Experience an evening of creativity, fashion, and community unlike any other! Local adult and youth artists will transform recycled materials into extraordinary wearable art.

Enjoy a dynamic runway show, interactive experiences, dessert buffet, a cash bar, and the opportunity to celebrate innovation, sustainability, and local talent.

Whether you’re passionate about fashion, art, sustainability, or simply looking for a unique night out, Runway Revival offers inspiration, entertainment, and surprises around every corner.

Hosted by Community Action Center (CAC).

Friends of the Hennepin County Library helps promote the many book sales run by local Friends chapters in the library system.

Books sold at these venues are a combination of gently-used books from the library collection and books donated by library patrons. With the help of hundreds of volunteers across the system, book sales raise financial support for the library and help distribute thousands of affordable books back into the community.

The general book donation policy for Hennepin County Library can be found here.

About the event

Bargain hunters and book lovers take note: Friends of Webber Park Library will hold a used book sale on August 14-15, 2026. Proceeds benefit Hennepin County Library. Questions? Email plymouth@supporthclib.org.

Book donations

For inclusion in this sale, donations are accepted during library open hours August 12 - 15. Books should be in good condition. No textbooks or encyclopedias please.

For the full library donation policy, see here.

When

Fri, Aug 14, 2026, 10am – 4:30pm
Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 10am – 4:30pm

Bag sale

Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 3:30 – 4:30pm
** Bag sales offer reduced pricing on a bag full of books at the end of a sale.

Click here for all upcoming book sales

Join Old School as they clear the floor to get ready for fall! Plus celebrate National Thrift Shop Day (Aug 17) with a week of sales!

Join us for a free community Swap-It event focused on building materials! Bring gently used items you no longer need and take home something new-to-you, all at no cost! It’s a fun and sustainable way to reduce waste, share resources, and connect with others in your community.

You don’t have to bring anything to participate — everyone is welcome!

School supplies
Saturday, August 15, 2026
12–2:30 PM | Final items accepted at 2 PM.

Mount Olivet Lutheran Church, 5025 Knox Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55419

Early dropoff
Early drop-off is available from August 1 through 13 at participating Hennepin County Library locations. Look for a collection container or ask a librarian where to bring your donation.

Early drop off is also available (no swapping) on Friday, August 14 from 1-3 PM at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church.

Accepted items

• 3-ring binders (1-inch only)
• Backpacks (working zippers, no rips/tears/stains)
• Calculators (working)
• Erasers
• Flashcards (in original box)
• Glue, including glue sticks, hot glue/glue guns, and white school glue
• Headphones (over-ear only, no earbuds)
• Notebooks, including lined and composition (50+ unused pages, used pages removed)
• Paint, including watercolor, tempera
• Paper, including lined, graphing, construction, cardstock
• Pencil cases/boxes
• Pencil sharpeners
• Pipe cleaners
• Pocket folders (no logos)
• Rulers, protractors, compasses
• Scissors
• Tape, including Scotch™, packing, masking
• Tissue paper
• Writing and coloring utensils, including pens, pencils, markers, crayons

Not accepted

Broken, excessively worn, stained, or dirty items

What to expect

• No registration required.
• Anyone can participate, kids are welcome!
• You do not need to bring items to take items; everything is free.
• Be kind. Take what you can use, leave items for other swappers.
• Drop off items at the welcome table where volunteers will check, weigh, and sort your items.
• Final items accepted 30 minutes before the end of the event. 
• Staff and volunteers are unable to help with unloading or loading items in attendee vehicles. 
• Remaining items will be donated to Hennepin County schools and after-school programs.

Volunteer at a Swap-It event

Interested in helping out or know someone who’d like to get involved? Fill out this volunteer interest form, email swapit@reusemn.org, or call 612-314-6283 for more details.

Program support & funding

Additional questions about Hennepin County swap events? Contact Kirsten Wahlberg at kirsten.wahlberg@hennepin.us or 612-543-0430.

Hennepin County Swap-It events are funded by a statewide waste reduction and reuse grant from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Reuse Minnesota serves as the contracted event producer.

Get items fixed or mended for free and learn useful repair skills at an upcoming Fix-It Clinic. Skilled volunteers help you troubleshoot and hopefully fix your broken items. Be prepared to help tinker with, stitch, unscrew or pry open your items. Clinics build community and reduce the amount of stuff thrown in the trash.

