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Repair Café - East Gwillimbury Public Library - Queensville Branch - Saturday September 19th 2026 10am-2pm

About this event
This event is being held in partnership with York Region, at the East Gwillimbury Public Library, Queensville Branch, 160 Jim Mortson Dr, East Gwillimbury, ON L9N 0S2. Please read the full description. Upon check out please include a note describing the item you are bringing to be fixed so we can plan accordingly. Registration is recommended. One item per registered guest. Repair Cafés are a chance to bring broken items back to life. Have you been holding on to an item that just needs a quick fix like a button to be sewn, a vacuum needing a new cord, or a bicycle needing a wheel alignment? Then Repair Café may be the place for you. A Repair Café is an event where people can bring a variety of household items to be fixed for free. Whether you’re unsure how to do the repair, or don’t have the space, or the right tools, the Repair Café offers a solution. Repair Cafés are provided in partnership with The Regional Municipality of York and delivered by NewMakeIt for York Region residents only. Our volunteer fixers are available to assess your needs and will do their best to fix your item. Repairs are never guaranteed, and participants should be aware that our fixers are not responsible for fixing items or returning them to the state with which they arrived at the Café. For more information about The Repair Café or to volunteer as a fixer please visit Repair Cafe | York Region Repair Café specialties* include: Bicycles General household items Small appliances Electronics Jewellery Sewing needs (small tears and repairs) Please note, there is no guarantee items can be fixed. Items we cannot fix include: Broken zippers Hems and alterations Gas-powered machinery (chainsaws, lawnmowers, snow blowers) Items containing hazardous waste (gas, oil, chemicals, pesticides, etc.) Large kitchen appliances Sewing machines Single serve coffee machines (e.g. Keurig and Nespresso coffee machines) House Rules: York Region residents only. One item per registered guest. Guests may bring a maxi
Event details
- Date
- Sep 19, 2026
- Format
- In-person
- Location
- Gwillimbury, Canada
- Focus area
- Sustainability
- Cost
- Free
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