Share The Tools Community Quotes

Did y'all know a percentage of all your tool library, class, open workshop hours, and gift bucks purchases go toward helping folks and orgs afford tools?

As a non-profit, a chunk of our total revenue, gold memberships, and your donations hangout at a big pool party called the Share the Tools Fund which gets distributed via financial assistance, and these quotes are from recipients.

Want to throw some extra bucks into the pool party? We have a rolling fundraiser through the 2026 that you can donate to now.

Thanks for helping your community!

Welding I: MIG is back w/ New Teacher Isabel!

We’re stoked to announce that Welding I: Essentials, Safety, and MIG is back from a couple month break, and we’re especially stoked to announce that it’s with our new teacher Isabel Delgado! March / April dates are already filling fast, so if you’ve been wanting to learn how to fuse steel, sign up soon.

Have a project that requires a quick frame fix, custom bracket, or full steel creation? Our introduction to MIG Welding breaks down the process in a safe, supportive environment, giving you hands-on and in-person guidance. Leave class ready to start your own metalwork repairs, builds, and creative projects. Consider picking up a Tool Library Membership when you’re done so you can borrow our welders (and 6,000+ other tools).

About Your Teacher

Isabel Delgado is an AWS-certified welder and fabricator with over 8 years of experience in MIG, TIG, and stainless steel work. She’s built custom tubing systems and precision components in manufacturing shops, and previously taught welding at Lincoln College of Technology. She loves making welding simple and fun for beginners, and is excited to teach intro MIG at Denver Tool Library!

Sex Positive Embroidery this Valentine's Day!

This Valentine’s day we’ve got our first sex positive edition of our Embroidery Essentials class! This year get your loved one something spicier than a Hallmark card and sign up for our Sex Positive Embroidery class on Saturday, February 14th w/ Steffie Notion.

Explore your self-expression in this "sexy edition" of our embroidery essentials workshop! Designed for total beginners, this class combines the traditional craft of needlework with body-positive and sex-positive themes. You will have the choice to use our provided patterns, or you are welcome to bring your own small (2.5”x2.5” max) image to stitch. Whether you want to stitch a cheeky phrase, a body-affirming outline, or a spicy motif, you’ll learn the skills to bring it to life. We provide a safe, inclusive space to learn the technical skills of embroidery while celebrating individuality. Join this supportive beginner-friendly workshop, expand your handy DIY skillset, and connect with a community of fellow makers!

Brand New! Mending Circle Free Community Events

In addition to our Repair Fairs and Skills Shares, we’ve got a brand new free community event: Mending Circles at the Denver Tool Library! The first date is February 23rd 2026, 6pm-8pm. Registration is now open and will be closed at 15 people, so register soon!

Mending Circles are bi-monthly community events where anyone is welcome to meet and mingle with fellow members while giving their damaged items a second life. Each event has volunteers ready to teach you the necessary techniques and practices so you can repair your items during the event and in the future. We provide the sewing machines and basic supplies, so just bring your items and any specific patches you might want. No sewing experience required!

Practical Joinery is Back! Now with Brynn

Woodworking II: Practical Joinery is back from a few month break, and is now taught by instructor Brynn! Continue your foundational woodworking education and take home a desktop organizer that you make. First dates will be in March and are open for registration.

Take your woodworking projects to the next level by constructing a custom desktop organizer. This class teaches practical joinery techniques using power tools to create essential connections like dados, rabbets, and reinforced butt joints. Building this organizer establishes the core skills required for crafting furniture, cabinetry, and shelving. You will learn how to choose the right joint for every application, including when to use pocket holes or dowels, and how to ensure your final assembly is strong and precise. Join this supportive friendly workshop, expand your handy DIY skillset, and connect with a community of fellow makers!

About the Teacher

Brynn started working with wood when she and her partner purchased an old house and renovated it themselves. Once the house was complete, she began making furniture to fill it, a practice she has continued ever since. She appreciates that woodworking combines necessity, beauty, and practicality. Over the years, Brynn has built a wide range of projects, from two-story decks to mid-century chairs. She enjoys helping others feel comfortable with tools and sees woodworking as both empowering and approachable.

Love Over Late Fees💕

Have a tool from DTL that's been "living with you" for... a while?

This is your moment.

Return ANY overdue tool February 8th - 14th 2026 and ALL late fees will vanish. No guilt. No questions. No judgment. Just love.

Help us reunite with our long-last valentines (our tools). Bring them home.

We miss them more than we miss your late fees. 

