On October 24th our students from the Immigrant Services tool training program will complete their course, and we are providing each graduate with a tool box of basics. Your donation of $20 will buy a toolbox or you can drop off gently used or new tools or cash donations at our library between now and Read more about Tool Box Campaign[…]
Halloween may be a time for tricks and treats, but the scariest part about the season is the amount of waste it produces in North America. Canadians spend $397 million on Halloween candy alone, and most of that comes in non-recyclable packaging. The good news? There are so many great options for a zero-waste Halloween! Read more about Zero Waste Halloween[…]
As we enter a long and potentially hectic Holiday season, it can be easy to get carried away with convenience foods, excessive decorations, and elaborate gifts. Approaching this time of year from a zero-waste perspective can have a huge impact on your personal footprint (and your budget!) Most of us love festive holiday decor, but Read more about Zero Waste Entertaining[…]
As the new sustainability programming coordinator at the Guelph Tool Library, I feel it is extra important that I spend this year demonstrating my “sustainability accountability”. This blog will act as a diary of sorts, where I will check in with my successes and my shortcomings when it comes to incorporating techniques for waste reduction Read more about Simple Swaps September[…]
Our friends at Immigrant Service Guelph-Wellington approached us about using our space to teach a course on Home Maintenance and to use our tools for some hands on demonstrations. We were happy to help them out and the classes started in early September. The class is teaching newcomers to Canada about what type of tools Read more about Toolbox Drive for New Immigrants[…]
At the Guelph Tool Library and Repair Café Guelph, we are often telling our story and how concerned we are about the “throw away” mindset that is constantly advertised. So, we were delighted to see the new IKEA Commercial that takes a positive spin on recycling. Spike Jones directed the famous and funny Ikea Lamp Read more about IKEA Commercial Reflects Changing Ideas[…]
“The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.” – Robert Swan, Author As we enter a new season in 2018, the Guelph Tool Library is also entering a new season itself. As we grow, we have acquired a strong team of coordinators and volunteers. With that team Read more about Big news at the Guelph Tool Library[…]
Guelph Tool Library is turning 2 in August and we’d like to celebrate it with you by reaching our 200 membership goal. We are now standing at 170 members and we need 30 new members to reach out goal!! For any new member joining between now and August 25th (when our Repair Cafe and our Read more about 200 Membership Drive[…]
You may have noticed the construction and updates taking place in our building at 131 Ontario Street. This has caused some unfortunate fluctuations to our hours, and we are sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused. We will be closed today and tomorrow, but you are welcome to drop off tools during the Two Read more about Construction Notice[…]
Wow, Guelph! You certainly are a generous bunch! We’ve received as much as we can handle in sewing machines, fabric and notions, but we wish to thank you for your generosity. Sew North was a new project for us, and it has been highly successful so far! But it’s not over yet! There are still Read more about Thank You Sew Much![…]