MonkeyWrench Books

MonkeyWrench Books

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Monkeywrench Books is an all-volunteer, collectively run bookstore and social space in Austin, TX that's pushing toward something radically different.

Radical social center, event space, and bookstore in Austin, TX.

Photos from MonkeyWrench Books's post 06/01/2026

May mutual aid bake sale recap! Thank you for coming out monthly to support mutual aid efforts. We raised 120$ this month thanks to y’all, and we hope to see y’all again next month 🫶

Slide 1 reads “Thank you! We raised 120$ for disabled comrades and community members for their care and living needs. Thank you for consistently showing up for monthly mutual aid. Swipe to see receipts and stay tuned for next month’s bake sale.”

Slide 2nd is titled “Private Venmo Transactions.” Two Venmo transactions for 40 dollars each are shown with names covered for privacy. The date reads May 31st.

Slide 3 contains a screenshot of Marco’s fundraising page titled “Help Marco Reunite with His Family and Support His Dream.” Above is an image of Marco and his family. There is a screenshot of the fund’s description and a receipt for a 40$ donation. There is a QR code for the donation page and the link to access the website: https://tinyurl.com/y2f687uv.

05/20/2026

🧁 MUTUAL AID BAKE SALE 🧁

🗓 Saturday, May 30 2 - 6 pm
📍 Monkeywrench Books (110 N Loop Blvd E)

Vegan and GF options available

Donation-based, venmo or bring cash to contribute directly to mutual aid funds

Bring a friend, be a part of vital mutual aid, and devour some delicious goodies! All bake sale donations go directly to disabled comrades and community members for their care and living needs. 

F**k ICE, F**k capitalism, Free Palestine

Image Description: Event flier with pink background, black text, and a black-and-white graphic of two hands clasped, one above and one below. All flier text is in the caption.

05/17/2026

TONIGHT!!! A deep dive on prison resistance from former political prisoner Eric King. Copies of his book are available at the store.

05/14/2026

We got a new larger button press (3.5 inches!!) but something is wrong with it. Are you mechanically minded? Do you think you could fix it? If you’d like to take on this challenge, stop by anytime that we are open (12-8pm). If you’d fix the machine, you get the chance to make the first 3.5” button!

05/06/2026

You don't wanna miss this one 🔥
Join us for a presentation and discussion with on May 17!
There will be books available for purchase.

Photos from MonkeyWrench Books's post 05/04/2026

Freezer burritos! Y’all know the deal, come in and take whatever you need!

Photos from MonkeyWrench Books's post 04/26/2026

April mutual aid bake sale recap! Thanks so much for being a part of mutual aid 💖 we raised enough to send $90 to each recipient, which wouldn't be possible without you

Slide 1 reads "Thanks for your support! We raised $360 across cash and Venmo! Our next bake sale will be on May 30th. More details coming soon! Receipts/links in the following slides Money was raised for 4 causes/individuals, and one was paid entirely in cash. As such, only three receipts will be shown."

Slide 2 is titled "Venmo Receipts for Private Mutual Aid Transactions". The organizer's Venmo balance of $304 is shown on the left, and two Venmo transactions for $90 each are shown with the names censored. The dates for both read April 18th, 2026.

Slide 3 reads "Receipts of Transaction for Chella Coleman; please support if you can!"
On the left is a screenshot of a Venmo transaction of $90 to Chella Coleman labelled "mutual aid". On the right is a screenshot of an Instagram post describing Chella's fundraiser. It reads "community fund request. Chella, a Black disabled trans woman, is in need of funds for her essential survival needs including care, food, and transportation while living in Skid Row. Chella is a longtime community organizer and performer who continues to hold it down in collective care and fighting back against state violence. Please share and donate! Any amount is appreciated

04/25/2026

Tomorrow!

Have a ripped pair of pants or a patch to sew onto your jacket? Come learn some basic hand-sewing techniques to mend or customize your pieces. Bring your own clothing and sewing supplies will be provided.

04/20/2026
04/16/2026

Join us for a night of crafting as we raise funds to support Lebanese first responders bravely risking their lives in this war. You can bring your own crafts or help us create zines with information on fundraising efforts on the ground in Lebanon. There will be baklava and Arabic music.

April 24, 2026
6-8PM
Monkeywrench Books

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110 E North Loop Boulevard
Austin, TX
78751

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 8pm
Tuesday 12pm - 8pm
Wednesday 12pm - 8pm
Thursday 12pm - 8pm
Friday 12pm - 8pm
Saturday 12pm - 8pm
Sunday 12pm - 8pm