Skip to main content
close
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.

Repair Café

with Living Green Barrie

2023-04-01 10:00:00 2023-04-01 14:00:00 America/New_York Repair Café Waste less and fix more! Bring your broken household items in need of some love to the Repair Café! Downtown Branch - Main Floor

Saturday, April 01
10:00am - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-04-01 10:00:00 2023-04-01 14:00:00 America/New_York Repair Café Waste less and fix more! Bring your broken household items in need of some love to the Repair Café! Downtown Branch - Main Floor

Downtown Branch

Main Floor

Waste less and fix more! Bring your broken household items in need of some love to the Repair Café!

Register to Attend - Please indicate the item/s that you intend to bring for repair at the bottom of the registration form.


Why buy something new if you can fix what you already have? The Repair Café "fixers' are sharing a variety of skills to help you fix common household items. Refer to the list of items that includes what you can and cannot bring. Participants please review the House Rules.

  • Visible Mending Demo
    Don't miss our Visible Mending demos and take those old, ripped pants to a funky new level!
  • Iron-on Decals with Cricut
    Cover up old stained shirts by applying iron-on decals over top with the Cricut
  • Firebird Community Cycle will be on site for tune-ups or minor repairs

Acceptable Items

Small household appliances, small wood items, children's toys, clothing

Unacceptable Items

Items that need welding, refrigeration equipment, gas-powered equipment, items from other countries with different currents, very large/heavy items


This program is offered in partnership with Living Green Barrie.


We are looking for volunteer fixers for upcoming events! Fixers do not need to be professionals. Hobbyists and fixing enthusiasts are welcome!! We're looking for people who can fix electronics, furniture, bikes, simple sewing.. and more

  • The main goal of the Repair Cafe is to facilitate community collaboration and to kindle people's enthusiasm for a sustainable society.

The health and safety of our participants and staff is our top priority, please review our Stay Safe Guidelines.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Events | DIY & Maker |

TAGS: | |

Downtown Branch

AskUs@barrielibrary.ca
Phone: 705.728.1010

Hours
Skip Opening Hours widget

 

 
Mon, Dec 08 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Dec 09 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Dec 10 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Dec 11 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Dec 12 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 13 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 14 9:30AM to 5:00PM

About the branch

Our Downtown Branch is centrally located in the Downtown core at the corner of Worsley and Owen Streets. The building and facilities are fully accessible. Enjoy a beverage or a small snack from our Café located inside the lobby, use our complimentary wifi, experiment with technology and maker tools, or soak up the sun on our Rooftop Reading Garden.

Upcoming events

Skip Upcoming events widget
Mon, Dec 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Tinker Lab

Mon, Dec 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Angus Ross Room

Mon, Dec 15, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Oro Lions Room

Tue, Dec 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Tinker Lab

Tue, Dec 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Oro Lions Room

Wed, Dec 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Wed, Dec 17, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Mini-Flex

Wed, Dec 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Gathering Place

Thu, Dec 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Children's Picture Book Area, 2nd Floor

Thu, Dec 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oro Lions Room
This event is full

Thu, Dec 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Creative Spaces
This event is full

Thu, Dec 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Angus Ross Room

Fri, Dec 19, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Creative Spaces
This event is full

Sat, Dec 20, 9:30am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Sat, Dec 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Sat, Dec 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Creative Spaces

Sun, Dec 21, 9:30am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Sun, Dec 21, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Angus Ross Room

Sun, Dec 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

Mon, Dec 22, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Gathering Place

Mon, Dec 22, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Creative Spaces

Tue, Dec 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Gathering Place

Tue, Dec 23, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

Sat, Dec 27, 9:30am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Sat, Dec 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tinker Lab

Sun, Dec 28, 9:30am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Sun, Dec 28, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Gathering Place

Mon, Dec 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Mon, Dec 29, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

Mon, Dec 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Gathering Place

Tue, Dec 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Tue, Dec 30, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

Wed, Dec 31, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Tinker Lab

Fri, Jan 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Fri, Jan 02, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

Sat, Jan 03, 9:30am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Sat, Jan 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tinker Lab

Sun, Jan 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tinker Lab

Mon, Jan 05, 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Angus Ross Room

Tue, Jan 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Tue, Jan 06, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Gathering Place

Tue, Jan 06, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Oro Lions Room

Wed, Jan 07, 9:30am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Wed, Jan 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Angus Ross Room

Wed, Jan 07, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Mini-Flex

Wed, Jan 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Angus Ross Room

Thu, Jan 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Children's Picture Book Area, 2nd Floor

Thu, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Angus Ross Room
This event is full

Thu, Jan 08, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Oro Lions Room

Thu, Jan 08, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Oro Lions Room

Sat, Jan 10, 9:30am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Sat, Jan 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Oro Lions Room

Mon, Jan 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Children's Picture Book Area, 2nd Floor

Mon, Jan 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Angus Ross Room

Mon, Jan 12, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Angus Ross Room

Tue, Jan 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Tue, Jan 13, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Oro Lions Room