3D Printer Orientation: The Basics @ STL
2025-12-09 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.

Woodshop Orientation
2025-12-12 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-13 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-22 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-09 18:00 - 21:00 | 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 NESTL@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.

Woodshop Open Hours
2025-12-12 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-14 11:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-16 12:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-19 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-20 12:30 - 15:30, 2025-12-21 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-28 12:30 - 16:00, 2026-01-03 17:00 - 20:00 and 3 more dates | 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. Woodshop Open Hours is designed for woodworkers who are confident in their craft. While there will be a knowledgeable Woodshop Steward available to provide machine-based guidance and ensure your safety while you work, this is a space where you can work more independently.
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. Since this version of Woodshop Open Hours may have Woodshop Stewards who can only support you through machine-based guidance, we recommend that folks who sign up for this be more comfortable in the space or confident in their independence.
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 NESTL@seattlereconomy.org if you have any questions on Woodshop usage.
If none of the dates/times work for you, check “Woodshop Open Hours (Woodshop Orientation Required)” on our Class & Event Notification Registration form.
If you are new to woodworking or would like to chat with an experienced Woodshop Steward, check out Woodshop Open Hours: Project Support. This is for folks who feel a little intimidated about starting a woodworking project and would like personalized guidance and advice. Of course, if you cannot find an open spot in Woodshop Open Hours: Project Support that fits your schedule, you are welcome to sign up for Woodshop Open Hours, regardless of your experience. You may just not receive personal guidance from the Woodshop Steward (though many of our Woodshop Stewards can provide some personalized support).
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.

Community Threads @ STL
2025-12-13 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 the Basics of Needle Felting and Make a Holiday Ornament
2025-12-13 15:00 - 16:00 | Shoreline Tool Library, 16610 Aurora Avenue North, Shoreline, WA, 98133, United States
Learn about the basic supplies and tools of needle felting (AKA roving) while creating a felted acorn to decorate your home this winter.

In this class, you will learn the basics of needle felting with wool. This will include an overview of setup, materials, and tools – along with some tips and tricks to make getting started easier. We’ll quickly get into trying out the needle felting by making a simple felted acorn, a lovely little holiday ornament!
This class is for absolute beginners, no experience necessary. All tools and materials provided, but below is a list of the materials we will be using if you’d like to purhcase and learn with your own. Hand dexterity is the primary mobility consideration, due the requirement of repetitive and precise movements.
Please be aware that in working with needles, you may poke yourself in the process of learning.
Although materials will be offered, these are the materials we will be using if you’d like to bring your own:

1 oz of off-white or cream-colored felting wool (looks best with the acorn top, but can be any color)
Two 38, 40 or 42 gauge felting needles
One foam or wool felting pad at least 5″x5″

Check out these places for supplies:

Fiber Gallery
Seattle ReCreative
Wool Pets (A nice Washington-based online resource)
Wild Fibers

About the instructor, Kristina Krause: Kristina has years of experience with needle felting, among other crafts, and has successfully taught this class two other times with the tool libraries.
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.

Community Threads @ NESTL
2025-12-14 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-11 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.

Beeswax Candle Dipping and Beeswax Wraps
2025-12-14 18:00 - 19:30 | NE Seattle Tool Library, 10228 Fischer Place Northeast, Seattle, WA, 98125, United States
Learn how to make beeswax candles and beeswax wraps, and voila! Two hand-made gifts that you can give to a loved one. Age 10+.

Looking for that perfect holiday gift for a loved one? In this class, you’ll learn how to make beeswax candles and beeswax wraps, and voila! Two handmade gifts are ready to give.
About the instructor, Susan Gregory: Susan is a founding member of Seattle REconomy, the nonprofit that operates the NE Seattle Tool Library and the Shoreline Tool Library. She has been teaching our classes for many years, and loves to watch her students learn new skills and gain new knowledge.
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
2025-12-17 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
2025-12-18 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.

CAD for 3D Printing @ STL
2026-01-03 15:30 - 17:30 | Shoreline Tool Library, 16610 Aurora Avenue North, Shoreline, WA, 98133, United States
Learn how to use Onshape, a CAD software, to model basic parts. This is not a 3D Printer Orientation.

