FEATURE: ZINES, ZINES, ZINES!
This spring we celebrate our 10th birthday and our DIY roots by focusing on zines. We hope you�ll join us by checking out a zine or two from the IPRC�s public library, one of the largest of its kind in the world. We also have an exciting lineup of zinester readings, a DIY field trip and the launch of a new zine-reading club. With such an awesome array of creative inspiration, why not make your own zine? It�s easy and fun: just ask veteran zinester Marc Parker, who has self-published 57 zines and counting. Along with his fine work as our Zine librarian, Marc also teaches Zines 101�the most fun and social way to learn the art of zine-making. Come ring in the zine season at the IPRC!

IPRC Tenth Birthday Rock n Roll Bash: Superstar Open Mic
Fri, May 9, 8 pm: The IPRC's tenth anniversary celebration will culminate with the rock n' roll bash "Superstar Open Mic" at the Someday Lounge on Friday, May 9th. Members of Portland's vibrant music scene will escape their bands to do 15-20 minute solo "open mic" sets, offering them and their fans a chance to experience a different side of their music. The escapees include Brandon Summers (of The Helio Sequence), Jeremy Wilson(Dharma Bums/Pilot), Nann Allemann (Spigot), Sam Coomes (Quasi), Sarah Dougher, Jennifer Lynn, Leigh Marble, Carson McWhirter (Hella/The Advantage), and Tara Jane Oneil. Concurrently at Backspace will be an all-ages show with Hutch and Kathy (of The Thermals), Iretsu and Ghost to Falco. The admission price of $10 gets you into both shows. Tickets available through the IPRC, Reading Frenzy or on-line at brownpapertickets.com. Some Day Lounge 125 NW 5th (21+)and Backspace (venue next door,all ages).

The Independent Publishing Resource Center facilitates creative expression and identity by providing individual access to the resources and tools for the creation of independently published media and art.

Since its inception in 1998 the center has been dedicated to encouraging the growth of a visual and literary publishing community by offering a space to gather and exchange information and ideas, as well as to produce work. The IPRC is an Oregon 501(c)(3) Nonprofit organization.

Please peruse the Frequently Asked Questions About The IPRC or read about the members of our Staff & Board.

IPRC Open Hours
The IPRC's open hours are posted in the column to the left.

A note about hours: If there is no one around by 9pm on weeknights, the volunteer staff is free to leave, so be sure to arrive by 9pm. There should be no problem getting in, as the front door is equipped with a buzzer system for post-business hours -- ring Suite #218.