April 2025 Fix-It Clinic

Got a broken item like a torn shirt, faulty blender or worn-out toy? Bring them to a Fix-It Clinic and learn hands-on repair skills with help from our expert volunteers—free of charge!

New policy: Starting with this event, we will no longer work on laptops, cell phones, or tablets at the Fix-It Clinic. These projects often require extensive troubleshooting and take up a lot of our volunteers’ time. Instead, we encourage you to subscribe to the Fix-It Austin newsletter to receive announcements of upcoming workshops focused on electronics repair, consult the Austin Reuse Directory to find a professional repair shop, and/or look for a repair guide on the IFixIt website.

How it works: Bring up to two items (excluding laptops, cellphones, and tablets) and work with our coaches to learn how to fix them. Tools will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. If you know your item needs a replacement part, please bring it with you. While we can’t guarantee every item will be repaired, you’ll learn how it works and what you may need to fix it. Note that our electronics/miscellaneous category is the most popular and sometimes there is a wait to work with a volunteer.

You can RSVP for a time slot here.

Drop-off option: Can’t attend in person? Drop off your item at the St. John’s Library Branch (which is located in the same building as the Virginia L. Brown Recreation Center at 7500 Blessing Ave), March 28 – April 3. We’ll try to fix it, and you can pick it up April 7-12. Items not claimed by April 12 will be donated. Space is limited, and a waiver is required.