Are you still hanging onto that unstable bicycle or that lamp that could be functional if you only knew how to repair it?
Another Repair Café will be held at the East Brunswick Public Library (EBPL) from 1 to 4 p.m. on June 8th. This event, organized by EBPL, the East Brunswick Sustainability Task Force, and Alpha Delta Kappa, builds upon its first edition in January with the goal of keeping functional but discarded objects away from landfills.
This interactive event gives patrons an opportunity to breathe new life into damaged possessions. Individuals from the community can bring along objects requiring fixing, which will then be repaired immediately with assistance from skilled volunteers.
The library states that they require volunteers to assist with repair work, conduct demonstrations, and offer overall event support. These are proficient individuals keen on aiding visitors in repairing their possessions sustainably.
For the next Repair Café event, the emphasis will be on fixing clothes, textiles, stuffed animals, accessories, lighting fixtures, and bicycles. According to organizers, potential repair projects include trousers with ripped knees, fractured necklace chains, loose bracelets, as well as tweaking bicycle brakes.
Specifically, we’re seeking individuals proficient in repairing clothes and textiles, fixing soft toys, tuning up bicycles, rewiring lamps, and restoring jewelry,” stated Melissa Hozik, the EBPL Adult Programming librarian. “No matter if you’re an experienced do-it-yourself enthusiast or simply enjoy lending a hand, our community would greatly benefit from your assistance.
During the event, both live and pre-recorded demos will be provided, enabling attendees to pick up DIY repair skills without leaving their houses. To expedite your visit to the Repair Café, bring along any required replacement parts if they have been identified beforehand. Please keep in mind that not every material size may be available.
Repair Cafes
Are part of a worldwide effort to minimize waste and foster community spirit. As of the latest tally, there have been 3,629 repair cafés set up globally, with around 54,435 volunteers participating and approximately 65,322 objects being fixed every month.
The Repair Café concept was established by Martine Postma from Amsterdam. Starting in 2007, Postma has worked towards fostering sustainability within communities. In line with this mission, she initiated the inaugural Repair Café in Amsterdam on October 18, 2009.
The triumph of the event inspired Postma to establish the Repair Cafe International Foundation. From 2011 onwards, this non-profit entity has offered skilled assistance to community organizations in the Netherlands and beyond that aim to launch their own Repair Cafes.
The society discards enormous quantities of “stuff,” according to the organization. Frequently, these objects possess just slight cracks or tears—practically no defects at all. A straightforward fix would extend their lifespan considerably. However, numerous individuals either lack awareness of repairing items or do not know how to mend them personally. This issue particularly affects younger cohorts who might not have received instruction on making such repairs.
The group views this as a danger to a sustainable future and to the circular economy, where raw materials are continually repurposed and reused.
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2 Jean Walling Civic Center Drive, East Brunswick
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The Repair Café will take place in Meeting Rooms 1 and 2. To volunteer for this event, please register at
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Repair Café in East Brunswick breathes new life into your broken stuff
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