Neighbors helping neighbors: fortifying resilient, exuberant communities through conveying basic troubleshooting skills and celebrating repair, Fixit Clinics are do-it-together community-based exploration workshops staffed by volunteer Fixit Coaches who generously share their time, tools and expertise to consult with you on the disassembly, troubleshooting, and repair of items.

So bring your broken, non-functioning things -- electronic gadgets, appliances, computers, toys, sewing machines, bicycles, fabric items, etc.-- for assessment, disassembly, and possible repair. Fixit Coaches (and helpful neighbors) will be available for consultation on broken items: we'll provide workspace, specialty tools, and guidance to help you disassemble and troubleshoot your item. Whether you fix it or not, you'll learn more about how it was manufactured and how it worked, ready to share your new-found confidence and insight with your friends, neighbors, and the community at large. (Hopefully you’ll be inspired to become a Fixit Coach yourself.)

- First-time Fixit Coaches and fixing families are always welcome; sign up at https://bit.ly/inpersoncoachsignup

- Even if you can’t make it: report your broken item at https://bit.ly/brokenitemreport

- Want to try fixing online? Join the Global Fixers Server on Discord where we’re fixing around the clock around the world: https://bit.ly/joinglobalfixers

WHAT: Fixit Clinic 1275 (MCCLXXV) USA-MA-Belmont Belmont Public Library at the Beech Street Center

WHEN: Saturday, November 16 11AM-2PM

WHERE: Belmont Public Library at the Beech Street Center 266 Beech Street, Belmont, MA 02478 617-489-2000

HOW: Register at https://bit.ly/itemcheckin then:

- Bring your broken item with all parts necessary to recreate the symptoms (carry-in only: no oversize items)

- Bring any parts and tools you already own that might be helpful (e.g. hand tools, sewing supplies)

- Come ready to describe what’s wrong and what you’ve tried

- Come ready to learn and to share your knowledge with others

WHO: An all-ages family-friendly event: accompanied children are heartily invited!

COST: Free!

WHY: To make friends, learn and teach how to fix things, and have fun!