Historic Albany Foundation - Repair Cafe

Join us for another Capital Region Repair Cafe run by Historic Albany Foundations' (HAF) Tool Lending Library. Repair Cafes started in the Netherlands and have taken the world by storm, providing resources for people who want to reuse their household items and favorite clothing instead of toss them in the bin to buy new. There will be repairers who can sharpen knives and scissors, repair clothing and textiles, jewelry, electronics, wooden items, toys, and more.

If your item needs a specific part (such as a belt for a particular model) please bring the replacement. HAF has general parts available for free (such as wires) and HAF has items available to purchase (like switches) at cost price.

It will be first come, first served. HAF will not be taking in any items to repair after 1pm.

What is a Repair Cafe?

Repair Cafés are free meeting places and they’re all about repairing things together. You’ll find expert volunteers with repair skills in all kinds of fields who will help repair your items (and teach you how to!)

What Kind of Items Can We Fix?

This is not an exhaustive list, but it gives you an idea of what HAF can work on.

- Lamps
- Clothes
- Knit Items (Crocheted Blankets, Sweaters, etc.)
- Toys
- Jewelry
- Tools
- Small Furniture
- Bicycles
- Vacuum Cleaners
- Small appliances
- Tools that need sharpening
- Wooden Items

Rules: You are welcome to bring several items, but must go to the end of the line after each is fixed. No microwaves please.

Presented in partnership with Historic Albany Foundation.