Ames Repair Café

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
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Program Description

Program Details


Drop in to a free Repair Café at the Library! Volunteers will help repair broken items to give them a longer life cycle.


There is no charge for repairs at the Repair Café. If they're unable to repair your item, or parts are required, they'll help you find a local repair shop that can help. (If you have replacement parts, you can bring them with your broken item.) Repair volunteers can also teach basic maintenance. 
 

What can you bring for repairs?

  • clothing
  • jewelry
  • bicycles
  • small home and kitchen appliances that can fit in your car like microwaves, food processors, and blenders
  • some furniture
  • laptops, computers
  • musical instruments
  • anything with small engines and motors (like lawn mowers)
  • wheelchairs
  • audio and video equipment like amplifiers, receivers etc.
     

The Repair Café aims to reduce waste, share tools and resources, and help build self-reliance skills in our community. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please e-mail AmesRepairCafe@gmail.com.

 

Provided in partnership with the Ames Public Library and City of Ames Resource Recovery.

Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.