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Fix-It Night with Tacoma Tool Library

Don't Trash It...Fix It!

2023-02-02 16:30:00 2023-02-02 18:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Fix-It Night with Tacoma Tool Library Fix-it Nights are free, community events where community members come together for the fun of taking stuff apart and putting it back together again. Items get fixed, rather than buying a new ones! Parkland/Spanaway - Parkland/Spanaway Meeting Room

Thursday, February 02
4:30pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-02-02 16:30:00 2023-02-02 18:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Fix-It Night with Tacoma Tool Library Fix-it Nights are free, community events where community members come together for the fun of taking stuff apart and putting it back together again. Items get fixed, rather than buying a new ones! Parkland/Spanaway - Parkland/Spanaway Meeting Room

Parkland/Spanaway

Parkland/Spanaway Meeting Room

Fix-it Nights are free, community events where community members come together for the fun of taking stuff apart and putting it back together again. Items get fixed, rather than buying a new ones!

What are Fix-it Nights?
Fix-it Nights are free, community-based events where community members come together for the fun of taking stuff apart and putting it back together again. In this process items get fixed, rather than buying a new one and preventing throwing something away. Come and learn how things work, enjoy some good company and save an item from ending up in the landfill. 

The benefits of Fix-it Nights
Repair your stuff – bring your broken items and get them repaired by skilled fixers.
Community building – Meet and chat with your neighbors, connect with other fixers.
Waste reduction – instead of throwing it away, give your item new life by getting it repaired.
Learning opportunities – apprenticeships, community resources/information.

What to expect
ALL WELCOME!

Expect to check-in, sign a waiver and watch as your item is repaired. Community members observe, learn and help if needed. 

Let us know if you plan to come and what you will be bringing (even if it’s just yourself!) No pre-registration required. Drop-ins accepted at a first come, first serve basis.

Fill Out RSVP Form

What items you can bring to a Fix-it Nights
Most items are welcome for free repair. Below is a list of item examples that community members can bring:

  • Vacuums
  • Lamps
  • Clothing and textiles for sewing and mending
  • Toys
  • Tools
  • Other mechanical/ general everyday items

DO NOT bring any items that are leaking, dangerous, contain gasoline or have a strong odor

We cannot work on cell phones or locked-out electronics and no broken screen repair.

Other important information
We can repair up to one item per visit (if there is time at the end of the night, more items can be repaired).

You must be present during the repair.
There is no assurance an item can be repaired, or that attempting to fix it won’t break it even more.
Only bring items small enough to be easily carried in by one person.
Clothing and other textiles that you bring in for mending should be washed first.
If your item needs a part, save time and bring the new part with you.
Bring any manuals or extra components you may have for the item you bring in to be fixed.

AGE GROUP: | Adults (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Education |

Parkland/Spanaway

Phone: 253-548-3304

Hours
Mon, Apr 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 24 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 25 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Apr 28 10:00AM to 5:00PM

Upcoming events

Thu, Apr 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Parkland/Spanaway Meeting Room
Enjoy stories, art activities, rhymes, singing and fingerplays for the whole family.

Thu, Apr 25, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Receive one-on-one homework help and academic support from trained tutors, provided by the Parkland Literacy Center at Pacific Lutheran University.

Fri, Apr 26, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Parkland/Spanaway Conference Room
Technology got you down? Frustrated? Schedule a 20 minute slot for basic tech problems and dedicated staff will be here to help. Walk-ins available if time permits. Registration required

Sat, Apr 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Parkland/Spanaway Meeting Room
Come and learn the ins and outs of leading and sharing a circle time for young children.

Sat, Apr 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Neurodivergent folks (and their support people) are invited to a workshop with Washington State Poet Laureate Arianne True on exploring how our neurodivergence can make for very cool poems.

Mon, Apr 29, 10:15am - 11:00am
Parkland/Spanaway Meeting Room
Disfrute libros bilingües, rimas, canciones y arte con Miss Bryna! Enjoy bilingual books, rhymes, songs and art with Miss Bryna!

Mon, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Parkland/Spanaway Meeting Room
Children are invited to drop in to build, create, and play with our LEGO® bricks.

Tue, Apr 30, 10:00am - 11:30am
Parkland/Spanaway Meeting Room
Thematic curriculum invites individual play, group activities, songs and circle time for children and adults to enjoy together. Ages 0-6 years and the adults who care for them.

Tue, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Enjoy games, crafts and meet new friends after school. For elementary age, tweens, and teens.