Thursday, Sep 19th @ 6:30pm-9:00pm – This Safety & Orientation course is required for anyone who wants to work in the OTL WorkSpace on their project. You will receive training on the safe usage of the following tools: band saw, mitre saw, drill press, drill, scroll saw, jig saw, and sander. It not only covers tool safety but is also an orientation […]
Saturday, Apr 25th @ 11:00am-12:00pm – Ask Our Wizards Any Home Reno or DIY Questions on our Facebook live event on Saturdays at 11 a.m. We are running weekly Facebook live sessions where you can ask questions regarding your home reno or DIY project. Join us on our Facebook page every Saturday at 11 a.m. There will be weekly themes which […]
Monday, Apr 27th @ 7:00pm-8:00pm – Join us on Facebook Live for a demo on plumbing. This online OTL demo will show you how straightforward many common aspects of home plumbing can be and give you the confidence to tackle simple plumbing repairs and upgrades yourself.We will cover all the basics, starting with an overview of how home plumbing systems work. […]
Saturday, May 2nd @ 11:00am-12:00pm – Ask Tool Wizard Jake any questions you have about basement renovations on our Facebook live event on Saturday May 2 at 11 a.m. We are running weekly Facebook live sessions where you can ask questions regarding your home reno or DIY project. Join us on our Facebook page every Saturday at 11 a.m.The theme for […]
Saturday, May 9th @ 11:00am-12:00pm – It’s time to take your bike out of hibernation! We are running weekly Facebook live sessions where you can ask questions regarding your home reno or DIY project. Join us on our Facebook page every Saturday at 11 a.m.The theme for this Saturday May 9 is bike maintenance! If you have any topic suggestions or […]
Saturday, May 16th @ 11:00am-12:00pm – Want project advice while physical distancing? Ask our Tool Wizards for expert advice from home!! We are running weekly Facebook live sessions where you can ask questions regarding your home reno or DIY project. Join us on our Facebook page every Saturday at 11 a.m.The theme for this Saturday May 16 is General Q&A! If […]
Monday, Jun 29th @ 7:30pm-8:30pm – Join us for an online gardening talk with gardening expert, Natalie! She’ll be covering topics such as how to water your garden properly during the scorching Ottawa summer days and how to plan for a continuous veggie harvest!Bring your questions!! Tickets not needed – simply follow the link to our Facebook Live page on Monday […]
Monday, Jul 6th-Friday, Jul 10th @ 9:00am-4:00pm – Join us for a week of learning about how you can reduce the plastic waste in your life and make your own zero waste toolkit! Design and create all the tools you need to reduce your impact on the environment. Kids will learn about the importance of reducing waste, then, we’ll put it into practice […]
Monday, Jul 27th @ 7:00pm-8:00pm – Join us for a live Q&A with our bike experts, Kevin and Rhéal! Kevin and Rhéal will be covering how to change a bike tire and more! Bring your questions or submit them in advance to ask@ottawatoollibrary.com.Find our first live video about bike maintenance from earlier this summer here. Tickets not needed – simply follow […]
Monday, Aug 31st @ 7:00pm-8:00pm – Want project advice while physical distancing? Ask our Tool Wizards for expert advice from home!! Join us LIVE on Monday August 31st at 7pm for our online Demo Night! Ask our Tool Wizards any questions you have about projects you’re working on and the tools you need to make them happen. Send us questions in […]
Monday, Sep 28th @ 7:00pm-8:00pm – Our compost pro will give an introduction to indoor worm composting. Do you want to compost but live in an apartment without a green bin service? Join this FREE Facebook live event and learn everything there is to know about composting with worms. Our expert, Akil, will cover the basics of why, what and how […]
Sunday, Oct 4th @ 10:00am-12:00pm – Get geared up to do home renovations yourself! Power tools are often feared, but should not be. All it takes is some very simple instruction In this 2 hour workshop, you will learn how to use basic power tools safely, their common uses, and you will leave with a beautiful triangular shelf for your walls.This workshop […]