Saint John Tool Library & DIY centre

Meet our new friend Mulu! We've developed quite the partnership with the YMCA of Greater Saint John and their newcomers program. Mulu is interested in pursuing a career in the trades and we think he is perfect for the job. Strong work ethic, willing to learn and not afraid to try anything, including hammering up tile with our The SJTL Build Team ! We are excited to see who the lucky construction team will be that Mulu ends up with!

Had a great chat with the Uptown Saint John U Cast team today about the tool Library, our future, and the vision behind the sharing economy in Saint John. Look for it to be aired just before Christmas on December 20th. ... .. #podcast #uptownsj #ucast #toollibrary

It's time again! The shop has been pumping out product like crazy and the side effect is lots of mixed scrap wood. Some of this stuff is log size and lots is kindling size. No pressure treated or plywood in this, most of it is mixed hardwood and pine. If you want some, stop by the roadside pickup at 6 Rideau st, Saint John. Take what you need. Some is boxed but the biggest stuff is loose In the bin so you may need to bring your own bin for transport.

Are you tired of our consumption treadmill that is harming our environment and creating social isolation? Good News! Tool libraries have been internationally recognized by the USDN as an important development for sustainable consumption. https://sustainableconsumption.usdn.org//tool-lending-libr

These are two of our favourite people and our absolute favourite resteraunt in SJ. Holly and Ken have supported our fundraisers, spread the word, and believed in us early on when most people thought we were nothing more than dreamers. If you've never eaten at Thandi Restaurant , get on it! #Repost @discoversaintjohn Cool flavours, awesome restaurant concepts and a sense of community - and their butter chicken sauce is now available by the jar! ... Chef @jessevergen chats with @thandisaintjohn's own Kenny and Holly Singh about cuisine and culture. Find out more about their signature dishes here: https://www.discoversaintjohn.com/thandi-first-timers #SaintAwesome #ExploreNB #foodie #delicious #local #dotheraitathing

Hey folks, looking for a local gift buying guide? Check out our friend Avery Burnside s local gift buying guide and keep your hard earned cash right here in NB. https://averyburnside.com/?p=7655

New Class list, Christmas season, and more! - https://mailchi.mp//new-class-list-christmas-season-and-mo

Last nights fundraiser was a success! Thank you so much to our sponsors and those who donated to our silent auction. Thandi Restaurant , Gahan House Port City , Woodchucks Axe Throwing, Loyalist City Brewing Co, Rogue Coffee, Beamer's Creek Woodworking, Yip Cider, Picaroons General Store, and Ethel & Mary's ... .. . #toollibrary #fundraiser #uptownsj #lovelifeuptownsj #saintjohnnb

Tonight is the night for our fundraiser at Woodchucks Axe Throwing! Looks like we will reach our capacity for tonight's event. Thanks everyone!

Announcing new membership cards!! We also have a new place for members to get discounts, Kent Building Supplies anywhere in Saint John! Now all our members can get up 5% off materials at any one of the three locations in the city. We also have 10% off Massca Products jigs , 10% off of EcoPoxy , and great discounts at Sherwin-Williams . It pays to be a member! Come in an buy that special person a membership this Christmas and give them the gift of getting it done. .... ... ..... . #toollibrary #members #discountcard #diyer #DIY #saintjohnnb #giftidea #buylocal #supportlocal See more

We've gained traction this week and are hoping to reach our goal of 50 new memberships or renewals by Tuesday night which is the night of our fundraiser at @woodchucksaxethrowing .we also hope to sell all our tickets to this limited seating event. ... .. . #toollibrary #fundraiser #progress #savethetoollibrary #saintjohnnb

Thank you to Saint John Cycling Club for becoming our second Corporate Members at the DIY Level. Now all members of the SJCC will be able to use the tool library to borrow as many of our tools as they need for 3 days at a time! We are so excited to see this group championing trail development and building for our active transportation community. If you are a biker, check them out!

Hello Saint John supporters! With our summer student back to school we are looking for volunteer support for our evening shifts on Tuesday 5-8, Thursday 5-9, and our weekend shifts. Even if you cant commit to working a full shift we appreciate any help you can offer. Basic responsibilities include helping members sign up, checkout and renew tools, and spread the love of our sharing movement with those who come in. Message us if your interested and someone will get in touch :)

Check it out! Our member KC from Visitors created this unique piece for THIRD SHIFT that is being shown at Stone Church uptown. We helped them build the platform! We absolutely love supporting our artists :)

So Im sure many of you have heard, our director Brent Harris is running for the Green party in the tool Library riding ( Brent Harris for Saint John Harbour ) but the tool Library values all political participation by all parties and want to make ourselves available to any candidate that needs sign construction support. Reach out if you need help!

Know anyone who needs wood for winter? Brent has been busy with the new tool library chain saw and has a fair pile felled and bucked. The trees have been felled since spring nice and dry. Also, still have lots of kindling. Totally free!

