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Activities, Club Events
Monday, March 24, 2025 - 5:00pm
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Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 12:00pm
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Activities, Club Events
Thursday, March 27, 2025 - 5:30pm
Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!
Members Free
Meet the Author(s), Club Events
Thursday, March 27, 2025 - 6:00pm
with Arion Press
Members $5, Non-Members $15
Activities, Club Events
Friday, March 28, 2025 - 1:30pm
Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!
Members Free
Activities, Club Events
Friday, March 28, 2025 - 5:00pm
New, long-time, and prospective members are invited to tour the Mechanics' Institute
Free
Activities, Club Events
Friday, March 28, 2025 - 5:00pm
Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!
Members Free
Activities, Club Events
Monday, March 31, 2025 - 5:00pm
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Members Free
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Wednesday, April 02, 2025 - 12:00pm
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Activities, Club Events
Thursday, April 03, 2025 - 5:30pm
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Members Free
Activities, Club Events
Friday, April 04, 2025 - 1:30pm
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Members Free
Activities, Club Events
Friday, April 04, 2025 - 5:00pm
Join the Chess Room for Chess Socials on the first Friday of each month
Free
Activities, Club Events
Friday, April 04, 2025 - 5:00pm
Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!
Members Free
Activities, Club Events
Saturday, April 05, 2025 - 3:00pm
Join us on the 2nd floor in the library, the first Saturday of every month from 3:00-4:00 pm.
Members Free, Non-Members/Public $5
Activities, Club Events
Monday, April 07, 2025 - 5:00pm
Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!
Members Free
Activities, Club Events
Wednesday, April 09, 2025 - 12:00pm
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Meet the Author(s), Club Events
Wednesday, April 09, 2025 - 6:00pm
with author David Rieff and Steve Wasserman
Members $5, Non-Members $15
Activities, Club Events
Thursday, April 10, 2025 - 5:30pm
Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!
Members Free
Activities, Club Events
Friday, April 11, 2025 - 1:30pm
Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!
Members Free
Activities, Club Events
Friday, April 11, 2025 - 5:00pm
Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!
Members Free
Meet the Author(s), Club Events
Saturday, April 12, 2025 - 6:30pm
with Viet Thanh Nguyen, Isabelle Thuy Pelaud, Aimee Phan, and Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai
Members $5, Non-Members $15
Activities, Club Events
Monday, April 14, 2025 - 5:00pm
Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!
Members Free
Activities, Club Events
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 - 12:00pm
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Activities, Club Events
Thursday, April 17, 2025 - 5:30pm
Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!
Members Free
Meet the Author(s), Club Events
Thursday, April 17, 2025 - 6:30pm
with San Francisco Poet Laureate Genny Lim, Chun Yu, Michael Warr, Shabnam Piryaei, Rafael Jesús Gonzalez, and Maw Shein Win
Members $5, Non-Members $15
Activities, Club Events
Friday, April 18, 2025 - 1:30pm
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Members Free
Activities, Club Events
Friday, April 18, 2025 - 5:00pm
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Activities, Club Events
Monday, April 21, 2025 - 5:00pm
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Wednesday, April 23, 2025 - 12:00pm
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Thursday, April 24, 2025 - 5:30pm
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Members Free
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Friday, April 25, 2025 - 1:30pm
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Members Free
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Friday, April 25, 2025 - 5:00pm
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Members Free
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Monday, April 28, 2025 - 5:00pm
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Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - 12:00pm
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Activities, Club Events
Thursday, May 01, 2025 - 5:30pm
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Members Free
Activities, Club Events
Friday, May 02, 2025 - 1:30pm
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Members Free
Activities, Club Events