Clinics are first come, first served. Items are accepted until 30 minutes before the end of the event. No pre-registration required.

Dakota County wants to ensure all are able to take part. If you need any accommodations to support accessibility, please email access​@co.dakota.mn.us at least 48 hours in advance. For transportation options, contact the GoDakota program at godakota@co.dakota.mn.us or 651-554-6956.

Things to remember

• Learn from your fixer — ask questions and be an active participant in the repair process.
• We can't guarantee an item will be fixed, but we'll give it our best shot.
• You're responsible for properly disposing of non-fixable items, but we'll help connect you to the right disposal information.
• Sewers can make minor repairs, mending, hemming pants and skirts and zipper troubleshooting. No major alterations will be possible. If necessary, our sewers will try to provide recommendations for alternative repair services.

What to​​ bring

Bring up to three items that need fixing or mending. No oversized items are allowed. We have tools and expertise on-hand to help troubleshoot and teach you how to repair your items. Feel free to bring tools or parts you think might help with the job. ​

The following are examples of things that have been repaired at Fix-It Clinics:

• Radios and stereos
• Vacuums - must be empty
• Blenders
• Clothing to mend - must be clean
• DVD players
• Coffee makers
• Fans
• Lamps
• Sewing machines
• Toasters and toaster ovens
• Toys​

Voluntee​r at a Fix-It Clinic

Bring your problem-solving skills as a fixer or mender to a Fix-It Clinic. Volunteer fixers who have skills in soldering, electronics repair, electrical repair, sewing, wood working and general tinkering are essential to making the clinics successful.

Sign-up online to volunteer at a Fix-It Clinic.

Ready for a day of upcycling and sewing? Join Gifting Grove at Dual Citizen Brewing for a Sewing Bar and create a one-of-a-kind piece that’s uniquely yours!

​Start by choosing a secondhand clothing item or accessory (or bring your own!), then explore a collection of patches made from reclaimed and secondhand materials. Mix, match, and play until it feels just right.

​Once you’ve designed your piece, you can have it sewed on. You'll get to walk away with something truly personal! All while helping keep clothing and textiles in circulation.

​Base garments range from $10–$30, and patches are $5 each.

​All proceeds support Gifting Grove, a nonprofit dedicated to practicing and sharing the gift economy. Through in-person gatherings and digital experiences, Gifting Grove creates opportunities for people to discover their gifts, share them freely, and build relationships rooted in reciprocity and mutual flourishing.

Learn more and register HERE.

Bring in your small household items, tools, and trinkets that need some TLC.
A lamp that won't light?  
Headphones with extra wobbly earpieces? 
A stuffy missing some stuffing? 
A chair with a torn seat or loose leg? 
Deflated Ball? 

MTL has the tools and expertise on-hand to help troubleshoot and teach you how to repair your items!

Our monthly Community Fix-Ins are always open to the public and participation is FREE. August's focus is on air compressors (not restricted to that, but there will be specialists on hand).

-No registration. No Fee. -

What to Expect

As a society, we throw away tons of stuff. Literally. Reuse and Repair are simple steps that everyone can take to reduce waste, but often we lack the right tools or knowledge to make those repairs on our own. A collaborative, community FIX-IN is our solution!

We've gathered highly skilled volunteers willing to share their time and talents. Repair parts (as available) and support are provided free of charge, though goodwill donations are always welcome.

This is a free, drop-in style event - though reservations are appreciated, so we have an idea how many fixers to have on hand. Come anytime in the window, and feel free to bring multiple items, though depending on capacity we may not be able to get to everything.

Note: Please specify what item(s) you plan to bring when checking out so that our fixers can best prepare for you!

Why Repair?

As a society, we throw away tons of stuff. Literally. Current estimates put the amount of trash generated by Americans each year at 254 million tons! Reuse and Repair are simple steps that everyone can take to reduce waste; but often we lack the right tools or knowledge to make repairs on our own. A collaborative, Community FIX-IN is our solution! 

Have you been curious about learning how to sew? This beginner-friendly workshop will guide you through the basics as you create your very own quilt block. No prior experience needed!

