Kitchener-Waterloo Library of Things

06/01/2026

Gone fishin! 🐟

Check out our fishing trip haul on our website under "inventory" 😉

05/27/2026

We're happy to see y'all every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday!
🔧🪡🪚⛺

05/26/2026

Meet Finn (he/they) our newest team member as Marketing Associate! You can find him recording funny videos of our staff, helping out in the library, and hunting for silly social media trends!

Some fun facts about Finn
✨ He moved here recently from California!
✨ He spends his free time riding his bike, crafting, or hanging out with his cat named Goose
✨ He's a mixed media artist with his eyes on the KWLOT sewing machines 👀

Give him a warm welcome and leave your suggestions for what he should start borrowing from the LOT in the comments!

05/22/2026

”I don’t think I would’ve picked up a power tool if it wasn’t for the [KW] Library of Things.”

Fun fact: we will help you learn how to use anything in our inventory!

📺 Some items have how-to videos attached to the listing
👷🏽 We run workshops to teach you new skills
🛠 We host repair cafes where you can get free repairs with and learn from their team
😊 We are more than happy to help you, so ask us anything!

Have any questions about our resources?
🔗 Visit the link in our bio to learn more
💬 Comment you question down below and we will get to it asap

05/16/2026

Reminder to send in your application by Monday for Summer Librarian!

Head to our website for details ✨

05/15/2026

05/14/2026

“Something else I really love [about KWLOT] is having a deadline.”🕰️

says it motivates her to get projects done. Having deadlines helps you reach your project goals faster, and helps us lend the items to more people, more often.

🔗 Stay sustainable and start a new project (with the benefit of an accountable deadline) by borrowing from KWLOT. Link in bio!

How do you feel about deadlines? Do you agree with Elaine or do you have a different perspective? We want to hear 💭

05/09/2026

🗣️ WE ARE HIRING: A PART TIME SUMMER LIBRARIAN

Do you love the Library of Things? Do you want to work towards a community that welcomes and accepts everyone?

We do too! Apply to join the KWLOT team this summer✨

We are looking to hire a Summer Librarian with lived experience of disability to help us run the Library of Things during our open hours, support our events and workshops, and join us for community events that we attend to promote the LOT. As a Librarian, you will also get to share and communicate personal experiences with members and the community

Head to our website homepage for more details 🧑‍💻
Know someone perfect for this role? Send them this post!

05/08/2026

Don’t know what to borrow next? Try top 5 borrows ✨

Elaine is a long-time KWLOT member with a passion for sustainability and fun things to do. KWLOT’s 1,000+ inventory ensures that there is something for everyone. Try an activity, start a new project, or finish an old one, with one of our many items ♻️

🔗 Try out her fun finds or find your own through the link in our bio.

What’s your favourite KWLOT item to borrow? Let us know below!