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Activities, Club Events
Friday, February 21, 2025 - 1:30pm
Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!
Members Free
Activities, Club Events
Friday, February 21, 2025 - 5:00pm
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Members Free
Activities, Club Events
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 - 10:00am
Happening now through March 3, 2025!
Members Free
Activities, Club Events
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 - 6:00pm
One of the oldest board games in history!
Members - Free, Non-Members/Public - $10
Activities, Club Events
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 - 12:00pm
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Activities, Club Events
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 - 5:00pm
Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!
Members Free
Activities, Club Events
Thursday, February 27, 2025 - 5:30pm
Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!
Members Free
Meet the Author(s), Club Events
Thursday, February 27, 2025 - 7:00pm
Written by Joe Christiano and performed by Lisa Morse
Members $20, Non-Members $30
Activities, Club Events
Friday, February 28, 2025 - 1:30pm
Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!
Members Free
Activities, Club Events
Friday, February 28, 2025 - 5:00pm
Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!
Members Free
Activities, Club Events
Friday, February 28, 2025 - 5:00pm
New, long-time, and prospective members are invited to tour the Mechanics' Institute
Free
Activities, Club Events
Saturday, March 01, 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
Wednesday, March 05, 2025 - 12:00pm
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Activities, Club Events
Wednesday, March 05, 2025 - 5:00pm
Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!
Members Free
Activities, Club Events
Thursday, March 06, 2025 - 5:30pm
Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!
Members Free
Meet the Author(s), Club Events
Thursday, March 06, 2025 - 6:00pm
with artist Tiffany Shlain
Members $5, Non-Members $15
Activities, Club Events
Friday, March 07, 2025 - 1:30pm
Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!
Members Free
Activities, Club Events
Friday, March 07, 2025 - 5:00pm
Join the Chess Room for Chess Socials on the first Friday of each month
Free
Activities, Club Events
Friday, March 07, 2025 - 5:00pm
Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!
Members Free
Activities, Club Events
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 - 12:00pm
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Activities, Club Events
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 - 5:00pm
Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!
Members Free
Activities, Club Events
Thursday, March 13, 2025 - 5:30pm
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Members Free
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Friday, March 14, 2025 - 1:30pm
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Members Free
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Friday, March 14, 2025 - 5:00pm
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Members Free
Activities, Club Events
Friday, March 14, 2025 - 7:00pm
Featuring Anna Katharina Wildermuth on violin, Noemi Zipperling on violin, Caspar Vinzens on viola, and Lukas Sieber on cello.
Members $35, Non-Members $45
Activities, Club Events
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 - 12:00pm
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Activities, Club Events
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 - 4:00pm
Join us on the 2nd floor of the library, the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 4:00-5:00 pm.
Members Free, Non-Members/Public $5
Activities, Club Events
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 - 5:00pm
Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!
Members Free
Activities, Club Events
Thursday, March 20, 2025 - 5:30pm
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Members Free
Meet the Author(s), Club Events
Thursday, March 20, 2025 - 6:00pm
with Rachel Richardson and Forrest Gander
Members $5, Non-Members $15
Activities, Club Events
Friday, March 21, 2025 - 1:30pm
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Members Free
Activities, Club Events
Friday, March 21, 2025 - 5:00pm
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Members Free
Activities, Club Events
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 12:00pm
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Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 5:00pm
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Members Free
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Thursday, March 27, 2025 - 5:30pm
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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
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Friday, March 28, 2025 - 5:00pm
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
Wednesday, April 02, 2025 - 12:00pm
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Activities, Club Events
Wednesday, April 02, 2025 - 5:00pm
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Members Free
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
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Members Free
Activities, Club Events
Wednesday, April 09, 2025 - 12:00pm
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Activities, Club Events
Wednesday, April 09, 2025 - 5:00pm
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Members Free
Activities, Club Events
Thursday, April 10, 2025 - 5:30pm
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Members Free
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Friday, April 11, 2025 - 1:30pm
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Members Free
Activities, Club Events
Friday, April 11, 2025 - 5:00pm
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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
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 - 12:00pm
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Wednesday, April 16, 2025 - 5:00pm
Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!
Members Free
Activities, Club Events
Thursday, April 17, 2025 - 5:30pm
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Members Free
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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Members Free
Activities, Club Events
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 - 12:00pm
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Wednesday, April 23, 2025 - 5:00pm
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Members Free
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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
Activities, Club Events
Friday, April 25, 2025 - 5:00pm
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Members Free
Activities, Club Events
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - 12:00pm
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Activities, Club Events
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - 5:00pm
Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!
Members Free
Activities, Club Events
Thursday, May 01, 2025 - 5:30pm
Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!
Members Free
Activities, Club Events
Thursday, May 01, 2025 - 7:00pm
The renowned harpsichord and cello duo comes to Mechanics' Institute
Members $35, Non-Members $45
Activities, Club Events
Friday, May 02, 2025 - 1:30pm
Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!
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
Wednesday, May 07, 2025 - 12:00pm
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Activities, Club Events
Wednesday, May 07, 2025 - 5:00pm
Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!
Members Free
Activities, Club Events
Thursday, May 08, 2025 - 5:30pm
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Members Free
Activities, Club Events
Friday, May 09, 2025 - 1:30pm
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Members Free
Activities, Club Events
Friday, May 09, 2025 - 5:00pm
Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!
Members Free
Activities, Club Events
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 - 12:00pm
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Activities, Club Events
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 - 5:00pm
Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!
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Activities, Club Events
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 - 12:00pm
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Activities, Club Events
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 - 12:00pm
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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
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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Wednesday, July 30, 2025 - 12:00pm
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Wednesday, August 06, 2025 - 12:00pm
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Wednesday, August 13, 2025 - 12:00pm
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Activities, Club Events
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 - 12:00pm
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Activities
Friday, February 21, 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:

  • Wednesday Evenings (with Yeji) 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, February 21, 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:

  • Wednesday Evenings (with Yeji) 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
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 - 10:00 am to 8:00 pm

Winter Read

Happening now through March 3, 2025!
Members Free

Activities
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 - 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Game Night in the Library: The Royal Game of Ur

One of the oldest board games in history!

Mechanics' Institute cordially invites you to the premiere of Game Night, nestled within the enchanting surroundings in our library on the second floor. For this gathering, we celebrate the The Royal Game of Ur — one of the oldest board games in history!

Members - Free
Non-Members/Public - $10

Activities
Wednesday, February 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
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Tech Support Hour (with Yeji, Wednesdays at 5:00 pm)

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Wednesday Evenings (with Yeji) 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
Thursday, February 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:

  • Wednesday Evenings (with Yeji) 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, February 27, 2025 - 7:00 pm

Mrs. Winchester, or, A Gun in the First Act

Written by Joe Christiano and performed by Lisa Morse

Written by Joe Christiano and performed by Lisa Morse, this solo-character play invites you into the legendary Winchester House in San Jose for a personal tour given by its sole designer and occupant - Sarah Winchester herself.

Members $20
Non-Members $30

Activities
Friday, February 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:

  • Wednesday Evenings (with Yeji) 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, February 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:

  • Wednesday Evenings (with Yeji) 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, February 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
Saturday, March 01, 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
Wednesday, March 05, 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, March 05, 2025 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Tech Support Hour (with Yeji, Wednesdays at 5:00 pm)

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Wednesday Evenings (with Yeji) 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
Thursday, March 06, 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:

  • Wednesday Evenings (with Yeji) 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 06, 2025 - 6:00 pm

Dendrofemonology: A Feminist Tree Ring

with artist Tiffany Shlain

Join artist, writer, and filmmaker Tiffany Schlain as she discusses her latest art piece Dendrofemonology: A Feminist Tree Ring.

Members $5
Non-Members $15

Activities
Friday, March 07, 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:

  • Wednesday Evenings (with Yeji) 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 07, 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, March 07, 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:

  • Wednesday Evenings (with Yeji) 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 12, 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, March 12, 2025 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Tech Support Hour (with Yeji, Wednesdays at 5:00 pm)

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Wednesday Evenings (with Yeji) 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
Thursday, March 13, 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:

  • Wednesday Evenings (with Yeji) 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 14, 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:

  • Wednesday Evenings (with Yeji) 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 14, 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:

  • Wednesday Evenings (with Yeji) 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 14, 2025 - 7:00 pm

Music at Mechanics' Presents the Aris Quartet

Featuring Anna Katharina Wildermuth on violin, Noemi Zipperling on violin, Caspar Vinzens on viola, and Lukas Sieber on cello.

