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Toronto Tool Library and Makerspace
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LocationToronto, Ontario, Canada
Established2012; 13 years ago (2012)
Branches4
Access and use
Population served2,615,060 (2012) [1]
Members800
Other information
DirectorTim Willison
Employees7
Public transit access  510 
Websitetorontotoollibrary.com

Toronto Tool Library (TTL) is a tool library system based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.[2] Tool libraries loan specialized tools for both experienced and inexperienced community members who are interested in home repair, maintenance, building projects, community projects, gardening and landscaping.[3]

History

In 2012, TTL was founded by Ryan Dyment and Lawrence Alvarez.[4] TTL received its first grant from the Centre for Social Innovation and started a registered non-profit arm called the Institute for a Resource Based Economy (IRBE) in 2012.[5] In March 2012, a tool lending library was established in Toronto west at the Parkdale Activity Recreation Centre, 1499 Queen Street West, Toronto.[6] In October 2013, a tool lending library and Makerspace with a wood shop, laser cutter, 3D printers, workshops and community gatherings was established in Toronto East at 1803 Danforth Avenue, Toronto.[7]

In 2018, TTL was at risk of closing, but was able to remain open due to a crowdfunding campaign which raised over $37,000.[8][9]

Services

Collections

The tool library adapted Share Starter's free "Tool Library Starter Kit" [10] which includes start up guidelines, frequently asked questions, and sample documents. The library uses "Local Tools" from "myTurn.com, PBC", a web-based inventory management system to track tool library members and to automatically display the tool availability online.[11] The library has loaned over 12,000+ specialized tools from power drills and ladders to pressure washers and roto-tillers to community members with all skill levels welcomed.[12] The inventory of equipment includes automative, bike, carpentry and woodworking, electrical and soldering, home maintenance, metalworking, plumbing, remodelling, safety equipment, yard and garden.

Training

The TTL Makerspace offers affordable workshops open to members and the public. In the Intro to Tools workshop, active Tool Library members can take a free course to learn how to use the various power tools that are available at the Tool Library. This free class runs once a month.

Branches

  • Tool Library, Sharing Depot and Makerspace, 192 Spadina Avenue, Toronto.[13]

See also

References

  1. ^ "(Code 3520) Census Profile. 2011 census". Statistics Canada. 2012-02-08. Retrieved 2012-04-17.
  2. ^ "Thousands of loans later, Toronto Tool Library turns one in Parkdale". insideTORONTO.com. 2014. Retrieved Apr 6, 2014.
  3. ^ "Need a power drill, paint roller or a small generator? Try the library — the Tool Library, that is". Toronto Star. 2013. Retrieved Feb 5, 2013.
  4. ^ "The Toronto Tool Library Brings a New Model of Resource Sharing". Torontoist. 2013. Retrieved Apr 8, 2013.
  5. ^ Institute for a Resource Based Economy
  6. ^ "Toronto's first Tool Library gears up to open in Parkdale". Toronto Star. 2013. Retrieved Feb 5, 2013.
  7. ^ "The Toronto Tool Library Nails Down Its New East-End Location". Torontoist. 2013. Retrieved Oct 18, 2013.
  8. ^ "The free Toronto Tool Library has been saved". www.blogto.com. Retrieved 2019-06-28.
  9. ^ "Keep the Tool Library Alive!". Indiegogo. Retrieved 2019-06-28.
  10. ^ How to start a tool library
  11. ^ Local Tools
  12. ^ "About | Toronto Tool Library". torontotoollibrary.com. Retrieved 2015-04-09.
  13. ^ "Locations and Hours". torontotoollibrary.com. Retrieved 2019-06-28.
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