Workshop Open Hours
2025-10-27 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-29 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-30 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-03 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-06 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-09 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-10 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | NE Seattle Tool Library, 10228 Fischer Place Northeast, Seattle, WA, 98125, United States
Sign up for time in the workshop here! Reminder: You must take the Workshop Orientation class before using open hours

Come in to our workshop to work on wood projects and get guidance on your woodworking. Once you have completed the workshop orientation you may sign up for open shop hours!
We charge a $15 fee to access the shop and recommend a donation of $15 per hour of usage. Your donations help keep our workshop open. You are able to pay any additional time via a QR code once you have completed your time in the shop.
All shop time will be supervised by shop steward volunteers who will help you safely use our tools.
If none of these dates and times work for you please reach out to nestl@seattlereconomy.org
ACCESSIBILITY:

Much of the NE Seattle Tool Library interior is wheelchair accessible. All entrances have ramps that may exceed a 5 degree slope. The all-gender restroom is quite small and not ADA compliant.
Non-English and ASL interpreters are not provided at our classes and events, however attendees are welcome to bring their own interpreters.
Please contact us with any accessibility notes or requests.

GETTING THERE:

By transit: Served by King County Metro bus route 372 stopping along Lake City Way NE at NE 98th St. Route 61 stops at NE Northgate Way & 23rd Ave NE and is a ½ mile walk from the tool library.
By bike: There are multiple bicycle route options available to the tool library, and you are welcome to stow your bicycle inside the tool library during your visit.
Car parking: There is a gravel parking lot that fits about 10 cars, and an asphalt parking lot that fits 5 cars. There is no ADA accessible parking.

Fabric Fix-It
2025-10-28 17:00 - 20:00 | NE Seattle Tool Library, 10228 Fischer Place Northeast, Seattle, WA, 98125, United States
Bring your textiles in need of mending for a night of repair and community at the NE Seattle Tool Library.

Need help getting your fabric back in tip-top shape? Come to NESTL the 4th Tuesday of each month for Fabric Fix-It!
We will have menders on site who can either offer advice on mending, or mend textiles for you. If your project goals are out of the scope of what we can accomplish in one evening, we will help you make a plan to carry out on your own.
Some common fixes include: hemming, patching small holes, reattaching buttons, and fixing or replacing zippers.
This will be our first fabric fix-it, so we will be limiting it to 2 items per person. If we find our menders are able to get items fixed, we would love to expand it to more! Feel free to bring supplies to fix your item, if you have them. We will have some supplies on hand. Please plan on sticking around while your items are fixed.
Want to mend at this event? Email marlee@seattlereconomy.org to sign up
Looking for more opportunities to grow your textile skills?! Join us on the second weekend of each month for our Community Threads! Every 2nd Saturday at the Shoreline Tool Library and 2nd Sunday at the NE Seattle Tool Library.
ACCESSIBILITY:

Much of the NE Seattle Tool Library interior is wheelchair accessible. All entrances have ramps that may exceed a 5 degree slope. The all-gender restroom is quite small and not ADA compliant.
Non-English and ASL interpreters are not provided at our classes and events, however attendees are welcome to bring their own interpreters.
Please contact us with any accessibility notes or requests.

GETTING THERE:

By transit: Served by King County Metro bus route 372 stopping along Lake City Way NE at NE 98th St. Route 61 stops at NE Northgate Way & 23rd Ave NE and is a ½ mile walk from the tool library.
By bike: There are multiple bicycle route options available to the tool library, and you are welcome to stow your bicycle inside the tool library during your visit.
Car parking: There is a gravel parking lot that fits about 10 cars, and an asphalt parking lot that fits 5 cars. There is no ADA accessible parking.

3D Printer Orientation: Foundations of CAD @ STL
2025-11-01 15:30 - 18:00 | Shoreline Tool Library, 16610 Aurora Avenue North, Shoreline, WA, 98133, United States
Learn how to use our 3D printers and about 3D modeling. 3D Printer Orientation is necessary to use our in-house Prusa MK3S+ 3D printers.

Learn how to find, prepare, and print 3D models on our Prusa MK3S+ 3D printers! No previous knowledge is required. This class will cover where to source 3D models online, how to slice files using Prusa Slicer, and how to operate the machine. In addition, this class will include an introduction to CAD with onshape. You are encouraged to bring your own laptop to the class and download Prusa Slicer and create an onshape account, but it is not required.
If you are not interested in learning 3D modeling, check out our other class—3D Printer Orientation: The Basics.
Taking the 3D Printer Orientation is required to use our in-house printers. You must also be a member of NE Seattle Tool Library or Shoreline Tool Library to take this class. Become a member here!
We also have 3D Printer Orientations at the NE Seattle Tool Library, and completing one there gives members access to all of our tool library 3D printers. You may view our full list of upcoming 3D Printer Orientations (both The Basics and Foundations of CAD) here.
Our sliding scale for classes helps to reduce barriers for participation while retaining sufficient income for Seattle REconomy, which owns and operates the NE Seattle and Shoreline tool libraries. Please choose the level that best fits your family’s income.
Children are welcome at some classes with their parent or guardian on a case-by-case basis, either as a student or as an observer. If you would like your child to attend a class with you, please email info@seattlereconomy.orgwith their age and experience. Let us know if they will be a student or an observer, the name and date of the class, and we will determine if it is appropriate.
ACCESSIBILITY:

The venue is wheelchair accessible and has an all-gender restroom. The restroom is ADA compliant.
Non-English and ASL interpreters are not provided at our classes and events, however attendees are welcome to bring their own interpreters.
Please contact us with any accessibility notes or requests.

