Seattle REconomy

3D Printer Orientation: The Basics @ STL
2026-04-14 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

Laser Cutter Orientation
2026-04-14 17:30 - 19:00 | NE Seattle Tool Library, 10228 Fischer Place Northeast, Seattle, WA, 98125, United States
Learn how to use the laser cutter in the NE Seattle Tool Library Woodshop! This class is required to use our in-house laser cutter.

Open up endless creative possibilities with laser cutting! In this class, students will learn how to navigate the xTool Studio software to set up their designs and operate the xTool M1 laser cutter. The laser is able to cut and engrave a wide variety of materials, like wood, paper, opaque acrylic, and fabric. No previous experience is required.
Taking the Laser Cutter Orientation is required to use our in-house printers. You must also be a Seattle REconomy tool library member (NE Seattle Tool Library/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. If cost is a concern, we encourage you to contact us at info@seattlereconomy.org to discuss options.
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.

Woodshop Orientation
2026-04-15 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-19 08:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-22 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-29 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-02 17:00 - 20:00 | NE Seattle Tool Library, 10228 Fischer Place Northeast, Seattle, WA, 98125, United States
Learn the basic safety of our woodworking tools. Woodshop Orientation is necessary to use our Woodshop during our Woodshop Open Hours.

Sign up for Woodshop Orientation to learn the basic safety of the tools that we have in our Woodshop. This will give you the basic training required to safely utilize our various woodworking tools, and it will give you the prerequisite to use the space during Woodshop Open Hours.
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.
Prerequisite:
You must be a Seattle REconomy tool library (NE Seattle Tool Library/Shoreline Tool Library) member to take this class. There are suggested membership options, but membership is pay-what-you-can, and we do not require proof of income. Learn more about becoming a member here!
Email us at ava@seattlereconomy.org if you have any questions on Woodshop usage. Please come to the East entrance of the NE Seattle Tool Library at the time of the class. When you arrive through that entrance, the Wookshop is through the door in the left corner of the space.
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.

Fix-It Night at the Shoreline Tool Library
2026-04-15 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 STL@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.

Tool Library Book Club
2026-04-15 19:15 - 20:45 | NE Seattle Tool Library, 10228 Fischer Place Northeast, Seattle, WA, 98125, United States
Let’s discuss “The Book of (More) Delights” by Ross Gay! Everyone is welcome to join!

Join us for the 12th edition of the NE Seattle Tool Library’s book club! We’ll be reading the The Book of (More) Delights by Ross Gay.
All are welcome at bookclub! We hope to see you there for some discussion and community building.
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.
Our group agreements are as follows:

Respect! Respect people’s opinions, pronouns, bodies, spaces, and time.
Keep it flowing. While we wish we could be at book club all night, we only have an hour and a half. Please be mindful of leaving room for everyone to speak.
Lead with curiosity. This is a place for expanding our ideas of whats possible!
If you haven’t read the book, you are still welcome! No need to read the book to come and participate in our community, all are welcome <3

You may RSVP for upcoming Book Clubs once we post them by visiting seattlereconomy.org/events and searching for “Book Club”!
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 @ NESTL
2026-04-16 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.

Laser Cutter Orientation
2026-04-18 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-04-30 17:30 - 19:00 | NE Seattle Tool Library, 10228 Fischer Place Northeast, Seattle, WA, 98125, United States
Learn how to use the laser cutter in the NE Seattle Tool Library Woodshop! This class is required to use our in-house xTool M1 laser cutter.

Open up endless creative possibilities with laser cutting! In this class, students will learn how to navigate the xTool Studio software to set up their designs and operate the xTool M1 laser cutter. The laser is able to cut and engrave a wide variety of materials, like wood, paper, opaque acrylic, and fabric. No previous experience is required.
Taking the Laser Cutter Orientation is required to use our in-house laser cutter. You must also be a Seattle REconomy tool library member (NE Seattle Tool Library/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. If cost is a concern, we encourage you to contact us at info@seattlereconomy.org to discuss options.
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.

