Iffy Books | 404 S. 20th St., PHL
hacking, free culture, gardening, zines
This group is open to anyone committed to collective learning and liberation whether they are a member of Philly Socialists or not. We aim to tackle challenging theoretical texts together. Rather than finding ‘the correct reading’ of a text, the goal of group is to collectively find tools from texts for creating a better world. […]
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.
We print a *lot* of zines at Iffy Books, which we distribute for free or by donation. That means we’re constantly folding and stapling, which takes patience. And we’re currently having a hard time keeping all 150+ titles in stock. So we’re running a volunteer zine folding session every other Wednesday afternoon! If you’ve been […]
Once a niche interest of avant-garde electronic musicians, the practice of modular synthesis has flourished in the hands of a vibrant international community of artists, hobbyists, and weirdos. Electronic Music Machines is a workshop specifically geared towards the modular-curious and anyone with a desire to make electronic music and craves an intuitive, exploratory approach. We […]
Join us on the first and third Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. for a reading group on Capital by Karl Marx. We'll be reading Paul Reitter's recent translation (Princeton University Press, 2024). October 17: • The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith, Chapters 1–5 • Principles of Political Economy by John Stuart Mill, […]
On Friday, November 8th, the anniversary of Aaron Swartz’s birth, we’ll host a free screening of The Internet’s Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz. We'll start the film at 7 p.m. The Internet’s Own Boy depicts the life of American computer programmer, writer, political organizer and Internet activist Aaron Swartz. It features interviews with […]
PHILLY ZINE FEST IS BACK! Saturday November 9th, 2024 at Temple University's Mitten Hall from 10-5! Save the date! Organized by Philly Soapbox. Flyer by the legendary Alex Smith!
A Zine Jam for Queer and Trans identifying folx led by Pixel. Not sure what zines are? Wishing to become a zinester? You've come to the right place! This beginner-friendly zine jam will include a workshop component where we will peruse and learn about what zines are, how to make them, and how our QT […]
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.
The Neo-Luddite Reading Group meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Starting October 9th we'll discuss The Eye of the Master: A Social History of Artificial Intelligence by Matteo Pasquinelli. ➡️ Virtual Meetup Link Discord: Email neoluddite@victorgom.es for an invite! Full schedule: victorgom.es/neoluddite We're currently reading The Eye of the Master: A […]
On the second and fourth Thursday of every month we run a soldering workshop for beginners! Anyone can attend for free, but you’ll need to buy a circuit board with components for $6 to complete the project. Here’s what’s included in the kit: 1 x Weevil-shaped PCB 2 x LEDs 1 x 47k Ohm resistor […]
The third Friday of every month from 6–8 p.m. we host a meetup run by the Philadelphia Chapter of the Open Organization of Lockpickers. > Come join us for our monthly open pick night at Iffy Books! Whether you’re a novice who just stumbled upon LockpickingLawyer, a seasoned safecracker, or somewhere in between, come join […]
Friday night reading! Poets Alan Felsenthal, Dobby Gibson and Kendra Sullivan are coming to IFFY to read from their new books. Joined by Bridget Talone. Hosted by Josef Kaplan. ✨There will be books, there will be bevs✨ No cover, come through! Doors at 8 Reading at 8:30
Biking is an empowering and sustainable way to get around the city (and beyond!), get some exercise and just have fun. With simple tools and a little know-how, it’s easy to keep your bike running smoothly. This workshop is designed for total beginners who want to learn the essentials of bike maintenance and repair. In […]
Beyond the Slogan presents: Hal Draper's 'Anatomy of the Micro Sect': Reading Group Meetup & Discussion Open to all! Iffy Books Sun Nov 17th 4 PM - 5:30 PM > This group is open to anyone committed to collective learning and liberation whether they are a member of Philly Socialists or not. We aim to […]
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.
We print a *lot* of zines at Iffy Books, which we distribute for free or by donation. That means we’re constantly folding and stapling, which takes patience. And we’re currently having a hard time keeping all 150+ titles in stock. So we’re running a volunteer zine folding session every other Wednesday afternoon! If you’ve been […]
Join us Wednesday, November 27th at 7 p.m. to discuss the novel Who Fears Death by Nnedi Okorafor.
Join us on the first and third Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. for a reading group on Capital by Karl Marx. For our November 21st meeting we'll be reading up to Chapter 3, Section 3: Money. We'll be reading Paul Reitter's recent translation (Princeton University Press, 2024).
Join us for a workshop on the basics of recording audio! We’ll discuss mic technique, audio hardware, recording conditions, and software options. Everyone will get a chance to make a recording with Audacity and start editing with Reaper. Register
Join us for an introduction to Meshtastic, an application that lets you send private text messages over the air using pocket-sized LoRa radio transceivers. We’ll show you how to flash the latest Meshtastic firmware to the device, customize the settings, and start chatting with your friends. Here’s a link to our zine on LoRa + Meshtastic. […]
See y'all at Tattooed Mom for the Collide Zine issue #8 release party!
The Iffy Books Permacomputing Meetup returns on Monday, November 25th from 6:30–8:30 p.m. EST. You can join us in person at Iffy Books (404 S. 20th St., PHL) or via Jitsi Meet. ➡️ Meetup Link From Permacomputing.net: Permacomputing is a more sustainable approach to computer and network technology inspired by permaculture. Permacomputing is both a concept and a […]
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.
Bring a playlist on your phone/computer and we’ll help you record it to an audio cassette tape. We have plenty of tapes! Stop by any time 1-5 p.m. No registration needed! This event is free/by donation.
This group is open to anyone committed to collective learning and liberation whether they are a member of Philly Socialists or not. We aim to tackle challenging theoretical texts together. Rather than finding ‘the correct reading’ of a text, the goal of group is to collectively find tools from texts for creating a better world. […]
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.
We print a *lot* of zines at Iffy Books, which we distribute for free or by donation. That means we’re constantly folding and stapling, which takes patience. And we’re currently having a hard time keeping all 150+ titles in stock. So we’re running a volunteer zine folding session every other Wednesday afternoon! If you’ve been […]
Join us Wednesday, December 4th and get some soldering practice! We're making blinky LED holiday-type decorations. Stay tuned for kit details & registration.
Join us on the first and third Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. for a reading group on Capital by Karl Marx. We'll be reading Paul Reitter's recent translation (Princeton University Press, 2024). October 17: • The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith, Chapters 1–5 • Principles of Political Economy by John Stuart Mill, […]
We'll be tabling at B-Sides Philly on December 6th. Stay tuned for more details!
> The Philly 2600 meeting is a monthly gathering of local hackers, phreaks, nerds, geeks, activists, tinkerers, developers, infosec professionals, and other interesting people.
Join us on Saturday, December 7th at 11 a.m. EST for a presentation by the folks at Philly Community Wireless. Stay tuned for more details! 🎥 Video Stream Link > Philly Community Wireless is a volunteer-led coalition of technologists and organizers working to build community controlled wireless internet networks in Philadelphia. We are committed to […]