GETTING THERE:

By transit: Served by King County Metro bus Rapid Ride E Line on Aurora Ave N and N 165th.
By bike: The venue is located one block west of the Interurban Trail. Shoreline Light Rail stations are each about 2 miles away. A bicycle rack is available outside the building.
Car parking: There is an asphalt parking lot that fits up to 20 cars. There is one ADA van accessible parking space with an access aisle.

Workshop Orientation Class
2025-11-02 08:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-03 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-16 11:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-20 14:00 - 17:00 | NE Seattle Tool Library, 10228 Fischer Place Northeast, Seattle, WA, 98125, United States
Learn basic safety of our workshop tools. Workshop orientation is necessary to use our workshop during our shop hours.

Sign up for a workshop orientation class to learn the basic safety of the tools that we have in our workshop and in order to use the workshop during our shop hours. Email us at shopstewards@seattlereconomy.org if you have any questions on workshop usage. The Orientation will take place at the NE Seattle Tool Library, please come to the East entrance of the library at the time of the class.
The space is equipped with a large SawStop table saw, 12″ compound sliding miter saw, 2 band saws (one for resaw), drill press, router table, jointer, planer, spindle sander, scroll saw, and various hand tools.
You must be a member of NE Seattle Tool Library or Shoreline Tool Library to take this class. Become a member here!
Our sliding scale for classes helps to reduce barriers for participation while retaining sufficient income for Seattle REconomy, which owns and operates the NE Seattle and Shoreline tool libraries. Please choose the level that best fits your family’s income.
ACCESSIBILITY:

Much of the NE Seattle Tool Library interior is wheelchair accessible. All entrances have ramps that may exceed a 5 degree slope. The all-gender restroom is quite small and not ADA compliant.
Non-English and ASL interpreters are not provided at our classes and events, however attendees are welcome to bring their own interpreters.
Please contact us with any accessibility notes or requests.

GETTING THERE:

By transit: Served by King County Metro bus route 372 stopping along Lake City Way NE at NE 98th St. Route 61 stops at NE Northgate Way & 23rd Ave NE and is a ½ mile walk from the tool library.
By bike: There are multiple bicycle route options available to the tool library, and you are welcome to stow your bicycle inside the tool library during your visit.
Car parking: There is a gravel parking lot that fits about 10 cars, and an asphalt parking lot that fits 5 cars. There is no ADA accessible parking.

Kids Make an Upcycled Holiday Ornament (Shoreline Sustainable Skill Series)
2025-11-02 10:00 - 11:30 | Shoreline Tool Library, 16610 Aurora Avenue North, Shoreline, WA, 98133, United States
Kids 5+ and their caregivers will join Seattle ReCreative to make holiday ornaments from reclaimed materials, perfect for home or gifts.

Children will join Seattle ReCreative and learn to harness the power of creative reuse to make beautiful, creative and artistic holiday ornaments from reused and reclaimed materials. They’ll leave this workshop with wonderful ornaments great for display at home or as a nice gift.
All tools and materials are provided. Children ages 5+ with their adult caretakers.
About the instructor, Seattle ReCreative: Staff for this class comes from Seattle ReCreative, a local nonprofit that promotes creativity, community, and environmental stewardship through creative reuse and arts education.
We have limited spots for this class, so if you’re unable to attend, please cancel your RSVP to allow others the opportunity to sign up.
The 2025 Shoreline Sustainable Skill Series is brought to you by Seattle REconomy. Funding for this series has been provided by the City of Shoreline’s Environmental Mini-Grant Program. We are excited to offer the classes in this series at a highly discounted rate. (Please email info@seattlereconomy.org if the $10 fee is a barrier, and we will waive it.)
ACCESSIBILITY:

The venue is wheelchair accessible and has an all-gender restroom. The restroom is ADA compliant.
Non-English and ASL interpreters are not provided at our classes and events, however attendees are welcome to bring their own interpreters.
Please contact us with any accessibility notes or requests.

GETTING THERE:

By transit: Served by King County Metro bus Rapid Ride E Line on Aurora Ave N and N 165th.
By bike: The venue is located one block west of the Interurban Trail. Shoreline Light Rail stations are each about 2 miles away. A bicycle rack is available outside the building.
Car parking: There is an asphalt parking lot that fits up to 20 cars. There is one ADA van accessible parking space with an access aisle

Darning 101: Basic Darning Skill Share
2025-11-05 18:00 - 20:00 | NE Seattle Tool Library, 10228 Fischer Place Northeast, Seattle, WA, 98125, United States
Bring an item that needs darning, and learn how to do it yourself! We recommend basic hand sewing skills, but this is a beginner class.