Weeds: Friend or Foe?
2026-04-18 15:00 - 16:00 | Shoreline Tool Library, 16610 Aurora Avenue North, Shoreline, WA, 98133, United States
While some weeds can harm your Pacific Northwest garden, others have several benefits. Learn more about different kinds of weeds with Lelia!

Learn about weeds! Explore the dual nature of weeds in the Shoreline and Seattle areas, learning how some can benefit your garden while others can cause harm.
About the instructor, Lelia Lincoln: Lelia is a long-time teacher and gardener, and wants to teach others about weeds and their role in your garden, yard and parks.
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.

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.org with 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.

Machine Sewing 101
2026-04-19 10:00 - 13:00 | Shoreline Tool Library, 16610 Aurora Avenue North, Shoreline, WA, 98133, United States
Learn sewing machine basics, stitches, threading, tension, best practices, and more! Leave with a sampler, PDF guide and confidence.

Students will 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 sewing machines to explore questions like…

How do sewing machines work?
When should I use each stitch?
What’s a bobbin and how do I thread it?
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.
About the instructor, Ruth Tomandl and Joslyn Slaughter: Ruth has been machine sewing for 25 years and enjoy mending, quilting, and making useful things. Joslyn learned to sew in Home Ec (economics) class in high school back when they taught such a thing.. the 1970s! She’s stock piled more fabric than she’ll ever be able to use; fabric stores are one of her happy places!
This class is a part of our Fabrics and Fibers Skill Series, which includes 12 classes and 1 event that hope to give you the opportunity to learn a variety of textile-based skills. If you sign up for and attend one of the classes/events in this series, you’ll get a token for 10% off your next purchase at Seattle ReCreative to help you continue your creative journey!
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.

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.org with 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.

Woodshop Open Hours
2026-04-19 11:00 - 14:00 | NE Seattle Tool Library, 10228 Fischer Place Northeast, Seattle, WA, 98125, United States
Sign up for some time in our Woodshop! Reminder: You must take the Woodshop Orientation class before using Woodshop Open Hours.

Come into our Woodshop to work on your personal woodworking projects after completing our Woodshop Orientation. Woodshop Open Hours is designed to give you the space and tools you need to complete your projects. Regardless of your experience, there will be a knowledgeable Woodshop Steward available to provide machine-based guidance and ensure your safety while you work.
What to Expect:

Applicable tool operation refreshers (as needed) to get you started safely and confidently

What to Bring:

Your project idea, pictures, sketch, or plans (digital or paper)
Any materials you’ve already sourced

Prerequisite:
You must take the Woodshop Orientation class before using any type of Woodshop Open Hours. You may learn more about the Woodshop here and sign up for Woodshop Orientations here.
Can’t find a time? Need extra support?
If none of these times work for you or you need a lot of hands-on project support, please fill out our Woodshop Open Hours Request Google Form. If a Steward is available, they will get back to you confirming one of the requested times.
We also recommend filling out our Class & Event Notification Registration form and checking “Woodshop Open Hours (Woodshop Orientation Required)” to be notified when we post a Woodshop Open Hours next.
If a time within a currently listed Woodshop Open Hours works, but you cannot make it within the first 5 minutes of its start time, please email ava@seattlereconomy.org, and we can try to work with your availability. Please make sure to check that there is an open spot and include the date/time of the instance in your email.
Cost & Donations:
We charge a $15 access fee to the shop and recommend a donation of $15 per hour of usage. Your donations help keep our Woodshop open. You can pay for any additional time via a QR code once you’ve completed your time in the shop.
Safety & Supervision:
All shop time is supervised. Our instructor and Woodshop Steward volunteers will help you use tools safely. Email us at ava@seattlereconomy.org if you have any questions on Woodshop usage.
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.

Tool School for Women+: Drills & Drivers, Bits & Bobs
2026-04-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Shoreline Tool Library, 16610 Aurora Avenue North, Shoreline, WA, 98133, United States
This is a hands-on introduction to drills and drivers, covering parts, bits, fasteners, and safety. Safety glasses needed. Women+ space.

