October marks Circular Economy Month in Canada and the Guelph Tool Library is teaming up with the City of Guelph and other community collaborators to present a number of activities to promote the benefits of a circular economy. During October, we invite everyone in Guelph to learn about the circular economy, celebrate our individual and collective efforts, embrace circular solutions, and encourage others to take action.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Repair Cafe
Saturday, October 2 ⋅ 11:00 am – 3:00pm
Repair Café Guelph is a community initiative and collaboration between the Guelph Tool Library and local volunteer fixers that champions the circular economy by keeping everyday items out of landfills. At these events, community members are invited to bring broken household items—ranging from electronics and clothing to bikes—to be repaired collaboratively rather than replaced. By extending the lifespan of goods and sharing practical repair skills, the Repair Café reduces raw material use, saves energy, and fosters a culture of sustainability. Repair Cafés are free to attend, though donations are always appreciated to help support our work.
Re:Purpose Fest X Computer Security Day
Saturday, October 17 ⋅ 11:00am – 3:00pm
Re:Purpose Fest X Computer Security Day is a Community Recycling Festival and a collaboration between The Guelph Tool Library and the City of Guelph. At this one-day event, we are collecting items on behalf of over 20 different organizations, and hosting a market of vendors that upcycle, recycle, and otherwise keep goods out of landfill with their products and services. Community members are invited to drop off these items so that they can be reused, repurposed, or recycled by the recipient organizations. The event will run on Saturday, October 17th from 11 am to 3 pm in Old Quebec Street Shoppes. More information is available here.
The Upcycled Dinner
The Upcycled Dinner celebrates food rescue and food security as part of Waste Reduction Week and Circular Economy Month.
The Upcycled Dinner is a free community meal that celebrates food rescue and food security as part of Waste Reduction Week and Circular Economy Month. – This year, our event will take place on Friday October 23th, 2026 from 6 to 8 pm at All Saint’s Lutheran Anglican Church, 210 Silvercreek Parkway North.
The event is in collaboration with The City of Guelph. We will enjoy our meal made of rescued and upcycled food from 6-7, and then enjoy dessert and presentations from our partners. Please register, as space is limited. The Upcycled Dinner is free to attend, but donations are accepted and appreciated.
