The Chicago Tool Library

🎉 🎉 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

Please join us in thanking and welcoming our 2024 board of directors! We are thrilled to have the support and guidance of this talented group of folks and we can’t wait to see what CTL accomplishes under their leadership. Welcome to: • Donna Smith Bracey • Jacqueline Guzman • Osama Hasan • Paul Hinze • Ryan Jackson Thanks for another year: • Samantha Gorzelany, CPA • Tracey McCusker, MBA • Sasha N. • Jonathan Pereira • Rae Perez • Syd Rothman

🌏 Happy Earth Month! Did you know that the Chicago Tool Library has thousands of tools specifically for groups like nonprofits, schools, gardens, mutual aid groups, and more? Who has the budget or storage space to rent or buy all the items you need for your seasonal projects – why not borrow them instead? Visit www.chicagotoollibrary.org and get your group a membership today to start borrowing! #chicago #chicagononprofit #tools #toollibrary

The right tools make all the difference 🏠 🛠 The Chicago Tool Library is here to help you kickstart your next project or even your career. Created by Crumbs #diy #tools #toollibrary #chicago #chicagotoollibrary #makersgonnamakereated #nonprofitvideo #chicagoproductioncompany

Explore your passions and experiment 🌱 🔬🛠 The Chicago Tool Library has thousands of items to help you follow your dreams wherever they lead. Created by Crumbs #diy #tools #toollibrary #chicago #chicagotoollibrary #makersgonnamake #nonprofitvideo #chicagoproductioncompany

Crumbs Studio helped us figure out what exactly our members are doing when they take their tools home – and it's amazing! Check out their video snippets of CTL members being creative!

We have one more info session on Sunday 2/4 to learn about joining our board! Register for the info session today and learn more about our board search on our website https://lnkd.in/ezx_RFxw

Curious about joining our board of directors? Let’s talk about it! Applications to join our board of directors are open until February 15th. 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. Sign up on our website! https://lnkd.in/ezx_RFxw