Music at Mechanics' welcomes the Aris Quartet for a beautiful night of music in our historic library space.

Members $35
Non-Members $45

Activities
Wednesday, March 19, 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, March 19, 2025 - 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Crafternoons

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

Activities
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Tech Support Hour (with Yeji, Wednesdays at 5:00 pm)

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Wednesday Evenings (with Yeji) 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
Thursday, March 20, 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:

  • Wednesday Evenings (with Yeji) 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 20, 2025 - 6:00 pm

SMOTHER and Mojave Ghost

with Rachel Richardson and Forrest Gander

Join acclaimed poets Rachel Richardson and Forrest Gander in conversation on their recent collections, SMOTHER and Mojave Ghost.

Members $5
Non-Members $15

Activities
Friday, March 21, 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:

  • Wednesday Evenings (with Yeji) 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 21, 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:

  • Wednesday Evenings (with Yeji) 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.

Support This Event

Activities
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Tech Support Hour (with Yeji, Wednesdays at 5:00 pm)

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Wednesday Evenings (with Yeji) 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
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:

  • Wednesday Evenings (with Yeji) 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:

  • Wednesday Evenings (with Yeji) 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 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:

  • Wednesday Evenings (with Yeji) 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
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.

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Activities
Wednesday, April 02, 2025 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Tech Support Hour (with Yeji, Wednesdays at 5:00 pm)

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Wednesday Evenings (with Yeji) 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
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:

  • Wednesday Evenings (with Yeji) 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:

  • Wednesday Evenings (with Yeji) 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:

  • Wednesday Evenings (with Yeji) 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.

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Activities
Wednesday, April 09, 2025 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Tech Support Hour (with Yeji, Wednesdays at 5:00 pm)

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Wednesday Evenings (with Yeji) 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
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:

  • Wednesday Evenings (with Yeji) 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:

  • Wednesday Evenings (with Yeji) 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:

  • Wednesday Evenings (with Yeji) 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
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.

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Activities
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Tech Support Hour (with Yeji, Wednesdays at 5:00 pm)

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Wednesday Evenings (with Yeji) 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
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:

  • Wednesday Evenings (with Yeji) 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 - 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:

  • Wednesday Evenings (with Yeji) 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:

  • Wednesday Evenings (with Yeji) 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
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Tech Support Hour (with Yeji, Wednesdays at 5:00 pm)

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Wednesday Evenings (with Yeji) 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
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:

  • Wednesday Evenings (with Yeji) 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:

  • Wednesday Evenings (with Yeji) 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:

  • Wednesday Evenings (with Yeji) 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
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Tech Support Hour (with Yeji, Wednesdays at 5:00 pm)

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Wednesday Evenings (with Yeji) 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
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:

  • Wednesday Evenings (with Yeji) 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
Thursday, May 01, 2025 - 7:00 pm

Music at Mechanics' Presents Andy Canepa and Sandy Walsh-Wilson

The renowned harpsichord and cello duo comes to Mechanics' Institute

The cello/harpsichord duo of Andy Canepa and Sandy Walsh-Wilson will perform a diverse repertoire, transporting audiences through the ages from Elizabethan England to the swinging 60’s

Members $35
Non-Members $45

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:

  • Wednesday Evenings (with Yeji) 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:

  • Wednesday Evenings (with Yeji) 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
Wednesday, May 07, 2025 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Tech Support Hour (with Yeji, Wednesdays at 5:00 pm)

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Wednesday Evenings (with Yeji) 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
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:

  • Wednesday Evenings (with Yeji) 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 - 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:

  • Wednesday Evenings (with Yeji) 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:

  • Wednesday Evenings (with Yeji) 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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Activities
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Tech Support Hour (with Yeji, Wednesdays at 5:00 pm)

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Wednesday Evenings (with Yeji) 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
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
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.

Support This Event

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
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.

Support This Event

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.

Support This Event