Brand New Class! Woodworking III: Wood Mallet & Bench Hooks

We‘ve changed the third class in our woodworking fundamentals mini-series to Woodworking III: Wood Mallet & Bench Hooks, now taught by David Shih of @MoonRabbit.Woodworker! First dates are:

Advance your joinery skills by building your own custom hand tools. This woodworking class focuses on creating a bench hook and a hardwood mallet using the sliding dovetail and the hand-cut mortise and tenon. Learning to accurately cut these structural joints is essential for building cabinetry, chairs, desks, and other fine furniture. You will build tools that you can use in your own shop and in our upcoming Dovetail Step Stools workshop. Join this supportive friendly workshop, expand your handy DIY skillset, and connect with a community of fellow makers!

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About Your Teacher

David Shih is a woodworking artisan who enjoys crafting pieces ranging from custom fine furniture to intricate inlays. He approaches each project with a deep appreciation for the natural beauty and intrinsic qualities of wood. He loves sharing his woodworking passion and currently teaches at several locations including Denver Tool Library, the Fine Woodworking Program at Red Rocks Community College, Clear Creek Makerspace, and volunteers his time for the woodshop students at Lakewood High School. You can follow his work at MoonRabbitWoodworker.com and on Instragram @MoonRabbit.Woodworker

List of Spring Project? We've Got The Tools!

The time to do those projects you’ve let pile up for spring is nigh! No matter if you need a nailer to fix the fence, some loppers to go after that unruly hedge, or the right size socket to silence the chirping bird noises under your hood - we’ve got the tools!

Here's a quick crash course on how an annual Tool Library Membership works:

  1. You give us $150 (More than you can afford? We have financial assistance).

  2. We give you up to 10 of our 5,000+ tools to borrow for a week at a time.

  3. You bring them back so they aren't taking up space in your garage.

Easy as that! Repeat for a whole year.

*Already have a membership? Consider getting somebody cute a Gift Membership. You’ll be giving the gift of tools while supporting the #1 cool concept non-profit at the same time.

Skill Share! March 23rd 6pm - 7:30pm (Free Registration)

Next Skill Share is March 23rd from 6:00-7:30pm! This grown-up-show-and-tell will feature two member presentations:

  • 🚲 Cargo Biking 101 with Max

  • 🔌 Electronic Soldering with Libi

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!

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Five Ways to Support the DTL Without Getting Out of Your Chair

Short on time and money but want to support the DTL? Here are five super easy ways to help!

We don’t all have time to be a regular volunteer, and we aren’t all rich beyond our wildest dreams, so here are some easy quick ways to help out without getting out of your chair (if you are rich beyond your wildest dreams, skip this article and click here).

Way ONE: King Soopers

King Soopers has a program where they kick a non-profit of your choice (DTL!) a small percent of all of your purchases. If you get groceries/gas/beer there on the reg, consider putting our name on your account.

  1. Create an account at their website. It's quick - you can skip the little setup wizard that comes second if ya want.

  2. Go to this Community Rewards page of your Account Dashboard and search for Denver Tool Library.

  3. Click enroll. Easy peasy! Now a really mathematically obscure percentage of your spending will be donated to the DTL, but it really does add up. Hoorah!

WAY TWO: LEAVE A 5 STAR REVIEW ON GOOGLE

Not into shoppy choices of how to help? Leave us a nice Google review. It’s super helpful in convincing people who say “Tool Library? Seems like a cool concept, but I’m not sure…” that they should take a chance and try us out.

WAY THREE: TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW THAT WE’RE AWESOME.

Tell your friends about us! Show off what you built and tag us on social media, or Show Us Your Project and we’ll brag for you. When you’re with others IRL, be that annoying "crypto bro" but instead of crypto, talk about what a cool concept we are.

WAY FOUR: GIVE DTL BUCKS AS A GIFT

Already have a tool library membership, taken all of our classes, and spent over 1,000 hours in our community workshop? Get someone else to do the same! Purchase a gift membership, class bucks, or open workshop hours for someone. You’ll be supporting our org and giving your friends & family the gift of tools.

WAY FIVE: SEND us a couple buckS.

And who can’t forget the last easy way to help - donating a few bucks to our Share the Tools Fund! For those who have the means, even a little money can go a long way.


THANK YOU, YAY, GOOD JOB, WOOHOO!!

Beekeeping II: Hands-On Hives is Back for Spring!

Part 2 of our beekeeping class has been on hold for a while, but we just released a date for this spring! Sign up soon for Alex Beekeeping II: Hands-On Hives on Monday, April 6th at 5:30 PM because this might be the only one of 2026.

Take your apiary skills to the next level by going beyond the basics of hive management. In this course, we will dive deeper into the nuances of hive inspections, diagnosing colony health, and the rewarding process of honey extraction. Unlike conventional instruction, this class focuses on natural beekeeping tendencies to help you build a more sustainable practice. You will get hands-on opportunities to "read" comb up close and harvest honey, while exploring the rich folklore associated with the honeybee. Whether you need help troubleshooting your current hive or want to prepare for the upcoming season, this class offers expert guidance. Join this supportive workshop, expand your handy DIY skillset, and connect with a community of fellow makers!

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About Your Teacher

Alex has been keeping bees for 5 years and is passionate about sharing this knowledge with others in order to help the local pollinator population. She is interested in keeping bees on a spiritual level and aims to be a steward of the earth through this ancient practice. You can see more of her work on her Instagram @alma_apiary

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).

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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.