Darning 101! Everyone will bring an item of theirs that they would like to darn and after a tutorial, we will each work on our own item for the remainder of the class with instructor supervision. This class is a beginner’s class, but it will help to have BASIC hand sewing skills. This class will also teach people how to DIY darning mushrooms out of glass jars and various household items.
If you have a darning needle and/or a darning mushroom/egg, please bring it so we can teach you how to use your tools!
About the instructor, Marlee Blue: Marlee has been mending clothes for a number of years. They are passionate about sustainability and keeping things out of the landfill. They work in landscaping and so their clothes are in constant need of mending, which they’ve learned to do skillfully and efficiently.
Our sliding scale for classes helps to reduce barriers for participation while retaining sufficient income for Seattle REconomy, which owns and operates the NE Seattle and Shoreline tool libraries. Please choose the level that best fits your family’s income.
Children are welcome at some classes with their parent or guardian on a case-by-case basis, either as a student or as an observer. If you would like your child to attend a class with you, please email info@seattlereconomy.orgwith their age and experience. Let us know if they will be a student or an observer, the name and date of the class, and we will determine if it is appropriate.
ACCESSIBILITY:

Much of the NE Seattle Tool Library interior is wheelchair accessible. All entrances have ramps that may exceed a 5 degree slope. The all-gender restroom is quite small and not ADA compliant.
Non-English and ASL interpreters are not provided at our classes and events, however attendees are welcome to bring their own interpreters.
Please contact us with any accessibility notes or requests.

GETTING THERE:

By transit: Served by King County Metro bus route 372 stopping along Lake City Way NE at NE 98th St. Route 61 stops at NE Northgate Way & 23rd Ave NE and is a ½ mile walk from the tool library.
By bike: There are multiple bicycle route options available to the tool library, and you are welcome to stow your bicycle inside the tool library during your visit.
Car parking: There is a gravel parking lot that fits about 10 cars, and an asphalt parking lot that fits 5 cars. There is no ADA accessible parking.

Fix-It Night at the NE Seattle Tool Library
2025-11-06 17:00 - 20:00 | NE Seattle Tool Library, 10228 Fischer Place Northeast, Seattle, WA, 98125, United States
Bring by your broken household items for a night of fixing and community building at the NE Seattle Tool Library!

It’s time to start collecting all those items around the house that need to be fixed but you don’t know how. We are hosting a repair night at the NE Seattle Tool Library. We will help you fix and learn to fix your broken tools, lamps, toys, furniture, appliances, and any other broken items that you can carry in on your own. We encourage you to help as much as you can and enjoy the community of reuse!
If you are excited about fixing and want to help out with this event or other fixing opportunities we are looking for more fixers. Sign up to help out at this event here or join our list of fixers by sending us an email at NESTL@seattlereconomy.org.
ACCESSIBILITY:

Much of the NE Seattle Tool Library interior is wheelchair accessible. All entrances have ramps that may exceed a 5 degree slope. The all-gender restroom is quite small and not ADA compliant.
Non-English and ASL interpreters are not provided at our classes and events, however attendees are welcome to bring their own interpreters.
Please contact us with any accessibility notes or requests.

GETTING THERE:

By transit: Served by King County Metro bus route 372 stopping along Lake City Way NE at NE 98th St. Route 61 stops at NE Northgate Way & 23rd Ave NE and is a ½ mile walk from the tool library.
By bike: There are multiple bicycle route options available to the tool library, and you are welcome to stow your bicycle inside the tool library during your visit.
Car parking: There is a gravel parking lot that fits about 10 cars, and an asphalt parking lot that fits 5 cars. There is no ADA accessible parking.

Basic Bicycle Maintenance at the Shoreline Tool Library
2025-11-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Shoreline Tool Library, 16610 Aurora Avenue North, Shoreline, WA, 98133, United States
Work with a bike shack volunteer to learn how to tune up your bicycle!

Spend an evening at the Shoreline Tool Library learning the basics of maintaining your bike. Bring your own bike and learn from hands-on experience by addressing your specific needs, such as gear, brake, and bearing adjustments, wheel truing and bike fit. You’ll also gain a better understanding of common noises and their causes and solutions. All in service to making your ride experience better and helping your bike last longer.
About the Instructor, Russ Steele:
Basic Bike Maintenance is taught by Bike Shack volunteer Russ Steele, former owner/manager of Wedgwood Cycle. Growing up in his father’s bike shop, Russ literally has 60+ years of experience.
Our sliding scale for classes helps to reduce barriers for participation while retaining sufficient income for Seattle REconomy, which owns and operates the NE Seattle and Shoreline tool libraries. Please choose the level that best fits your family’s income.
Children are welcome at some classes with their parent or guardian on a case-by-case basis, either as a student or as an observer. If you would like your child to attend a class with you, please email info@seattlereconomy.orgwith their age and experience. Let us know if they will be a student or an observer, the name and date of the class, and we will determine if it is appropriate.
ACCESSIBILITY:

The venue is wheelchair accessible and has an all-gender restroom. The restroom is ADA compliant.
Non-English and ASL interpreters are not provided at our classes and events, however attendees are welcome to bring their own interpreters.
Please contact us with any accessibility notes or requests.

GETTING THERE:

By transit: Served by King County Metro bus Rapid Ride E Line on Aurora Ave N and N 165th.
By bike: The venue is located one block west of the Interurban Trail. Shoreline Light Rail stations are each about 2 miles away. A bicycle rack is available outside the building.
Car parking: There is an asphalt parking lot that fits up to 20 cars. There is one ADA van accessible parking space with an access aisle.

