February 26, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Karen Cerreta @ (973) 584-2400 ext. 104 or karen.cerreta@roxburylibrary.org
Roxbury Repair Café Coming in May
Volunteer Fixers Needed
Saturday, May 3, 11:00AM - 3:00PM
Saturday, October 18, 11:00AM - 3:00PM
Roxbury Public Library and other locations TBD
Time to pull out all those broken or neglected items out of the dark corners, so they can be fixed! Thanks to a new partnership among the Roxbury Public Library, the Lake Hopatcong Foundation and Roxbury Township Recycling, Roxbury’s inaugural Repair Café on May 3 and October 18 will give the Roxbury community an awesome opportunity to bring in beloved items for free repairs.
Right now the Repair organizers, spearheaded by Roxbury Public Library’s Sam Fellman, are looking to confirm volunteer “fixers” available to help on May 3. Specifically, the Repair Café needs volunteers for:
Computers/Electronics
Jewelry
Knife Sharpening
Toys
Watches/Clocks
"Sharing your skills to fix household items can help reduce waste and protect our environment while passing along valuable knowledge,” said Lake Hopatcong Foundation Education and Outreach Director Patrick Krudop. “It’s a meaningful way to make a lasting impact."
Anyone who is interested in knowing more or would like to help should complete this form or email sam.fellman@roxburylibrary.org by March 14. Questions can also be directed to the Library at (973) 584-2400.
“Once we confirm all the fixers, we will be able to announce to the public the different categories our Repair Café will offer,” said Fellman. “We hope, with as many volunteers helping as possible, to offer a wide-variety of categories.”
Repair Cafés are becoming increasingly popular within communities, often taking place in libraries, houses or worship, and community centers. Additional information about the May 3 event will be available once all fixers and categories are confirmed.
About the Roxbury Public Library:
Roxbury Library is our community crossroads for learning and discovery. Each year, Roxbury Public Library serves more than 23,000 residents and neighbors with more than 200,000 check-outs and engagements through offerings of educational and enriching programs, concerts, lending books and audiovisual materials, and offering a wide array of digital content that allows our community members to access a vast array of books, audio-books, music, and film on their personal devices via their library card. Roxbury Public Library offers expanded digital services, in person and online classes, passport services by appointment, an inventive Library of Things, and an abundance of helpful resources. Visit us in person or atwww.roxburylibrary.org.
About the Lake Hopatcong Foundation:
The Lake Hopatcong Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to protecting the lake environment and enhancing the lake experience by bringing together public and private resources to encourage a culture of sustainability and stewardship on and around New Jersey’s largest lake, for this and future generations. To learn more, visit lakehopatcongfoundation.org.
About Roxbury Township Recycling:
Roxbury Township Recycling is dedicated to helping our community reduce waste, protect the environment, and meet our county’s recycling goals in compliance with state laws. We educate residents on what can and cannot be recycled, how to properly sort materials, and why recycling is important. By working together, we can maximize the benefits of recycling, reduce contamination, and ensure that our town contributes to a cleaner, more sustainable future. Roxbury residents are invited to download the free app Recycle Coach and sign up for Smart 911 to receive important notifications. The Township of Roxbury also participates in the statewide Clean Communities program to reduce litter in public places, encourage volunteer cleanup of public lands, and maintain litter reduction through education and enforcement. For more information: https://www.roxburynj.us/34/Recycling-Sanitation-information