This class is geared toward absolute beginners or those who have very little experience using electric drills or impact drivers.
Attendees will learn about drill and driver anatomy, how to choose the correct drill or driver bit, and choose the right fastener for common projects while emphasizing safety and workspace set up. There will be a hands-on part of this class, where students will have a chance to handle these tools and practice drilling and driving into different materials. Students will also be introduced to drill guides and drill presses. Students are required to bring their own safety glasses.
Women+ classes are intended for women, including cisgender and transgender women, as well as transgender men and nonbinary people who feel comfortable learning in a space focused on women’s experiences. These classes provide a supportive environment to ask questions, learn new skills, and build confidence using tools, especially for those who may not have had many opportunities to work with them before. If this class isn’t the right fit for you, we also offer many workshops that are open to everyone. See our full schedule at seattlereconomy.org.
About the instructor, Lynette Wachholz: Lynette is nearly retired from a career in healthcare. She’s an avid user of tools and has taught classes on a variety of subjects to children, college students, and adults. Lynette teaches a variety of Women+ classes at the Shoreline 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.
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.

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.org with 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.

Woodshop Open Hours
2026-04-20 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-21 12:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-26 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-26 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-27 17:00 - 20:00 | NE Seattle Tool Library, 10228 Fischer Place Northeast, Seattle, WA, 98125, United States
Sign up for some time in our Woodshop! Reminder: You must take the Woodshop Orientation class before using Woodshop Open Hours.

Come into our Woodshop to work on your personal woodworking projects after completing our Woodshop Orientation. Woodshop Open Hours is designed to give you the space and tools you need to complete your projects. Regardless of your experience, there will be a knowledgeable Woodshop Steward available to provide machine-based guidance and ensure your safety while you work. They may also be able to provide some project guidance.
What to Expect:

Applicable tool operation refreshers (as needed) to get you started safely and confidently

What to Bring:

Your project idea, pictures, sketch, or plans (digital or paper)
Any materials you’ve already sourced

Prerequisite:
You must take the Woodshop Orientation class before using any type of Woodshop Open Hours. You may learn more about the Woodshop here and sign up for Woodshop Orientations here.
Can’t find a time? Need extra support?
If none of these times work for you or you need a lot of hands-on project support, please fill out our Woodshop Open Hours Request Google Form. If a Steward is available, they will get back to you confirming one of the requested times.
We also recommend filling out our Class & Event Notification Registration form and checking “Woodshop Open Hours (Woodshop Orientation Required)” to be notified when we post a Woodshop Open Hours next.
If a time within a currently listed Woodshop Open Hours works, but you cannot make it within the first 5 minutes of its start time, please email ava@seattlereconomy.org, and we can try to work with your availability. Please make sure to check that there is an open spot and include the date/time of the instance in your email.
Cost & Donations:
We charge a $15 access fee to the shop and recommend a donation of $15 per hour of usage. Your donations help keep our Woodshop open. You can pay for any additional time via a QR code once you’ve completed your time in the shop.
Safety & Supervision:
All shop time is supervised. Our instructor and Woodshop Steward volunteers will help you use tools safely. Email us at ava@seattlereconomy.org if you have any questions on Woodshop usage.
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
2026-04-21 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.

Volunteer Training and Refresher at the Shoreline Tool Library
2026-04-22 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!

This is a great opportunity to learn more about how you can get involved with the community and help out at the Shoreline Tool Library. Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer, you haven’t been back in a while, or you’re brand new, everyone is welcome!
We’ll cover everything you need to know to check in and out tools, assist members, and answer all of your questions. We’ll also go over other ways to volunteer, including beautification, outreach, inventory, fixing tools, and steering committees. If you’d like to learn a little more about each opportunity before seeing the space (and see what other opportunities we have), check out seattlereconomy.org/volunteer, and we’ll see you there!
Perks of being a Seattle REconomy tool library volunteer?

Free tool library membership when you volunteer 1 shift (or 3 hours) per month
Access to our Ridwell bin
Free Seattle REconomy class if you volunteer 3 shifts (or 9 hours) in one month (learn more about our classes on seattlereconomy.org/classes-events)
Warm fuzzy feelings!

