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Saturday Repair Café - Aug 10 2024

A Climate Action Program

2024-08-10 10:00:00 2024-08-10 13:00:00 America/Chicago Saturday Repair Café - Aug 10 2024 "Never take broken for an answer" Following the Ifixit motto, the Repair Café Volunteers will do their best to bring your beloved items back to life... with your help!   Robert Crown Branch Library -

Saturday, August 10
10:00am - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-08-10 10:00:00 2024-08-10 13:00:00 America/Chicago Saturday Repair Café - Aug 10 2024 "Never take broken for an answer" Following the Ifixit motto, the Repair Café Volunteers will do their best to bring your beloved items back to life... with your help!   Robert Crown Branch Library -

"Never take broken for an answer" Following the Ifixit motto, the Repair Café Volunteers will do their best to bring your beloved items back to life... with your help!  

So, what is this all about? 

Repair Café's are free meeting spaces where people fix things together. Besides the obvious money saving, RC's help keep stuff out of the landfill, promote connection and collaboration, skill-sharing and community self-reliance.

So give it a try! Find that broken item you never brought yourself to throw away (remember, there is no "away"!) and sign up for a slot that matches the type or repair you need. Once at the Repair Café, you will work together with our volunteers to repair your items.

These are our repair categories.  Please sign up for ONE SINGLE SLOT per event. Additional slots will be deleted. 

  • Small Appliances: Make sure you add make and model when you sign up, as well as a description of what is not working. 
  • Electronics: Bring items fully charged and/or with ALL their power cords. (Printers: bring the cable that connects it to your computer!) Sorry, no TV sets or VCRs!
  • Sewing: We focus on teaching you how to repair, so we do not provide alteration or tailoring services. Zippers: We don't replace them but we can try to repair sliders.
  • Jewelry: Restringing, fixing clasps or chains, gluing, basic cleaning and polishing We do not solder. Watch bands are not our specialty but we can try:)

At some of our events, you will find additional repair categories. Check the actual sign-up to see what is available.

  • Bikes: We handle basic repairs such as slipped chains, loose bolts, stuck seats, handlebars...
  • Paper and Book Conservation: We will be able to provide you with guidelines and advice on care and maintenance for your books, paper art and photographs, as well as direct you to local conservation and heritage professionals.
  • Knife Sharpening: Bring a knife or a pair of scissors to have them sharpened and to learn more about blade sharpening.
  • Sock darning and Basic Visible Mending: Bring your item and ideally, the matching thread you want to use to learn how to darn your socks or mend your garment. 
    Your items must be clean, particularly clothing, vacuum cleaner hoses, filters, air purifiers, toasters, blenders... 
  • Item Assembly/Small Furniture Repair: "Some assembly required" but you've lost the instructions? Bring it so we can work on it together. Small Furniture - Fixing, gluing,  tightening screws...
  • Phone Help (No Hardware Repair): How do Google Photos and ICloud work? How do you sync your Google Photos to your computer? How do you enable accessibility functions?
  • Music Instruments: Musical guidance, instrumental consultations and suggestions. Care and repair referral suggestions for most instruments, and music theory discussion and questions.

Spare parts: Bring them if you know them!

Co-sponsored with Climate Action Evanston. We are grateful to the Evanston Repair Café volunteers for their expertise, time, and support.

Questions? Email at evanstonrepaircafe@gmail.com 
 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Environment and Ecology | Community Engagement |

TAGS: | repair cafe |

Robert Crown Branch Library

Phone: (847) 448-8101
Branch manager
Yolande Wilburn, Executive Director

Hours
Mon, Oct 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 29 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 31 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Nov 01 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 02 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Nov 03 12:00PM to 6:00PM

About the branch

 

The City of Evanston is committed to promoting a Citywide culture of accessibility and inclusivity. To request an accommodation for a program, service, or activity, please call 847-866-2919 to make an ADA service request or fill out a request form online.