​Led by Amber Buckanaga, you’ll learn foundational sewing skills along with helpful tips and tricks, from using a sewing machine to setting up your pattern and working with bias tape. With guidance along the way, you’ll move step by step through the process and leave with a finished quilt block: something to hang, gift, or keep as a small celebration of what you’ve made.

​Your ticket includes a selection of fabrics to choose from, along with access to sewing machines and all the tools you’ll need.

​We’ll gather at Sew It Together, an inclusive sewing and craft space in Northeast Minneapolis designed to help you learn, create, and reconnect with the art of making. SIGN UP HERE

​This event is supported by Gifting Grove, a nonprofit dedicated to creating tangible opportunities to participate in a gift economy where living becomes inherently sustainable, joyful, and rooted in connection. Through events like this, we invite people to explore a culture where value is measured not by what you consume, but by what you give and share.

Register to attend HERE

Have repair experience? Volunteer to help with electronics, clothes, or 3D printing repairs!

Repair volunteers are eligible for TC Maker space membership.

Hosted by Recovery Bike Shop, this free DIY Bike Repair Night takes place on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month from 7–9 PM. The open workshop welcomes riders of all experience levels to learn, fix, and build with guidance from knowledgeable mechanics.

Participants have access to shared tools and workspace while developing hands-on skills—from fixing a flat tire to assembling an entire bike. No prior experience is necessary—just a willingness to learn.

DIY Repair Night is designed to empower cyclists by making bike maintenance approachable and accessible. It also serves as a gathering space for the cycling community to connect, share stories, discuss local routes, and swap tips for riding in Minnesota weather.

Whether stopping in with a quick question or taking on a larger project, all are welcome. Volunteers are encouraged to get involved, and everything is completely free.

Recovery Bike Shop | 2504 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55418 | 612-876-5356

Step behind the scenes at CHS Field, home of the St. Paul Saints and one of the most sustainable ballparks in the nation. Join Sustainable Stillwater MN for an exclusive guided tour exploring the innovative design, green building features, and sustainability initiatives that earned CHS Field LEED Silver certification. You'll discover how the stadium conserves water, reduces waste, improves energy efficiency, and incorporates environmentally responsible practices throughout its operations.

Along the way, you'll visit areas of the ballpark that are typically off-limits to the public, hear fascinating stories about the stadium's design and history, and enjoy admission to the City of Baseball Museum. Depending on the team's schedule, guests may also have the opportunity to visit the Saints clubhouse for photos.

Whether you're a Green Business Directory member, a sustainability enthusiast, or simply curious about how major sports venues are embracing environmental stewardship, this tour offers a unique opportunity to learn, connect, and be inspired. 

https://givebutter.com/tour-of-chs-2026

For our August 2026 member meeting, we will meet in-person in the Twin Cities metro!

You are welcome to come to any or all the tours or just attend the meeting portion of the day. The meeting will be hybrid for anyone needing to join remotely. 

Time	Location	Activity
9-10am	The Stashery | 3000 University Ave SE SE #100, Minneapolis, MN 55414	Tour
10:30-11:30am	Hidden Treasures Thrift | 2915 Pentagon Dr, St. Anthony, MN 55418	Tour
12-2pm	City of St. Anthony Village Council Chambers | 3301 Silver Lake Road, St. Anthony, MN 55418	Member meeting

*Tours are free for all Reuse Minnesota members and $10 for nonmembers (includes both tours). If you work for a member organization, but are not listed on the org membership, please email info@reusemn.org and we will help you get registered for no cost. 

Our member meeting will include a member spotlight featuring Minnesota Waste Wise.

Do you have something that needs repairing or mending? Bring it to our Fix-It Clinic! Whether it's clothing, electronics, small appliances, or toys, our skilled volunteers will help you repair and mend your items for FREE! Our Fix-It Clinics focus on teaching you how to extend the life of your belongings while promoting sustainability and upcycling.

What to expect

• Learn valuable DIY repair and mending skills
• Fix your items with expert guidance
• Save money and reduce waste

Event details

• Registration IS required for this clinic. Reserve your spot now! Click here for MENDING appointments, and click here for FIXING appointments. You can also call 320-255-7245 to schedule your appointment.
• First-come, first-served
• Limit 2 items per household
• Items should be carry-in size for hands-on repair
• Items accepted until 30 minutes before the event ends

Non-accepted items

• Large items that cannot be carried by one person
• Items with gasoline engines
• Items needing a full zipper replacement (small zipper repairs can be done, but full replacements will not be available due to time constraints)
• At this time, we cannot repair electronics (computers, phones, tablets, stereo systems).

