Repair Café 2025

Do you have a broken appliance, torn clothing, or a stopped watch? Don’t throw it away—bring it to our Repair Café! This is a free, community-driven event where skilled repair experts help you repair everyday items and discover creative ways to reuse and upcycle.

What Happens at the Repair Café?

At our Repair Café, we bring people together to fix things instead of discarding them. Whether it's a faulty lamp, a ripped jacket or a torn book, our team of repair experts are here to help.

Repair Stations & Categories:

Bookbinding – Fix torn pages and damaged book covers
Tailoring – Mend clothing, repair zippers, and sew patches
Cobbler – Repair shoes, belts, and leather goods
Watches – Battery replacements and minor watch repairs
Electronics – Fix small household appliances and gadgets
Toys – Repair stuffed animals, dolls, and electronic toys
Umbrellas (Available on selected dates) – Fix broken frames and torn fabric

Why Repair?

Every year, tons of perfectly fixable items end up in landfills, contributing to pollution and resource waste. By repairing, reusing, and upcycling, we:

• Reduce waste and environmental impact
• Save money by extending the life of our belongings
• Build a community that values sustainability

What If My Electronics Can’t Be Fixed?

If your electronic item is beyond repair, don’t worry! You can dispose of it responsibly at our E-Waste Collection Point at our institute available all days. Proper recycling of electronic waste helps prevent harmful materials from ending up in landfills and supports environmental sustainability.

Who Can Join?

The Repair Café is open to everyone! Whether you have an item that needs fixing or have skills to share, you’re welcome to join with a complimentary tea or coffee. Just bring your item and your enthusiasm!

Location: Library first floor, Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan Kolkata
Time: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

2025 Dates & Available Repair Categories:

• March 29 – Bookbinder, Tailor, Cobbler, Watch, Electronics, Toys
• April 26 – Bookbinder, Tailor, Cobbler, Watch, Electronics, Toys
• May 31 – Bookbinder, Tailor, Cobbler, Watch, Electronics, Toys, Umbrella
• June 28 – Bookbinder, Tailor, Cobbler, Watch, Electronics, Toys, Umbrella
• July 26 – Bookbinder, Tailor, Cobbler, Watch, Electronics, Toys, Umbrella
• August 30 – Bookbinder, Tailor, Cobbler, Watch, Electronics, Toys, Umbrella
• October 25 – Bookbinder, Tailor, Cobbler, Watch, Electronics, Toys, Umbrella
• November 29 – Bookbinder, Tailor, Cobbler, Watch, Electronics, Toys

Let’s work together to create a culture of fixing, not throwing away!