Repair Cafe: "Fix It- Don't Toss It"

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Adults
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will close on January 24, 2026 @ 6:30am.
  • A Montville library card is prioritized. Other cardholders will be waitlisted and notified if seats become available.

Program Description

Event Details

Repair Cafe!

Bring your broken or damaged items to the Library and work with one of our volunteers to make repairs. Our 

volunteers can repair:

Lighting/rewire lamps

Small appliances

Yard tools/power tools

Woodwork/furniture (small items please)

Stereos/amplifiers

Computers

Clothing repairs (no hems or zippers please)

Show you how your sewing machine & attachments work

Our volunteers will not repair any items containing a gasoline engine.

Additional Info:

ONE item per household please.  If there is time, our volunteers may be able to assist you with a second item.

  • The Repair Cafe is free to library patrons. If an item requires an expensive part, we may not be able to fix it at the Library - in that case, our volunteers will try to provide you with info about alternatives.
  • Patrons should stay with their item while the volunteer works on it & hopefully learn what to do it the problem happens again.
  • If you are interested in attending please register so we know the item type and repair needed - this would help us know how many people to expect & what tools /supplies will be needed.
  • Stop by between 9:30 AM &  Noon. There may be a wait so arrive early enough to make sure that you and your item can be seen. The Repair Cafe will close at noon.

Please Identify Your Item & the Repair Needed in the box provided.  You will be contacted to confirm your repair request and advised of additional materials needed.  Walk-ins welcome but preregistered patrons have priority.

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

Adults only. No one under 18 allowed at program without prior permission.

Register for this event