Questions? Contact Ann Marie at the Stearns History Museum, 320-253-8424 or development@stearns-museum.org.

Stearns History Museum is partnering with Reuse Minnesota to host this event, thanks to funding from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's Statewide Waste Reduction and Reuse grant. We're excited to offer this opportunity to help repair and restore your items!

Did you know you can dye fabric with food waste? Join us for an evening of natural color-making and create your own hand-dyed cotton bandana.

​Using ingredients that might otherwise be discarded, we’ll transform everyday food scraps into rich, earthy dyes—honoring the life of what we often overlook and reimagining it as something beautiful, lasting, and shareable. This is a space to slow down, experiment, and reconnect with the materials around us. REGISTER HERE

​Event Schedule
6:30–7:00 PM — Welcome + Social Hour
Arrive, mingle, and enjoy light bites as we gather in community.

​7:00–7:30 PM — Introduction + Dye Bath
Learn about the gift economy and how regenerative art practices invite us into deeper relationships with what we use and discard. You’ll prepare your bandana and place it into your chosen dye bath to begin soaking.

​7:30–8:30 PM — Dyeing + Creative Exploration
Continue the dye process while learning how to create your own food-based dyes at home, along with tips and best practices. We’ll also hear from Ramsey County staff about local efforts to reduce waste and build more regenerative systems.

​Please bring a bag or old t-shirt to carry your wet bandana home safely!

​This event is hosted by Gifting Grove, a nonprofit dedicated to creating tangible opportunities to participate in a gift economy where living becomes inherently sustainable, joyful, and rooted in connection. Through events like this, we invite people to explore a culture where value is measured not by what you consume, but by what you give and share.

​This event is made possible with support from Ramsey County, whose work in reducing food waste and expanding access to composting and creative reuse helps make experiences like this possible.

Resource Renew is hosting an arts and craft supply swap!

Donations of fine art supplies, fiber arts, paper crafts, pottery tools, printing supplies, instructional books, hand tools, organizers, and more will be collected in the weeks leading up to the event. Then, head to Flock ArtFest to shop the free store of donated items (donation not required to take items home)!

It’s time to let go of all your tools and materials that have been gathering dust and find new inspiration! Swaps keep materials out of the landfill, reduce demand for brand new items, and encourage us all to consider the difference between “this isn’t for me” and “this belongs in a landfill” — in reality, there are lots of ways to give unwanted items a new life!

How to Donate

Drop off your gently-loved arts & craft supplies August 3 – 16th at designated locations:

All 3 Duluth Public Library branches (520 W Superior St; 105 Mt Royal Shopping Circle; 5830 Grand Ave)
Creations Quilt Shop (1731 W Superior St, 55806)
Hobby Town (4883 Miller Trunk Hwy, 55811)
The Materials Recovery Center (4587 Ridgeview Rd, 55811)
StitchCraft Quilt Factory (4511 E Superior St, 55806)
Yarn Harbor (4629 E Superior St, 55804)

Check each location for open hours.

Donation is encouraged August 3 – 16th; donations also accepted on site at the swap event during Flock ArtFest.

Accepted Items

• 3D Printing Equipment & Supplies
• Beads & Jewelry Supplies
• Books (instructional, patterns, activity books)
• Craft supplies sorted by type and contained separately (googly eyes, feathers, pom poms, pipe cleaners, bedazzling or diamond painting gems)
• Drawing supplies (markers, pens, charcoal, pastels, crayons, notebooks, paper)
• Fabric & Textiles (fabric, batting, thread, needles, pins, chalk, patterns, sewing machines & sergers in working order)
• Fiber Art (sewing supplies, knitting needles, crochet hooks, yarn, floss, roving, looms)
• Floral design (floral foam, wire, watering tools, pruning tools)
• Fly Tying Materials (vices, hooks, wire, thread, chenille & braid, feathers, fur, dubbing, beads/eyes, flash)
• General craft tools & supplies (glue guns, craft adhesives, craft tape, work lights, magnifiers, Dremel tools, measuring tools, scissors & cutting tools)
• Model hobby tools & diorama elements
• Organizers & Containers
• Painting Supplies (brushes, canvases, paints, palettes, paper)
• Papercraft & Quilling (paper goods, dies, embossing tools, stamps, scoring & folding tools)
• Printing Supplies (carving tools, uncarved linoleum or rubber sheets, ink, brayers)
• Pottery tools (carving tools, throwing wheels, clay, glazes)
• Resin Crafts (molds, epoxy resins,
• Soapmaking & candlemaking molds & tools
• Unused craft kits

