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Sunday, September 15 from 1:15pm-4pm. Newton Free Library (330 Homer St., Newton).

Do you have a broken item in your home that you know you could fix with the right guidance? Fix-It Clinics empower Newton residents to fix for themselves, and are totally free! Bring in a broken household item and a Repair Coach will help guide you through diagnosing and repair.

Please use the link provided below to reserve a timeslot based on the category of broken item. Categories will include small electronics repair, sewing and textiles, lamp repair and rewiring, computer & cell phones, bicycles, musical instruments, and more.

Knife Sharpening Now Available – Book an appointment for a no-cost sharpening for kitchen knives and scissors at this event, where Bobby Mac, a professional knife sharpener, will be on-site. There is a maximum of 3 knives per family. Many supplies for this event, including sharpening services, are made possible through MassDEP grant funds.

  • Click here to schedule a repair appointment
  • Click here to schedule a knife sharpening appointment
  • Click here to volunteer to help do repairs, or to help run this event

Email inquiries on the Fix-It Clinics: recycling@newtonma.gov.

Fix-It Clinics are run by the Newton Recycling Committee, with the Newton Free Library, the Newton DPW Sustainable Materials Management Division, and funds from a MassDEP grant.

Next Fix-It Clinic: Saturday, December 7 2024