Friday, May 02, 2025 - 5:00pm
Join the Chess Room for Chess Socials on the first Friday of each month
Free
Activities, Club Events
Friday, May 02, 2025 - 5:00pm
Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!
Members Free
Activities, Club Events
Saturday, May 03, 2025 - 3:00pm
Join us on the 2nd floor in the library, the first Saturday of every month from 3:00-4:00 pm.
Members Free, Non-Members/Public $5
Activities, Club Events
Monday, May 05, 2025 - 5:00pm
Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!
Members Free
Activities, Club Events
Wednesday, May 07, 2025 - 12:00pm
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Activities, Club Events
Thursday, May 08, 2025 - 5:30pm
Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!
Members Free
Meet the Author(s), Club Events
Thursday, May 08, 2025 - 6:00pm
with author Karen Wang Diggs
Members $5, Non-Members $15
Activities, Club Events
Friday, May 09, 2025 - 1:30pm
Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!
Members Free
Activities, Club Events
Friday, May 09, 2025 - 5:00pm
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Members Free
Activities, Club Events
Monday, May 12, 2025 - 5:00pm
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Members Free
Activities, Club Events
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 - 12:00pm
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Meet the Author(s), Club Events
Thursday, May 15, 2025 - 6:00pm
with Rebecca Solnit and Lauren Markham
Members $10, Non-Members $20
Activities, Club Events
Monday, May 19, 2025 - 5:00pm
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Members Free
Activities, Club Events
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 - 12:00pm
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Activities, Club Events
Monday, May 26, 2025 - 5:00pm
Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!
Members Free
Activities, Club Events
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 - 12:00pm
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Activities, Club Events
Monday, June 02, 2025 - 5:00pm
Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!
Members Free
Activities, Club Events
Wednesday, June 04, 2025 - 12:00pm
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Activities, Club Events
Friday, June 06, 2025 - 5:00pm
Join the Chess Room for Chess Socials on the first Friday of each month
Free
Activities, Club Events
Saturday, June 07, 2025 - 3:00pm
Join us on the 2nd floor in the library, the first Saturday of every month from 3:00-4:00 pm.
Members Free, Non-Members/Public $5
Activities, Club Events
Monday, June 09, 2025 - 5:00pm
Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!
Members Free
Activities, Club Events
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 - 12:00pm
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Activities, Club Events
Wednesday, June 25, 2025 - 12:00pm
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Activities, Club Events
Wednesday, July 02, 2025 - 12:00pm
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Activities, Club Events
Friday, July 04, 2025 - 5:00pm
Join the Chess Room for Chess Socials on the first Friday of each month
Free
Activities, Club Events
Wednesday, July 09, 2025 - 12:00pm
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Activities, Club Events
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - 12:00pm
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Activities, Club Events
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 - 12:00pm
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Activities, Club Events
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 - 12:00pm
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Activities, Club Events
Wednesday, August 06, 2025 - 12:00pm
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Activities, Club Events
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 - 12:00pm
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Wednesday, August 20, 2025 - 12:00pm
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Wednesday, August 27, 2025 - 12:00pm
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Wednesday, September 03, 2025 - 12:00pm
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Wednesday, September 10, 2025 - 12:00pm
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Activities, Club Events
Wednesday, September 17, 2025 - 12:00pm
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Activities, Club Events
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 - 12:00pm
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Activities
Monday, March 24, 2025 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Tech Support Hour (with Mattie, Mondays at 5:00 pm)