Unacceptable Items

• Décor
• Worn out tools
• Dried up paint, markers
• Fabric scraps smaller than 2’
• Completed or partially completed projects
• Food & baking tools
• Opened adhesives
• Raw materials from nature (sticks, leaves, moss)
• Hazardous materials (lye, turpentine, photochemicals, etc.)

Not sure if your item is acceptable? Reach out to emma.pardini@resourcerenew.com or 218-740-4786.

How to Swap

Shop the free store of donated items at Flock ArtFest*:

When: Friday, August 21 from 12:00 – 7:00 p.m. & Saturday, August 22 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Where: Bayfront Festival Park (350 Harbor Drive, Duluth)

What: Flock ArtFest is a free two-day festival that invites attendees to browse original work from a wide range of talented artists, watch live art being created, and take part in hands-on art classes and interactive experiences. Families are encouraged to attend, with activities for all ages, including a dedicated Kid Artist Tent designed to inspire young creatives. Learn more at https://decc.org/event/flock-artfest/.

* Donation not required to shop the free store

Items left over at the end of the swap will be donated to (in preferential order) local schools, non-profit arts & youth organizations, and thrift/resale stores. Know a school or organization that might be interested in donated arts & craft supplies? Contact emma.pardini@resourcerenew.com or 218-740-4786.

Resource Renew is hosting an arts and craft supply swap!

Donations of fine art supplies, fiber arts, paper crafts, pottery tools, printing supplies, instructional books, hand tools, organizers, and more will be collected in the weeks leading up to the event. Then, head to Flock ArtFest to shop the free store of donated items (donation not required to take items home)!

It’s time to let go of all your tools and materials that have been gathering dust and find new inspiration! Swaps keep materials out of the landfill, reduce demand for brand new items, and encourage us all to consider the difference between “this isn’t for me” and “this belongs in a landfill” — in reality, there are lots of ways to give unwanted items a new life!

How to Donate

Drop off your gently-loved arts & craft supplies August 3 – 16th at designated locations:

All 3 Duluth Public Library branches (520 W Superior St; 105 Mt Royal Shopping Circle; 5830 Grand Ave)
Creations Quilt Shop (1731 W Superior St, 55806)
Hobby Town (4883 Miller Trunk Hwy, 55811)
The Materials Recovery Center (4587 Ridgeview Rd, 55811)
StitchCraft Quilt Factory (4511 E Superior St, 55806)
Yarn Harbor (4629 E Superior St, 55804)

Check each location for open hours.

Donation is encouraged August 3 – 16th; donations also accepted on site at the swap event during Flock ArtFest.

Accepted Items

• 3D Printing Equipment & Supplies
• Beads & Jewelry Supplies
• Books (instructional, patterns, activity books)
• Craft supplies sorted by type and contained separately (googly eyes, feathers, pom poms, pipe cleaners, bedazzling or diamond painting gems)
• Drawing supplies (markers, pens, charcoal, pastels, crayons, notebooks, paper)
• Fabric & Textiles (fabric, batting, thread, needles, pins, chalk, patterns, sewing machines & sergers in working order)
• Fiber Art (sewing supplies, knitting needles, crochet hooks, yarn, floss, roving, looms)
• Floral design (floral foam, wire, watering tools, pruning tools)
• Fly Tying Materials (vices, hooks, wire, thread, chenille & braid, feathers, fur, dubbing, beads/eyes, flash)
• General craft tools & supplies (glue guns, craft adhesives, craft tape, work lights, magnifiers, Dremel tools, measuring tools, scissors & cutting tools)
• Model hobby tools & diorama elements
• Organizers & Containers
• Painting Supplies (brushes, canvases, paints, palettes, paper)
• Papercraft & Quilling (paper goods, dies, embossing tools, stamps, scoring & folding tools)
• Printing Supplies (carving tools, uncarved linoleum or rubber sheets, ink, brayers)
• Pottery tools (carving tools, throwing wheels, clay, glazes)
• Resin Crafts (molds, epoxy resins,
• Soapmaking & candlemaking molds & tools
• Unused craft kits

