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Activities, Club Events
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 - 12:00pm
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Thursday, August 01, 2024 - 5:30pm
Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!
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Friday, August 02, 2024 - 12:00pm
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Friday, August 02, 2024 - 5:00pm
Join the Chess Room for Chess Socials on the first Friday of each month
Free
Meet the Author(s), Club Events
Friday, August 02, 2024 - 6:30pm
co-sponsored by the Museum of the African Diaspora
Non-Members $15, Members $5
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Wednesday, August 07, 2024 - 12:00pm
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Thursday, August 08, 2024 - 5:30pm
Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!
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Friday, August 09, 2024 - 12:00pm
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Members Free
Meet the Author(s), Club Events
Friday, August 09, 2024 - 6:00pm
with Jared Stearns and Jesse Hawthorne Ficks
Non-Members $10, Members Free
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Wednesday, August 14, 2024 - 12:00pm
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Thursday, August 15, 2024 - 6:30pm
with A.C.T. Artistic Director Pam MacKinnon
Non-Members $10, Members Free
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Friday, August 16, 2024 - 12:00pm
Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!
Members Free
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Saturday, August 17, 2024 - 11:00am
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Wednesday, August 21, 2024 - 12:00pm
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Thursday, August 22, 2024 - 6:00pm
Non-Members $15, Members $5
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Friday, August 23, 2024 - 12:00pm
Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!
Members Free
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Wednesday, August 28, 2024 - 12:00pm
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Friday, August 30, 2024 - 12:00pm
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Wednesday, September 04, 2024 - 12:00pm
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Thursday, September 05, 2024 - 6:30pm
Non-Members $15, Members $5
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Friday, September 06, 2024 - 12:00pm
Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!
Members Free
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Friday, September 06, 2024 - 5:00pm
Join the Chess Room for Chess Socials on the first Friday of each month
Free
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Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - 12:00pm
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Friday, September 13, 2024 - 5:00pm
New, long-time, and prospective members are invited to tour the Mechanics' Institute
Free
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Wednesday, September 18, 2024 - 12:00pm
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Saturday, September 21, 2024 - 11:00am
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Members Free
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Wednesday, September 25, 2024 - 12:00pm
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Wednesday, October 02, 2024 - 12:00pm
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Friday, October 04, 2024 - 5:00pm
Join the Chess Room for Chess Socials on the first Friday of each month
Free
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Wednesday, October 09, 2024 - 12:00pm
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Friday, October 11, 2024 - 5:00pm
New, long-time, and prospective members are invited to tour the Mechanics' Institute
Free
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Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 12:00pm
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Saturday, October 19, 2024 - 11:00am
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Members Free
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Wednesday, October 23, 2024 - 12:00pm
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Wednesday, October 30, 2024 - 12:00pm
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Friday, November 01, 2024 - 5:00pm
Join the Chess Room for Chess Socials on the first Friday of each month
Free
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Wednesday, November 06, 2024 - 12:00pm
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Friday, November 08, 2024 - 5:00pm
New, long-time, and prospective members are invited to tour the Mechanics' Institute
Free
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Wednesday, November 13, 2024 - 12:00pm
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Saturday, November 16, 2024 - 11:00am
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Wednesday, November 20, 2024 - 12:00pm
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Wednesday, November 27, 2024 - 12:00pm
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Wednesday, December 04, 2024 - 12:00pm
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Friday, December 06, 2024 - 5:00pm
New, long-time, and prospective members are invited to tour the Mechanics' Institute
Free
Activities, Club Events
Friday, December 06, 2024 - 5:00pm
New, long-time, and prospective members are invited to tour the Mechanics' Institute
Free
Activities, Club Events
Friday, December 06, 2024 - 5:00pm
Join the Chess Room for Chess Socials on the first Friday of each month
Free
Activities, Club Events
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 - 12:00pm
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Wednesday, December 18, 2024 - 12:00pm
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Saturday, December 21, 2024 - 11:00am
Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!
Members Free
Activities, Club Events
Friday, January 03, 2025 - 5:00pm
Join the Chess Room for Chess Socials on the first Friday of each month
Free
Activities, Club Events
Saturday, January 18, 2025 - 11:00am
Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!
Members Free
Activities
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 - 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, August 01, 2024 - 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Tech Support Hour