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Monday Evenings (with Mattie) from 5:00-6:00 pm
  • Thursday Evenings (with Jenn) from 5:30-6:30 pm
  • Friday Afternoons (with Grace) from 1:30-2:30 pm
  • Friday Evenings (with Akash) from 5:00-6:00 pm
Members Free

Activities
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

In-Person Tour of the Mechanics' Institute

If you are a new, long-time, or prospective member, the Tour of the Institute will orient you to our building, include an overview of our history and mission, and outline our current services and the benefits of membership.

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Activities
Thursday, March 27, 2025 - 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Tech Support Hour (with Jenn, Thursdays at 5:30 pm)

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Monday Evenings (with Mattie) from 5:00-6:00 pm
  • Thursday Evenings (with Jenn) from 5:30-6:30 pm
  • Friday Afternoons (with Grace) from 1:30-2:30 pm
  • Friday Evenings (with Akash) from 5:00-6:00 pm
Members Free

Meet the Author(s)
Thursday, March 27, 2025 - 6:00 pm

Behind the Book: The Making of Fables of Aesop

with Arion Press

Join members of Arion Press in conversation on the creation of the Fables of Aesop, featuring a special reading by Daniel Handler.

Members $5
Non-Members $15

Activities
Friday, March 28, 2025 - 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

Tech Support Hour (with Grace, Fridays at 1:30 pm)

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Monday Evenings (with Mattie) from 5:00-6:00 pm
  • Thursday Evenings (with Jenn) from 5:30-6:30 pm
  • Friday Afternoons (with Grace) from 1:30-2:30 pm
  • Friday Evenings (with Akash) from 5:00-6:00 pm
Members Free

Activities
Friday, March 28, 2025 - 5:00 pm

Mechanics' Institute Evening Tour

New, long-time, and prospective members are invited to tour the Mechanics' Institute

Join a tour of the Institute to learn about our historical landmark building, our history and mission, and our current services and benefits of membership. Light refreshments will be available during the welcome reception and complimentary beverages will be shared.

Free

Activities
Friday, March 28, 2025 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Tech Support Hour (with Akash, Fridays at 5:00 pm)

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Monday Evenings (with Mattie) from 5:00-6:00 pm
  • Thursday Evenings (with Jenn) from 5:30-6:30 pm
  • Friday Afternoons (with Grace) from 1:30-2:30 pm
  • Friday Evenings (with Akash) from 5:00-6:00 pm
Members Free

Activities
Monday, March 31, 2025 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Tech Support Hour (with Mattie, Mondays at 5:00 pm)

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Monday Evenings (with Mattie) from 5:00-6:00 pm
  • Thursday Evenings (with Jenn) from 5:30-6:30 pm
  • Friday Afternoons (with Grace) from 1:30-2:30 pm
  • Friday Evenings (with Akash) from 5:00-6:00 pm
Members Free

Activities
Wednesday, April 02, 2025 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

In-Person Tour of the Mechanics' Institute

If you are a new, long-time, or prospective member, the Tour of the Institute will orient you to our building, include an overview of our history and mission, and outline our current services and the benefits of membership.

Support This Event

Activities
Thursday, April 03, 2025 - 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Tech Support Hour (with Jenn, Thursdays at 5:30 pm)

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Monday Evenings (with Mattie) from 5:00-6:00 pm
  • Thursday Evenings (with Jenn) from 5:30-6:30 pm
  • Friday Afternoons (with Grace) from 1:30-2:30 pm
  • Friday Evenings (with Akash) from 5:00-6:00 pm
Members Free

Activities
Friday, April 04, 2025 - 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

Tech Support Hour (with Grace, Fridays at 1:30 pm)

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Monday Evenings (with Mattie) from 5:00-6:00 pm
  • Thursday Evenings (with Jenn) from 5:30-6:30 pm
  • Friday Afternoons (with Grace) from 1:30-2:30 pm
  • Friday Evenings (with Akash) from 5:00-6:00 pm
Members Free

Activities
Friday, April 04, 2025 - 5:00 pm

Monthly Chess Social

Join the Chess Room for Chess Socials on the first Friday of each month

Join the Chess Room for Chess Socials on the first Friday of each month.

