in Chatsworth, Grey Highlands, Southgate, West Grey
May 20, 2025
On Saturday, May 24, at the Durham Town Hall from 11 am to 2:30 pm, save money, save a beloved household item! The West Grey Library, in partnership with Earth Works West Grey, is holding a free FBI: Fix Broken Items event on Saturday, September 14, at the Durham Town Hall on George St. Commonly known as repair cafés, these free sessions encourage repairing items rather than replacing them.
Bring your broken, portable items to see if they can be given new life — think lamps, fans, clothing and soft goods, wooden chairs, toys, garden tools, small engines and bikes. Bring any specialized parts with you — fixers have the knowledge, experience and basic parts like screws, nails and hand tools.
The Library is also searching for more volunteers. A little skill is important, of course, but your enthusiasm and willingness to share what you know is key. Not only do volunteer fixers support the community by sharing repair know-how to keep items out of landfills, but it’s a great way to meet other fix-it enthusiasts — and even enjoy new friendships!
And the Library’s Trivia Night at the Country Corner in Durham comes up after that, on Wednesday, May 28, starting at 7 pm. This is a fundraiser for the Library, and at $10 a person, it’s a great evening for a great cause. Teams of 2-6 (14+), are welcome. Come to the Country Corner, 357 Durham Rd W in Durham by 6 pm if you want to eat — the kitchen closes when play begins!
Pre-registration is a must: spaces are limited. Sign up on Eventbrite, drop in to Durham Branch, call 519-369-2107 or email the Library at adultprograms@westgreylibrary.com
For more information, visit the West Grey Library website, phone 519-369-2107 or email adultprograms@westgreylibrary.com
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