Thank you @theamandabittner for spreading the word about tool sharing and our Culinary Knives class! Honestly it’s the most legit looking video that’s come out of the DTL ever so we have to show it off.
Want to help support the DTL via virtual internet land? Tag us in a class you took, a project you built, or a weird tool you found. Or send a pic via this form and we’ll make your project famous for you (AND you’ll get $5 DTL bucks!).
Open Shop Hours NOT OPEN this Sat, 5/2
Open Shop Hours will NOT be open this Saturday, May 2nd 2026.
Normally Open Shop Hours occurs every Thurs & Saturday, but we had a perfect storm of all of our qualified shop monitors having urgent situations at the same time.
Tool Library Lending and Classes ARE STILL HAPPENING as scheduled, so if you need a rake or have a class, we’ll see you on Saturday!
Thanks! Wash Park Earth Day
Thanks much to the organizers of the Washington Park Earth & Arbor Day! They put on a lovely event helping neighbors find practical ways to reduce their environmental impact, which we're always big fans of.
Also shoutout to Tyler for repping the DTL, enduring a real cold start at the boathouse, and surviving direct sunlight for the rest of the afternoon. Luckily there were a lot of good orgs and good dogs to hang with.
We'll be spreading the tool gospel at more community events this summer - if you're interested in volunteering, we'd love to hear from yah! denvertoollibrary.org/volunteer.
@fansofwashingtonpark @washparkeast @westwashpark_rno @denverparksrec
#WashParkDenver #DenverToolLibrary #EarthDayDenver
Next Repair Fair is May 17th! Register Now for Free
We just added our next Repair Fair date! It will be May 17th, 2026 from 2-6pm. Be sure to register before you go. 🛠️
Repair Fairs are free events where community members can bring broken everyday items, such as toasters, bicycles, pants, and more, for free repairs by local volunteer fixers. These fairs offer a chance to learn valuable repair skills, reduce waste, and connect with your neighbors. No repair experience is required as our volunteers will guide you through fixing the items you bring in (limit one item per person please!).
What's Right To Repair?
Right to Repair is a movement that pushes to require manufacturers to provide the parts, tools, and manuals needed to fix their products. 🛠️
This ensures that you and independent shops have the freedom to repair your own devices instead of being forced to use expensive, manufacturer-authorized services. By making repairs more accessible, this movement saves consumers money and helps reduce electronic waste.
While Colorado is currently a national leader, there's some recent events that are challenging the movement in our state. Check out our friends at Eco-Cycle and CoPIRG to learn more about how you can help the state of repair in CO!
Volunteers Wanted! May 17th Repair Fair
We are looking for more volunteers to add to our May 17th Repair Fair!!
Seeking Clothing Menders, Small Appliance Tinkerers, Bicycle Technicians, and General Event Helpers.
Our Mending Circle is also open for more volunteers: Clothing Menders, Darners, and Crafting Enthusiasts.
To learn more & sign up, contact amanda@denvertoollibrary.org
First Friday Craft Parties! Every Friday this Summer
We’re trying something a bit different for First Fridays of 2026 - Craft Parties!
Celebrate First Friday with the DTL community during the Santa Fe Art Walk! Join us every month this summer from 6pm – 9pm for a night of music, drinks, and creativity.
Bring your current project to work on or participate in our "Bring Some, Take Some" supply swap to refresh your materials stash. It’s a great chance for members, volunteers, staff, and anyone interested in the DTL to hang out, make friends, and craft together.
No registration required - just stop on by!
HAPPY 11th BIRTHDAY, DTL! 🎉
Did you know that over 50 folks have applied for financial assistance at the Denver Tool Library just since January 1st this year?
We believe that access to tools, skills, and creative space shouldn’t depend on how much money you have in the bank. To celebrate 11 years, we have a big ol’ April goal: fund 100 memberships this month for community members who need them.
To help y’all out with the goal: EVERY DONATION IN APRIL IS MATCHED BY DTL! That means your impact is DOUBLED.
Here is how your gift translates into real access:
🎁 $11 = The perfect 11th birthday gift to pitch in!
🛠️ $25 = Becomes $50 (Supports a huge chunk of a membership)
💥$75 = Becomes $150 (Funds a FULL yearlong membership!)
DTL works because people show up for each other, and what a cool bunch of folks y’all are 💕
Click the button below to join the party and give the gift of TOOLS! 🥳
Repair Fair: Tell us what you think!
Repair Fairs at the Denver Tool Library are growing fast, and we want to hear from you on how this new program can be even better!
Help us shape the future of these free community events and other repair-related gigs by sharing your feedback - it only takes a minute.
THANK YOU!
Great Party! Thanks Librarian, Teachers, & Shop Monitors
Massive thanks to all of our librarians, teachers, and shop monitors who work super hard to sling tools, teach skills, and make sure you’re all staying safe behind the table saw!
We had our traditional late holiday / early birthday party @townhallcollaborative and we’re SOOOO SUPER grateful we have such a wonderful community of support.
THANK YOU STAFF!
Seriously, y’all are the best ❤️
