Bring your broken household items to the library to be repaired by HPL's volunteer fixers. Learn new skills, promote sustainability and build community.
Bring your broken household items to the library to be repaired by HPL's volunteer fixers. We have fixers available to repair small appliances, small furniture, bicycles, sporting goods, knitted items, and mend clothes. Learn new skills, promote sustainability and build community.
Registration is limited to 20 visitors. More information including repair cafe guidelines, prohibited items, and a legal waiver is on the registration page.
AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults (18+) |
EVENT TYPE: | General Interest |
TAGS: | In Branch | Environment | DIY |
The first Hamilton Public Library building opened on September 16, 1890 by the Earl and Countess of Aberdeen on the north side of Main Street West. In 1913, a new main library opened. This building was replaced in 1980 by Central Library, at the current location on York Boulevard.
In 2010, Central Library re-opened after approximately 18 months of renovations. Central Library opened with a newly revitalized first floor, which includes a Community Living Room that takes advantage of natural light. The Ontario Library Association honoured Central in 2012 with an Architectural and Design Transformation award.
