Fix what's broken. Borrow what you need.
We're the Institute for Community Sustainability, a London, Ontario nonprofit. We run the London Repair Café and the Thing Library.
TheRepair Café
Bring something broken. Fix it with a volunteer, for free.
Lamps, kettles, jeans, toys, radios, bikes and more. It runs with London Public Library, at branches across the city. Register first, so the right fixer is there.
- WednesdayOct 28 Sherwood Forest Library 6 to 8 p.m.
Full, waitlist open - WednesdayNov 18 Beacock Library 6 to 8 p.m.
- SaturdayDec 5 Byron Library 2 to 4 p.m.
New dates go up at londonrepaircafe.ca as soon as they're booked.
Register at londonrepaircafe.caTheThing Library
A library, but for things. Why buy something for one job? Borrow it, use it, bring it back.
- Tools.
- Kitchen gear.
- Garden tools.
- Things for the home.
- Things for fun.
- Things for events.
- Books.
| Where | 206 Piccadilly St, London |
|---|---|
| Fridays | 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Saturdays | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
WeHelped build
- Earthfest LondonA founding organization of London's annual environmental festival. earthfestlondon.ca
- Open CouncilA civic transparency platform built for London, open source for any city. opencouncil.xyz
- GreenPill LondonCanada's first chapter of the GreenPill Network.
- All In For SportWe're its fiscal sponsor. allinforsport.org
A world where people live in peace and harmony with each other and nature.
That's the vision in our 2025 to 2030 strategic plan. Our work in London is one of many beginnings. More about us
GetInvolved
Fix things with us
You don't need to be an expert. We need fixers, and people to greet visitors, take notes and help set up.
Work with us
Host a Repair Café, share resources or fund the work. We're happy to share our strategic plan.