Repair Cafe NYC
Repair can be intimidating so get over that hump with the help of Repair Cafe NYC!
At our events we collectively diagnose and fix broken objects, share skills, and build intergenerational, community-based knowledge.
What to expect:
Learn to fix your small broken item like:
- lamps
- fans
- ceramics
- textiles
- small furniture piece
No large appliances, large furniture, bicycles, laptops or cellphones. One item per person.
Come share your skills
You have skills to share! You know how to use a sewing machine or do hands-on textile mending, repair small furniture items or ceramics, or have a basic understanding of electronics repair. You don’t have to be an expert! Let us know you are coming in this form
What will we provide at the event?
- Worktables and chairs
- Basic wood and ceramic repair tools (glues, clamps, power drill)
- Mending and sewing (sewing machine, thread, needles, buttons, scrap fabric)
- Small electronics repair (wirecutter, small screwdrivers)
You are welcome to bring your own tools with you if you have any, but please make sure you clearly mark them and keep them with you!
Registration required!
Repair Cafe NYC is a volunteer-led growing community of DIY’ers who love fixing things! We’re interested in helping each other gain confidence in the act of repair to prevent our belongings from going to the landfill and thinking critically about where our things come from.
Other Repair Cafe NYC events at Brooklyn Public Library
Central Library: July 25th, 1-4pm
Jamaica Bay Library: Aug 20th, 4-7pm
Sunset Park Library: Aug 29th, 1-4pm,
Ryder Library: Sept 19th, 1-4pm
