Iffy Books / is on Nostr

A bookshop/workshop space focused on hacking, free culture, gardening, and zines | Lenapehoking/PHL

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2024-10-21 20:35:13

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2024-10-20 19:51:06

This Wednesday (10/23) we're hosting a Meshtastic 101 class from 3–4 p.m., followed by a meetup for local users from 4–6 p.m. See y'all then!
> 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.
Class sign-up:
https://iffybooks.net/event/meshtastic-oct-23
Virtual meetup link:
https://iffybooks.club/meshtastic
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2024-08-02 16:40:57

On Saturday, August 31st we're hosting a bootleg hacker conference at Iffy Books from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.! We'll spend the whole day watching recorded talks from this summer's hacker conferences (HOPE, DEF CON, etc.) and having impromptu discussions. We're also running a de-branding clinic, helping folks remove unwanted logos from their conference swag.
Submit your favorite talks by 8/25!
https://iffybooks.net/bootleg
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2024-07-24 16:42:38

This Friday (7/26) we'll welcome Rob Drew for a talk and Q&A about his new book 'Unspooled: How the Cassette Made Music Shareable.' Doors at 6:30, talk at 7 p.m. Hope to see you there!
Here's a link for the video stream:
https://iffybooks.club/unspooled
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2024-07-13 19:03:06

To celebrate 3 years of Iffy Books, we’re having a party on Saturday, July 20th from 5–9 p.m. We’ll have drinks, snacks, door prizes, and a raffle for some fancy mechanical keyboards. We hope you can stop by! https://iffybooks.net/event/iffy-books-3rd-anniversary/
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2024-03-21 16:33:43

Our next #permacomputing meetup is this Sunday, 3/24 from 1–3 p.m. EDT! You can join us at Iffy Books (404 S. 20th St., PHL) or remotely via Jitsi Meet. https://iffybooks.net/event/permacomputing-march-24
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2024-02-02 16:55:08

On Wednesday, February 21st at 6 p.m. we're hosting Bleeding Control Basics, a first aid class from Untitled Medical Collective and @npub16ng…r298. Come out and learn to use a tourniquet! https://iffybooks.net/event/bleeding-control-feb-21-2024
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2023-10-06 18:35:51

Running a small bookshop/workshop space with mostly free events has been financially challenging, to say the least. And the last couple months have been tough. Knowing we’ll have a bit of money from donors to cover supplies at the beginning of every month has really made the project less stressful. Thank y’all so, so much. ❤️
If you can, consider supporting Iffy Books via Patreon, OpenCollective, or Venmo! Here’s the link: https://iffybooks.net/donate

2023-06-16 18:38:40

The Neo-Luddite Reading Group at Iffy Books kicks off Tuesday, June 27th at 6:30 p.m.! We're starting with the intro & first chapter of 'Resisting AI: An Anti-fascist Approach to Artificial Intelligence' by @npub1ude…yfu3, along with a few optional articles. You can find all the details here: http://victorgom.es/neoluddite
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2023-04-02 19:04:13

We're looking for help to build a wireless, solar-powered chat network across the Philly area! Are you interested in learning about off-grid solar power? Do you have a sunny place on your roof, in your yard, or near an upstairs window where you can leave a small radio transceiver? This workshop may be for you!
Each participant will receive a free kit with all the parts needed to build a solar-powered LoRa radio node. You'll assemble the kit, mount it in a weatherproof enclosure (provided by you), and use the Meshtastic app to start sending encrypted text messages.
Registration opens Monday, April 3rd at 8:30 p.m. You can sign up on our site:
https://iffybooks.net/event/solar-chat-network
Supplies for this workshop are provided by a grant from the Engaged Humanities Studio at Swarthmore College. Many thanks to #[0] for helping plan the event!
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