Fix-It Clinics

You must be able to carry items in — no oversized items. Feel free to bring any tools and supplies you think might help with the job; however, our volunteers have plenty of tools, so it’s not mandatory. Be prepared to wield a screwdriver, open stuff up and, hopefully, fix it!

The following are examples of things that have been repaired at other fix-it events:

• Antique radio
• Blender
• Camping lantern
• Clothing and other soft goods to mend or alter
• Dremel tool
• DVD player
• Electric hot water kettle
• Fan
• Flashlight
• Hair dryer
• Lamp
• Paper shredder
• Remote control
• Sewing machine
• Steam mop
• Stereo
• Telephone headset
• Toaster oven
• Toaster
• Toys

If you can troubleshoot repairs for broken items, consider volunteering at a Fix-It Clinic. Volunteer fixers who have skills in soldering, electronics repair, electrical repair, sewing, wood working and general tinkering are essential to making the clinics successful.

Please email nancy.lo@hennepin.us or call 612-348-9195 for more details.

Thank you for wanting to host a Hennepin County Fix-It Clinic! In order to have a successful event, here are the things that are needed from your site:

1. A large room that is big enough to fit at least 28 banquet-sized tables. A well-lit room is very helpful, too.
2. 28 tables. Ideally, six-feet-long with four chairs per table. Smaller, round tables are fine as long as we have more of them (about 35). The number of tables and surface space to work on is more important than the shape of the tables.
3. At least eight electrical outlets
4. Wi-Fi
5. A parking lot with at least 30 spaces

Please email at nancy.lo@hennepin.us or call 612-348-9195 for more details.

Neighborhood Fix-It Hub in St. Anthony

Neighborhood Fix-It Hubs are a new effort by Hennepin County to establish smaller-scale, locally led repair hubs at regular locations to bring the joy and impact of the popular Fix-It Clinics to the community.

Learn to fix your broken stuff for free at the library

The pilot location is St. Anthony Library! Visit the Hub every other week to work with a friendly, skilled volunteer to try to fix your broken household stuff, gain confidence and new repair skills, and incorporate sustainability into your life.

Bring an item that needs repair or come to watch and learn! All items brought to the Hub must be carry-in-sized, such as lamps, vacuum cleaners, small kitchen appliances, clothing that is clean, electronics, and other household items. This event is family friendly.

If our volunteers are limited, we may limit the number of items we can work on at each session.

Upcoming Fix-It Hubs at St. Anthony Library

Hubs are held every other Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m., with the last items accepted at 6:30 p.m. No pre-registration required.

St. Anthony Library, 2941 Pentagon Drive, St. Anthony, MN 55418
Directions to St. Anthony Library

Upcoming 2025 dates:

• January 28
• February 11 and 25
• March 11 and 25
• April 8 and 22
• May 6 and 20

Volunteers needed

Volunteers are needed to assist with repair and sewing. If you are interested in lending a hand, contact Nancy Lo at nancy.lo@hennepin.us or 612-348-9195.