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Toronto Tool Library and Makerspace
File:Access, Share, Innovate
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LocationToronto, Ontario, Canada
Established2002
Branches3
Access and use
Population served2,615,060 (2012) [1]
Members800
Other information
Employees7
WebsiteThe Toronto Tool Library

Toronto Tool Library (TTL) is a public library system based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Tools are loaned for home repair, community projects, gardening and landscaping. In The Kitchen Library, small to medium sized appliances are loaned for cooking and baking, serving equipment, culinary workshops. 


It partnered with the Toronto Public Library in 2015.

History

In 2012, the founders Ryan Dyment and Lawrence Alvarez received their 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 March 2012, a tool lending library was established in Toronto west at the Parkdale Activity Recreation Centre, 1499 Queen Street West, Toronto. In 2012, a tool lending and Makerspace with a wood shop, laser cutter, 3D printers, workshops and community gatherings was established in Toronto East at 1803 Danforth Avenue, Toronto. In October 2013, a Makerspace was established in the East End of Toronto.

Governance

The Toronto Tool Library is governed by a Board composed of eight citizen members.

Services

Collections

The library has loaned over 3000+ specialized tools available for loan to community members with all skill levels welcomed. [2] The library has loaned over 6000 tools. The inventory of equipment includes automative, bike, carpentry and woodworking, electrical and soldering, home maintenanc, metalworking, plumbing, remodelling, safety equipment, sustainable living, yard and garden. The types of equipment include: network equipment, books, camping, cars, googles, helmets, handtools,packages, power tools, wheelbarrows & wagons .

Technology

The Toronto Tool Library technology services include public access 3D Printing, Laser -Cutting and CNC Router Services. [3]

Tool Ninja

The Toronto Tool Library offers “Tool Ninjas” whereby experts in a variety of tools and trades – 3D printing, Laser cutting, Furniture design, renovations are parnered for mentorship in tool use or hiring for a job. [4]

Mission

The Tool library performs the following main tasks: 1. Tool Lending: all kinds for use in volunteer projects, facility maintenance and improvement projects, community improvement events, and special events. 2. Tool Advocacy: for the complete and timely return of all borrowed tools, to guarantee the long-term sustainability of available inventory. Staff also seeks compensation for lost tools and tools returned late. 3. Tool Maintenance: performing routine maintenance and repairs on all equipment to ensure good condition and to extend the lifespan of the inventory. This function is typically performed by volunteers and community service workers.

Branches

  • Tool lending library at the Parcdale Activity Recreation Centre, 1499 Queen Street West, in the West End of Toronto.
  • Tool lending library and Makerspace, 1803 Danforth Avenue, in the East End of Toronto.

See also

References

  1. ^ "(Code 3520) Census Profile. 2011 census". Statistics Canada. 2012-02-08. Retrieved 2012-04-17.
  2. ^ Toronto tool library about
  3. ^ 3D Printing, Laser -Cutting and CNC Router
  4. ^ Tool Ninjas
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