The Chicago Tool Library

We are so excited to be featured on NBC News Today Show this morning! Check out our wonderful staff and volunteers in-action! https://lnkd.in/gdhkiHzs #chicago #chicagononprofit #nonprofit #diy #goodnews

The Chicago Tool Library is excited to be kicking off our 2025 Sponsorships! If your business wants to demonstrate its commitment to #sustainability, #community #empowerment, and #equity by becoming a sponsor of the Chicago Tool Library this year – we'd love to partner with you. https://lnkd.in/gqUyf4jN

Our last Repair Fair was featured in Rebellious Magazine! ? For folks wondering about the range of items we repair... check out this article. It’s been a joy serving our community, and we can’t wait to do it again February 22nd! ??? https://lnkd.in/dWaHQpC6

?Curious about joining the Tool Library's board of directors? If you want to learn more before applying, come to one of our casual group Q&A sessions to ask questions and meet current board members. Applications to join our board of directors are open until February 13th. Sign up on our website!?? https://lnkd.in/ezx_RFxw

By joining the board of the #ChicagoToolLibrary, you're helping create new opportunities for #repair, #creativity, and #sharing across the city. APPLY NOW to join this amazing group of leaders and please spread the word! https://lnkd.in/ezx_RFxw #diy #nonprofit #chicago #chicagononprofit #toollibrary #chicagotoollibrary #chicagoboards

Please join us on Saturday, October 26th from 5-9pm for a Haunted Warehouse Fundraiser Party! Get your tickets now or make a donation to sponsor entry for someone not in a position to pay. Can't wait to see you there! https://lnkd.in/g_exqQC2

??We’re proud to announce that the Chicago Tool Library will be a site in this year’s Open House Chicago with Chicago Architecture Center ! Pay a visit to CTL and more than 170 other cultural and architectural treasures welcoming visitors October 19–20 during this free annual architecture festival! https://lnkd.in/gYVXvmuT #OHC2024 #Chicago #architecture #chiarchitecture

?? ?? Big news: the Chicago Tool Library is honored to be the winner of this year’s Creative Places Award from the MacArthur Foundation as a part of the LISC Chicago Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards! Winning this competitive award is a testament to the power of our community’s collective creativity and effort. When we dedicate space for sharing, truly transformative things can happen. This prestigious award will hopefully lead to fruitful connections and open new possibilities for growth. We were also awarded $15,000 which is such a big win for our little library’s budget! As a nonprofit with an unconventional concept, funding is our biggest barrier and it’s so crucial to find funders and donors who share our vision. We couldn’t do this work without you, and we can’t wait to see what else this incredible community can accomplish!

Join the Chicago Tool Library on May 23rd at the National Museum of Mexican Art for a fun-filled event celebrating our incredible members, donors, staff, and volunteers! There will be tacos, margaritas, art, crafts, and wonderful people! Everyone is welcome so don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow DIYers and have a great time. See you there! https://lnkd.in/g-M3ESVc

Want to use your writing or researching skills to help the Tool Library reach new heights? Join our new Grants Committee! Do love planning every detail of a perfect party and wish you could use your magic for a good cause? Join our Events Committee! Visit https://lnkd.in/gAwyCZsh to see how you can make a big impact at our little organization – we hope to hear from you! #nonprofit #volunteer #chicago #chicagovolunteer