319 N. 11th St.) 319 N. 11th St. #2I, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesOn Saturday, May 21 we're hosting a poetry reading by Cecilia Corrigan, Rose Luardo, and John Paetsch. Doors at 7:30, reading at 8:00. Donations accepted but not required. See you […]
π¨ Printer Toner Refill Clinic
Iffy Books (319 N. 11th St.) 319 N. 11th St. #2I, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesReplacing laser printer toner cartridges is expensive and wasteful. Fortunately, there's a better way! You can refill an empty cartridge with (cheap) toner powder and reuse it dozens of times. […]
β‘οΈ Breadboard Night
Iffy Books (319 N. 11th St.) 319 N. 11th St. #2I, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesTuesday, May 24 is Breadboard Night at Iffy Books! Weβll have plenty of breadboards, electronic components, and example circuits for yβall to play with. No curriculum or goal, just a […]
πΎπΎ Permacomputing Meetup + Slide Rule Demo
Iffy Books (319 N. 11th St.) 319 N. 11th St. #2I, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe Iffy Books Permacomputing Meetup is on the last Thursday of every month. Hope to see you there! This month weβre running a demo on how to use a slide […]
![Flyer with the following text: Hands-on workshop: Design a flyer with Scribus / Saturday, May 28 / 2β6 PM at Iffy Books [illustration of a fountain pen, the Scribus logo] Learn to design a flyer with Scribus, a free desktop publishing program similar to Ad*be InD*sign / Suggested donation $10 (waived for students and anyone who can't afford it) / 319 N. 11th St. #3E, Philly / iffybooks.net](https://iffybooks.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Iffy_Books_Scribus_Flyer_May_2022.png "Iffy_Books_Scribus_Flyer_May_2022")
βοΈ Hands-on workshop: Design a flyer with Scribus
Iffy Books (319 N. 11th St.) 319 N. 11th St. #2I, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesAt this workshop you'll learn to design a flyer with Scribus, a free desktop publishing tool similar to Ad*be InD*sign. Scribus runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Register for Design […]
π Intro to Lock Picking
Iffy Books (319 N. 11th St.) 319 N. 11th St. #2I, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesStop by and learn to pick a lock! We'll have to plenty of locks and tools to practice with.