Free

Activities
Friday, April 04, 2025 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Tech Support Hour (with Akash, Fridays at 5:00 pm)

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Monday Evenings (with Mattie) from 5:00-6:00 pm
  • Thursday Evenings (with Jenn) from 5:30-6:30 pm
  • Friday Afternoons (with Grace) from 1:30-2:30 pm
  • Friday Evenings (with Akash) from 5:00-6:00 pm
Members Free

Activities
Saturday, April 05, 2025 - 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Needles and Hooks

Join us on the 2nd floor in the library, the first Saturday of every month from 3:00-4:00 pm.
Members Free
Non-Members/Public $5

Activities
Monday, April 07, 2025 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Tech Support Hour (with Mattie, Mondays at 5:00 pm)

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Monday Evenings (with Mattie) from 5:00-6:00 pm
  • Thursday Evenings (with Jenn) from 5:30-6:30 pm
  • Friday Afternoons (with Grace) from 1:30-2:30 pm
  • Friday Evenings (with Akash) from 5:00-6:00 pm
Members Free

Activities
Wednesday, April 09, 2025 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

In-Person Tour of the Mechanics' Institute

If you are a new, long-time, or prospective member, the Tour of the Institute will orient you to our building, include an overview of our history and mission, and outline our current services and the benefits of membership.

Support This Event

Meet the Author(s)
Wednesday, April 09, 2025 - 6:00 pm

Desire and Fate

with author David Rieff and Steve Wasserman

Join author David Rieff in conversation with Heyday's publisher Steve Wasserman on Rieff's latest book, Desire and Fate.

Members $5
Non-Members $15

Activities
Thursday, April 10, 2025 - 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Tech Support Hour (with Jenn, Thursdays at 5:30 pm)

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Monday Evenings (with Mattie) from 5:00-6:00 pm
  • Thursday Evenings (with Jenn) from 5:30-6:30 pm
  • Friday Afternoons (with Grace) from 1:30-2:30 pm
  • Friday Evenings (with Akash) from 5:00-6:00 pm
Members Free

Activities
Friday, April 11, 2025 - 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

Tech Support Hour (with Grace, Fridays at 1:30 pm)

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Monday Evenings (with Mattie) from 5:00-6:00 pm
  • Thursday Evenings (with Jenn) from 5:30-6:30 pm
  • Friday Afternoons (with Grace) from 1:30-2:30 pm
  • Friday Evenings (with Akash) from 5:00-6:00 pm
Members Free

Activities
Friday, April 11, 2025 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Tech Support Hour (with Akash, Fridays at 5:00 pm)

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Monday Evenings (with Mattie) from 5:00-6:00 pm
  • Thursday Evenings (with Jenn) from 5:30-6:30 pm
  • Friday Afternoons (with Grace) from 1:30-2:30 pm
  • Friday Evenings (with Akash) from 5:00-6:00 pm
Members Free

Meet the Author(s)
Saturday, April 12, 2025 - 6:30 pm

The Cleaving: Vietnamese Writers in the Diaspora Launch Party

with Viet Thanh Nguyen, Isabelle Thuy Pelaud, Aimee Phan, and Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai

Celebrate the launch of The Cleaving: Vietnamese Writers in the Diaspora with readings by Viet Thanh Nguyen, Isabelle Thuy Pelaud, Aimee Phan, and Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai.

Members $5
Non-Members $15

Activities
Monday, April 14, 2025 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Tech Support Hour (with Mattie, Mondays at 5:00 pm)

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Monday Evenings (with Mattie) from 5:00-6:00 pm
  • Thursday Evenings (with Jenn) from 5:30-6:30 pm
  • Friday Afternoons (with Grace) from 1:30-2:30 pm
  • Friday Evenings (with Akash) from 5:00-6:00 pm
Members Free

Activities
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

In-Person Tour of the Mechanics' Institute

If you are a new, long-time, or prospective member, the Tour of the Institute will orient you to our building, include an overview of our history and mission, and outline our current services and the benefits of membership.

