Class Spotlight! Sewing I: Sewing Machine Basics w/ @jackieuvalltrades! Our next class is Wednesday, July 10th.
Sewing empowers people to transform the world and the materials around them! Whether you are curious about clothing design, creating functional items, or upcycling fabrics - you need to know the fundamentals!
The purpose of this class is to develop or deepen your understanding of basic sewing machine techniques. You will leave prepared to take the next step in your journey with a one-of-a-kind tote bag you created and the pattern you'll need to make it again and again! All skill levels are welcome.
We will learn: vocabulary & tools of sewing, hand sewing, and various stitches: straight, reverse, lock, and box.
Tools You Can Borrow - Plumbing Edition!
Tools You Can Borrow - Plumbing Edition!
Having issues with your toilet, bathroom vanity, kitchen sink or garbage disposal? We’ve got you covered! We have pipe wrenches, basin wrenches, adjustable wrenches, pliers, tubing cutters, hand augers and more! You supply the plunger, we supply everything else.
And we don’t just offer the tools you need for plumbing repairs, we also offer a Plumbing class so you’ll have the knowledge to use these tools next time you have plumbing issues (Next class is Wednesday, August 14th!)
Not a Tool Library member yet? What are yah doing! It’s only $150 for a whole year of plumbing and everything else tools.
April Cleans Her Car's MAF
April recently took our “Knowing Your Car” class and was inspired to give her old car some TLC! Follow along as she teaches you how to uninstall, clean and reinstall a mass airflow sensor. This is a fast and easy project that only requires a flat head and philips head screwdriver, which of course you can rent from the Denver Tool Library.
Why clean your mass airflow sensor? If you’ve noticed less power, rough idling and/or acceleration issues in your vehicle, it could be that your MAF has gotten clogged with dirt and debris. Over time, this build up can affect the air-to-fuel ratio, causing acceleration and power issues in your vehicle. Give it a clean and notice how your engine runs more efficiently!
Want to better understand what’s going on under the hood of your car? Check out our “Knowing Your Car” class on Saturday, August 10th!
Learning is Good. Learn Something New.
If you haven’t heard, being a life long learner is all the rage these days, and we’re all about it! We offer a wide variety of classes at the Denver Tool Library suitable for all types of folks.
Just bought a home and want to save $$$ on home repairs and renovations? Check out our Knowing Your Home series!
Ready to fight the fast fashion industry? Check out our classes in textile arts!
Always wanted to try your hand at woodworking? We have so many woodworking classes for students at all levels, whether you want to learn the fundamental skills or jump right into making a cute stand for your plant.
The list goes on with our visual arts classes, gardening classes, welding classes, woodturning classes, and metalsmithing classes.
Learn a skill, make a friend, save some money.
Meet Scott! (Video)
Meet Scott! He’s our inventory tool coordinator, tool maintenance/repair man, donations acceptor, Woodworking II instructor and all around good guy down here at the Denver Tool Library.
He has over 60 years of experience working with wood, has a Master’s degree in Theatrical lighting and set design, and is an active member in Colorado’s Woodworkers Guild, Rocky Mountain Marquetry Guild, and Rocky Mountain Tool Collectors.
Get a membership and come on by and say Hello, or ask him a question about your current woodworking project!
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?
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!