Brent and Alex showed up to support our staff member Brandon Burell and the families memorial Basketball game for Anthony Burrell. Anthony passed suddenly and unexpectedly a few years back and the family holds a big gathering and basketball game in his memory.

Check out this update from Living Saint John and the YMCA of Greater Saint John concerning our training program for construction Labourers In Saint John. STUDENTS GRADUATE FROM YMCA & SJ TOOL LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM In 2017, Ming Tang (Tony) arrived as a newcomer in Saint John from China with a professional background in manufacturing. ... He hoped to expand his skillset and transition to a new career in the construction and concrete sector. He registered for one of the Pathways to Employment program through YMCA Newcomer Connections. This program was offered in partnership with the Saint John Tool Library (SJTL) to address Saint Johns high unemployment rate and shortage of general labourers with basic trade skills. But this community development initiative was faced with a serious barrier to success: COVID-19. The Y was forced to close its facilities, the SJTL was unable to accommodate students on-site, and Tonys career aspirations were put on hold. "COVID-19 delayed the start of our program by more than a month," said Brent Harris, SJTL Founder. "We had hoped to start sooner but, due to the small workshop that we have at the Tool Library, we didnt know how we could meet the criteria regarding spacing." Amidst the pandemic, the Y had to quickly pivot to providing programming online. The employment language training aspect of this program was delivered remotely by Y staff members. Its students needed only an internet-ready computer or mobile device to participate from the safety of their own homes. But once New Brunswick entered the Yellow Phase of the Provincial Recovery Plan, Tony and his classmates were able to visit the SJTL for four days of intensive, hands-on experience. Each student had the opportunity to practice every step of concrete work: building forms, reinforcing, mixing, pouring, and more. The students understood most construction-related lingo. They were able to learn effectively and a few were able to demonstrate existing skill sets they had acquired previously, said Harris. According to Harris, Saint John is in short supply of reliable general labourers. Many contractors, construction companies, and tradespeople report that these jobs consistently go unfilled because people lack the basic skill sets required to be useful on job sites. "The local pool of labourers with basic trades skills is certainly lacking. By partnering with the YMCA of Greater Saint John, we hope to bring value to this sector," said Harris. On July 10, Tony was one of eight students who completed the Construction and Concrete program, several of whom are currently in the interview process with prominent local companies. They have obtained the skills to build new lives and enrich our community. For more information call 506-634-4860. https://mailchi.mp/741db5f87039/hunger-a-film-4895438

We know some of you are serious about the development of the sharing economy in our city. It solves major environmental, ecomomic and social problems as well as provides a practical framework for an alternative economy. Check out this new ebook from our friends at Shareable . https://www.shareable.net/library-of-things-ebook/

Summer newsletter! New sponsor announcement, new tools, and more! - https://mailchi.mp//new-sponsor-announcement-new-tool-anno

New tool alert! We now have an electric lawn mower for our members to borrow. Our member @uptownini donated this to us and response we added 1 year onto his membership. This is something we are willing to do with any member who donates a more substantial tool to us and we base it on a fair market cost equivalent to our membership cost. We have had some folks asking us about other tools we need. Currently space is an absolute premium for us so we are not always able to take b...igger tools but we always apreciate getting calls from our community with donations. Thank you to all who have donated. We would love to have the following items. 1x 10" sliding miter saw 4x Ryobi 18v batteries 1x trim router 2x orbital palm Sanders 1x electric whipper snipper 2x 50 extension chords ... .. . #toollibrary #sharingeconomy #borrowdontbuy #borrowdontconsume #toolrevolution #members #share #neighbours #communityasset #communitysharing #assetsharing See more

Hi folks, we are closing at 430 today so our team can enjoy a team supper at the SJ alehouse . Feel free to come say hi as we will be out on the patio in full force .

Our @sjtlbuildteam has thoroughly enjoyed working with these tremendous folks #Repost @gillianenadeau Uncorked Tours... Getting closer! Theres something about seeing my name on the door that makes me feel like were really getting ready to wrap this project up!! So many people have worked with us to make this a reality. Later this summer well do a before and after post, but for now I just want to say thank you for getting us this far. @nadeaunat @atkimball @gracelouiserussell @mynameismikeroy @sjcitymarket @geoframsay - design @sjtools - build @chicdujour - cushions @360fab - signage #DrinkNB #SaintAwesome #UncorkNB @uncorked_nb

New tool announcement! We now have a 16" @stihl MS 271 for our members to borrow. This tool is stored off site for safety concerns so call ahead and schedule a pickup. Your big trees dont stand a chance now! ... .. . #toolrevolution #tools #chainsaw #stihl #saintjohnb #sharingeconomy #borrowdontbuy #borrowdontconsume @ Saint John Tool Library & DIY centre

A local teacher here in Saint John helping inspire the next generation of change makers!

