DoomsdaysCW<p>Get Your Broken Stuff Fixed at <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/TuscaloosaLibrary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>TuscaloosaLibrary</span></a>’s First-Ever <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RepairCafe" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RepairCafe</span></a></p><p>by Stephen Dethrage, January 6, 2025</p><p>"The <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/TuscaloosaAlabama" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>TuscaloosaAlabama</span></a> Public <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Library" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Library</span></a> aims to reduce waste and bolster <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/community" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>community</span></a> later this month by hosting its first-ever Repair Cafe, where visitors can get their broken things mended for free.</p><p>"Kayla Sikes, an Adult Services Librarian and spokesperson for TPL, announced the initiative in a Monday press release.</p><p>"She said <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RepairCafes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RepairCafes</span></a> are a growing trend worldwide - handymen and women volunteer to spend their time and share their expertise to fix broken household items for their neighbors in the community.</p><p>"Torn <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/garments" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>garments</span></a> can be mended, for example, or a malfunctioning <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/toaster" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>toaster</span></a> made to work again, or a <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/bicycle" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>bicycle</span></a> chain repaired and reset, all without cost. The program reduces waste, saves money and fosters friendships and connections.</p><p>"'We are excited to launch our first Repair Cafe at the Tuscaloosa Public Library,' Sikes said. 'This event underscores our commitment to <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/sustainability" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>sustainability</span></a> and community engagement. It's an opportunity for people to learn new skills, connect with neighbors, and contribute to a more sustainable future.'</p><p>"TPL has scheduled their first Repair Cafe for Saturday, January 25th, 2025 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m."</p><p><a href="https://tuscaloosathread.com/repair-cafe-event-tuscaloosa-public-library/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">tuscaloosathread.com/repair-ca</span><span class="invisible">fe-event-tuscaloosa-public-library/</span></a><br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RepairCafesAlabama" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RepairCafesAlabama</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FixIt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>FixIt</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SolarPunkSunday</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RepairCafes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RepairCafes</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RightToRepair" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RightToRepair</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/DIY" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DIY</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/PlannedObsolescence" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PlannedObsolescence</span></a></p>