If you haven’t already, fill out our Volunteer Interest Form!
This monthly event is hosted at the NE Seattle Tool Library and the Shoreline Tool Library, alternating locations each month. If it isn’t hosted at the location you hope to volunteer at, don’t worry! This training includes foundational information that will help you at whichever tool library you volunteer at.
If you find that you can no longer attend this event, please cancel your RSVP.
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
2026-04-22 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.
This class is a part of our Fabrics and Fibers Skill Series, which includes 12 classes and 1 event that hope to give you the opportunity to learn a variety of textile-based skills. If you sign up for and attend one of the classes/events in this series, you’ll get a token for 10% off your next purchase at Seattle ReCreative to help you continue your creative journey!
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.

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.org with 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.

Fix-It Night at Northgate Community Center
2026-04-24 16:30 - 19:00 | Northgate Community Center, 10510 5th Avenue Northeast, Seattle, WA, 98125, United States
Bring your broken household items for a night of fixing and community building at Northgate Community Center!

Join Seattle REconomy for a night of repair and skill-building at Northgate Community Center! The NE Fixers program, supported by the Department of Neighborhoods’ Matching Fund, aims to share repair skills within local communities.
During these free events, community volunteers will be on hand to offer their skills to help fix things like lamps, small appliances, clothing items, small furniture, and other items, as well as to sharpen and maintain tools such as garden shears and pruners.
Anyone is welcome to attend these repair events! There will be repairs, tool sharpening, and refreshments.
If you are interested in being a Fixer for an event, please reach out to our Outreach Coordinator, at outreach@seattlereconomy.org. We would love to have you!
Funding provided by the Neighborhood of Matching Fund from the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods.

First Annual Seedling Festival by Seattle REconomy: For and By Community
2026-04-25 14:30 - 17:00 | NE Seattle Tool Library, 10228 Fischer Place Northeast, Seattle, WA, 98125, United States
Trade cuttings, seedlings, and seeds with your community. We’ll have plenty of resources for growing food in Seattle and refreshments!

Join us for a community swap of seeds, edible crops, herbs, and medicinal plants! This event will mainly take place outside (under tents if it rains), but there may be some sections inside, depending on the weather. Hopefully, we’ll have a gorgeous day for drinks, plants, and music all outside! Refreshments will be provided (hot drinks and/or tea).
Supplies we will have: Limited amount of herb & edible crop seedlings. Iced tea & snacks, recipe books, info on growing from seed in Seattle – especially container gardens. Gardening tools to check out. Seattle farmers almanac & medicinal herb info.
Supplies you need to bring: Cuttings in water, seedlings/potted plants to trade or donate. Extra seeds to donate.
Aims:

Promote food economy of abundance, accessibility of edible crops
Spread educational materials to promote accessibility of gardening!
Have fun and make this a replicable event for future years

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
2026-04-28 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? RSVP and come to the NE Seattle Tool Library the fourth 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.
We are including a limit of two items at a time per person. If you have more items to be fixed, feel free to bring them, but we will prioritize fixing a few things for everyone over multple items for the same person! 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 at one of the tool libraries for Community Threads every second Saturday at the Shoreline Tool Library and second Sunday at the NE Seattle Tool Library. It’s an opportunity to get crafty alongside your community in a co-working space! RSVP & learn more about our Monthly Community Threads.
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.

Woodshop Open Hours
2026-05-01 17:30 - 20:30, 2026-05-05 12:00 - 15:00 | NE Seattle Tool Library, 10228 Fischer Place Northeast, Seattle, WA, 98125, United States
Sign up for some time in our Woodshop! Reminder: You must take the Woodshop Orientation class before using Woodshop Open Hours.

