Upper Arlington Repair Cafe

We’re thrilled to announce the first Upper Arlington Repair Cafe as a joint event with Sustainable Upper Arlington and the Upper Arlington Public Library. Repair Cafes are free meeting places where visitors bring their broken items from home (small appliances, electronics, toys, clothes, etc.) and volunteers help fix them. Join us Saturday, January 17, 2026 from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm at the UAPL Tremont location.

Volunteers Needed

Do you have a skillset you’d like to offer to help repair items at our first Upper Arlington Repair Cafe? Fill out this form to share how you’d like to help.

Repair Cafe FAQs

• Why a Repair Cafe? Repair Cafes help residents keep items out of the landfill and reduce the amount of hazardous materials that make their way back into the environment. Repairing rather than buying new also reduces emissions that go into manufacturing and shipping a new item.
• What should I bring? Bring two items that you think can be repaired, and our volunteer specialists will work with you to determine if they can help you repair your item together. If you know your item needs a special replacement part, please bring it with you.
• What if my item can’t be repaired? Our volunteer specialist will guide you to information to help you finish the repair or provide additional resources and recommendations.
• What types of items can be brought in? We’ll be updating the event with more information as we finalize participating repair specialists, so keep checking in as we update with more information.
• How much does it cost? Repair Cafes are free opportunities for connecting with neighbors and working together to make our communities more climate-friendly.