The Guelph Tool Library loans specialized tools for repair, maintenance, food preparation, entertainment, arts, and crafts. Members share knowledge, skills and resources to help build community resilience.
Founded in 2016, the Guelph Tool Library provides sustainability-savvy individuals and groups with low-cost, space-saving access to a variety of equipment. The volunteer-driven, membership-based lending library includes tools and resources for an array of DIY activities including gardening, construction and home renovations or repairs, crafting, event hosting and parties, audio/visual projects, and more.
Join the Guelph Tool Library here to start browsing and reserving right away!
Annual Memberships are only $70 (plus applicable taxes and fees). Membership provides you with access to more than 1,500 tools! Memberships are final sale and non-transferable. Membership fees help cover the cost of operating our not-for-profit library.
Interested in joining as a volunteer?
We are not currently looking for volunteers but if you would like to be added to our waitlist, please fill out a volunteer application here or email our Volunteer Coordinator at volcoordinator@guelphtoollibrary.org
Let’s Build a Bigger Toolbox, Guelph!
The Guelph Tool Library is already home to over 1,500 tools for your DIY, gardening, cooking, and creative projects—but we’re ready to grow! We are raising funds to expand our inventory with the high-demand items you’ve been asking for, and to build the new shelving needed to house them.
Your donation doesn’t just buy a tool; it creates access for the whole community. Help us stock the shelves, organize our space, and put the right tools in your hands.
Support the campaign here! Zeffy is a no-fee platform. 100% of your donation goes directly to the GTL.
Workshops + Events
Visit our calendar for a look at our upcoming workshops and events. Want to stay in the loop? Sign up for our mailing list here.
Visit Us
Guelph Tool Library
Old Quebec Street Shoppes,
55 Wyndham St N, Unit T14, Guelph, ON N1H 7T8
(519) 836-7909, info@guelphtoollibrary.org
Tool Library Hours
Monday 4-7 Tuesday 4-7 Wednesday 12-6 Thursday 4-7 Friday CLOSED Saturday 11-3 Sunday CLOSED
These hours are in effect as of September 25th, 2025. Our opening hours are subject to change based on volunteer availability.
The Guelph Tool Library will be closed from Sunday, December 21st to Sunday, January 4th, reopening on Monday, January 5th. All items for over the holiday break will have an extended borrowing period – please be patient with staff and volunteers as we modify reservations in the system to reflect this, and reach out if you are experiencing issues. The last day to pick up or drop off items before the holiday closure will be Saturday, December 20th.
Programming
Our program schedule is always evolving to meet the needs of our community.
Check out the calendar to stay up to date!
