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Repair It! with Repair Cafe Kingston
2022-09-24 14:00:00 2022-09-24 16:00:00 America/New_York Repair It! with Repair Cafe Kingston Do you have an item that is in need of repair? Join our team of fixers to get feedback on how you can fix it. Central Branch - Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space

Saturday, September 24
2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Central Branch

Friends of the Library Gather & Create Space

Do you have an item that is in need of repair? Join our team of fixers to get feedback on how you can fix it.

Interested in learning new skills and chatting with fixers? You are welcome to join this event, even if you don't have anything to be fixed for this session. 

This is a drop-in program. 

Please note that we cannot accept any products that use petroleum. We cannot store any items on site; all items must be taken home with the owner at the end of the program session.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | New Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Technology & Making |

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Phone: 613-549-8888
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