Ottawa’s volunteer-driven, member-funded tool lending library where you can borrow tools, learn new skills, and find space to work on your next project.
Become a Member!
Become a member to gain access to our entire inventory of over 2,000 hand and power tools, expert advice, discounts on workshops and more. Plus discounts for students and memberships for households and small organizations, too!
Learn & Discover
The OTL offers something for everyone. We have a variety of workshops to learn skills, gain confidence, and create functional, every day objects to display in your home or give as a gift. We also offer safety courses, demo nights, garage sales, and other events too!
Upcoming Events
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29 Jul
Mon, Jul 29: Tinkering School: 1-Week Summer Camp – July/August
Monday, Jul 29th-Friday, Aug 2nd, 9:00am-3:00pm at Ottawa Tool Library
Do you want your kid(s) to learn skills AND have fun this summer? Have them join us for a week of exciting woodworking projects!The Tinkering...
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06 Aug
Tue, Aug 06: Woodworking Workshop for Members of the LGBTQI2SL+ Community (ages 55+)
Tuesday, Aug 6th, 6:00pm-9:00pm at Ottawa Tool Library
Want to learn how to handle power tools safely? Come for an evening to learn new woodworking skills while making a wooden candle holder.Come join...
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07 Aug
Wed, Aug 07: Demo Night: Introduction to 3D Printing
Wednesday, Aug 7th, 6:30pm-9:00pm at Ottawa Tool Library
Want to use our 3D printer? Have lots of questions? Then this demo night is for you.This demo night will give an introduction to how...
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08 Aug
Thu, Aug 08: Bike Maintenance Workshop
Thursday, Aug 8th, 6:00pm-8:00pm at Ottawa Tool Library
Learn how to tune your bike and maintain it for fun riding.Bring your bike to OTL, put it on one of our bike stands, and...
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10 Aug
Sat, Aug 10: Repair Café at Zibi
Saturday, Aug 10th, 10:00am-2:00pm at 28 Booth St
Throw it away? No way! Fix it at the Repair Café! Venez faire réparer vos articles au Café de reparations!Veuillez noter que cet événement se...
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12 Aug
Mon, Aug 12: Tinkering School: 1-Week Summer Camp – August
Monday, Aug 12th-Friday, Aug 16th, 9:00am-3:00pm at Ottawa Tool Library
Do you want your kid(s) to learn skills AND have fun this summer? Have them join us for a week of exciting woodworking projects!The Tinkering...
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17 Aug
Sat, Aug 17: OTL Garage Sale
Saturday, Aug 17th, 10:00am-2:00pm at Ottawa Tool Library
Get amazing deals on used tools.All our tools have been tested by our tool doctors, so you know what you're buying works.Garage Sale will be...
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20 Aug
Tue, Aug 20: WorkSpace Safety 101 Workshop
Tuesday, Aug 20th, 6:00pm-9:00pm at Ottawa Tool Library
Want to learn how to handle power tools safely? Come and spend an evening in our WorkSpace to learn new skills.You will receive training on...
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21 Aug
Wed, Aug 21: Woodworking Workshop for Women (ages 55+)
Wednesday, Aug 21st, 6:00pm-9:00pm at Ottawa Tool Library
Want to learn how to handle power tools safely? Come for an evening to learn new woodworking skills while making a wooden candle holder.Come join...
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22 Aug
Thu, Aug 22: Bike Maintenance Workshop
Thursday, Aug 22nd, 6:00pm-8:00pm at Ottawa Tool Library
Learn how to tune your bike and maintain it for fun riding.Bring your bike to OTL, put it on one of our bike stands, and...
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26 Aug
Mon, Aug 26: Woodworking Workshop for Women (ages 55+)
Monday, Aug 26th, 6:00pm-9:00pm at Ottawa Tool Library
Want to learn how to handle power tools safely? Come for an evening to learn new woodworking skills while making a wooden candle holder.Come join...
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29 Aug
Thu, Aug 29: Knife Sharpening Workshop
Thursday, Aug 29th, 6:30pm-8:30pm at Ottawa Tool Library
A sharp knife is one of the small joys of life. Thankfully, hand sharpening knives is not a complicated skill.Like most things, knife sharpening just...
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07 Sep
Sat, Sep 07: 10 year Birthday Bash
Saturday, Sep 7th, 6:00pm-10:00pm at Beyond the Pale Brewing Company
Help us celebrate a milestone in our history.On Sep 7th, 2024 we're raising a glass to celebrate 10 years of our amazing tool library at...
Find Space
Our well-equipped and dedicated OTL WorkSpace has all of the bench and floor tools to tackle your next personal project! Reserve now »
Buy Used Tools
Not ready for commitment? Need a few tools of your very own? You can buy inspected and refurbished tools in our OTL Webstore. Shop now »
Volunteer
Join a great team of volunteers lending and fixing tools, grant-writing, marketing, content creation, and more! Get involved »
Donate
Donated tools are refurbished, added to our inventory, sold or recycled. All funds raised and donated contribute directly to our mission. Donate now »
Fix Your Stuff
Repair textiles, small appliances, kids toys and more with support from our expert fixers at our Repair Cafés. Learn more »
Inspire Your Kids
Enroll young minds (8-12) in activities and day camps that foster creativity and discovery in our Tinkering School. Learn more »