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At my library's repair cafe as a volunteer.

It's the first time they're running it and they're hoping to do this regularly.

I came in thinking I would help with computer troubleshooting... but they have enough people doing that.

So I figured I could help with Linux OS install... but the local Linux Install Party is here and has enough people.

Then a guy brought in a bicycle! And no one is here doing bike repair. But I brought my allen wrench set and a multitool.

So I just got done running and installing a new bicycle brake line on an older bike. Brake works just fine now!

I'll bring my full set of bike tools next time!

#solarPunk #repairCafe #bicycle #libraries

Photo of a volunteer badge for my library.

CathyBikesBook

@CathyBikesBook@mstdn.plus replied · 1 hour ago

@tinker awesome. This is so cool.

🍂💀 Season’s Change 🎃👻

@SeasonsChange@retro.pizza replied · 1 hour ago

@tinker Amazing! I have never heard of a “repair cafe” before, but I will see if anything like that exists locally.

Nice work!

GhoulieR

@abetterjulie@wandering.shop replied · 2 hours ago

@tinker this is so awesome. YOU are awesome, thank you!

Alfred Chow - Maker of Things

@Maker_of_Things@cupoftea.social replied · 2 hours ago

@tinker
That is brilliant.

We often tell folks who want to volunteer, but think they have little to offer, that they just need to turn up and there will be something they can help with, even if it is meet and greet or making sure volunteers have a tea break. Every thing matters.

#RepairCafe

Tinker ☀️

@tinker@infosec.exchange replied · 1 hour ago

@Maker_of_Things - Yeah! We had two folks that just sat a table by the entrance, greeted folks, and then pointed them to the correct table for what they needed. There absolutely is a place for everyone!

nellie-m

@nellie_m@autisticpri.de replied · 2 hours ago

@tinker @afewbugs

that’s fantastic!

I wish there was something the like where I live. There are repair cafes but none of them offer help with bike repairs so thank you for filling that gap in yours! 💛

Tinker ☀️

@tinker@infosec.exchange replied · 2 hours ago

@nellie_m @afewbugs - I do well by connecting two different groups together. So if there already is a repair cafe in your town and they accept volunteers, reach out to the local cycling group and see if anyone is interested in doing bike repairs at the repair cafe.

A lot of times folks dont even know about the different groups, so just making the connection goes a long way.

Something to consider!

Tansy Hoskins 🍉 🍉

@tansy@wandering.shop replied · 2 hours ago

@tinker a Linux install party at a repair cafe is awesome idea

Cassander

@drsbaitso@infosec.exchange replied · 3 hours ago

@tinker My local repair café often has a lot of demand for lamp repair, too.

Honestly, I've been doing repair cafés since last summer and it's a ton of fun. Great, low-pressure chance to engage the problem-solving bits of my brain.

#repaircafe #repairclinic #buildcommunity

Tinker ☀️

@tinker@infosec.exchange replied · 2 hours ago

@drsbaitso - Yeah! We had a lady bring in a lamp and get it taken care of! A good couple of handyfolk and basic electricians showed up and helped folks out.

Evelyn Estelle

@dragonfi@social.jsteuernagel.de replied · 2 hours ago

@tinker @drsbaitso

More often than not, when I read something like this, it is at a library. I have the feeling that ultimately, librarians will save us somehow.

Tinker ☀️

@tinker@infosec.exchange replied · 2 hours ago

@dragonfi @drsbaitso Agreed. Heck, they are saving us right now. I gotta support my librarians more. I am already but I gotta do more. they do so much for us. They're most certainly the path forward.

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