Community Threads @ STL
2025-11-08 12:00 - 15:00 | Shoreline Tool Library, 16610 Aurora Avenue North, Shoreline, WA, 98133, United States
It’s time to chat and craft together. Bring your textiles or craft supplies (or use our sewing supplies), and get to know your community!

Got a collection of hole-filled socks you can’t get rid of? Have you been meaning to set aside time for your latest alteration, but need some motivation? Come mend with us!
Our Community Threads mending and sewing circle is a monthly event for anyone to work on their textile projects. Any textile craft is welcome! Honestly, any craft is welcome, but we will only be providing sewing supplies (at least at first). There will be sewing machines, fabric, thread and community, as well as hot tea.
This will not be a class format, while there will be experienced menders present to offer advice and counsel, this is intended as a co-working space.
Can’t make it to this one? We plan to host it on the second weekend of each month: the second Sunday at the NE Seattle Tool Library and the second Saturday at the Shoreline Tool Library!
ACCESSIBILITY:

The venue is wheelchair accessible and has an all-gender restroom. The restroom is ADA compliant.
Non-English and ASL interpreters are not provided at our classes and events, however attendees are welcome to bring their own interpreters.
Please contact us with any accessibility notes or requests.

GETTING THERE:

By transit: Served by King County Metro bus Rapid Ride E Line on Aurora Ave N and N 165th.
By bike: The venue is located one block west of the Interurban Trail. Shoreline Light Rail stations are each about 2 miles away. A bicycle rack is available outside the building.
Car parking: There is an asphalt parking lot that fits up to 20 cars. There is one ADA van accessible parking space with an access aisle.

Learn Machine Sewing and Make a Potholder
2025-11-08 15:00 - 18:00 | Shoreline Tool Library, 16610 Aurora Avenue North, Shoreline, WA, 98133, United States
Learn the basics of machine sewing and go home with your very own handmade potholder! No sewing skills are required. 16+.

Learn how to sew on a sewing machine and make a potholder perfect for a gift! No previous sewing experience is required. All tools and supplies will be provided. This will be a beginner-friendly class to learn the basics of machine sewing where you get the opportunity to make a potholder and take it home.
About the instructor, Ava: Ava learned sewing from her Mom who used to teach sewing classes. Ava then moved on to teaching classes herself at the makerspaces at UW. She has experience with making all types of items from bags to dresses, and also loves to troubleshoot machines!
Our sliding scale for classes helps to reduce barriers for participation while retaining sufficient income for Seattle REconomy, which owns and operates the NE Seattle and Shoreline tool libraries. Please choose the level that best fits your family’s income.
ACCESSIBILITY:

The venue is wheelchair accessible and has an all-gender restroom. The restroom is ADA compliant.
Non-English and ASL interpreters are not provided at our classes and events, however attendees are welcome to bring their own interpreters.
Please contact us with any accessibility notes or requests.

GETTING THERE:

By transit: Served by King County Metro bus Rapid Ride E Line on Aurora Ave N and N 165th.
By bike: The venue is located one block west of the Interurban Trail. Shoreline Light Rail stations are each about 2 miles away. A bicycle rack is available outside the building.
Car parking: There is an asphalt parking lot that fits up to 20 cars. There is one ADA van accessible parking space with an access aisle.

Sew a Waxed Canvas Tool Roll
2025-11-09 10:00 - 13:00 | Shoreline Tool Library, 16610 Aurora Avenue North, Shoreline, WA, 98133, United States
Learn a variety of sewing skills and create a unique tool roll for your personal needs. Some intermediate sewing skills required. Age 18+.

What a wonderful gift to give yourself or a loved one! Learn how to make a waxed canvas tool roll in this three-hour class. You will cut fabrics from a provided pattern with a cutting mat and rotary cutter, learn how to sew thick/stiff fabric, become a pro at installing grommets or snaps, and learn how to customize the pattern for future tool rolls.
Your tool roll can accommodate different types of tools, such as small hand tools, sewing tools, bicycling tools, crochet hooks, knitting needles, art supplies, pens, notebook, mending supplies, etc. We will start with a basic pattern that you can adjust to fit the tools you want to organize and carry with you.All supplies provided.
The skill level for this class is advanced beginner or intermediate sewists. In order to take this class, the instructors require that you already be able to confidently thread a machine, wind a bobbin, adjust stitch lengths, sew straight, change sewing feet and back tack.
Plan on arriving 5-10 minutes early to set up your machine. You’re welcome to bring your own machine, but you must know how to thread it and wind a bobbin.
About the instructors, Jen Yasis & Anna Wilson: Jen and Anna are life-long sewers and between the two of them bring a wealth of experience with textiles to this class.
Our sliding scale for classes helps to reduce barriers for participation while retaining sufficient income for Seattle REconomy, which owns and operates the NE Seattle and Shoreline tool libraries. Please choose the level that best fits your family’s income.
ACCESSIBILITY:

The venue is wheelchair accessible and has an all-gender restroom. The restroom is ADA compliant.
Non-English and ASL interpreters are not provided at our classes and events, however attendees are welcome to bring their own interpreters.
Please contact us with any accessibility notes or requests.