Support This Event

Activities
Thursday, April 17, 2025 - 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Tech Support Hour (with Jenn, Thursdays at 5:30 pm)

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Monday Evenings (with Mattie) from 5:00-6:00 pm
  • Thursday Evenings (with Jenn) from 5:30-6:30 pm
  • Friday Afternoons (with Grace) from 1:30-2:30 pm
  • Friday Evenings (with Akash) from 5:00-6:00 pm
Members Free

Meet the Author(s)
Thursday, April 17, 2025 - 6:30 pm

Celebrating National Poetry Month

with San Francisco Poet Laureate Genny Lim, Chun Yu, Michael Warr, Shabnam Piryaei, Rafael Jesús Gonzalez, and Maw Shein Win

Celebrate National Poetry Month at Mechanics’ Institute with San Francisco Poet Laureate Genny Lim, Chun Yu, Michael Warr, Shabnam Piryaei, Rafael Jesús Gonzalez, and Maw Shein Win.

Members $5
Non-Members $15

Activities
Friday, April 18, 2025 - 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

Tech Support Hour (with Grace, Fridays at 1:30 pm)

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Monday Evenings (with Mattie) from 5:00-6:00 pm
  • Thursday Evenings (with Jenn) from 5:30-6:30 pm
  • Friday Afternoons (with Grace) from 1:30-2:30 pm
  • Friday Evenings (with Akash) from 5:00-6:00 pm
Members Free

Activities
Friday, April 18, 2025 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Tech Support Hour (with Akash, Fridays at 5:00 pm)

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Monday Evenings (with Mattie) from 5:00-6:00 pm
  • Thursday Evenings (with Jenn) from 5:30-6:30 pm
  • Friday Afternoons (with Grace) from 1:30-2:30 pm
  • Friday Evenings (with Akash) from 5:00-6:00 pm
Members Free

Activities
Monday, April 21, 2025 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Tech Support Hour (with Mattie, Mondays at 5:00 pm)

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Monday Evenings (with Mattie) from 5:00-6:00 pm
  • Thursday Evenings (with Jenn) from 5:30-6:30 pm
  • Friday Afternoons (with Grace) from 1:30-2:30 pm
  • Friday Evenings (with Akash) from 5:00-6:00 pm
Members Free

Activities
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

In-Person Tour of the Mechanics' Institute

If you are a new, long-time, or prospective member, the Tour of the Institute will orient you to our building, include an overview of our history and mission, and outline our current services and the benefits of membership.

Support This Event

Activities
Thursday, April 24, 2025 - 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Tech Support Hour (with Jenn, Thursdays at 5:30 pm)

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Monday Evenings (with Mattie) from 5:00-6:00 pm
  • Thursday Evenings (with Jenn) from 5:30-6:30 pm
  • Friday Afternoons (with Grace) from 1:30-2:30 pm
  • Friday Evenings (with Akash) from 5:00-6:00 pm
Members Free

Activities
Friday, April 25, 2025 - 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

Tech Support Hour (with Grace, Fridays at 1:30 pm)

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Monday Evenings (with Mattie) from 5:00-6:00 pm
  • Thursday Evenings (with Jenn) from 5:30-6:30 pm
  • Friday Afternoons (with Grace) from 1:30-2:30 pm
  • Friday Evenings (with Akash) from 5:00-6:00 pm
Members Free

Activities
Friday, April 25, 2025 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Tech Support Hour (with Akash, Fridays at 5:00 pm)

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Monday Evenings (with Mattie) from 5:00-6:00 pm
  • Thursday Evenings (with Jenn) from 5:30-6:30 pm
  • Friday Afternoons (with Grace) from 1:30-2:30 pm
  • Friday Evenings (with Akash) from 5:00-6:00 pm
Members Free

Activities
Monday, April 28, 2025 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Tech Support Hour (with Mattie, Mondays at 5:00 pm)

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Monday Evenings (with Mattie) from 5:00-6:00 pm
  • Thursday Evenings (with Jenn) from 5:30-6:30 pm
  • Friday Afternoons (with Grace) from 1:30-2:30 pm
  • Friday Evenings (with Akash) from 5:00-6:00 pm
Members Free

Activities
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

In-Person Tour of the Mechanics' Institute

If you are a new, long-time, or prospective member, the Tour of the Institute will orient you to our building, include an overview of our history and mission, and outline our current services and the benefits of membership.