Learn how to create basic parts in the CAD software Onshape! No previous knowledge is required. This class will cover the basic aspects of parametric modeling, including creating fully constrained sketches and turning sketches into bodies. Although this class is geared toward learning CAD specifically for 3D Printing, this is NOT a 3D Printing Orientation class and will NOT cover how to use our in-house printers.
You are encouraged to bring your own laptop and mouse to the class and download Prusa Slicer and create an onshape account, but it is not required.
Although this class is geared toward learning CAD specifically for 3D Printing, this is NOT a 3D Printing Orientation class and will NOT cover how to use our in-house printers. If you would like to use the tool library 3D printers, you must take 3D Printer Orientation: The Basics, which will teach you how to find, prepare, and print 3D models on our Prusa MK3S+ 3D printers. Taking the 3D Printer Orientation is required to use our in-house printers. You may view our full list of upcoming 3D Printer Orientations here.
These classes have no overlap, so you can take them in conjunction with one another. You can take CAD for 3D Printing before or after the 3D Printer Orientation.
You must also 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.
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.
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.

Woodshop Open Hours: Project Support
2026-01-05 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-06 13:00 - 16:00 | NE Seattle Tool Library, 10228 Fischer Place Northeast, Seattle, WA, 98125, United States
Sign up for project-supported time in our Woodshop! Reminder: You must take the Woodshop Orientation class before using Woodshop Open Hours.

Feeling a little intimidated about kicking off your new woodworking project at the NE Seattle Tool Library Woodshop? Woodshop Open Hours: Project Support is designed to help you move from idea to action with the support of an experienced Woodshop Steward. Together, you can get help clarifying your plan, choosing materials, mapping out a cut list, and/or making your first safe cuts. For any advice you need, you can count on having one of our experienced Woodshop Stewards ready to help get your project off the ground.
What to Expect:

Short 1-on-1 consults to review your design, cut list, joinery, and tool choices
Applicable tool operation refreshers (as needed) to get you started safely and confidently
The opportunity to begin your project with on-hand support

What to Bring:

Your project idea, pictures, sketch, or plans (digital or paper)
Any materials you’ve already sourced (additional material selection advice can be provided)

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.
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 & SupervisionAll shop time is supervised. Our instructor and Woodshop Steward volunteers will help you use tools safely and make smart process choices as you get started. Email us at NESTL@seattlereconomy.org if you have any questions on Woodshop usage.
If none of the dates/times work for you, check “Woodshop Open Hours: Project Support (Woodshop Orientation Required)” on our Class & Event Notification Registration form.
If you are a more experienced woodworker, check out our regular Woodshop Open Hours. This is for folks who feel more confident in their woodworking, would like more independent time to work on their project, and require less personalized guidance. A Woodshop Steward will still be present to provide machine-based guidance, but they may not be experienced enough to provide personalized advice. Of course, if you cannot find an open spot in Woodshop Open Hours that fits your schedule, you are welcome to sign up for Woodshop Open Hours: Project Support, regardless of your experience.
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
2026-01-08 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.

Woodshop Open Hours
2026-01-11 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-13 10:00 - 13:00 | 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. Woodshop Open Hours is designed for woodworkers who are confident in their craft. While there will be a knowledgeable Woodshop Steward available to provide machine-based guidance and ensure your safety while you work, this is a space where you can work more independently.
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. Since this version of Woodshop Open Hours may have Woodshop Stewards who can only support you through machine-based guidance, we recommend that folks who sign up for this be more comfortable in the space or confident in their independence.
Can’t find a time?
If none of these times work for you, you can request a custom time via this Open Hours Request Google Form. In this form, you can request up to 3 potential time slots. If a Steward is available, they will get back to you confirming one of the requested times.
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 NESTL@seattlereconomy.org if you have any questions on Woodshop usage.
If none of the dates/times work for you, check “Woodshop Open Hours (Woodshop Orientation Required)” on our Class & Event Notification Registration form.
If you are new to woodworking or would like to chat with an experienced Woodshop Steward, check out Woodshop Open Hours: Project Support. This is for folks who feel a little intimidated about starting a woodworking project and would like personalized guidance and advice. Of course, if you cannot find an open spot in Woodshop Open Hours: Project Support that fits your schedule, you are welcome to sign up for Woodshop Open Hours, regardless of your experience. You may just not receive personal guidance from the Woodshop Steward (though many of our Woodshop Stewards can provide some personalized support).
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
2026-01-12 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.
