Community Threads @ NESTL
2025-05-11 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-08 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.
Special Project on 5/11: We’re making needle books! If you would like to participate in this project, you can bring fabric scraps, thread, and needles. If you have your own stuff to work on, that’s all good as well!
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.

Workshop Orientation: Build Your Own Walnut Cutting Board
2025-05-12 17:00 - 20:00 | NE Seattle Tool Library, 10228 Fischer Place Northeast, Seattle, WA, 98125, United States
You’ll learn basic safety of our workshop tools so you can utilize our Workshop Open Hours and go home with a walnut cutting board!

Learn the skills to create a custom walnut cutting board, while building confidence with woodworking tools. All members will go home with a completed cutting board, as well as get credit for completing the required safety orientation to sign up for Open Hours at the woodshop.
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.
Note: Members will complete all steps of the process in a single session, but due to glueing requirements, students will be finishing and taking home previously glued projects. The boards they glue will be used for the next class! This way everyone gets to experience the entire build process in a single session.
You must be a member of NE Seattle Tool Library or Shoreline Tool Library to take this class. Become a member here! You may take this class as a refresher if you have already attended a regular Workshop Orientation.
About the instructor, Craig: Craig has been woodworking for a long time. He has taught several regular Workshop Orientations, traind new Workshop Stewards, and monitored many Workshop Open Hours at the NE Seattle Tool Library.
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.

Basic Bicycle Maintenance at the NE Seattle Tool Library
2025-05-12 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-09 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.

Bike Everywhere Day!
2025-05-14 06:00 - 19:00 | Shoreline Tool Library, 16610 Aurora Avenue North, Shoreline, WA, 98133, United States
On May 14th, we are once again going to be hosting a celebration station for the annual Bike Everywhere Day! We will have chairs, a couple of tables, a canopy, a few repair stations, and some goodies to hand out. If you are biking everywhere that day (which you should be!) and happen to be biking by the Shoreline Tool Library, come say hi! We can even give your bike a quick look over if you are still trying to get it in tip-top shape for the summer season.
If you are able to help out, you can sign up on our signup spreadsheet (if you have access) or send us an email at bikeshack@seattlereconomy.org with what time you’ll be showing up and we can put it on the calendar. If that sounds like too much work for you, you can also just show up and hang out—we won’t mind. We will be open on the trail from 6am to 7pm. It’ll be fun, so come say hi!

Workshop Open Hours
2025-05-18 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-19 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-21 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-28 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-02 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-08 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-06-09 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-12 14:00 - 17:00 and 1 more date | 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

Tool Library Book Club
2025-05-19 18:30 - 20:30 | NE Seattle Tool Library, 10228 Fischer Place Northeast, Seattle, WA, 98125, United States
We will be discussing Ishmael by Daniel Quinn.

Join us for the second edition of NESTL’s book club! We’ll be reading Ishmael by Daniel Quinn. We’ll have some discussion topics prepared, but will allow the conversation to flow wherever the group takes it.
During May’s meeting, we’ll vote as a group to choose our next read. Bring your ideas!
Looking for a copy? There are a handful at the Seattle Public Libraries and King County Libraries. We also suggest a thriftbooks.com and betterworldbooks.com for ordering used books.

3D Printer Orientation: The Basics @ STL
2025-05-20 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-06-10 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—3D Printer Orientation: Foundations of CAD
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.

Basic Bicycle Maintenance at the Shoreline Tool Library
2025-05-20 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-17 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.

Fix-It Night at the Shoreline Tool Library
2025-05-21 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 having a fixing night at the new 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.

Fabric Fix-It
2025-05-27 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.

May Volunteer Training and Refresher @ STL
2025-05-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Shoreline Tool Library, 16610 Aurora Avenue North, Shoreline, WA, 98133, United States
Come join us for our Monthly Volunteer Training where you’ll learn new skills and meet other awesome volunteers!

Monthly Volunteer Training
Come join us for our Monthly Volunteer Training at the Shoreline Tool Library! This is a great opportunity to learn more about how you can get involved and help out at the tool library. Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or brand new, everyone is welcome. We’ll cover everything you need to know to check in and out tools, assist members, and answer all your questions. We’ll also go over other ways to volunteer including beautification, outreach, inventory, fixing tools, and steering committees. See you there!
If you find that you can no longer attend this event, please cancel your RSVP.

Workshop Orientation Class
2025-05-29 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-05 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.

Spring 2025 Tool Sale at the Shoreline Tool Library
2025-05-31 09:00 - 15:00 | Shoreline Tool Library, 16610 Aurora Avenue North, Shoreline, WA, 98133, United States
Visit the Shoreline Tool Library for thousands of tools, bikes, art supplies, & baked goods. Any price accepted for tools, treats, and art!

