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Broken stuff gets a second chance when people bring their wares to the Repair Cafe, and LI has its own branch. It's part of a worldwide grassroots effort to get people to think twice before throwing something away. On Saturday, the North Babylon Public Library hosted the latest effort, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Advice and help from experts were free, but donations were welcome. Credit: Morgan Campbell