Saint John Tool Library & DIY Workshop

05/08/2026

New hours of operation
May 7 - July 7
Wednesday 4-6pm
Saturday 10-1pm

during this time your membership may be affected and we want to ensure you have all the info you need. Visit our website to ensure you have all the information you need.

04/17/2026

Vacant 2 Vibrant update at Duke Street! Is anyone interested in a crackfill class?! Let us know .

04/02/2026

Hello Folks we will be CLOSED on Good Friday April 3rd 2026 "Tomorrow"
We will be back to regular hours Saturday April 4th.

03/05/2026

Hey folks, we are closed today Thursday , March 5th due to unforeseen circumstances.

01/08/2026

This kind of recognition for our trades training program is massive for our Hammers 2 Homes team. The model we've developed for affordable housing development in Vacant 2 Vibrant paired with our training program Hammers 2 Homes is set to make some big connections at the world's largest construction conference next month.

12/20/2025

Holiday Closure Notice
The Saint John Tool Library will be closed for the holidays from Monday, December 22, through Thursday, January 1.
We will reopen on Friday, January 2.

Happy Holidays Folks!

12/17/2025

We just wrapped Cohort 2 of Hammers 2 Homes, and we’re proud to be building a new, practical pathway into the construction industry here in Saint John.

This program is different on purpose:

Our close friend Aron Jones at Big Dog Construction Inc. helped shape the curriculum to simplify the deliverables and ensure future employers have clarity in the training outcomes.

NBCC is supporting students with meaningful credentials in various topics which can connect to future training or professional development.

Our Vacant 2 Vibrant projects give real job-site, real-world training that takes place on our affordable housing projects.

The reality is: each year our industry loses more skilled workers than it adds, and traditional trades school isn’t the right fit (or timing) for everyone. At the same time, one of the fastest, most affordable ways to grow housing supply is to turn vacant and derelict buildings into safe, vibrant homes. Hammers 2 Homes helps tackle both. We’re excited to keep building in 2026.

Huge thanks to WorkingNB (Government of New Brunswick) for funding support and for believing in this new approach from our organisation.

Also, a big thank you to Diamondback Toolbelts and Stiletto Tools for helping us deliver a high-quality student experience.

If you want to partner, sponsor, or connect someone who should be in the next cohort, visit us at www.https://sjtl.ca/h2h

Video created by Grit.Media

11/26/2025

Thank you to ROGERS tv New Brunswick for helping our Vacant 2 Vibrant team raise the profile on our affordable housing work! Every building saved honours the carpenters, plumbers, roofers, and electricians that built and maintained them for a century (in this case) and now they are used to help educate the next generation of trades people and affordably house those in most need.

Local Non Profit Flips homes for affordable housing in Saint John.

11/19/2025

update! We are busy getting 230 Duke street back on track to house people in need all the while expanding our construction team and training folks in our training program. This is transforming the solutions deployed to solve our housing crisis and we need your help to spread the word. Let's simplify the solutions around our by ensure we eliminate as much as possible.

11/18/2025

Vacant 2 Vibrant update. 3 months after we finally were able to purchase 230 Duke street we are making progress. Our Hammers 2 Homes team is loving the support and donations from Stiletto Tools and Diamondback Toolbelts!