Unacceptable Items

• Décor
• Worn out tools
• Dried up paint, markers
• Fabric scraps smaller than 2’
• Completed or partially completed projects
• Food & baking tools
• Opened adhesives
• Raw materials from nature (sticks, leaves, moss)
• Hazardous materials (lye, turpentine, photochemicals, etc.)

Not sure if your item is acceptable? Reach out to emma.pardini@resourcerenew.com or 218-740-4786.

How to Swap

Shop the free store of donated items at Flock ArtFest*:

When: Friday, August 21 from 12:00 – 7:00 p.m. & Saturday, August 22 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Where: Bayfront Festival Park (350 Harbor Drive, Duluth)

What: Flock ArtFest is a free two-day festival that invites attendees to browse original work from a wide range of talented artists, watch live art being created, and take part in hands-on art classes and interactive experiences. Families are encouraged to attend, with activities for all ages, including a dedicated Kid Artist Tent designed to inspire young creatives. Learn more at https://decc.org/event/flock-artfest/.

* Donation not required to shop the free store

Items left over at the end of the swap will be donated to (in preferential order) local schools, non-profit arts & youth organizations, and thrift/resale stores. Know a school or organization that might be interested in donated arts & craft supplies? Contact emma.pardini@resourcerenew.com or 218-740-4786.

Get inspired to lead a more sustainable life with easy, everyday reduce-reuse-recycle how-tos and engaging, interactive exhibits on renewable energy, green technology, organic agriculture, transportation alternatives, healthy cooking, and clean air and water. Eco Experience at the Minnesota State Fair is the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s premier outreach and engagement opportunity, filled with hands-on activities, demonstrations and resources. Learn from experts about what you can do to help improve our air, land, water, and climate.

Reuse Minnesota and several member organizations will be hosting the reuse and repair booth in the Eco Experience Progress Center at the 2026 Minnesota State Fair.

2026 schedule
9 AM–9 PM
Labor day: 9 AM–8 PM

Thursday, August 27
9 AM–3 PM | Reuse Minnesota
3 PM–9 PM | Sustainable Stillwater

Friday, August 28
9 AM–3 PM | MN Tool Library
3 PM–9 PM | Arc's Value Village

Saturday, August 29
9 AM–3 PM | Mano a Mano International Partners
3 PM–9 PM | Minnesota Technical Assistance Program (MnTAP)

Sunday, August 30
9 AM–3 PM | Nice Repair
3 PM–9 PM | Space by Space Organizing

Monday, August 31
9 AM–3 PM | Shop for Change
3 PM–9 PM | ArtStart

Tuesday, September 1
9 AM–3 PM | Family Pathways
3 PM–9 PM | Better Futures Minnesota

Wednesday, September 2
9 AM–3 PM | Twin Cities ReStore
3 PM–9 PM | PaintCare

Thursday, September 3
9 AM–3 PM | Twin Cities Free Geek
3 PM–9 PM | Kaleidoscope Learning

Friday, September 4
9 AM–3 PM | Tiny Footprint Coffee
3 PM–9 PM | Minnesota Toy Library

Saturday, September 5
9 AM–3 PM | Nine Lives
3 PM–9 PM | Eco Chico Kid's Resale

Sunday, September 6
9 AM–3 PM | Baby Gear Group
3 PM–9 PM | EchoEcho

Monday, September 7
9 AM–3 PM | Alta Technologies
3 PM–8 PM | Reuse Minnesota

Bring your puzzles and board games to swap for similar items. Take home one that is new to you. All ages.

At Fix-It Clinics, residents bring in small household appliances, clothing, electronics and more to receive free guided assistance from volunteers with repair skills to disassemble, troubleshoot and fix items.  Events are first come, first serve. Last items accepted a half hour before the event ends.

