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Join us for our bi-annual Mechanics’ Institute community gathering on Zoom to hear from fellow members, staff, and trustees.
In this workshop, we’ll talk about how to come up with feature article ideas, and how to find and interview expert sources.
A Zoom salon of Charade: A beautiful young widow must contend with crooks who are convinced she knows where her dead husband hid a stash of gold.
Monday 4 - 5:30PM: Chess Cafe
Monday 6:30 - 8PM: The Art of Attack in Chess by FM Paul Whitehead
Wednesday 5 - 6PM: Free Adult Beginner Class for Mechanics' Members
Wednesday 6:30 - 8PM: Online Class by FM Paul Whitehead
Sunday 10AM - 12PM: Free Women's Class by Sophie Adams
Are you a crafty member of the Mechanics' Institute? Knit happens, but we'd love to see your crochet too! Bring a project and get to know your fellow Mechanics' Institute members and staff over Zoom. Knit Happens bimonthly: every second and last Tuesday. All skill levels welcome — join us!
On December 11, 2020 Mechanics' Institute will mark its 166th year! Come learn about one of the oldest “public” institutions in California that helped pave the way for public libraries and education as we enjoy it today.
Discuss Flannery O'Connor's Southern Gothic novel with fellow members.
Watch a live cocktail demo with Master Bartender Will Herrera, Owner of High Horse and dance up a storm with our Jazz music maestro DJ Henri Perrier.
Join MI author David Landau as he presents his latest book Brothers From Time to Time, a history of the Cuban revolution, and a discussion of his 25 year writing and publication odyssey.
Monday 4 - 5:30PM: Chess Cafe
Monday 6:30 - 8PM: The Art of Attack in Chess by FM Paul Whitehead
Wednesday 5 - 6PM: Free Adult Beginner Class for Mechanics' Members
Wednesday 6:30 - 8PM: Online Class by FM Paul Whitehead
Sunday 10AM - 12PM: Free Women's Class by Sophie Adams
If you are a new, long-time, or prospective member the Virtual Tour of the Mechanics' 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.
Monday 4 - 5:30PM: Chess Cafe
Monday 6:30 - 8PM: The Art of Attack in Chess by FM Paul Whitehead
Wednesday 5 - 6PM: Free Adult Beginner Class for Mechanics' Members
Wednesday 6:30 - 8PM: Online Class by FM Paul Whitehead
Sunday 10AM - 12PM: Free Women's Class by Sophie Adams
Discuss Cassandra: A Novel and Four Essays by Christa Wolf with fellow members.
Monday 4 - 5:30PM: Chess Cafe
Monday 6:30 - 8PM: The Art of Attack in Chess by FM Paul Whitehead
Wednesday 5 - 6PM: Free Adult Beginner Class for Mechanics' Members
Wednesday 6:30 - 8PM: Online Class by FM Paul Whitehead
Sunday 10AM - 12PM: Free Women's Class by Sophie Adams
Are you a crafty member of the Mechanics' Institute? Knit happens, but we'd love to see your crochet too! Bring a project and get to know your fellow Mechanics' Institute members and staff over Zoom. Knit Happens bimonthly: every second and last Tuesday. All skill levels welcome — join us!
In this workshop, you will discover what goes into creating and developing a fictional character.
A lot can be learned about writing and self-editing from watching an editor in the trenches. Learn how an editor works in real time.
Learn how to tell an unforgettable story from the pandemic and record it for the MI archives.
