Ames Repair Café

Drop in to a free Repair Café at the Library! Volunteers will help repair broken items to give them a longer life cycle. There is no charge for repairs at the Repair Café.

If volunteers are unable to repair your item, or parts are required, they'll help you find a local repair shop that can help. (If you have replacement parts, you can bring them with your broken item.)

Items for repair must be at the Library by 3:30pm.

Brake Light Repair, 10am-12pm

More details coming soon! Sign up required at:

Plant & Seed Swap, 10am-2pm, Lobby

Join the Ames Seed Library to trade and swap seeds and plants! Browse our selection, bring seeds to exchange or donate, and share plants needing a new home. Please bring only healthy, pest free plants, potted for easy transport. Each participant can take up to three plants. Bulbs and tubers are welcome, with house plants accepted but not our main focus. Celebrate gardening and connect with fellow enthusiasts!

Small Group Learning, 10am-2pm

Do you wish you knew more about basic clothing mending, basic bike maintenance, or how to maintain your kitchen appliances? Join Ames Repair Café volunteers to learn the basics and become more self-sufficient and sustainable!

What can you bring for repairs?

• Computers & Laptops
• Jewelry & Accessories
• Portable Electronics
• Sewing & Mending
• Small Home & Kitchen Appliances
• Bicycles & Skateboards
• Garden Tools
• Small Engines
• Brake Light Repair (sign-up required)

The Repair Café aims to reduce waste, share tools and resources, and help build self-reliance skills in our community. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please e-mail AmesRepairCafe@gmail.com.

Provided in partnership with Ames Public Library, City of Ames, and Seeds of Sustainability.