Copy of Fix-It Pop-Up! Free Repairs
2025-05-23 14:00 - 18:00 UTC | Congregational Church of Salisbury Scoville Library Lawn, Library Street, Salisbury, CT 06068, United States
The Congregational Church of Salisbury, the Scoville Library, and TRAC have teamed up to host a Fix-it Pop-up! Please scroll down to sign up for a repair appointment.Do you have an item that needs fixing? Jewelry that's come unstrung, a torn favorite shirt, a lamp that won't light, a wobbly chair, a broken zipper, a book with a cracked spine, a bike that skips gears? Get a free fix and give your item a new life!We've gathered some local expert fixers who are eager to help. Sign up, tell us what kind of repair you need, bring in your item, and our volunteers will do their best to fix it.This is a fun event and a chance to learn! Please be prepared to stay while your item is being repaired, meet the repairer, watch how the repair is done, ask questions, and make new friends.When: Saturday, May 23rd, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Where: The Congregational Church of Salisbury & the Scoville Library lawnWhat: Repairs involving basic bike maintenance, jewelry, lamps & small electrical appliances, small furniture, book spines (re-taping), sewing and mending, and tech help with PC software and trouble-shooting.Who: The Fix-It Pop-Up is open to everyone. We strongly recommend that you sign up for an appointment using the Fix-it Sign-Up (see below). Walk-ins will also be accommodated if time allows.How: To reserve a slot for your repair, please follow the instructions below:1. First, please click this link: GUIDELINES & REQUIREMENTS to read the guidelines and understand the process.2. Then use this link: FIX-IT SIGN-UP FORM to reserve your slot. Please use the "My Comment" box in the form to describe the repair you need so that our volunteers can be prepared with any tools and supplies needed3. We'll confirm your appointment time and location (either the Congregational Church hall or the library lawn) and will follow up with questions if needed.4. Show up for your appointment, check in at the reception desk, meet the repairer, and then watch and learn as they work their magic!All repairs are offered for free. (Voluntary donations to offset repair expenses will be accepted if offered.)This is not a drop-off repair; it's a chance to watch and learn! You'll stay with your item and the repairer to see how repairs are done.Disclaimer: Our volunteers are skilled and determined, but they may not be able to fix every item. Volunteer fixers, the Congregational Church, and the Scoville Library offer no guarantee for repairs and are not liable for any damage or loss.
