Ames Repair Cafe
Date/Time: | Saturday, 27 Apr 2024 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm |
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Location: | Ames Public Library, 515 Douglas Avenue |
Cost: | Free |
URL: | https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/event/...cafe-47408 |
Contact: | Susan Gent, |
Phone: | 515-239-5646 |
Channel: | Live Green Submissions |
Categories: | Live Green |
Actions: | Download iCal/vCal | Email Reminder |
Drop in to a free Repair Cafe 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 Cafe.
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.
Indoor repairs you can bring:
Sewing & Mending
Computers & Laptops
Jewelry & Accessories
Small Home & Kitchen Appliances
Outdoor repairs you can bring:
Garden Tools
Bikes
Small Engine Repair
Celebrate Earth Day with the Ames Repair Cafe!
Check out the Library's new seed collection moved to the Auditorium Lobby today! 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.
You can also visit the Screen Printing Station or attend one of the workshops during the day.
Presented in partnership with Ames Public Library and City of Ames. Supported by Ace Hardware, Ames Public Library Friends Foundation, Fareway, Friedrich Iowa Realty, Gilger Designs, Interstate Batteries, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Master Gardener, Mustard Seed Community Farm, Octagon Center for the Arts, 1+1 Restaurant & Tea, Skunk River Cycles, and Sweet Caroline's.