The first ever Ames Repair Café will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Ames Public Library, 515 Douglas Ave. Ames Repair Café volunteers have partnered with the Ames Resource Recovery Plant to promote waste reduction by repairing rather than replacing items that no longer function properly. The repairs are offered at no charge.

The Ames Repair Café Team is an all-volunteer group with various repair skills. Some items the volunteers are prepared to work on include clothing, jewelry, musical instruments, computers, furniture, bicycles, wheelchairs, AV equipment, and small appliances, motors, and combustion engines.

Participants are expected to bring their items to the library and remain with them throughout the repair process. If volunteers are unable to fix the item or if parts are required, the volunteers will assist in finding a local repair shop. If participants have replacement parts, they should bring them with the item. Volunteers also will focus on sharing basic maintenance tips.

The Ames Repair Café Teams continues to seek repair volunteers to help with the event. For questions or more information, email AmesRepairCafe@gmail.com