Get items fixed or mended for free and learn useful repair skills at an upcoming Fix-It clinic.
Skilled volunteers help you figure out what's wrong and fix your broken items. Clinics build community and reduce the amount of stuff thrown in the trash.
Download a Fix-It Clinic Flyer
Wentworth Library - Saturday, April 20, noon–3 p.m.
199 Wentworth Ave. E., West St. Paul
Wescott Library - Saturday, May 18, noon–3 p.m.
1340 Wescott Road, Eagan
Robert Trail Library – Saturday, June 15, noon–3 p.m.
14395 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount
Galaxie Library – Sunday, July 21. 1-4 p.m.
14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley
Farmington Library – Saturday, Aug. 17, noon–3 p.m.
508 3rd St., Farmington
Wentworth Library - Sunday, Sept. 22, 1-4 p.m.
199 Wentworth Ave. E., West St. Paul
Central Square Community Center - Saturday, Oct. 19, noon-3 p.m.
100 7th Ave. N., South St. Paul
Pleasant Hill Library – Saturday, Nov. 16, noon-3 p.m.
1355 S. Frontage Road, Hastings
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church – Saturday, Dec. 7, 11 a.m. –2 p.m.
401 Concord St., St. Paul
In partnership with Ramsey County
Attend a partner clinic:
Anoka County Fix-It Clinic
Hennepin County Fix-It Clinic
Ramsey County Fix-It Clinic
Washington County Fix-It Clinic
What to bring
You must be able to carry items in – no oversized items. Feel free to bring any tools and supplies you think might help with the job. However, our volunteers have plenty of tools, so it’s not required.
The following are examples of things that have been repaired at Fix-It Clinics:
- Antique radios and stereos
- Vacuums
- Blenders
- Clothing to mend
- Tools
- DVD players
- Coffee makers
- Fans
- Flashlights
- Lamps
- Remote controls
- Sewing machines
- Telephones and cell phone screens
- Toasters and toaster ovens
- Jewelry
Volunteer at a Fix-It Clinic
Bring your problem-solving skills as a fixer or mender to a Fix-It Clinic. Volunteer fixers who have skills in soldering, electronics repair, electrical repair, sewing, wood working and general tinkering are essential to making the clinics successful.
Sign-up online to volunteer at a Fix-It Clinic or contact Joe Gellman at 612-867-6524.
Other repair resources
ReUSE Minnesota—online directory of repair businesses in Minnesota
iFixIt.com—online free repair guide for electronics