Ames Repair Café

Program Type:

Nature/Sustainability, Special Event

Age Group:

Adults

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 volunteers are 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.)

Items for repair must be at the Library by 3:30pm.

 

Brake Light Repair (10am-12pm)
Sign up required at: bit.ly/AmesRepair25

Ames Seed Library (10am-2pm, Lobby)
Check out the Library's seed collection! Browse the selection available, take home some seeds, or bring any seeds from home to donate. Free native tree saplings from the City of Ames will be available while supplies last.

 

What can you bring for repairs?

  • Computers & Laptops
  • Jewelry & Accessories
  • Musical Instruments
  • Portable Electronics
  • Sewing & Mending
  • Small Home & Kitchen Appliances
  • Bikes & Skateboards
  • Garden Tools
  • Small Engines
  • Small Furniture
  • Brake Light Repair (sign-up required)

 

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 Ames Public Library, City of Ames, and Seeds of Sustainability.

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.