Not only will there be thousands of tools for sale, but we’ll also have several bikes, a bake sale, and art supplies! There will also be a special offer for new members of our tool libraries (NE Seattle Tool Library & Shoreline Tool Library): A 15% off coupon for our ReUse Building Materials Shop at the Shoreline Tool Library! Homebodiy will also be giving new and renewing members a free year of Homebodiy, an all-in-one home management app!
Categories of tools available include power tools, landscaping, hand tools, electrical, painting, plumbing, kitchen, building materials, and so much more available for ANY price!
$10 for a circular saw, no problem.
$5 for a shovel, sure.
A knowing nod for a screwdriver? As long as it’s sincere, it’s a deal!
We’ll also be having a raffle for a $50 gift card to our Reuse Materials Store! It is $1/entry, and the winner will not need to be present for the drawing, but their email or phone number must be legible on their raffle ticket.
This is a nonprofit fundraising event. All proceeds support the Seattle REconomy community and our tool libraries in NE Seattle and Shoreline. This event is sponsored by BECU and is in partnership with Seattle ReCreative and Homebodiy.
Check us out on social media (@seattlereconomy) to get updates about the event.

Machine Sewing 101
2025-06-01 10:00 - 13:00 | Shoreline Tool Library, 16610 Aurora Avenue North, Shoreline, WA, 98133, United States
You’ll leave this class with the foundation for utilizing a standard home sewing machine.

Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking for a refresher, this workshop will teach you all the ins and outs of a standard home sewing machine. We’ll use the Shoreline Tool Library’s machines to explore questions like…
How do sewing machines work? When should I use each stitch? What’s a bobbin? Why do all the parts have funny names? What’s the deal with the tension? Is this thing I heard about sewing a rule or a guideline? How soon can I make my dream project? And so much more!
You’ll come away with an understanding of machine sewing best practices, a stitch sampler, a PDF with all the information we cover in class, and the confidence to start tackling some projects.
(All tools and materials provided. 18+)
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.

3D Printer Orientation: Foundations of CAD @ STL
2025-06-07 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.

Fix-It & Learn: Community Tech Repair Workshop
2025-06-11 17:30 - 19:30 | Shoreline Tool Library, 16610 Aurora Avenue North, Shoreline, WA, 98133, United States
Empower yourself by working alongside Fikralem, founder of Techs Repair LLC, and gain the skills to repair common electronic devices.

Join us for a hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop led by local repair expert Fikralem, founder of Techs Repair LLC and recipient of Washington’s Green Jobs Community Grant. This two-hour workshop is designed to empower participants with the confidence and skills to troubleshoot, maintain, and extend the life of common electronic devices—while also learning how small actions contribute to big environmental impacts. Feel free to bring your own electronic devices that are in need of repair. This workshop occurs on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month from 5:30-7:30pm at the Shoreline Tool Library.
Whether you’re curious about how to open up your old laptop, want to understand why your phone won’t hold a charge, or just want to reduce e-waste and save money, this class is for you. Participants are welcome to bring their own broken electronics (phones, tablets, laptops, etc.) for inspection or hands-on learning, but it’s not required.
What You’ll Learn:

The basics of electronics: common components and how they work
How to safely open, inspect, and diagnose issues in devices like laptops, smartphones, tablets, and more
Step-by-step demos of battery swaps, screen repairs, and cable/port checks
How to identify which parts are fixable and where to source affordable, quality replacements
Best practices for safe recycling and reuse
How repair supports climate goals and reduces landfill waste
Local resources for responsible e-waste disposal and free/low-cost repair help

Extras:

Live demonstrations of real repair jobs
Q&A session with Fik, who brings years of experience working with everything from
MacBooks to game consoles
Information on how to get involved in future training programs or receive discounted or donated devices through Techs Repair’s outreach partnerships

About the instructor, Fikralem Gebremedhin: Fik is the founder of Techs Repair LLC. He is a skilled electromechanic with over 10 years of hands-on experience in electronics repair and workforce training, and currently works in Sound Transit’s Light Rail Division and leads community tech workshops focused on sustainable repair, digital safety, and device reuse. As a Green Jobs grant recipient, Fik is passionate about teaching practical skills that reduce e-waste and create access to green job opportunities—especially for seniors and underserved communities.
Unlike our Fix-It Nights, where you can come in throughout the time window, this is a set class with an agenda. Please make sure you arrive on time. There are limited spots in this workshop, so please only RSVP if you are sure you are able to attend, and please cancel if your availability changes.

Community Threads @ STL
2025-06-14 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!