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Thursday Evenings (with Jenn) from 5:30-6:30 pm (note: Jenn will be on vacation on July 18 and July 25)
  • Friday Noontime (with Grace) from 12:00-1:00 pm
  • Third Saturdays (with Anna) from 11:00 am-12:00 pm (July 20, August 17, and September 21...)
Members Free

Activities
Friday, August 02, 2024 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Tech Support Hour

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Thursday Evenings (with Jenn) from 5:30-6:30 pm (note: Jenn will be on vacation on July 18 and July 25)
  • Friday Noon (with Grace) from 12:00-1:00 pm
  • Third Saturdays (with Anna) from 11:00 am-12:00 pm (July 20, August 17, and September 21...)
Members Free

Activities
Friday, August 02, 2024 - 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

Meet the Author(s)
Friday, August 02, 2024 - 6:30 pm

In His Own Words: A James Baldwin Centennial Celebration

co-sponsored by the Museum of the African Diaspora

Celebrate James Baldwin’s 100th birthday with an immersive night of readings and performance.

Non-Members $15
Members $5

Activities
Wednesday, August 07, 2024 - 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, August 08, 2024 - 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Tech Support Hour

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Thursday Evenings (with Jenn) from 5:30-6:30 pm (note: Jenn will be on vacation on July 18 and July 25)
  • Friday Noontime (with Grace) from 12:00-1:00 pm
  • Third Saturdays (with Anna) from 11:00 am-12:00 pm (July 20, August 17, and September 21...)
Members Free

Activities
Friday, August 09, 2024 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Tech Support Hour

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Thursday Evenings (with Jenn) from 5:30-6:30 pm (note: Jenn will be on vacation on July 18 and July 25)
  • Friday Noon (with Grace) from 12:00-1:00 pm
  • Third Saturdays (with Anna) from 11:00 am-12:00 pm (July 20, August 17, and September 21...)
Members Free

Meet the Author(s)
Friday, August 09, 2024 - 6:00 pm

Pure: The Sexual Revolutions of Marilyn Chambers

with Jared Stearns and Jesse Hawthorne Ficks

Join author Jared Stearns in conversation with cinephile Jesse Hawthorne Ficks on Stearns’ new book, Pure: The Sexual Revolutions of Marilyn Chambers.

Non-Members $10
Members Free

Activities
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 - 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, August 15, 2024 - 6:30 pm

Page to Stage: Private Lives by Noel Coward

with A.C.T. Artistic Director Pam MacKinnon

Join Artistic Director Pam MacKinnon in conversation on American Conservatory Theater’s upcoming production of Private Lives, along with a preview of the 24-25 season. 

Non-Members $10
Members Free

Activities
Friday, August 16, 2024 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Tech Support Hour

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Thursday Evenings (with Jenn) from 5:30-6:30 pm (note: Jenn will be on vacation on July 18 and July 25)
  • Friday Noon (with Grace) from 12:00-1:00 pm
  • Third Saturdays (with Anna) from 11:00 am-12:00 pm (July 20, August 17, and September 21...)
Members Free

Activities
Saturday, August 17, 2024 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Tech Support Hour

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Thursday Evenings (with Jenn) from 5:30-6:30 pm (note: Jenn will be on vacation on July 18 and July 25)
  • Friday Noon (with Grace) from 12:00-1:00 pm
  • Third Saturdays (with Anna) from 11:00 am-12:00 pm (July 20, August 17, and September 21...)
Members Free

Activities
Wednesday, August 21, 2024 - 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, August 22, 2024 - 6:00 pm

In Conversation: Jenny Odell and Cathy Park Hong

Join Jenny Odell and Cathy Park Hong, acclaimed authors of Saving Time: Discovering a Life Beyond the Clock and Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning, in conversation at Mechanics’ Institute.