Congratulations to our friends at New Boots - Progressing Women in Trades / Nouvelles Bottes on recieving a big boost from the provincial government which should carry their program into 2023! If you are a women considering or involved in the trades you need to get connected with this amazing organization.

Check out this walkthrough of our new Massca Products !

We are excited to announce our newwest sponsors all the way from California Massca Products . They caught the vision we were casting for community DIY training and revitalization. Our members now have access to their amazing jig and clamp system to borrow as members. We are also their first Canadian retailers so anyone can come and purchase too. More videos to come

Our co founder Alex and our summer team are hard at work with 14 picnic tables as we speak. Look for them Uptown!! Thank you to the City of Saint John and Gahan House for supporting us.

Thank you to the YMCA Newcomer Connections here in YMCA of Greater Saint John for trusting us to run this construction readiness program in partnership with Ocean Steel Saint John. We are excited to be launching 8 new qualified and trained labourers into our city.

Anyone need firewood?? Members have been busy!

Your SJTL summer newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/cb76064d5715/your-sjtl-summer-newsletter

New tool alert! For all you beginner farmers or hardcore gardeners we now have a 8 HP self propelled roto tiller with a plow attachment. Our member @coreybrendansmith is storing it at their shed in browns flat as they will have more of an immediate need for it at the @rivervalleyhomestead . Follow their agricultural and livestock journey for an inspiring agrarian story right here @destinationnb . If you need the tiller youll have to drive out to get it but its not too far and it is a beautiful drive along the Saint John river. Thank you to Katherine and family for the donation! ... .. . #toollibrary #tools #communityasset #sharingeconomy #saintjohnb #saintjohnriver #newagrarian #tiller #homestead #farmshare

Happy member made monday folks. Our good friend and canoe paddle making instructor finished his first canoe and it is absolutely stunning. follow him for the entire process! .. .. . #toollibrary #membermade #membermademonday #canoe #diy #woodworking ... #Repost @johnevertsbaird Seats webbed and installed, wow! I am psyched at how this is looking.. .. While still not technically done, I still need to varnish the bottom at least one more time and install the stem band its pretty much there.. .. #woodworking #handtoolschool #canoe #canoecraft #canoebuilding #bearmountainboats

Hi folks, bad news. Last night the 96 Victoria building our community build rallied to salvage caught fire again. It was bad enough that they evacuated the next door buildings. Heres thoughts from the director on the update.

RAFFLE RESULTS The New Brunswick Black History Society was founded ten years ago, in June of 2010. Since the beginning, they have dedicated themselves to coll...ecting the stories of Black individuals, families, loyalists, and refugees who have traveled to New Brunswick, settled, and contributed to our heritage. Every dollar we raised together will support their ongoing research and educational outreach programs. And together, weve raised $8000! THANK YOU SAINT JOHN! Over 1500 tickets were sold and four lucky winners are each taking home a prize pack valued at $450. Winners update! Congrats Candice Miner, Lauren Rowsey, Michelle Lang & Andrea Cunningham! Twenty-eight small businesses sponsored the raffle. They donated prizes with a total value of a little over $1800. Learn more about the NB Black History Society in the latest Visitors Log (link in bio) & visit them online at nbblackhistorysociety.org/ Images: an informational handout courtesy of the NB Black History Society. Sponsors Visitors Paddington Station Gahan House Port City Bellas Traditional Ice Cream Saint John Tool Library & DIY centre @wix.woodworx Saint John City Market Hair by Nicole Lavish Aesthetics Studio Sankara The Corn Crib Natural Foods Saint John In Pursuit - A Mobile Boutique Cobalt Art Gallery Good Fibrations Ethel & Marys TUCK Studio Handworks Gallery- Fine Art, Craft & Jewellery Vitos Jeremiahs Deli & Catering Backstreet Records (Saint John location) RIFF RAFF SKATE SHOP The Urban Shoe Myth The Art Warehouse SJ Heroes Beacon The Feel Good Store The Yoga Co-op Heartbreak Boutique Picaroons General Store

