PSA: Broke a Tool? We won't be Mad!

Ok, so you sawed the blade right off the handle- it happens!!!

We understand that tools can break or reach the end of their life while you’re working on your project. If a tool becomes damaged or breaks while you’re renting it out, just let us know when you return it (We promise we won’t be mean or mad at you)!

If we don’t know it broke, we can’t fix it! When we know that a tool is broken, we can pass it along to our in-house, tool repair guy (who can fix a whole lot of tool issues) and we can prevent it from getting checked out to another DTL member, saving them potentially from a bad day!

Thanks for helping us help you!

You don’t even have the opportunity to break our tools because you’re not a member?? The opportunity is only $150/year!

Bring Yer Dogs

We often get asked if dogs are allowed at Denver Tool Library so we thought we’d set the record straight- Not only are your furry friends allowed at the tool library, we definitely ENCOURAGE you to bring them along!! We love meeting your very good doggo’s, just keep an eye on them around the pokey tools.

Are you a dog that doesn’t have a Tool Library Membership yet? What are you doing! A whole year is the price of just a few fancy toys, and think of all the sticks you can make.

Check out these shop dogs to boost those serotonin and dopamine levels.

Meet Tool Library Members!

Meet some of our newest members and check out what they’re working on in the pictures below!

They may be smiling and bright-eyed now, but just wait until they’re half way through their project, covered in drywall mud, and they realize they’re missing a tool they need for their project. Booo.

Actually - that’s no big deal! Why? Because they’re Denver Tool Library Members! They can just stroll on back to the shop and pickup (most) any tool they need for no additional charge! As an added perk our staff will do their best to help you figure out which tool you need and console you in your muddy times of woah.

That sounds EXPENSIVE. Those tools in those pictures look really NICE. How much is it to get one of these practically infinite free tool borrowy memberships?

ONLY $150 FOR A WHOLE YEAR?? YOU GUYS ARE NUTS.

Meet more members - follow us on Instagram @denvertoollibrary

Class Spotlight! Moss Box Wall Art (warning: super cute video)

Class Spotlight! Moss Box Wall Art w/ @denvermosscreature. Next class is Saturday, June 22nd.

Do you find yourself daydreaming of the mountains? Are you naturally drawn to the calming effects of lush, green scenery? Do you wish you lived in The Shire? Look no further!

In this class, you'll learn to make Moss Box Wall Art, a piece of nature for your indoor space. You’ll use repurposed materials, a variety of mosses, ferns, flowers, tiny mushrooms and other magical creatures (and more!) to create a naturally preserved moss box that will last for YEARS! Let yourself get lost in the process of creating intricate layers of soft textures and vibrant colors.

Grab a friend and Sign up today!

How To Jump a Car Battery w/ April!

April recently took our “Knowing Your Car” class and was inspired to give her old car some TLC. Take her advice and don’t let your car sit for too long- that’s a sure fire way to a dead battery!

Uh oh... you didn’t listen and your car’s been sitting for months and now you need a boost? Ok, well good thing you liked and saved this video!!! Follow these easy instructions to get that old thing back up and running. And stop by the tool library for jumper cables and other automotive tools - it’s just $150 for a whole year of borrowing!

Our Craftsman Nailers w/ Scott

Not sure we talk enough about the amazing donation we received from @Craftsman a few months back so we’re going to highlight some of the Craftsman tools we have available for our members!

Our Inventory Tool Coordinator Scott has a ton of experience in woodworking and uses these nailers in his Woodworking II: Practical Joinery class. Learn how to use nailers, what projects you might use them for and some general safety using nailers- don’t forget to wear your safety glasses!

Not (yet) a member? Borrow up to 10 tools for a week at a time for just $150 a YEAR! Now that’s a deal that’s too good to pass up.

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Meet Ian!

Meet Ian! Or... well, watch us (unsuccessfully) try to wrangle him for an interview.

Ian is our resident woodworking expert, jokester, and all around great guy who teaches Woodworking I: Shop Safety, Power Tools 101, and Cutting Boards. When you take one of his classes you’ll definitely be learning a lot, laughing a lot, and talking about your favorite ice cream flavor.

We promise- he’s really more friendly in person!!!!

Class Spotlight! Beekeeping I: Hives and Honey Class

Class Spotlight! Beekeeping I: Hives and Honey. The last class of the season is Saturday, June 8th at 4:30pm.

Ok, so you found a colony of bees- now what? Ok, so you somehow managed to move the bees into an apiary- now what? Ok, so sadly the colony didn’t make it through the winter- what went wrong?

Sounds like you should sign up for our Beekeeping I: Hives and Honey class! In this course, we’ll cover the basic anatomy of a honeybee, the different caste systems within the colony, how the colony functions as a super-organism, how to "read" comb, different styles of hives, hive management, and honey harvesting. You’ll have opportunities to ask general beekeeping questions as well as specific questions about your own hive, concerns and curiosities.

This is a great class for beginner beekeepers or those curious to start beekeeping! And you will also be prepared for Beekeeping II: Hands on Hives.

Tool Library’s Youngest Member: Carson!

Introducing Denver Tool Library’s newest and youngest member, Carson!

Our Tool Librarian, Austin and his partner Leah are starting ‘em young with a DTL branded tool set for his newborn. This li’l kiddo can hammer, saw, drill and spackle, all before being able to say “dada”. Now THIS is good parenting!

You’ve just seen a member that’s a baby and now you’re jealous that you’re a full grown adult without a DTL membership? Well lucky for you getting a membership is as easy as some clicks online, or you can sign up in shop and pick up your tools at the same time. A membership is free if you're as cute as Carson, and otherwise it's just $150 for a whole year of tool borrowing!

Share the Tools: $8,370 Raised!

Thanks in big part to Chuck & Jean Townsend for their recent donation of $5,000, we have now raised $8,370 in 2024, and are close to our $10,000 goal!

Thank you EVERYONE who has donated to our Share the Tools Fund big and small. With our new and improved Financial Assistance Program open, your contributions have already helped 36 people and 3 organizations get help affording our services - we estimate that to be $4,950 in assistance!

“I want to teach myself and my son how to take care of our home. It helps him to see me fix, reuse, and build things rather than buy or hire.”

-2024 Financial Assistance Recipient

“The opportunity to be able to work in the workshop would give me a chance to build things that I want to use in my home now and maybe even some things to gift to loved ones as well! Maybe I'll even find a bit of community which would mean the world to me.”

-2024 Financial Assistance Recipient

“I recently moved and am in the process of starting a new life from scratch - I am also in recovery and really want to use my time forming new connections, learning new skills, and starting new hobbies to support my new lifestyle.”

-2024 Financial Assistance Recipient

HOW DOES THE SHARE THE TOOLS FUND WORK?

Every dollar you donate goes into a fund. This money pays for the tools, space, and staff needed to ensure that underrepresented individuals and organizations creating positive change have access to our programs. As long as there is money in the fund, we are able to provide free/heavily-discounted Tool Library Memberships, Classes, and Open Workshop Hours.

YOUR MONEY GOES DIRECTLY TO…

  • Increasing the availability of financial assistance for individuals & organizations dollar for dollar

  • Adding new, high-demand tools for you to borrow

  • Repairing and maintaining our 5,000+ available public-use tools

  • Taking care of our staff so they can take care of our community