Urban Self-Reliance Series at the Capitol Hill Library

These days, living in the city is about sustainability and self-reliance: using less and doing more. In response, the Capitol Hill Library will be hosting a series of programs that will focus on practical, sustainable and affordable urban living. These free DIY workshops will help you learn how to grow and preserve your own food, organize your personal finances, get around the city in healthy and economical ways, and launch a small community project with a neighborhood grant!

Thursday, Sep. 23 Home Canning and Food Preservation 6 – 8 p.m.
Thursday, Sep. 30 Setting Financial Goals and Creating a Budget 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 7 Introduction to Bike Commuting 6 – 7 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 9 Basic Bicycle Maintenance Workshop 1 – 4 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 14 Budgeting and Understanding Credit 6 – 7:30 p.m. 
Saturday, Oct. 16 P-Patch Community Gardens Workshop 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 21 Small Sparks Neighborhood Matching Fund Workshop 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 28 Keeping Chickens in the City 6 – 7:30 p.m.

In order to provide these diverse workshops, the Library is partnering with the Seattle Free School, American Financial Solutions, the Cascade Bicycle Club, the Bikery, P-Patch Community Gardening Program and the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods. Space is limited, so contact the Capitol Hill Library at 206-684-4715 to inquire and register ASAP!

~Capitol Hill Librarians