Check out the step-by-step guide to How Fix-It Clinics Work. There is a three item limit.

Fix-It Clinics build community connections and reduce the number of repairable objects that are thrown in the trash.

What to bring

You must be able to carry items in - no oversized items. Three item limit. Feel free to bring any tools and supplies you think might help with the job. However, our volunteers have plenty of tools, so it’s not mandatory.

Note: Electronic items like laptops, tablets and phones often require specialized tools and skills. We cannot guarantee that these items will be able to be repaired at Fix-It Clinics.

The following are examples of things that have been repaired at other fix-it events:

• Antique radio.
• Blender.
• Camping lantern.
• Clothing and other textiles for mending (must be clean and dry). No hemming or alteration work.
• Dremel tool.
• DVD player.
• Electric hot water kettle.
• Fan.
• Flashlight.
• Hair dryer.
• Lamp.
• Paper shredder.
• Remote control.
• Sewing machine.
• Steam mop.
• Stereo.
• Telephone headset.
• Toaster oven.
• Toaster.
• Toys.

If an item is not fixed, it is the responsibility of the attendee to dispose of it properly. Find disposal options on the A to Z Green Guide.

Items not accepted

The following items are not accepted at any Ramsey County Fix-It Clinic:​

• E-cigarettes and other commercial tobacco products.
• Guns, knives or anything that would be considered a weapon.
• Items with gas or fuel.
• Oversized items. You must be able to carry your items in and out of the clinic.

Volunteer at a Fix-It Clinic

If you can troubleshoot repairs for broken items, consider volunteering at a Fix-It Clinic. Volunteer fixers who have skills in soldering, electronics repair, electrical repair, sewing, wood working and general tinkering are essential to making the clinics successful.

Please email FixItClinics@ramseycounty.us or call 651-266-1130 for details and to sign up.

Register to attend HERE

Have repair experience? Volunteer to help with electronics, clothes, or 3D printing repairs!

Repair volunteers are eligible for TC Maker space membership.

Hosted by Recovery Bike Shop, this free DIY Bike Repair Night takes place on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month from 7–9 PM. The open workshop welcomes riders of all experience levels to learn, fix, and build with guidance from knowledgeable mechanics.

Participants have access to shared tools and workspace while developing hands-on skills—from fixing a flat tire to assembling an entire bike. No prior experience is necessary—just a willingness to learn.

DIY Repair Night is designed to empower cyclists by making bike maintenance approachable and accessible. It also serves as a gathering space for the cycling community to connect, share stories, discuss local routes, and swap tips for riding in Minnesota weather.

Whether stopping in with a quick question or taking on a larger project, all are welcome. Volunteers are encouraged to get involved, and everything is completely free.

Recovery Bike Shop | 2504 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55418 | 612-876-5356

The exhibition will feature community-made work that celebrates the gifts of people and nature. Throughout the summer, Gifting Grove is leading workshops on regenerative materials and creative practice, supporting community members to create artwork for the exhibition.

The exhibition will be open during regular business hours from September 11–27, with an opening celebration on Friday, September 11.

Learn more HERE.

Friends of the Hennepin County Library helps promote the many book sales run by local Friends chapters in the library system.

Books sold at these venues are a combination of gently-used books from the library collection and books donated by library patrons. With the help of hundreds of volunteers across the system, book sales raise financial support for the library and help distribute thousands of affordable books back into the community.

The general book donation policy for Hennepin County Library can be found here.

About the event

Bargain hunters and book lovers take note: Friends of Plymouth Library will hold a used book sale on September 12, 2026. Proceeds benefit Hennepin County Library. Questions? Email plymouth@supporthclib.org.

Book donations

Donations of gently used adult and children’s books, DVDs, CDs, jigsaw puzzles, and games are accepted the first Saturday of each month from 10:30 AM to noon in the meeting room at the Plymouth Library. Donations are also accepted Friday, September 11, from 9 AM to 3 PM.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept textbooks, encyclopedias, video tapes, or audio tapes.

For the full library donation policy, see here.

When

Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 10am – 3pm

Member presale

Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 9 – 10am

Available to all Friends of HCL members regardless of library affiliation.

Bag sale

Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 2 – 3pm
** Bag sales offer reduced pricing on a bag full of books at the end of a sale.

