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Activities, Club Events
Friday, April 04, 2025 - 1:30pm
Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!
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
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 - 5:00pm
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, Lan Duong, 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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Thursday, April 17, 2025 - 5:00pm
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
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Friday, April 18, 2025 - 5:00pm
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Wednesday, April 23, 2025 - 12:00pm
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Thursday, April 24, 2025 - 5:00pm
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Members Free
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Friday, April 25, 2025 - 1:30pm
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Friday, April 25, 2025 - 5:00pm
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Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - 12:00pm
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Activities, Club Events
Thursday, May 01, 2025 - 5:00pm
Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!
Members Free
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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
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
Wednesday, May 07, 2025 - 12:00pm
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Activities, Club Events
Thursday, May 08, 2025 - 5:00pm
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
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Friday, May 09, 2025 - 5:00pm
Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!
Members Free
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Wednesday, May 14, 2025 - 12:00pm
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Thursday, May 15, 2025 - 5:00pm
Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!
Members Free
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
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 - 12:00pm
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Thursday, May 22, 2025 - 5:00pm
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Wednesday, May 28, 2025 - 12:00pm
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Thursday, May 29, 2025 - 5:00pm
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Members Free
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Wednesday, June 04, 2025 - 12:00pm
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Thursday, June 05, 2025 - 5:00pm
Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!
Members Free
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
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 - 12:00pm
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Activities, Club Events
Thursday, June 12, 2025 - 5:00pm
Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!
Members Free
Meet the Author(s), Club Events
Thursday, June 12, 2025 - 6:00pm
with author Kevin Fagan and Erin Baldassari
Members $5, Non-Members $15
Activities, Club Events
Thursday, June 19, 2025 - 5:00pm
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Members Free
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Wednesday, June 25, 2025 - 12:00pm
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Thursday, June 26, 2025 - 5:00pm
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Members Free
Meet the Author(s), Club Events
Thursday, June 26, 2025 - 6:00pm
with author Jeanne Carstensen and Michael Montgomery
Members $5, Non-Members $15
Activities, Club Events
Wednesday, July 02, 2025 - 12:00pm
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Activities, Club Events
Thursday, July 03, 2025 - 5:00pm
Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!
Members Free
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
Thursday, July 10, 2025 - 5:00pm
Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!
Members Free
Activities, Club Events
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - 12:00pm
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Thursday, July 17, 2025 - 5:00pm
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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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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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Wednesday, September 17, 2025 - 12:00pm
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Wednesday, September 24, 2025 - 12:00pm
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Wednesday, October 01, 2025 - 12:00pm
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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:

  • Thursday Evenings (with Mattie) from 5:00-6:00 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:

  • Thursday Evenings (with Mattie) from 5:00-6:00 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
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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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 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

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

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Thursday Evenings (with Mattie) from 5:00-6:00 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:

  • Thursday Evenings (with Mattie) from 5:00-6:00 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:

  • Thursday Evenings (with Mattie) from 5:00-6:00 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, Lan Duong, 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, Lan Duong, 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.

Support This Event

Activities
Thursday, April 17, 2025 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

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

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Thursday Evenings (with Mattie) from 5:00-6:00 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:

  • Thursday Evenings (with Mattie) from 5:00-6:00 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:

  • Thursday Evenings (with Mattie) from 5:00-6:00 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 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

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

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Thursday Evenings (with Mattie) from 5:00-6:00 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:

  • Thursday Evenings (with Mattie) from 5:00-6:00 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:

  • Thursday Evenings (with Mattie) from 5:00-6:00 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.

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Activities
Thursday, May 01, 2025 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

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

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Thursday Evenings (with Mattie) from 5:00-6:00 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:

  • Thursday Evenings (with Mattie) from 5:00-6:00 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:

  • Thursday Evenings (with Mattie) from 5:00-6:00 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
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 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

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

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Thursday Evenings (with Mattie) from 5:00-6:00 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:

  • Thursday Evenings (with Mattie) from 5:00-6:00 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:

  • Thursday Evenings (with Mattie) from 5:00-6:00 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
Thursday, May 15, 2025 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

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

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Thursday Evenings (with Mattie) from 5:00-6:00 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 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
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
Thursday, May 22, 2025 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

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

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Thursday Evenings (with Mattie) from 5:00-6:00 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.

Support This Event

Activities
Thursday, May 29, 2025 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

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

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Thursday Evenings (with Mattie) from 5:00-6:00 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.

Support This Event

Activities
Thursday, June 05, 2025 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

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

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Thursday Evenings (with Mattie) from 5:00-6:00 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, 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
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
Thursday, June 12, 2025 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

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

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Thursday Evenings (with Mattie) from 5:00-6:00 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, June 12, 2025 - 6:00 pm

The Lost and the Found: A True Story of Homelessness, Found Family, and Second Chances

with author Kevin Fagan and Erin Baldassari

Join author and journalist Kevin Fagan in conversation with KQED Senior Editor on Housing Affordability Erin Baldassari on Fagan’s new book, The Lost and the Found: A True Story of Homelessness, Found Family, and Second Chances

Members $5
Non-Members $15

Activities
Thursday, June 19, 2025 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

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

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Thursday Evenings (with Mattie) from 5:00-6:00 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 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.

Support This Event

Activities
Thursday, June 26, 2025 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

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

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Thursday Evenings (with Mattie) from 5:00-6:00 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, June 26, 2025 - 6:00 pm

A Greek Tragedy

with author Jeanne Carstensen and Michael Montgomery

Join author Jeanne Carstensen in conversation with Reveal journalist Michael Montgomery on her new book, A Greek Tragedy

Members $5
Non-Members $15

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.

Support This Event

Activities
Thursday, July 03, 2025 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

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

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Thursday Evenings (with Mattie) from 5:00-6:00 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, 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.

Support This Event

Activities
Thursday, July 10, 2025 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

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

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Thursday Evenings (with Mattie) from 5:00-6:00 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, 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
Thursday, July 17, 2025 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

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

Get tech support from our Community Tech Network Volunteers!

Current Drop-In Hours:

  • Thursday Evenings (with Mattie) from 5:00-6:00 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, 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.

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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.

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Activities
Wednesday, October 01, 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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