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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 |

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Downtown Branch

AskUs@barrielibrary.ca
Phone: 705.728.1010

Hours
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Mon, Apr 06 Closed
(Easter)
Tue, Apr 07 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 08 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Apr 09 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Apr 10 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 11 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 12 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.

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Mon, Apr 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Mon, Apr 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Angus Ross Room
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Mon, Apr 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Oro Lions Room

Mon, Apr 13, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Massie Family Community Room

Tue, Apr 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Tue, Apr 14, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Massie Family Community Room

Wed, Apr 15, 9:30am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Wed, Apr 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Creative Spaces

Wed, Apr 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Angus Ross Room

Thu, Apr 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Children's Picture Book Area, 2nd Floor

Thu, Apr 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mini-Flex

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Oro Lions Room

Thu, Apr 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Angus Ross Room

Fri, Apr 17, 10:00am - 11:30am
Angus Ross Room

Sat, Apr 18, 9:30am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Sat, Apr 18, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Gathering Place

Sat, Apr 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Oro Lions Room

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Sun, Apr 19, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
New date Sunday, April 26, 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Mon, Apr 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Tinker Lab

Mon, Apr 20, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Creative Spaces,Massie Family Community Room

Mon, Apr 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Oro Lions Room

Mon, Apr 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Tue, Apr 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Tue, Apr 21, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Creative Spaces

Tue, Apr 21, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Oro Lions Room

Wed, Apr 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Wed, Apr 22, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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Wed, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Creative Spaces

Wed, Apr 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Angus Ross Room

Thu, Apr 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Children's Picture Book Area, 2nd Floor

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Oro Lions Room

Fri, Apr 24, 10:00am - 11:30am
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Gathering Place

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Oro Lions Room

Sun, Apr 26, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Angus Ross Room

Mon, Apr 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Tinker Lab

Mon, Apr 27, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Creative Spaces,Massie Family Community Room

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Oro Lions Room

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Gathering Place

Tue, Apr 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Tue, Apr 28, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Oro Lions Room

Wed, Apr 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Angus Ross Room

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

Thu, Apr 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mini-Flex

Thu, Apr 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oro Lions Room

Thu, Apr 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Gathering Place

Fri, May 01, 10:00am - 11:30am
Tinker Lab

Sat, May 02, 9:30am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Sat, May 02, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Gathering Place

Sat, May 02, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Gathering Place

Sat, May 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Oro Lions Room
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Creative Spaces,Massie Family Community Room

Mon, May 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Oro Lions Room

Mon, May 04, 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Angus Ross Room

Tue, May 05, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Gathering Place

Tue, May 05, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Oro Lions Room
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Wed, May 06, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Angus Ross Room

Wed, May 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Creative Spaces
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Thu, May 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oro Lions Room
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