THANK YOU💕

Brand New Classes! Embroidery Essentials & Sex Positive Embroidery

At long last, we have our first ever embroidery classes with our new instructor, Steffie Notion @asubtlenotion ! Steffie is bringing two classes to the DTL: Hoop Art Embroidery Essentials AND Sex Positive Embroidery (first date is on Valentine’s Day!).

HOOP ART ESSENTIALS EMBROIDERY CLASS

First Dates: Wednesday, February 25th & Monday, March 9th 2026

In this class, you’ll gain the skills to complete a 3" hoop project from start to finish. You will have the choice to use our provided flora and fauna themed patterns, or you are welcome to bring your own small (2.5”x2.5” max) image to stitch. This workshop will lay the foundation for countless projects, from creating custom wall art to embellishing clothing and accessories.Join this supportive beginner-friendly workshop, expand your handy DIY skillset, and connect with a community of fellow makers!

SEX POSITIVE EMBROIDERY CLASS

First Dates: Valentine’s Day, Saturday, February 14th & Monday, March 23rd 2026

Explore your self-expression in this "sexy edition" of our embroidery essentials workshop! Designed for total beginners, this class combines the traditional craft of needlework with body-positive and sex-positive themes. You will have the choice to use our provided patterns, or you are welcome to bring your own small (2.5”x2.5” max) image to stitch. Whether you want to stitch a cheeky phrase, a body-affirming outline, or a spicy motif, you’ll learn the skills to bring it to life. We provide a safe, inclusive space to learn the technical skills of embroidery while celebrating individuality. Join this supportive beginner-friendly workshop, expand your handy DIY skillset, and connect with a community of fellow makers!

About Your Teacher

Steffie Notion is a passionate textile artist with a deep-rooted love for sewing that began at the age of 8. Known for her body-positive hand embroidery, Steffie’s work celebrates individuality and self-expression through fabric. Her sewing practice emphasizes sustainability, focusing on altering and mending existing clothing rather than contributing to fast fashion. Steffie strives to create more than she consumes, turning each piece into a work of art that speaks to both personal identity and environmental mindfulness. Through her art, she aims to empower others to embrace their bodies and make intentional, thoughtful choices in their wardrobes. Her work can be found on IG @asubtlenotion or online at www.asubtlenotion.com

Brand New Class! Lawn Sprinkler Systems

By popular request, we’ve got a brand new class: Lawn Sprinkler Systems w/ our home renovation instructor, David Cooke! Registration is open now for Saturday, March 14th & Saturday, April 4th.

This sprinkler class is seasonal, and is part of our Knowing Your Home Series. See what other upcoming classes we offer in the series here.

Gaining confidence in lawn sprinkler repair and irrigation maintenance is a valuable skill that saves both time and money. With the right knowledge of system parts, you can troubleshoot issues, maintain a lush yard, and avoid expensive $200+ simple service calls. Learn how the water flows from the valves to the heads and demystify the electronic controllers that make it all work. Join this supportive beginner-friendly workshop, expand your handy DIY skillset, and connect with a community of fellow makers!

Skills & Concepts You’ll Learn:

• Understanding system parts and functions.

• Identifying water supply and backflow valves.

• Operating control systems and electronic zone valves.

• Working with sprinkler heads, wiring, pipe, tubing, and fittings.

Skill Share! Jan 21st 6pm - 7:30pm (Free Registration)

Next Skill Share is January 21st, 2026 6pm - 7:30pm! We'll hear from DTL members Maira and Rosie about their DIY bathroom remodel, where they took on everything from retiling to the new vanity cabinet to the major shower upgrade. Learn more about their process, see more pictures, and ask your questions! Register now for free!

Skill Shares are free community events where anyone is welcome to meet and mingle with fellow members and tool librarians and learn more about what projects they are working on. Each event features a few short presentations from community members sharing their projects, lessons learned, and inspiration, followed by time to chat and connect over N/A beverages. No tool experience required!

Lucky Cement Mixer Drawing! (Video)

The Share the Tools Fund Giveaway Drawing is finally here!! For everyone who donated to our December 2025 Fundraiser, they got their name thrown into our lucky cement mixer. The three winners each got a DTL Mega Pack, which includes:

• 🛠️ One Year Of Tool Lending

• 💡 $200 In Class Bucks 

• 🪵 A 10 Hour Open Shop Punch Card

• 👚 DTL Shirt, Mug, and Sticker

Want to know if you won? Watch the video to find out!! (we’ll also be emailing you here shortly).

Thank you so much to everyone who donated!!❤️🩵💛