Check out this uptown raffle happening to raise money for Black Lives Matter SJ! Thanks to @shopvisitors for organizing #Repost @we.are.visitors The New Brunswick Black History Society was founded in June of 2010. Due to the hard work and dedication of the volunteers involved, the society has been able to make an impact in New Brunswick and enhanced the knowledge of Black history among those residing in the province of New Brunswick. ... Their objectives are to gather information concerning New Brunswicks Black residents, past and present. To promote awareness of New Brunswicks Black history. To encourage the Black community and the general public to work together. To work towards increasing the presence of Black history in New Brunswicks education system. Every dollar raised will support the New Brunswick Black History Society, their ongoing research, and educational outreach programs. A raffle ticket costs $5. Buy them online at www.shopvisitors.ca or at any of the participating businesses. Youre welcome to buy more than one. Thanks to the generous response from the local business community, we will be drawing for multiple prize packs on Saturday, June 27th! New Sponsors @paddingtonstationsj @gahan.saintjohn Sponsors @bellastraditional @saint john tool library & DIY Centre @wix.woodworx @sjcitymarket @hairbynicolesj_ @kingstonlynda @sankaramarket @thecorncribsj @inpursuittruck @cobaltartgallery @good_fibrations @ethelandmarys@newbrunswickfoodstuffs @tuckstudio @handworksgallerysj @vitossjnb @thejeremiahsdeli @backstreetsj @riff_raff_skateshop @theurbanshoemyth @theartwarehousesj @heroesbeaconsj @feelgoodsj @sjyogacoop @heartbreakboutiquesj @picaroons @picaroonsgeneralstore @we.are.visitors See more

Two years ago we opened. To date weve shared 5897 tools, weve taught over 60 classes, tackled 3 community builds with a combined input of 1200 person-hours of volunteer community development and helped dozens of Saint Johners tackle their renovations. Heres a throwback to our grand opening party back in 2018 :)

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This is our current SJTL summer staff! From left to right wed like to introduce you to Brandon Burrel a local johner who is pursuing a community college position for carpentry. @tom_gogan is working on our @sjtlbuildteam and is pursuing studies at UNB in mechanical engineering. Holly Smith is pursuing studies in Industrial design. Of course you all know out director Brent on the end and @wix.woodworx was too busy sanding wood to make it in the picture but hes never far. Welcome to the team folks! ... .. . #toollibrary #staff #summerteam #students #saintjohnb

Did you know that our @sjtlbuildteam uses all the same tools that our members use? They provode a full range of construction and renovation services to help our social enterprise remain financially possible. This means that our members too can tackle that wide range of DIY projects. Every job they do and member we recruit pushes us closer to sustainability and ensures that we can continue to make a major impact on our city. ... .. . #sharingeconomy #toollibrary #tools #borrowdontbuy #endconsumerism #borrowdontconsume #saintjohnb #diy

These tools could have gone to the land fill. When something doesnt work properly many people throw it away or they put it on a shelf with intentions to fix them but forget about them. We ALWAYS fix what we can and our friends at Harbour City Electro-Mechanical make it happen. Make sure you fix your stuff people, these tools cost way more than the price tag indicates. Most tools make a world tour from extraction to consumption and we need to make better use of this societal effort. ... .. . #repair #saintjohnb #repairdontreplace #fix #toollibrary #tools #sharingeconomy @ Saint John, New Brunswick

These past few months have been busy for us. Tools have been borrowed, furniture has been built, bowls have been turned, and renos tackled. We are open longer hours; back to 6 days a week and are still sanitizing tools before they go out an when they come back. Keep sharing Saint John . ... .. . #toollibrary #sharingeconomy #borrowdontbuy #diy #woodworkong #makersgonnamake #members #saintjohnb #renovation #tools #lovelofeuptownsj... @ Saint John Tool Library & DIY centre See more

Hi members! Anyone looking for some Maple?? This huge tree is at our members Steve Zaat house 473 Windsor Street west. Its available for free! Bring a few bodies because its a beast but thats some gorgeous maple right there! ... .. . #toollibrary #members #support #maple #free #wood @ Saint John, New Brunswick

Another brilliantly crafted item from one of our members in the shop using our brand new @busybeetools wood lathe provided by a super generous member Duke! #Repost @sethmose Im slowly getting used to the lathe so I decided to try my hand at some tool making. This is considered a chiseling mallet and is usually made from oak or maple but I decided to go with something a little more fancy ... #toollibrary #makersgonnamake #maker #finewoodworking #lathe #woodturning #woodworking #diy #membermade #saintjohnb

This is Ronnie Dale, he lives in the Waterloo village uptown. Ronnie faithfully and diligently collects bottles and cans from all over the uptown. When I can I ...try to make time to help him get his bottles to the depot in the Saint John Tool Library & DIY centre work truck. If you ever see Ronnie uptown, give him a hand. He keeps our streets clean and the recycling business going well. Its crazy here at the depot with them reopening but its worth the wait! See more

Hi folks! We are expanding our hours this week going forward. We are still maintaining the Covid-19 measures that we put in place of course. Those include calling ahead to book time in the shop, calling ahead to reserve/return tools, and we are doing disinfecting of the tools before and after they come back. ALSO, we are still moving, we have secured a place, but we are just waiting for the banks to close on the deal with the developer who has stepped up to support us. Stay tuned on that front! As for the hours we are now open. Tues 12-8, Wed 9-5, Thurs 12-9, Fri 11-6, Sat 9-4, Sun 10-4. We are excited to get rolling again!