Support This Event

Activities
Thursday, May 01, 2025 - 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Tech Support Hour (with Jenn, Thursdays at 5:30 pm)

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Monday Evenings (with Mattie) from 5:00-6:00 pm
  • Thursday Evenings (with Jenn) from 5:30-6:30 pm
  • Friday Afternoons (with Grace) from 1:30-2:30 pm
  • Friday Evenings (with Akash) from 5:00-6:00 pm
Members Free

Activities
Friday, May 02, 2025 - 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

Tech Support Hour (with Grace, Fridays at 1:30 pm)

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Monday Evenings (with Mattie) from 5:00-6:00 pm
  • Thursday Evenings (with Jenn) from 5:30-6:30 pm
  • Friday Afternoons (with Grace) from 1:30-2:30 pm
  • Friday Evenings (with Akash) from 5:00-6:00 pm
Members Free

Activities
Friday, May 02, 2025 - 5:00 pm

Monthly Chess Social

Join the Chess Room for Chess Socials on the first Friday of each month

Join the Chess Room for Chess Socials on the first Friday of each month.

Free

Activities
Friday, May 02, 2025 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Tech Support Hour (with Akash, Fridays at 5:00 pm)

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Monday Evenings (with Mattie) from 5:00-6:00 pm
  • Thursday Evenings (with Jenn) from 5:30-6:30 pm
  • Friday Afternoons (with Grace) from 1:30-2:30 pm
  • Friday Evenings (with Akash) from 5:00-6:00 pm
Members Free

Activities
Saturday, May 03, 2025 - 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Needles and Hooks

Join us on the 2nd floor in the library, the first Saturday of every month from 3:00-4:00 pm.
Members Free
Non-Members/Public $5

Activities
Monday, May 05, 2025 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Tech Support Hour (with Mattie, Mondays at 5:00 pm)

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Monday Evenings (with Mattie) from 5:00-6:00 pm
  • Thursday Evenings (with Jenn) from 5:30-6:30 pm
  • Friday Afternoons (with Grace) from 1:30-2:30 pm
  • Friday Evenings (with Akash) from 5:00-6:00 pm
Members Free

Activities
Wednesday, May 07, 2025 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

In-Person Tour of the Mechanics' Institute

If you are a new, long-time, or prospective member, the Tour of the Institute will orient you to our building, include an overview of our history and mission, and outline our current services and the benefits of membership.

Support This Event

Activities
Thursday, May 08, 2025 - 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Tech Support Hour (with Jenn, Thursdays at 5:30 pm)

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Monday Evenings (with Mattie) from 5:00-6:00 pm
  • Thursday Evenings (with Jenn) from 5:30-6:30 pm
  • Friday Afternoons (with Grace) from 1:30-2:30 pm
  • Friday Evenings (with Akash) from 5:00-6:00 pm
Members Free

Meet the Author(s)
Thursday, May 08, 2025 - 6:00 pm

The Book of Awesome Asian Women: Empresses, Warriors, Scientists, and Mavericks

with author Karen Wang Diggs

Join author Karen Wang Diggs in conversation with Katie Quan and Tina Pham on Karen’s latest book, The Book of Awesome Asian Women: Empresses, Warriors, Scientists, and Mavericks.

