Tuscaloosa Public Library To Host Repair Cafe Next Month

TUSCALOOSA, AL — The Tuscaloosa Public Library will once again host its Repair Cafe on Saturday, July 12.

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The event will be held from noon until 3 p.m., with the first installment earlier this year giving nearly 300 patrons the chance to learn how to repair electronics, small appliances, clothing, jewelry, furniture, bicycles, and more.

Volunteers will provide their time and repair skills to diagnose and fix broken household items, sharing their knowledge with patrons so they too can become repairers.

Past Repair Cafes have served 255 people, with volunteers attempting 96 repairs so far, with 53 completed and 20 partly completed, marking a success rate of 76%.

The library says 260 pounds of trash have been saved from the landfill, with volunteers fixing scooters, cuckoo clocks, and even a Coleman camp stove.

The event will also feature a “Take It Apart” table where children can experiment by taking apart items like laptops and coffee makers.

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