Come into our Woodshop to work on your personal woodworking projects after completing our Woodshop Orientation. Woodshop Open Hours is designed to give you the space and tools you need to complete your projects. Regardless of your experience, there will be a knowledgeable Woodshop Steward available to provide machine-based guidance and ensure your safety while you work. They may also be able to provide some project guidance.
What to Expect:

Applicable tool operation refreshers (as needed) to get you started safely and confidently

What to Bring:

Your project idea, pictures, sketch, or plans (digital or paper)
Any materials you’ve already sourced

Prerequisite:
You must take the Woodshop Orientation class before using any type of Woodshop Open Hours. You may sign up for an Orientation here.
Can’t find a time? Need extra support?
If none of these times work for you or you need a lot of hands-on project support, please fill out our Woodshop Open Hours Request Google Form. If a Steward is available, they will get back to you confirming one of the requested times.
We also recommend filling out our Class & Event Notification Registration form and checking “Woodshop Open Hours (Woodshop Orientation Required)” to be notified when we post a Woodshop Open Hours next.
If a time within a currently listed Woodshop Open Hours works, but you cannot make it within the first 5 minutes of its start time, please email ava@seattlereconomy.org, and we can try to work with your availability. Please make sure to check that there is an open spot and include the date/time of the instance in your email.
Cost & Donations:
We charge a $15 access fee to the shop and recommend a donation of $15 per hour of usage. Your donations help keep our Woodshop open. You can pay for any additional time via a QR code once you’ve completed your time in the shop.
Safety & Supervision:
All shop time is supervised. Our instructor and Woodshop Steward volunteers will help you use tools safely. Email us at ava@seattlereconomy.org if you have any questions on Woodshop usage.
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 and Yarn Swap
2026-05-03 11:00 - 13:00 | Shoreline Tool Library, 16610 Aurora Avenue North, Shoreline, WA, 98133, United States
Celebrate National Textile Day by swapping your fabric and yarn for some new colors, textures, and patterns. You can donate and/or swap!

We are celebrating National Textile Day on May 3rd by having our first-ever Fabric and Yarn Swap! Do you have fabric and yarn that you’d like to move along or do you need fabric and yarn?
Details below, but first…
Seattle REconomy holds monthly “Community Threads” events at both tool libraries to provide a comfortable location for tool library members to work on their textile projects.
Seattle REconomy has also had successful Clothing Swaps, where members of the public donate clean and functional clothes for others to take, free of charge. These clothing swaps keep textiles no longer wanted out of the landfill and ensure they’re moved along to people who need or want them, at no cost.
To extend the textile-centered good vibes created by Community Threads and the Clothing Swaps, we are having a Fabric and Yarn Swap at the Shoreline Tool Library!
Having fabric and yarn swaps helps fulfill Seattle REconomy’s mission by fostering sustainability, growing community, sharing resources, and encouraging giving and trading. Anything remaining at the end of the swap will be given to our partners at Seattle ReCreative.
If you would like to donate fabric and/or yarn (you don’t need to register to donate):

Bring your donations to the Shoreline Tool Library on May 3 from 10–11am.
All donations must be clean and in good condition for use and re-use
All fabric donations must be at least ¼ square yard
No clothing, curtains, and half-finished sewing projects (this means anything with a sewn edge; no linens, no deconstructed clothing, no scraps, etc)
No musty, mothy, wet, moldy or dirty fabric
All yarn donations must be wound into a secure ball with the end secured with tape or in its original skein, knotted off
All yarn donations must be untangled and organized with as much labeling as you know.
No musty, mothy, wet, moldy or dirty yarn or raw wool.
If you can, attach any information about the fiber types and content to the donation (natural vs. synthetic, wool, cotton, etc.)

If you’d like to attend the swap:

First, register below
Come by the Shoreline tool Library on May 3rd between 11am–1pm
Browse and take what you’d like
Bring bags so goodies don’t fall out of your arms
Consider joining the tool library (if you haven’t already)

Questions? Email us at info@seattlereconomy.org!
This event is a part of our Fabrics and Fibers Skill Series, which includes 12 classes and 1 event that hope to give you the opportunity to learn a variety of textile-based skills. If you sign up for and attend one of the classes/events in this series, you’ll get a token for 10% off your next purchase at Seattle ReCreative to help you continue your creative journey!
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.
