Minnesota Tool Library

Want to change out that old light fixture? Have a light switch or outlet that doesn’t work?  Learn to make these simple electrical repairs yourself. In this hands-on class at the Minnesota Tool Library, you will replace single-pole and 3-way light switches, a wall outlet, a light fixture, and learn how to rewire a lamp and test electrical circuits. The class will help you confidently DIY simple electrical repairs that could cost you hundreds of dollars if you hired an…

Professional wallpaper hanger Rachel Hiltsley will teach you all of the do's and don’ts of installing wallpaper in your home. You’ll get hands-on experience preparing and applying wallpaper at a beautiful old home located in Minneapolis.The first session on Feb. 25 will cover how to prep the wall and how to measure the amount of paper needed. In the second session on March 4, participants will get hands-on practice cutting and hanging the paper. General admission: $100; sliding scale/MTL member…

Minnesota Tool Library, 1620 Central Ave., will hold a free Fixit clinic Sunday, June 18, 3-6 pm. Have a chair with a wobbly leg? A lamp that won't light? A vacuum that's lost its suck? A weed-whacker that's not whacking? A spade with a broken handle? A staple gun that's jammed? Does your jacket have a broken zipper? Your favorite jeans have a tear in the knee? June's event features additional support for fans and dehumidifiers. MTL has the tools…

NE Minneapolis Tool Library is offering free Fix-In sessions. Each session will have a different focus with specialists on hand. Sunday, Nov. 19 will focus on heaters and Sunday, Dec. 17 will focus on toys, but sessions are not restricted to those topics. Free and open to the public; each session is from 3-6 pm. Located in the main level of the Thorp Building at 1620 Central Ave. NE, slightly north of Diamonds Coffee Shoppe.

Thursday, Jan. 18, 5:30-9 pm, Minnesota Tool Library, 1620 Central Ave. NE Suite #126. This introductory stained glass workshop will teach you to cut and shape glass, and how to use the copper foil method and a soldering iron to construct your very own eye-catching work of art. No experience required. Participants will choose from a variety of beginner patterns, colors, and glass to create their piece and go home with a finished product they can hang in their window…

Tuesday, Feb. 20, 6:30-9 pm, Minnesota Tool Library, 1620 Central Ave. NE, Suite #126. Want to change out that old light fixture? Have a light switch or outlet that doesn’t work?  Learn to make these simple electrical repairs yourself. In this hands-on class you will replace single-pole and 3-way light switches, a wall outlet, a light fixture and learn how to rewire a lamp and test electrical circuits. No experience required. Fee: $45. Register: mntoollibrary.simpletix.com/

Want to fix up your hardwood floors but don’t know how to do it yourself? In this weekend workshop from the MN Tool Library you’ll learn what a project like this entails, from visioning it out to sanding techniques and finishing options. Day 1 (3/2/24 from 3-5:30 pm) will go over how to use the Tool Library’s floor sanding equipment, including demonstration of a drum sander and edger and cover topics such as dust control and dealing with corners and…

Whether you want to start a career in the trades, try something new, or simply become a well-rounded DIYer, the Minnesota Tool Library’s “Tools for Life” mentorship program aims to provide people of all backgrounds with general knowledge about the trades. Explore common projects and build skills through hands-on workshops, learn from experienced tradespeople and gain familiarity with a variety of tools and types of work. The program will run through May 9 at the Tool Library's St. Paul location,…

From diagnosing simple device repairs to large appliance issues, predicting your energy bill and tackling big electricity eaters, to understanding that hot mess of wiring in your wall. Electrical testing and measurement tools can keep you safe and be a DIY'ers best friend. Participants will get hands-on experience using multimeters,voltage detectors, wattmeters and component testers to troubleshoot and explore AC-powered equipment, DC and battery circuits and a variety of audio and electronic devices. This is a beginners level class, no…

Tuesday, Nov. 12, 5-7:30 pm, NE Mpls Tool Library, 1620 Central Ave. NE, Suite #126. Want to change out that old light fixture? Have a light switch or outlet that doesn’t work?  Learn to make these simple electrical repairs yourself! In this hands-on class you will replace single pole and 3-way light switches, a wall outlet, a light fixture, and learn how to rewire a lamp and test electrical circuits. The class will help you confidently DIY simple electrical repairs…