Click here for all upcoming book sales

Friends of the Hennepin County Library helps promote the many book sales run by local Friends chapters in the library system.

Books sold at these venues are a combination of gently-used books from the library collection and books donated by library patrons. With the help of hundreds of volunteers across the system, book sales raise financial support for the library and help distribute thousands of affordable books back into the community.

The general book donation policy for Hennepin County Library can be found here.

About the event

Bargain hunters and book lovers take note: Friends of Plymouth Library will hold a used book sale on September 12, 2026. Proceeds benefit Hennepin County Library. Questions? Email plymouth@supporthclib.org.

Book donations

Donations of gently used adult and children’s books, DVDs, CDs, jigsaw puzzles, and games are accepted the first Saturday of each month from 10:30 AM to noon in the meeting room at the Plymouth Library. Donations are also accepted Friday, September 11, from 9 AM to 3 PM.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept textbooks, encyclopedias, video tapes, or audio tapes.

For the full library donation policy, see here.

When

Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 10am – 3pm

Member presale
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 9 – 10am

Bag sale

Sat, Sep12, 2026, 2 –3pm
** Bag sales offer reduced pricing on a bag full of books at the end of a sale.

Click here for all upcoming book sales

The City of Brooklyn Park is hosting a Materials Reuse Donation Day on Saturday, September 12, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Brooklyn Park Operations and Maintenance Facility, located at 8300 Noble Ave. N. It is also open for residents of Brooklyn Center, Crystal, and New Hope.

Collected items will be donated to Bridging and Better Futures Minnesota. For the full list of accepted items, please click here. All household items and building materials deemed acceptable will be taken for free.

Get help with your broken stuff and learn valuable repair skills at free Fix-It Clinics.

Fix-It Clinics offer free, guided assistance from volunteers with repair skills to disassemble, troubleshoot, and (hopefully) fix small household appliances, clothing, electronics, mobile devices and more. Fix-It Clinics teach valuable troubleshooting and basic repair skills, build community connections and reduce the number of repairable items that are thrown in the trash.

Clinics are held on the second weekend of every month from noon to 4 p.m., with the last items accepted at 3:30 p.m. Events are first come, first served. No pre-registration required.

What to bring

You must be able to carry items in — no oversized items. Feel free to bring any tools and supplies you think might help with the job; however, our volunteers have plenty of tools, so it’s not mandatory. Be prepared to wield a screwdriver, open stuff up and, hopefully, fix it!

The following are examples of things that have been repaired at other fix-it events:

• Antique radio
• Blender
• Camping lantern
• Clothing and other soft goods to mend or alter
• Dremel tool
• DVD player
• Electric hot water kettle
• Fan
• Flashlight
• Hair dryer
• Lamp
• Paper shredder
• Remote control
• Sewing machine
• Steam mop
• Stereo
• Telephone headset
• Toaster oven
• Toaster
• Toys

Volunteers needed

If you can troubleshoot repairs for broken items, consider volunteering at a Fix-It Clinic. Volunteer fixers who have skills in soldering, electronics repair, electrical repair, sewing, wood working and general tinkering are essential to making the clinics successful.

Please email nancy.lo@hennepin.us or call 612-348-9195 for more details.

Do you have something that needs repairing or mending? Bring it to our Fix-It Clinic! Whether it's clothing, electronics, small appliances, or toys, our skilled volunteers will help you repair and mend your items for FREE! Our Fix-It Clinics focus on teaching you how to extend the life of your belongings while promoting sustainability and upcycling.

What to expect

• Learn valuable DIY repair and mending skills
• Fix your items with expert guidance
• Save money and reduce waste

Event details

• No pre-registration required
• First-come, first-served
• Limit 2 items per household
• Items should be carry-in size for hands-on repair
• Items accepted until 30 minutes before the event ends
• The event will be held at the Government Services Building in Mantorville

Non-accepted items

• Large items that cannot be carried by one person
• Items with gasoline engines
• Items needing a full zipper replacement (small zipper repairs can be done, but full replacements will not be available due to time constraints)

Dodge County is partnering with Reuse Minnesota to host this Fix-It Clinic, thanks to funding from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's Statewide Waste Reduction and Reuse grant. We're excited to offer this opportunity to help repair and restore your items!