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 $80 (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?
Please fill out a volunteer application here or email our Volunteer Coordinator at volcoordinator@guelphtoollibrary.org
Visit our calendar for a look at our upcoming workshops and events, and register for everything on our Zeffy page. Want to stay in the loop? Sign up for our mailing list here.
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 on Wednesday, September 30th for Truth and Reconciliation Day. Loans processed on Wednesday, Sep 23rd will have their due dates extended to accommodate the closure period.
The Guelph Tool Library will be closed on Saturday, Oct 9th and Monday, October 12th for Thanksgiving Weekend. Loans processed on Saturday, October 3rd and Monday, October 4th will have their due dates extended to accommodate the closure period.
Programming
Our program schedule is always evolving to meet the needs of our community. Check out the calendar to stay up to date!
When you arrive at the Tool Library, please knock and you will be let in.
In this orientation, you will learn more info about the Guelph Tool Library: our history, how we operate and our projects. You can then decide if and how you'd like to be involved!
This presentation is about 30 minutes long and includes a slideshow as well as a tour around the space. You do not need to bring anything with you.
Grab something from your mending pile and join us for the Stitch Together Community Mending Project, a drop-in, DIY mending program offered through the Guelph Tool Library.
Visitors can bring their clothing and textiles that need mending and work with volunteers that will teach them how - we’ll provide the sewing machines, stitching supplies, and friendly mending support. In addition to mending, our volunteers are happy to provide support for folks new to sewing that are looking to improve their skills and confidence.
All ages and skill levels are welcome.
Come stitch together and repair your loved clothing, learn new skills, and keep textile waste out of our landfill. Remember: mending is the new spending!
Stitch Together sessions take place twice per month (generally on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, unless impacted by a holiday) at the Guelph Tool Library – upcoming dates can always be found on the Guelph Tool Library calendar.
No registration is required for these drop-in events, and supplies will be available for use, but participants are also welcome to bring their own. Stitch Together is a volunteer-run initiative, and there is no cost to participate, but donations are welcome!
Grab something from your mending pile and join us for the Stitch Together Community Mending Project, a drop-in, DIY mending program offered through the Guelph Tool Library.
Visitors can bring their clothing and textiles that need mending and work with volunteers that will teach them how - we’ll provide the sewing machines, stitching supplies, and friendly mending support. In addition to mending, our volunteers are happy to provide support for folks new to sewing that are looking to improve their skills and confidence.
All ages and skill levels are welcome.
Come stitch together and repair your loved clothing, learn new skills, and keep textile waste out of our landfill. Remember: mending is the new spending!
Stitch Together sessions take place twice per month (generally on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, unless impacted by a holiday) at the Guelph Tool Library – upcoming dates can always be found on the Guelph Tool Library calendar.
No registration is required for these drop-in events, and supplies will be available for use, but participants are also welcome to bring their own. Stitch Together is a volunteer-run initiative, and there is no cost to participate, but donations are welcome!