GETTING THERE:

By transit: Served by King County Metro bus Rapid Ride E Line on Aurora Ave N and N 165th.
By bike: The venue is located one block west of the Interurban Trail. Shoreline Light Rail stations are each about 2 miles away. A bicycle rack is available outside the building.
Car parking: There is an asphalt parking lot that fits up to 20 cars. There is one ADA van accessible parking space with an access aisle.

Stay Warm and Dry Clothing Swap
2025-11-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Shoreline Tool Library, 16610 Aurora Avenue North, Shoreline, WA, 98133, United States
Swap your gently used fall/winter clothing for a whole new cold weather look!

Looking for new coats, sweaters, jackets, hats, scarves, gloves, boots and raingear this season? Do you have gently used fall and winter clothing and outerwear that you’d like to move along? Join the Shoreline Tool Library on November 9th for our free Stay Warm and Dry Clothing Swap!
Clean and gently-used (coats, sweaters, jackets, hats, scarves, gloves, boots and raingear) for all ages are welcome and appreciated. There will be two restrooms open for trying on clothes.
We have limited capacity, so please RSVP if you plan on attending the Clothing Swap! If you would only like to donate, you do not need to RSVP for this event.
How to donate: All donated clothes should be dropped off at the Shoreline Tool Library on November 9 betwen 1–2pm. We know you might be eager to see what others are donating, but we ask that after you drop off your donation, you return between 2–4pm to partcipate in the Clothing Swap.
A huge thank you to Everly and Magpie Thirft, who are helping us recycle unwanted clothes responsible. All clothes leftover at the end of the vent will be reused/upcycled/recycled in their Shoreline store or with their partners. A major thank you also goes out to our amazing volunteers!
This clothing swap is generously funded by the RE+ Circular Economy Grant Funds from King County.
ACCESSIBILITY:

The venue is wheelchair accessible and has an all-gender restroom. The restroom is ADA compliant.
Non-English and ASL interpreters are not provided at our classes and events, however attendees are welcome to bring their own interpreters.
Please contact us with any accessibility notes or requests.

GETTING THERE:

By transit: Served by King County Metro bus Rapid Ride E Line on Aurora Ave N and N 165th.
By bike: The venue is located one block west of the Interurban Trail. Shoreline Light Rail stations are each about 2 miles away. A bicycle rack is available outside the building.
Car parking: There is an asphalt parking lot that fits up to 20 cars. There is one ADA van accessible parking space with an access aisle.

Community Threads @ NESTL
2025-11-09 14:00 - 17:00 | NE Seattle Tool Library, 10228 Fischer Place Northeast, Seattle, WA, 98125, United States
It’s time to chat and craft together. Bring your textiles or craft supplies (or use our sewing supplies), and get to know your community!

Got a collection of hole-filled socks you can’t get rid of? Have you been meaning to set aside time for your latest alteration, but need some motivation? Come mend with us!
Our Community Threads mending and sewing circle is a monthly event for anyone to work on their textile projects. Any textile craft is welcome! Honestly, any craft is welcome, but we will only be providing sewing supplies (at least at first). There will be sewing machines, fabric, thread and community, as well as hot tea.
This will not be a class format, while there will be experienced menders present to offer advice and counsel, this is intended as a co-working space.
Can’t make it to this one? We plan to host it on the second weekend of each month: The second Saturday at the Shoreline Tool Library and the second Sunday at the NE Seattle Tool Library! As it grows, we may change it to a different day, but we’ll let you know on social media.
ACCESSIBILITY:

Much of the NE Seattle Tool Library interior is wheelchair accessible. All entrances have ramps that may exceed a 5 degree slope. The all-gender restroom is quite small and not ADA compliant.
Non-English and ASL interpreters are not provided at our classes and events, however attendees are welcome to bring their own interpreters.
Please contact us with any accessibility notes or requests.

GETTING THERE:

By transit: Served by King County Metro bus route 372 stopping along Lake City Way NE at NE 98th St. Route 61 stops at NE Northgate Way & 23rd Ave NE and is a ½ mile walk from the tool library.
By bike: There are multiple bicycle route options available to the tool library, and you are welcome to stow your bicycle inside the tool library during your visit.
Car parking: There is a gravel parking lot that fits about 10 cars, and an asphalt parking lot that fits 5 cars. There is no ADA accessible parking.

Basic Bicycle Maintenance at the NE Seattle Tool Library
2025-11-10 18:00 - 20:00 | The Bike Shack, 10228 Fischer Place Northeast, Seattle, WA, 98125, United States
Work with a bike shack volunteer to learn how to tune up your bicycle!