Upcoming events

Cancelled
Wed, Oct 30, 1:30pm - 2:10pm
Main Library

Wed, Oct 30, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Community Meeting Room (107)

Wed, Oct 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Robert Crown Branch Library - Robert Crown Multipurpose Room

Wed, Oct 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
New venue Double Clutch Brewery
This event is full

Thu, Oct 31, All day
Robert Crown Branch Library

Thu, Oct 31, All day
Main Library

Thu, Oct 31, 10:15am - 10:45am
Main Library - Community Meeting Room (107)

Thu, Oct 31, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Zoom - a link will be sent after you register
Registration is now closed

Thu, Oct 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Zoom Main 2 (Virtual)

Thu, Oct 31, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
zoom - a link will be sent after you register
Registration is now closed

Thu, Oct 31, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Falcon Room (303)

Thu, Oct 31, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library

Fri, Nov 01, 9:30am - 10:15am
Main Library - Children's Room

Fri, Nov 01, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room East (311),Conference Room West (308)

Fri, Nov 01, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Robert Crown Branch Library - Robert Crown Multipurpose Room

Sat, Nov 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Zoom Main 2 (Virtual)

Sat, Nov 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Robert Crown Branch Library - Robert Crown Multipurpose Room

Sun, Nov 03, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Main Library - Art Garden

Sun, Nov 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library

Mon, Nov 04, 10:15am - 10:35am
Main Library - Children's Room

Mon, Nov 04, 10:15am - 10:35am
Main Library

Mon, Nov 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Community Meeting Room (107)

Mon, Nov 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Falcon Room (303)

Cancelled
Mon, Nov 04, 11:00am - 11:40am
Main Library

Mon, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Robert Crown Branch Library - Zoom Robert Crown (Virtual)

Mon, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library

Mon, Nov 04, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Zoom Main 1 (Virtual)

Mon, Nov 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Robert Crown Center - Room B

Tue, Nov 05, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Community Meeting Room (107)

Tue, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Barbara Friedberg Storytelling Room (104)

Tue, Nov 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Falcon Room (303)

Tue, Nov 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Community Meeting Room (107)

Wed, Nov 06, 10:00am - 11:30am
Robert Crown Branch Library - Robert Crown Multipurpose Room

Wed, Nov 06, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Main Library - Falcon Room (303)

Cancelled
Wed, Nov 06, 1:30pm - 2:10pm
Main Library

Wed, Nov 06, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Robert Crown Branch Library - Robert Crown Multipurpose Room

Wed, Nov 06, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Zoom Main 1 (Virtual)

Wed, Nov 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Paws and Claws Cat Recue

Thu, Nov 07, All day
Main Library

Thu, Nov 07, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library

Thu, Nov 07, 10:15am - 10:45am
Main Library - Community Meeting Room (107)

Thu, Nov 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Robert Crown Branch Library

Thu, Nov 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Zoom - a link will be sent after you register

Thu, Nov 07, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Library

Thu, Nov 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Zoom Main 2 (Virtual)

Thu, Nov 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
zoom - a link will be sent after you register

Thu, Nov 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Robert Crown Branch Library

Fri, Nov 08, 9:30am - 10:15am
Main Library - Children's Room

Fri, Nov 08, 4:10pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room

Sat, Nov 09, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Robert Crown Branch Library

Sat, Nov 09, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Robert Crown Community Center - Lobby

Sat, Nov 09, 12:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Falcon Room (303)
This event is full

Sat, Nov 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Community Meeting Room (107)

Sat, Nov 09, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Community Meeting Room (107)

Sun, Nov 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Robert Crown Center - Room B/C

Sun, Nov 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Community Meeting Room (107)

Mon, Nov 11, 10:15am - 10:35am
Main Library

Mon, Nov 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Robert Crown Branch Library - Robert Crown Multipurpose Room

Mon, Nov 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Community Meeting Room (107)

Cancelled
Mon, Nov 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library

Cancelled
Mon, Nov 11, 11:00am - 11:40am
Main Library

Mon, Nov 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Robert Crown Branch Library - Robert Crown Multipurpose Room

Mon, Nov 11, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Falcon Room (303)

Mon, Nov 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Robert Crown Branch Library - Zoom Robert Crown (Virtual)

Mon, Nov 11, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Zoom Main 1 (Virtual)

Mon, Nov 11, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
New venue Main Library - Community Meeting Room (107)

Mon, Nov 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Robert Crown Branch Library - Robert Crown Multipurpose Room

Tue, Nov 12, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Community Meeting Room (107)

Tue, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Barbara Friedberg Storytelling Room (104)

Tue, Nov 12, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Lobby

Tue, Nov 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Library Board Room (406),Zoom Main 1 (Virtual)

Wed, Nov 13, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Small Meeting Room (108)

Wed, Nov 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Robert Crown Branch Library - Robert Crown Multipurpose Room

Cancelled
Wed, Nov 13, 1:30pm - 2:10pm
Main Library

Wed, Nov 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library

Wed, Nov 13, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Main Library - Library Board Room (406),Zoom Main 1 (Virtual)

Wed, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Small Meeting Room (108)

Wed, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - The Loft

Wed, Nov 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Robert Crown Branch Library - Robert Crown Multipurpose Room

