Bring broken bits from home to Leixlip Library for a morning of repair, chat and climate action with volunteers from TOG Hackerspace.
On Saturday, 13 December 2025, from 10.00 to 13.00, Leixlip Library will host a Repair Café in partnership with TOG Hackerspace and the Kildare County Council Climate Action Office. Skilled volunteers will help you give worn and broken items another shot at life, instead of sending them to the landfill.
Multiple 30-minute slots run through the morning. Booking is through Leixlip Library, so contact the library desk or check the library website for full details.
What you can bring
• Clothes and accessories
• Toys
• Small electrical appliances and electronics
• Small furniture
If you are unsure about an item, bring it along on the day. Volunteers will take a look and see if a repair is possible. Safety testing (PAT) for electrical devices will be in place.
What happens at a Repair Café
You arrive with an item, sign in, then wait for a fixer to free up. A volunteer sits down with you, opens things up, and talks through options. You get to see how the repair works, ask questions, and pick up a few skills for next time.
The aim is not a drop-off service. It is a shared repair session where everyone learns something, has a chat, and heads home with more confidence and, hopefully, a working item.
Why take part
Repair Cafés support a circular economy in a simple, local way. Every item repaired keeps resources in use for longer, cuts waste, and saves money. Events like this also build up local skills and give people a chance to share knowledge across the community.
Where and when
Date: Saturday 13 December 2025
Time: 10.00 to 13.00
Venue: Leixlip Library, Captains Hill, Leixlip, Co Kildare
Cost: Free, booking required for a 30-minute slot
If you would like to help out as a fixer on the day, drop us an email at TOG and we will be in touch.
This event runs in partnership with Leixlip Library, TOG Hackerspace and the Kildare County Council Climate Action Office as part of local climate action work in Kildare.
Booking links for Repair Café Slots:
10AM: 3/10 spaces left
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12.30PM:
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1PM:
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