# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Repair Fair with The Chicago Tool Library
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 03:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Repair Fairs are free community events where you can bring your broken and beloved bikes, clothes, appliances, and more and work with repair volunteers to fix them. 

Depending on volunteer skillsets, we can generally attempt repairs related to:
- small appliances
- clothing and fabric
- costume jewelry
- small electronics
- bikes
- so much more!

We can't fix:
- gas tools
- broken screens
- fine jewelry
- sewing machines


***Due to increasing event popularity, we now have a limit of 2 items per person!***

***We do not accept new repairs after 3:30pm!***

If you are interested in volunteering at this event as a repair helper please visit chicagotoollibrary.org/volunteer to sign up.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oak-park/repair-fair-with-the-chicago-tool-library/200030509706518
- **Event Categories**: volunteering
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 76

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Oak Park
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 4015 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL 60624-1812, United States
- **lat**: 41.88645
- **long**: -87.72651
- **full address**: 4015 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL 60624-1812, United States, 4015 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL 60624-1812, United States, Oak Park

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Repair Fair with The Chicago Tool Library
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Repair Fair with The Chicago Tool Library being held?
  - **A:** Repair Fair with The Chicago Tool Library takes place on Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 03:30 pm at 4015 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL 60624-1812, United States, 4015 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL 60624-1812, United States, Oak Park.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Repair Fair with The Chicago Tool Library?
  - **A:** Repair Fair with The Chicago Tool Library is organized by Chicago Tool Library.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Repair Fair with The Chicago Tool Library 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 Oak Park, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 70+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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