Catskill Repair Cafe

09/29/2026

We’re baaaaaack! New fixers in all fields within and beyond what we are already offering are welcome to inquire about volunteering. We hope to see you in December. 🛠️

07/17/2026

Right?! At the moment I have a washing machine that is crap, a dysfunctional firestick and auto litter box.

07/11/2026

OUR ZIPPER FIXER CANCELLED FOR TODAY 7/11

07/07/2026

Hello! We wanted to share some information and advice for those attending our Summer Repair Cafe on Saturday July 11th from 10am-2pm. Impressive if you get through the entire post, but we promise not to quiz you upon arrival…

1. There will be fans and cold drinks, but no AC. 😅

2. We anticipate a good crowd, but we do not take reservations at this time so it is a first come first serve event. You DO need to stay while the item is being fixed and cannot drop it off, leave and come back later.

3. Please ensure all items are as clean as possible.

4. Once inside, you will register , be given a number for your item, and shown to the waiting area. To be fair, you have to go through this process for each item you bring in to be fixed - even if it’s for the same station (so two lamps for example). When busy we try to limit each fix to about 20 minutes to keep things moving along.

5. Each person is allowed 4 knives/ tools to be sharpened at a time. If you have more than 4, again, you’ll have to grab a new number at the registration desk once your 4 are sharpened (if people are waiting).

6. We charge at-cost for available parts. If we do not have your part on hand you can purchase it at the hardware store and come back that day or to a future event. If you know the part you need, it’s advisable to purchase it ahead of time.

7. Be kind, patient and considerate of others. Everyone working the event is a volunteer and we do the best we can to keep repairs moving along and to call numbers in the proper order.

8. There may be times where fixers are unable to attend the cafe and cancel last minute. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but there is no way for us to notify you ahead of time . We will update our page ASAP and you can feel free to message us on FB, Insta or by email the night before or the morning of to ask about your fixer. [email protected]

9. There will be light refreshments including coffee, iced tea, lemonade, and baked goods from Bonni Bakes Catskill.

For more detailed information, visit our website at www.repaircafehv.org/catskill and if you’d like to volunteer please do email us!

We look forward to seeing you at the event. 🛠️

07/01/2026

This is where we refer our customers when they need computer and phone parts.

Need cables or computer accessories?
Windham Tech now carries keyboards, mice, Ethernet, HDMI, DisplayPort cables, flash drives, and more. Stop in today!

📍 5348 State Route 23, Windham, NY, 12496
📞 (518) 588-4928
🌐 windham-tech.com

07/01/2026

What’s in your vacuum? 😋

Below is our fixer, Alex Todaro, and a customer who left w/ multiple fixed items.

Vacuums and lamps are some of our more popular items , but we welcome anything you can gather…..besides jewelry. NEW FIXERS ARE ALWAYS NEEDED so inquire about joining our team at [email protected] and/ or come and see how we operate on July 11th from 10-2pm at the Catskill United Methodist Church. Flyer in comments below. 🛠️ 🧰

06/30/2026

July Repair Cafes across the HV

06/25/2026

Pretty cool stuff @ Citiot on Main.

Get ready to build, tinker, and play! ⚙️

Join us for Machine Play: Upcycled Automata Workshop with artists Monika Wuhrer & Kathleen McDermott — part of our ongoing exhibition in collaboration with Open Source Gallery: BODIES THAT WORK, part of UPSTATE ART WEEKEND

Bring your curiosity and we’ll bring the salvaged parts. Together we’ll transform discarded materials into moving, whirring, wonderfully weird little machines.

📅 Saturday, June 27th, 2–4PM
📍 Citiot — 404 Main Street, Catskill NY

Free / open to all. See you at the table!

Open Source Gallery Kathleen R McDermott

06/23/2026

Hi all! If you plan to attend and know what part you need, it is advised to purchase it ahead of time. We have a supply of lamp, bike and zipper parts, but we couldn’t possibly know exactly what some of you may need. We are also offering a Tire Patch Clinic at the bike repair station. You can receive a free tire tube with the purchase of a patch kit. Additionally the Catskill Methodist Church’s Thrift Shop will be open and we have a fun “Remake Art Table” for kids and those who want to get a little crafty while they wait for their repair fixer . Please email us with any questions and we look forward to seeing you there! First come first serve. Coffee and light refreshments will be provided by Bonni Bakes Catskill. ⚒️