Spend an evening at the NE Seattle Tool Library learning the basics of maintaining your bike. Bring your own bike and learn from hands-on experience by addressing your specific needs, such as gear, brake, and bearing adjustments, wheel truing and bike fit. You’ll also gain a better understanding of common noises and their causes and solutions. All in service to making your ride experience better and helping your bike last longer.
About the Instructor, Russ Steele:
Basic Bike Maintenance is taught by Bike Shack volunteer Russ Steele, former owner/manager of Wedgwood Cycle. Growing up in his father’s bike shop, Russ literally has 60+ years of experience.
Our sliding scale for classes helps to reduce barriers for participation while retaining sufficient income for Seattle REconomy, which owns and operates the NE Seattle and Shoreline tool libraries. Please choose the level that best fits your family’s income.
Children are welcome at some classes with their parent or guardian on a case-by-case basis, either as a student or as an observer. If you would like your child to attend a class with you, please email info@seattlereconomy.orgwith their age and experience. Let us know if they will be a student or an observer, the name and date of the class, and we will determine if it is appropriate.
ACCESSIBILITY:

Much of the NE Seattle Tool Library interior is wheelchair accessible. All entrances have ramps that may exceed a 5 degree slope. The all-gender restroom is quite small and not ADA compliant.
Non-English and ASL interpreters are not provided at our classes and events, however attendees are welcome to bring their own interpreters.
Please contact us with any accessibility notes or requests.

GETTING THERE:

By transit: Served by King County Metro bus route 372 stopping along Lake City Way NE at NE 98th St. Route 61 stops at NE Northgate Way & 23rd Ave NE and is a ½ mile walk from the tool library.
By bike: There are multiple bicycle route options available to the tool library, and you are welcome to stow your bicycle inside the tool library during your visit.
Car parking: There is a gravel parking lot that fits about 10 cars, and an asphalt parking lot that fits 5 cars. There is no ADA accessible parking.

3D Printer Orientation: The Basics @ STL
2025-11-11 17:00 - 18:30 | Shoreline Tool Library, 16610 Aurora Avenue North, Shoreline, WA, 98133, United States
Learn how to use our 3D printers. 3D Printer Orientation is necessary to use our in-house Prusa MK3S+ 3D printers.

Learn how to find, prepare, and print 3D models on our Prusa MK3S+ 3D printers! No previous knowledge is required. This class will cover where to source 3D models online, how to slice files using Prusa Slicer, and how to operate the machine. You are encouraged to bring your own laptop to the class and download Prusa Slicer by clicking here, but it is not required.
This class will not include a 3D modeling aspect. If you are interested in learning 3D modeling, check out our other class—CAD for 3D Printing. Please note that CAD for 3D Printing class is NOT a 3D printer orientation class and will not cover how to use our in-house 3D printers. These classes will not have any content overlap. If you are interested in taking both, you can take them in either order.
Taking the 3D Printer Orientation is required to use our in-house printers. You must also be a member of NE Seattle Tool Library or Shoreline Tool Library to take this class. Become a member here!
While this instance is at the Shoreline Tool Library, we also have 3D Printer Orientations at the NE Seattle Tool Library, and completing one at either location gives members access to all of our tool library 3D printers. You may view our full list of upcoming 3D Printer Orientations here.
Our sliding scale for classes helps to reduce barriers for participation while retaining sufficient income for Seattle REconomy, which owns and operates the NE Seattle and Shoreline tool libraries. Please choose the level that best fits your family’s income.
Children are welcome at some classes with their parent or guardian on a case-by-case basis, either as a student or as an observer. If you would like your child to attend a class with you, please email info@seattlereconomy.orgwith their age and experience. Let us know if they will be a student or an observer, the name and date of the class, and we will determine if it is appropriate.
ACCESSIBILITY:

The venue is wheelchair accessible and has an all-gender restroom. The restroom is ADA compliant.
Non-English and ASL interpreters are not provided at our classes and events, however attendees are welcome to bring their own interpreters.
Please contact us with any accessibility notes or requests.

GETTING THERE:

By transit: Served by King County Metro bus Rapid Ride E Line on Aurora Ave N and N 165th.
By bike: The venue is located one block west of the Interurban Trail. Shoreline Light Rail stations are each about 2 miles away. A bicycle rack is available outside the building.
Car parking: There is an asphalt parking lot that fits up to 20 cars. There is one ADA van accessible parking space with an access aisle.

Fall Harvest Festival
2025-11-15 13:00 - 16:00 | NE Seattle Tool Library, 10228 Fischer Place Northeast, Seattle, WA, 98125, United States
Join us for a community event with pies, cider pressing, t-shirt making, games, food, drinks, live music, & open house at the tool library!

Our Fall Harvest Festival is a free, family-friendly event open to everyone! We’d love to celebrate with you. It will be a festive evening of homemade pies, apple cider pressing, DIY t-shirt making, family-friendly games, food, drinks, live music from an acoustic trio (starting 2pm), and an open house at the tool library!
For pies, we’re inviting the community to make and bring their own so we can all share with one another. It’s a pie potluck! There are no limitations, but we would like to label pies according to whether they have common allergens (eg. nuts), are gluten free, dairy free, etc.
If you’re interested in the DIY t-shirt making, we recommend folks bring their own t-shirt (totebag, sweatshirt, etc. also welcome) to decorate. The tool library will supply a few, but we may run out. We are still working out the details of whether this will be vinyl decals or screen printed.
This event is for folks who are already part of our community and folks who are interested in learning more. If you’re already a tool library member, we request that you bring three friends who haven’t yet discovered the magic, savings, and positive impacts of borrowing instead of buying. The more members in our community, the more resources we have to share with everyone!
There will be a short program where we talk about what we have been doing and where we plan to go, as well as an opportunity to support the tool library through contributions or other resources.
And while donations are encouraged, please know this is truly a free, welcoming event for all. Just by showing up and bringing new friends, you are part of building a more sustainable, green, connected community. Thank you!
ACCESSIBILITY:

Much of the NE Seattle Tool Library interior is wheelchair accessible. All entrances have ramps that may exceed a 5 degree slope. The all-gender restroom is quite small and not ADA compliant.
Non-English and ASL interpreters are not provided at our classes and events, however attendees are welcome to bring their own interpreters.
Please contact us with any accessibility notes or requests.

