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'''Calgary Tool Library''' ('''CTL''') is a tool lending [[public library]] system based in [[Calgary]], [[Alberta]], Canada. Tool libraries loan specialized tools for both experienced and inexperienced community members who are interested in home repair, maintenance, building projects, community projects, gardening and landscaping.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/community-associations-get-creative-in-effort-to-engage-citizens |title=Home improvement improved with a Calgary tool library |accessdate=January 5, 2017 |publisher=Calgary Herald |year=2014 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150113000905/http://calgaryherald.com:80/news/local-news/community-associations-get-creative-in-effort-to-engage-citizens |archivedate=January 13, 2015 |df= }}</ref> Makerspaces provide access to tools and resources and host planned programming, workshops, free play and community group times related to making, DIY, and innovation. The CTL offers tool library memberships to any resident of Calgary and area and to organizations. The CTL is supported by The Calgary Foundation, First Calgary Financial, Brookfield Residential, and Remington Development Corporation.

==History==