# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Ames Repair Café
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: 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.

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Brake Light Repair, 10am-12pm
Sign up at http://bit.ly/AmesRepair26
 
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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!

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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!

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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.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ames/ames-repair-café/200029913841604
- **Event Categories**: Nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 27

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Ames
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 515 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA, United States, Iowa 50010
- **lat**: 42.02642
- **long**: -93.61257
- **full address**: 515 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA, United States, Iowa 50010

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Ames Repair Café being held?
  - **A:** Ames Repair Café takes place on Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 515 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA, United States, Iowa 50010.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Ames Repair Café?
  - **A:** Ames Repair Café is organized by Ames Public Library.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Ames Repair Café is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ames, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Ames Repair Café sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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