Non-Members $15
Members $5

Activities
Friday, August 23, 2024 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Tech Support Hour

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Thursday Evenings (with Jenn) from 5:30-6:30 pm (note: Jenn will be on vacation on July 18 and July 25)
  • Friday Noon (with Grace) from 12:00-1:00 pm
  • Third Saturdays (with Anna) from 11:00 am-12:00 pm (July 20, August 17, and September 21...)
Members Free

Activities
Wednesday, August 28, 2024 - 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, August 30, 2024 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Tech Support Hour

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Thursday Evenings (with Jenn) from 5:30-6:30 pm (note: Jenn will be on vacation on July 18 and July 25)
  • Friday Noon (with Grace) from 12:00-1:00 pm
  • Third Saturdays (with Anna) from 11:00 am-12:00 pm (July 20, August 17, and September 21...)
Members Free

Activities
Wednesday, September 04, 2024 - 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, September 05, 2024 - 6:30 pm

In Conversation: Tommy Orange

Join bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize finalist Tommy Orange in conversation in Mechanics’ Institute’s historic library space.

Non-Members $15
Members $5

Activities
Friday, September 06, 2024 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Tech Support Hour

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Thursday Evenings (with Jenn) from 5:30-6:30 pm (note: Jenn will be on vacation on July 18 and July 25)
  • Friday Noon (with Grace) from 12:00-1:00 pm
  • Third Saturdays (with Anna) from 11:00 am-12:00 pm (July 20, August 17, and September 21...)
Members Free

Activities
Friday, September 06, 2024 - 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, September 11, 2024 - 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, September 13, 2024 - 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.

Free

Activities
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 - 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
Saturday, September 21, 2024 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Tech Support Hour

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Thursday Evenings (with Jenn) from 5:30-6:30 pm (note: Jenn will be on vacation on July 18 and July 25)
  • Friday Noon (with Grace) from 12:00-1:00 pm
  • Third Saturdays (with Anna) from 11:00 am-12:00 pm (July 20, August 17, and September 21...)
Members Free

Activities
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 - 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, October 02, 2024 - 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, October 04, 2024 - 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, October 09, 2024 - 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, October 11, 2024 - 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.

Free

Activities
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 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
Saturday, October 19, 2024 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Tech Support Hour

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Thursday Evenings (with Jenn) from 5:30-6:30 pm (note: Jenn will be on vacation on July 18 and July 25)
  • Friday Noon (with Grace) from 12:00-1:00 pm
  • Third Saturdays (with Anna) from 11:00 am-12:00 pm (July 20, August 17, and September 21...)
Members Free

Activities
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 - 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, October 30, 2024 - 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, November 01, 2024 - 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, November 06, 2024 - 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, November 08, 2024 - 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.

Free

Activities
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 - 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
Saturday, November 16, 2024 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Tech Support Hour

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Thursday Evenings (with Jenn) from 5:30-6:30 pm (note: Jenn will be on vacation on July 18 and July 25)
  • Friday Noon (with Grace) from 12:00-1:00 pm
  • Third Saturdays (with Anna) from 11:00 am-12:00 pm (July 20, August 17, and September 21...)
Members Free

Activities
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 - 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, November 27, 2024 - 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, December 04, 2024 - 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, December 06, 2024 - 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.

Free

Activities
Friday, December 06, 2024 - 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.

Free

Activities
Friday, December 06, 2024 - 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, December 11, 2024 - 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, December 18, 2024 - 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
Saturday, December 21, 2024 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Tech Support Hour

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Thursday Evenings (with Jenn) from 5:30-6:30 pm (note: Jenn will be on vacation on July 18 and July 25)
  • Friday Noon (with Grace) from 12:00-1:00 pm
  • Third Saturdays (with Anna) from 11:00 am-12:00 pm (July 20, August 17, and September 21...)
Members Free

Activities
Friday, January 03, 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, January 18, 2025 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Tech Support Hour

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Thursday Evenings (with Jenn) from 5:30-6:30 pm (note: Jenn will be on vacation on July 18 and July 25)
  • Friday Noon (with Grace) from 12:00-1:00 pm
  • Third Saturdays (with Anna) from 11:00 am-12:00 pm (July 20, August 17, and September 21...)
Members Free