Members $5
Non-Members $15

Activities
Friday, May 09, 2025 - 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

Tech Support Hour (with Grace, Fridays at 1:30 pm)

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Monday Evenings (with Mattie) from 5:00-6:00 pm
  • Thursday Evenings (with Jenn) from 5:30-6:30 pm
  • Friday Afternoons (with Grace) from 1:30-2:30 pm
  • Friday Evenings (with Akash) from 5:00-6:00 pm
Members Free

Activities
Friday, May 09, 2025 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Tech Support Hour (with Akash, Fridays at 5:00 pm)

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Monday Evenings (with Mattie) from 5:00-6:00 pm
  • Thursday Evenings (with Jenn) from 5:30-6:30 pm
  • Friday Afternoons (with Grace) from 1:30-2:30 pm
  • Friday Evenings (with Akash) from 5:00-6:00 pm
Members Free

Activities
Monday, May 12, 2025 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Tech Support Hour (with Mattie, Mondays at 5:00 pm)

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Monday Evenings (with Mattie) from 5:00-6:00 pm
  • Thursday Evenings (with Jenn) from 5:30-6:30 pm
  • Friday Afternoons (with Grace) from 1:30-2:30 pm
  • Friday Evenings (with Akash) from 5:00-6:00 pm
Members Free

Activities
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

In-Person Tour of the Mechanics' Institute

If you are a new, long-time, or prospective member, the Tour of the Institute will orient you to our building, include an overview of our history and mission, and outline our current services and the benefits of membership.

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Meet the Author(s)
Thursday, May 15, 2025 - 6:00 pm

No Straight Road Takes You There: Essays for Uneven Terrain

with Rebecca Solnit and Lauren Markham

Join acclaimed authors Rebecca Solnit and Lauren Markham in conversation on Solnit’s latest book, No Straight Road Takes You There: Essays for Uneven Terrain.

Members $10
Non-Members $20

Activities
Monday, May 19, 2025 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Tech Support Hour (with Mattie, Mondays at 5:00 pm)

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Monday Evenings (with Mattie) from 5:00-6:00 pm
  • Thursday Evenings (with Jenn) from 5:30-6:30 pm
  • Friday Afternoons (with Grace) from 1:30-2:30 pm
  • Friday Evenings (with Akash) from 5:00-6:00 pm
Members Free

Activities
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

In-Person Tour of the Mechanics' Institute

If you are a new, long-time, or prospective member, the Tour of the Institute will orient you to our building, include an overview of our history and mission, and outline our current services and the benefits of membership.

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Activities
Monday, May 26, 2025 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Tech Support Hour (with Mattie, Mondays at 5:00 pm)

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Monday Evenings (with Mattie) from 5:00-6:00 pm
  • Thursday Evenings (with Jenn) from 5:30-6:30 pm
  • Friday Afternoons (with Grace) from 1:30-2:30 pm
  • Friday Evenings (with Akash) from 5:00-6:00 pm
Members Free

Activities
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

In-Person Tour of the Mechanics' Institute

If you are a new, long-time, or prospective member, the Tour of the Institute will orient you to our building, include an overview of our history and mission, and outline our current services and the benefits of membership.

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Activities
Monday, June 02, 2025 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Tech Support Hour (with Mattie, Mondays at 5:00 pm)

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Monday Evenings (with Mattie) from 5:00-6:00 pm
  • Thursday Evenings (with Jenn) from 5:30-6:30 pm
  • Friday Afternoons (with Grace) from 1:30-2:30 pm
  • Friday Evenings (with Akash) from 5:00-6:00 pm
Members Free

Activities
Wednesday, June 04, 2025 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

In-Person Tour of the Mechanics' Institute

If you are a new, long-time, or prospective member, the Tour of the Institute will orient you to our building, include an overview of our history and mission, and outline our current services and the benefits of membership.

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Activities
Friday, June 06, 2025 - 5:00 pm

Monthly Chess Social

Join the Chess Room for Chess Socials on the first Friday of each month

Join the Chess Room for Chess Socials on the first Friday of each month.

Free

Activities
Saturday, June 07, 2025 - 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Needles and Hooks

Join us on the 2nd floor in the library, the first Saturday of every month from 3:00-4:00 pm.
Members Free
Non-Members/Public $5

Activities
Monday, June 09, 2025 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Tech Support Hour (with Mattie, Mondays at 5:00 pm)

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Monday Evenings (with Mattie) from 5:00-6:00 pm
  • Thursday Evenings (with Jenn) from 5:30-6:30 pm
  • Friday Afternoons (with Grace) from 1:30-2:30 pm
  • Friday Evenings (with Akash) from 5:00-6:00 pm
Members Free

Activities
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

In-Person Tour of the Mechanics' Institute

If you are a new, long-time, or prospective member, the Tour of the Institute will orient you to our building, include an overview of our history and mission, and outline our current services and the benefits of membership.