Thu, Nov 14, All day
Main Library

Thu, Nov 14, 10:15am - 10:45am
Main Library - Community Meeting Room (107)

Thu, Nov 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Robert Crown Branch Library

Thu, Nov 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Robert Crown Community Ctr, 1801 Main St., Evanston, IL 60202 - Dance Studio (on the 2nd floor)

Thu, Nov 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Zoom - a link will be sent after you register

Thu, Nov 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Zoom Main 2 (Virtual)

Thu, Nov 14, 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Main Library - Zoom Main 1 (Virtual)

Thu, Nov 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
zoom - a link will be sent after you register

Thu, Nov 14, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - The Loft

Thu, Nov 14, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room

Fri, Nov 15, 9:30am - 10:15am
Main Library - Children's Room

Fri, Nov 15, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room East (311),Conference Room West (308)

Sat, Nov 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Robert Crown Branch Library

Sun, Nov 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Robert Crown Center - Room B/C

Mon, Nov 18, 10:15am - 10:35am
Main Library

Mon, Nov 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Robert Crown Branch Library - Robert Crown Multipurpose Room

Mon, Nov 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Community Meeting Room (107)

Cancelled
Mon, Nov 18, 11:00am - 11:40am
Main Library

Mon, Nov 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Robert Crown Branch Library - Robert Crown Multipurpose Room

Mon, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
New venue Main Library - Small Meeting Room (108)

Mon, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - The Loft
This event is full

Mon, Nov 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Robert Crown Center - Multipurpose Room B/C

Tue, Nov 19, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Community Meeting Room (107)

Tue, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Barbara Friedberg Storytelling Room (104)

Tue, Nov 19, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Community Meeting Room (107)

Cancelled
Wed, Nov 20, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Main Library

Cancelled
Wed, Nov 20, 1:30pm - 2:10pm
Main Library

Wed, Nov 20, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Main Library - Small Meeting Room (108)

Wed, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Robert Crown Branch Library - Robert Crown Multipurpose Room

Wed, Nov 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Library Board Room (406),Zoom Main 2 (Virtual)

Wed, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - The Loft

Wed, Nov 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Community Meeting Room (107),Zoom Main 1 (Virtual)

Wed, Nov 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Robert Crown Branch Library - Robert Crown Multipurpose Room

Wed, Nov 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Temperance Beer Co

Wed, Nov 20, 6:30pm - 7:10pm
Main Library - Barbara Friedberg Storytelling Room (104)

Wed, Nov 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Illinois Libraries Present - Virtual

Thu, Nov 21, 10:15am - 10:45am
Main Library - Community Meeting Room (107)

Thu, Nov 21, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Zoom - a link will be sent after you register

Thu, Nov 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Zoom Main 2 (Virtual)

Thu, Nov 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
zoom - a link will be sent after you register

Thu, Nov 21, 4:10pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room

Thu, Nov 21, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Loft (Teen Space)

Fri, Nov 22, 9:30am - 10:15am
Main Library - Children's Room

Fri, Nov 22, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library

Sat, Nov 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Barbara Friedberg Storytelling Room (104)

Sat, Nov 23, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Evanston Public Library Main - Innovation Station

Sun, Nov 24, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room

Sun, Nov 24, 3:00pm - 5:45pm
Main Library - The Loft

Mon, Nov 25, 10:15am - 10:35am
Main Library

Mon, Nov 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Robert Crown Branch Library - Robert Crown Multipurpose Room

Mon, Nov 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Community Meeting Room (107)

Mon, Nov 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Robert Crown Branch Library - Robert Crown Multipurpose Room

Mon, Nov 25, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Robert Crown Branch Library - Robert Crown Multipurpose Room

Mon, Nov 25, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Community Meeting Room (107)

Tue, Nov 26, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Community Meeting Room (107)

Tue, Nov 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Robert Crown Community Center - Rooms B &C

Tue, Nov 26, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Community Meeting Room (107),Small Meeting Room (108)

Tue, Nov 26, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Robert Crown Branch Library - Robert Crown Multipurpose Room
This event is full

Tue, Nov 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Robert Crown Branch Library - Robert Crown Multipurpose Room
This event is full

Tue, Nov 26, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Zoom Main 2 (Virtual)

Wed, Nov 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Community Meeting Room (107)

Wed, Nov 27, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Community Meeting Room (107)

Wed, Nov 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library

Wed, Nov 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Robert Crown Branch Library - Robert Crown Multipurpose Room

Cancelled
Fri, Nov 29, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Community Meeting Room (107)