GETTING THERE:

By transit: Served by King County Metro bus route 372 stopping along Lake City Way NE at NE 98th St. Route 61 stops at NE Northgate Way & 23rd Ave NE and is a ½ mile walk from the tool library.
By bike: There are multiple bicycle route options available to the tool library, and you are welcome to stow your bicycle inside the tool library during your visit.
Car parking: There is a gravel parking lot that fits about 10 cars, and an asphalt parking lot that fits 5 cars. There is no ADA accessible parking.

Make a Pin Cushion
2025-11-16 10:00 - 11:00 | NE Seattle Tool Library, 10228 Fischer Place Northeast, Seattle, WA, 98125, United States
Turn small mason jars, cups, pots, or vessels into pin cushions! You may bring your own supplies. Beginner friendly/Age 10+.

Let’s turn small mason jars, cups, pots or other vessels into pin cushions! We’ll have all the supplies you need, but you’re welcome to bring fabric scraps, jars or supplies. This is a beginner-friendly class that involves hand sewing and glue guns.
About the instructors, Jen Yasis & Susan Gregory: Jen and Susan are both frequent instructors at our tool libraries and they bring a wealth of sewing and craft experience to their classes.
Our sliding scale for classes helps to reduce barriers for participation while retaining sufficient income for Seattle REconomy, which owns and operates the NE Seattle and Shoreline tool libraries. Please choose the level that best fits your family’s income.
ACCESSIBILITY:

Much of the NE Seattle Tool Library interior is wheelchair accessible. All entrances have ramps that may exceed a 5 degree slope. The all-gender restroom is quite small and not ADA compliant.
Non-English and ASL interpreters are not provided at our classes and events, however attendees are welcome to bring their own interpreters.
Please contact us with any accessibility notes or requests.

GETTING THERE:

By transit: Served by King County Metro bus route 372 stopping along Lake City Way NE at NE 98th St. Route 61 stops at NE Northgate Way & 23rd Ave NE and is a ½ mile walk from the tool library.
By bike: There are multiple bicycle route options available to the tool library, and you are welcome to stow your bicycle inside the tool library during your visit.
Car parking: There is a gravel parking lot that fits about 10 cars, and an asphalt parking lot that fits 5 cars. There is no ADA accessible parking.

3D Printed Holiday Tchotchkes
2025-11-16 10:30 - 12:00 | Shoreline Tool Library, 16610 Aurora Avenue North, Shoreline, WA, 98133, United States
Pick a design, prepare it, and set it up on our 3D printers. You will likely have to return another day for your print. Age 13+.

Print your very own holiday Tchotchke! In this class, you will be able to pick a design to print, learn how to prepare it for printing, and set it up on one of our printers. Due to the time 3D printing takes, you will likely have to return on another day to pick-up your finished print.
This class also acts as a 3D printing orientation and covers everything that the basics class covers (finding 3D models online, slicing in Prusa Slicer, and printing on our Prusa MK3s+’s). Please note that you must be a Seattle REconomy tool library member to attend this class, and you can sign up here.
This class does NOT teach Computer Aided Design (CAD). If you are interested in learning CAD, check out our other other 3D Printer Orientation class: 3D Printer Orientation: Foundations of CAD!
About the instructor, Ava Lim: Ava is one of our Shoreline Tool Library Coordinators. She’s our 3D printing program aficionado. She has been working with 3D printers for many years, including at the UW Makerspaces.
Our sliding scale for classes helps to reduce barriers for participation while retaining sufficient income for Seattle REconomy, which owns and operates the NE Seattle and Shoreline tool libraries. Please choose the level that best fits your family’s income.
ACCESSIBILITY:

The venue is wheelchair accessible and has an all-gender restroom. The restroom is ADA compliant.
Non-English and ASL interpreters are not provided at our classes and events, however attendees are welcome to bring their own interpreters.
Please contact us with any accessibility notes or requests.

GETTING THERE:

By transit: Served by King County Metro bus Rapid Ride E Line on Aurora Ave N and N 165th.
By bike: The venue is located one block west of the Interurban Trail. Shoreline Light Rail stations are each about 2 miles away. A bicycle rack is available outside the building.
Car parking: There is an asphalt parking lot that fits up to 20 cars. There is one ADA van accessible parking space with an access aisle.

Making Jewelry Gifts: Earrings and Bracelets
2025-11-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Shoreline Tool Library, 16610 Aurora Avenue North, Shoreline, WA, 98133, United States
String beads for earrings and a memory wire bracelet from a wide selection of beads. Students may also bring their own! Age 18+.

