The team at The Repair Cafe, which is run by the Library of Things, has opened its first site today in Cascades.
The library, which is run by volunteers, allows people to borrow household items and electricals in a bid to reduce wastefulness, as well as helping people save money.
Dozens attended the opening event this morning (May 13) and volunteers cut the ribbon.
Here are 9 pictures of the event:
Dozens attended the opening event this morning (May 13) and volunteers cut the ribbon.
9. Portsmouth's first 'library of things' will open in the Cascades Shopping Centre this weekend
Portsmouth's first 'library of things' will open in the Cascades Shopping Centre this weekend (May 13). Run by the repair cafe, the facility will allow people to borrow tools and appliances rather than owning them. Pictured is action from the opening event. Picture: Sam Stephenson. Photo: Sam Stephenson