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Activities
Wednesday, June 25, 2025 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

In-Person Tour of the Mechanics' Institute

If you are a new, long-time, or prospective member, the Tour of the Institute will orient you to our building, include an overview of our history and mission, and outline our current services and the benefits of membership.

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Activities
Wednesday, July 02, 2025 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

In-Person Tour of the Mechanics' Institute

If you are a new, long-time, or prospective member, the Tour of the Institute will orient you to our building, include an overview of our history and mission, and outline our current services and the benefits of membership.

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Activities
Friday, July 04, 2025 - 5:00 pm

Monthly Chess Social

Join the Chess Room for Chess Socials on the first Friday of each month

Join the Chess Room for Chess Socials on the first Friday of each month.

Free

Activities
Wednesday, July 09, 2025 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

In-Person Tour of the Mechanics' Institute

If you are a new, long-time, or prospective member, the Tour of the Institute will orient you to our building, include an overview of our history and mission, and outline our current services and the benefits of membership.

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Activities
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

In-Person Tour of the Mechanics' Institute

If you are a new, long-time, or prospective member, the Tour of the Institute will orient you to our building, include an overview of our history and mission, and outline our current services and the benefits of membership.

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Activities
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

In-Person Tour of the Mechanics' Institute

If you are a new, long-time, or prospective member, the Tour of the Institute will orient you to our building, include an overview of our history and mission, and outline our current services and the benefits of membership.

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Activities
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

In-Person Tour of the Mechanics' Institute

If you are a new, long-time, or prospective member, the Tour of the Institute will orient you to our building, include an overview of our history and mission, and outline our current services and the benefits of membership.

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Activities
Wednesday, August 06, 2025 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

In-Person Tour of the Mechanics' Institute

If you are a new, long-time, or prospective member, the Tour of the Institute will orient you to our building, include an overview of our history and mission, and outline our current services and the benefits of membership.

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Activities
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

In-Person Tour of the Mechanics' Institute

If you are a new, long-time, or prospective member, the Tour of the Institute will orient you to our building, include an overview of our history and mission, and outline our current services and the benefits of membership.

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Activities
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

In-Person Tour of the Mechanics' Institute

If you are a new, long-time, or prospective member, the Tour of the Institute will orient you to our building, include an overview of our history and mission, and outline our current services and the benefits of membership.

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Activities
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

In-Person Tour of the Mechanics' Institute

If you are a new, long-time, or prospective member, the Tour of the Institute will orient you to our building, include an overview of our history and mission, and outline our current services and the benefits of membership.

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Activities
Wednesday, September 03, 2025 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

In-Person Tour of the Mechanics' Institute

If you are a new, long-time, or prospective member, the Tour of the Institute will orient you to our building, include an overview of our history and mission, and outline our current services and the benefits of membership.

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Activities
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

In-Person Tour of the Mechanics' Institute

If you are a new, long-time, or prospective member, the Tour of the Institute will orient you to our building, include an overview of our history and mission, and outline our current services and the benefits of membership.

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Activities
Wednesday, September 17, 2025 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

In-Person Tour of the Mechanics' Institute

If you are a new, long-time, or prospective member, the Tour of the Institute will orient you to our building, include an overview of our history and mission, and outline our current services and the benefits of membership.

Support This Event

Activities
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

In-Person Tour of the Mechanics' Institute

If you are a new, long-time, or prospective member, the Tour of the Institute will orient you to our building, include an overview of our history and mission, and outline our current services and the benefits of membership.

Support This Event