Written by Gary R. with the Maker Team
Fixit Clinics build resilient communities by conveying essential troubleshooting skills and celebrating the art of repairing what's been broken. Fixit Clinics are do-it-together, hands-on, fix-n-learn, community-based exploration and discovery workshops staffed by volunteer Fixit Coaches who generously share their time, tools and expertise to consult with you on the disassembly, troubleshooting and repair of items.
Attend a Fixit Clinic
San Mateo County Libraries are proud to bring repair clinics to our makerspaces and library locations. In collaboration with Fixit Clinic and the San Mateo County Sustainability Department, we're kicking off this new initiative by hosting Fixit Clinics at the following locations:
- Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the East Palo Alto Library
- Saturday, February 8, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Millbrae Library
Check back for more Fixit Clinics coming soon!
How Fixit Clinics Work
Bring your broken, non-functional things (electronic gadgets, appliances, computers, toys, sewing machines, bicycles, fabric items, etc.) for assessment, disassembly and possible repair. Fixit Coaches (and helpful neighbors) will be available to consult on broken items. We'll provide the workspace, specialty tools and guidance to help you disassemble and troubleshoot your item. Whether you fix it or not, you'll learn more about how it was manufactured, how it worked and be ready to share your newfound confidence and insight with your friends, neighbors and the community. (And hopefully, you’ll be inspired to become a Fixit Coach yourself!)
We encourage you to register in advance for our upcoming clinics.
Are you interested in becoming a Fixit Coach? No experience necessary! Sign up today.
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