The OTL offers events for everyone, young and old, at every skill level. We have a variety of workshops to learn skills, gain confidence, and create functional, every day objects for your home while you also gain the knowledge and experience to tackle your next project. We also host demo nights, safety courses, Repair Cafés, garage sales, and more!
Upcoming Events
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18 Jun
Wed, Jun 18: Build a Raised Square Cedar Planter Box
Wednesday, Jun 18th, 6:00pm-9:30pm at Ottawa Tool Library
Join us for a hands-on woodworking workshop where you'll build a square raised planter.The square raised planter is designed around a readily available plastic insert...
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25 Jun
Wed, Jun 25: Bike Maintenance Workshop
Wednesday, Jun 25th, 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 Jun
Thu, Jun 26: WorkSpace Safety 201 Workshop
Thursday, Jun 26th, 6:00pm-9:00pm at Ottawa Tool Library
This course is for anyone who wants to use the following tools in our WorkSpace: router, planer, jointer, and table saw.This workshop teaches the safe...
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28 Jun
Sat, Jun 28: Electronics Recycling Drop Off & Open House
Saturday, Jun 28th, 10:00am-2:00pm at Ottawa Tool Library
Bring your electronics to recycle them properly and take a tour of OTL.Have you ever wondered what happens inside the magical world of the Ottawa...
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05 Jul
Sat, Jul 05: Repair Café at Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre
Saturday, Jul 5th, 10:00am-2:00pm at Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre
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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14 Jul
Mon, Jul 14: Tinkering School: Summer Camp for 9-12 year olds – July 14-18
Monday, Jul 14th-Friday, Jul 18th, 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!Dates: July...
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21 Jul
Mon, Jul 21: Tinkering School: Summer Camp for 9-12 year olds – July 21-25
Monday, Jul 21st-Friday, Jul 25th, 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!Dates: July...
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09 Aug
Sat, Aug 09: Repair Café at Zibi
Saturday, Aug 9th, 10:00am-2:00pm at Zibi
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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11 Aug
Mon, Aug 11: Tinkering School: Summer Camp for 9-12 year olds – Aug 11-15
Monday, Aug 11th-Friday, Aug 15th, 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!Dates: Aug...
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18 Aug
Mon, Aug 18: Tinkering School: Summer Camp for Teens – Aug 18-22
Monday, Aug 18th-Friday, Aug 22nd, 9:00am-3:00pm at Ottawa Tool Library
Do you want your teen(s) to learn skills AND have fun this summer? Have them join us for a week of exciting woodworking projects!Dates: Aug...
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18 Oct
Sat, Oct 18: Repair Café at Richelieu Vanier Community Centre
Saturday, Oct 18th, 10:00am-2:00pm at Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre
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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08 Nov
Sat, Nov 08: Repair Café at Zibi
Saturday, Nov 8th, 10:00am-2:00pm at Zibi
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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