Seattle REconomy

Woodshop Open Hours
2026-05-17 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-16 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-10 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-05 12:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-01 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

Backyard Chickens Primer
2026-05-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Shoreline Tool Library, 16610 Aurora Avenue North, Shoreline, WA, 98133, United States
Learn all about how to keep backyard chickens in an urban setting, from choosing a coop to picking breeds and dealing with manure.

Backyard chicken keeping can be a rewarding and fun way to expand your urban farm and produce your own eggs and fertile compost. Whether you are a brand-new chicken-keeper or are just thinking of getting a backyard flock, this class is for you.
The instructor will discuss the pros and cons of keeping chickens in an urban setting, the best types of coops/housing, how to keep your flock healthy, breed considerations, as well as deep bedding and composting methods for dealing with manure.
About the instructor, Marni Swart: Marni has been a backyard chicken keeper since 2014 and enjoys helping others decide if urban chicken keeping is right for them and their family. She is a certified sustainable urban agriculturist, garden coach, certified permaculture designer, nursery woman, and owner of Growing Roots Together. Marni’s passion is teaching people how to sustainably grow more of their own food, herbs, and medicine as a way of building connections with nature and within communities. Learn more at GrowingRootsTogether.com.
This class is a part of our Garden Starting Skill Series, which includes 10 classes that hope to give you the opportunity to learn more about different aspects of gardening.
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.

Climate Change & Aging: How to Protect You and Your Home from Smoke & Heat
2026-05-16 15:00 - 16:00 | Shoreline Tool Library, 16610 Aurora Avenue North, Shoreline, WA, 98133, United States
As climate change brings new challenges, gain the basics of how your home works and how to make it a safer space for little to no cost.

Protecting you and your home from the effects of climate change is going to be more and more important. In this class, students will review the basics of how their homes ‘work’ – from identifying critical components to how to reduce a person’s exposure. Low-cost or no-cost solutions will be discussed, and simple tools will be demonstrated that anyone can build.
About the instructor, Aileen Gagney: Aileen is an architect by trade, a former general contractor, home inspector, and pest inspector. She is also a Healthy Home Specialist and is Green-Advantage Certified. She has been teaching people about their homes for over 40 years. She spent 15 years as the Director of the Master Home Environmentalist Program and, for the past 12, as the Senior Technical Advisor and Trainer for a Tribal Healthy Homes non-profit. She helps people understand how their homes work by providing simple, effective advice and solutions to make homes safe, comfortable, healthy, and energy efficient.
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.

Laser Cutter Orientation
2026-05-14 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-05-09 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.

Woodshop Orientation
2026-05-13 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-10 11:00 - 14:00 | 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. 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.

Bike Everywhere Day Celebration Station: Basic Bicycle Repair
2026-05-13 06:00 - 18:00 | Shoreline Tool Library, 16610 Aurora Avenue North, Shoreline, WA, 98133, United States
Have a snack, get your gears or brakes adjusted, and visit with our veloteers for some basic bicycle maintenance along the Interurban Trail!

Visit our Celebration Station as part of Cascade Bicycle Club’s Bike Everywhere Day. Our veloteers will be assisting folks with basic bike maintenance behind the Shoreline Tool Library along the Interurban Trail. E-bikes are welcome. We will also have swag and materials from King County Metro and Cascade Bicycle Club!

3D Printer Orientation: The Basics @ STL
2026-05-12 17:00 - 18:30 | Shoreline Tool Library, 16610 Aurora Avenue North, Shoreline, WA, 98133, United States
Learn how to use our 3D printers. 3D Printer Orientation is necessary to use our in-house Prusa MK3S+ 3D printers.

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

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

GETTING THERE:

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

Basic Bicycle Maintenance at the NE Seattle Tool Library
2026-05-11 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.

Community Threads @ NESTL
2026-05-10 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.

Introduction to Fabric Types and Textiles
2026-05-09 15:00 - 17:30 | Shoreline Tool Library, 16610 Aurora Avenue North, Shoreline, WA, 98133, United States
Learn to identify fibers, select materials, care for fabrics, and test your new skills with hands-on fabric exploration. No experience need.

During the first part of class, students will learn about the different types of textiles they may encounter. This includes how to recognize fiber and structure, how to select the right material for a project, and care basics. During the second part of class, students will put theory into practice, using multiple senses to identify mystery pieces of fabric and plan projects.
Who is this class for? Sewers, thrifters, crafters, fiber folk, and anyone who wants to know more about soft materials. No experience necessary.
About the instructor, Amelia Roberts: Amelia has a textile degree and experience as a sewer, weaver, craft educator, and art history enthusiast, all of which influences her understanding of fabrics. She loves tinkering with textiles and has been teaching sewing and fiber crafts to adults for over ten years.
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 Orientation
2026-05-09 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-06 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-02 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-29 16:00 - 19:00 | 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.

Community Threads @ STL
2026-05-09 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.

Fix-It Night at the NE Seattle Tool Library
2026-05-07 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.

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.

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
2026-04-27 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-26 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-26 09:00 - 11:00 | 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.

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.

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.
