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PPLD's Repair Café is a neighborhood initiative that promotes repair as an alternative to tossing things out. At Repair Café you’ll find the tools and materials needed to repair your broken items, as well as knowledgeable volunteers who will show you how to do it. Repair Trainers will offer a diagnosis and suggested remedy for broken items, repairing items when possible and otherwise explaining what parts you may need to obtain to complete the repair. The Repair Café exists to show how much fun repairing things can be, and how easy it often is. Save money, help the environment, and learn repair skills with your local community! Why don’t you give it a go? 
Learn more about the international Repair Café initiative.

The Repair Cafe is expanding! Starting in 2027, Repair Cafes will be held at Penrose and Ruth Holley in addition to Library 21c.

Upcoming Events:

2026

2027

Please note the times and location of these events are subject to change and may vary. Please click on the link for the most up to date event details.

Walk-ins are always welcome, but please register so we know what you want to bring, and we can make sure a volunteer with the necessary skills will be available to help you. 

We can help with:

  • ​Garments (mending only and it must be unsoiled)  
  • ​Jewelry  
  • ​Sewing machines  
  • ​Small appliances such as vacuums  
  • ​Small electronics such as radios and lamps  
  • ​Wooden Items  
  • ​​We can also help with bikes, but it requires special equipment so please let us know in advance if you need to bring one in.  

We cannot help with:

  • ​Alterations of garments  
  • ​Large appliances (stoves, refrigerators, etc.)  
  • ​Vehicles  
  • ​Computers, tablets, and phones  
  • ​Any item that is deemed hazardous to people, the equipment, or the space

Individuals must agree to the Repair Café Guidelines and Disclaimer to participate.

Please know you bring your items to be repaired at your own risk. Because repairs are made by unpaid volunteers, there may be risks. Neither the facilitators of Repair Cafés nor the Repair Trainers are liable for any loss or damage that may result from advice or instructions, for the loss of items handed over for repair, for indirect or consequential loss, or for any other kind of loss resulting from repairs made during Repair Café. Volunteers will offer a diagnosis and suggested remedies for broken items, repairing items when possible and otherwise explaining what parts the patron may need to obtain to complete the repair. 

Get Involved!

Do you enjoy sharing your knowledge with others? Can you…

  • Repair tires, chains, or brakes for bikes?
  • Mend, hem, or patch clothing?
  • Test, dismantle, or fix small appliances?
  • Assess, disassemble, or possibly repair electronics?
  • Fix wobbly furniture or other wooden objects?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, help your local community by becoming a Repair Trainer! To apply, fill out our online volunteer application today. If you have questions, please email RepairCafe@ppld.org.