Make jewelry gifts for a friend or for yourself! In this class, you will learn how to attach a string of beads to make earrings. You’ll also make a bracelet with memory wire, which retains its shape, is easy to put on, and doesn’t require a clasp.
All supplies provided, including ear wires and posts for making earrings, lots of beads to choose from, and silver and gold colored base wire earring findings. Students are welcome to bring their own supplies, as well.
About the instructor, Liz White: Liz has taught jewelry making for a number of years, and developed this class to help students learn how easy it is to make beautiful, handmade jewelry.
Our sliding scale for classes helps to reduce barriers for participation while retaining sufficient income for Seattle REconomy, which owns and operates the NE Seattle and Shoreline tool libraries. Please choose the level that best fits your family’s income.
ACCESSIBILITY:

The venue is wheelchair accessible and has an all-gender restroom. The restroom is ADA compliant.
Non-English and ASL interpreters are not provided at our classes and events, however attendees are welcome to bring their own interpreters.
Please contact us with any accessibility notes or requests.

GETTING THERE:

By transit: Served by King County Metro bus Rapid Ride E Line on Aurora Ave N and N 165th.
By bike: The venue is located one block west of the Interurban Trail. Shoreline Light Rail stations are each about 2 miles away. A bicycle rack is available outside the building.
Car parking: There is an asphalt parking lot that fits up to 20 cars. There is one ADA van accessible parking space with an access aisle.

Fix-It Night at the Shoreline Tool Library
2025-11-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Shoreline Tool Library, 16610 Aurora Avenue North, Shoreline, WA, 98133, United States
Bring by your broken household items for a night of fixing and community building at the Shoreline Tool Library!

It’s time to start collecting all those items around the house that need to be fixed but you don’t know how. We are hosting a repair night at the Shoreline Tool Library. We will help you fix and learn to fix your broken tools, lamps, toys, furniture, appliances, and any other broken items that you can carry in on your own. We encourage you to help as much as you can and enjoy the community of reuse!
If you are excited about fixing and want to help out with this event or other fixing opportunities we are looking for more fixers. Sign up to help out at this event here or join our list of fixers by sending us an email at ShorelineTL@seattlereconomy.org.
ACCESSIBILITY:

The venue is wheelchair accessible and has an all-gender restroom. The restroom is ADA compliant.
Non-English and ASL interpreters are not provided at our classes and events, however attendees are welcome to bring their own interpreters.
Please contact us with any accessibility notes or requests.

GETTING THERE:

By transit: Served by King County Metro bus Rapid Ride E Line on Aurora Ave N and N 165th.
By bike: The venue is located one block west of the Interurban Trail. Shoreline Light Rail stations are each about 2 miles away. A bicycle rack is available outside the building.
Car parking: There is an asphalt parking lot that fits up to 20 cars. There is one ADA van accessible parking space with an access aisle.

3D Printer Orientation: The Basics @ NESTL
2025-11-20 17:00 - 18:30 | NE Seattle Tool Library, 10228 Fischer Place Northeast, Seattle, WA, 98125, United States
Learn how to use our 3D printers. 3D Printer Orientation is necessary to use our in-house Prusa MK3S+ 3D printers.

Learn how to find, prepare, and print 3D models on our Prusa MK3S+ 3D printers! No previous knowledge is required. This class will cover where to source 3D models online, how to slice files using Prusa Slicer, and how to operate the machine. You are encouraged to bring your own laptop to the class and download Prusa Slicer by clicking here, but it is not required.
This class will not include a 3D modeling aspect. If you are interested in learning 3D modeling, check out our other class—CAD for 3D Printing. Please note that CAD for 3D Printing class is NOT a 3D printer orientation class and will not cover how to use our in-house 3D printers. These classes will not have any content overlap. If you are interested in taking both, you can take them in either order.
Taking the 3D Printer Orientation is required to use our in-house printers. You must also be a member of NE Seattle Tool Library or Shoreline Tool Library to take this class. Become a member here!
While this instance is at the NE Seattle Tool Library, we also have 3D Printer Orientations at the Shoreline Tool Library, and completing one at either location gives members access to all of our tool library 3D printers. You may view our full list of upcoming 3D Printer Orientations here.
Our sliding scale for classes helps to reduce barriers for participation while retaining sufficient income for Seattle REconomy, which owns and operates the NE Seattle and Shoreline tool libraries. Please choose the level that best fits your family’s income.
Children are welcome at some classes with their parent or guardian on a case-by-case basis, either as a student or as an observer. If you would like your child to attend a class with you, please email info@seattlereconomy.orgwith their age and experience. Let us know if they will be a student or an observer, the name and date of the class, and we will determine if it is appropriate.
ACCESSIBILITY:

Much of the NE Seattle Tool Library interior is wheelchair accessible. All entrances have ramps that may exceed a 5 degree slope. The all-gender restroom is quite small and not ADA compliant.
Non-English and ASL interpreters are not provided at our classes and events, however attendees are welcome to bring their own interpreters.
Please contact us with any accessibility notes or requests.

GETTING THERE:

By transit: Served by King County Metro bus route 372 stopping along Lake City Way NE at NE 98th St. Route 61 stops at NE Northgate Way & 23rd Ave NE and is a ½ mile walk from the tool library.
By bike: There are multiple bicycle route options available to the tool library, and you are welcome to stow your bicycle inside the tool library during your visit.
Car parking: There is a gravel parking lot that fits about 10 cars, and an asphalt parking lot that fits 5 cars. There is no ADA accessible parking.
