Circular October – A Month of Sustainability
Our current economic system isn’t working, so why not create a better system built on sharing and repairing instead?
This October, The Tool Library is proud to present Circular October, a month-long series of events and workshops dedicated to promoting the principles of circularity. The focus of this programming is to highlight the importance of rethinking our relationship with materials, resources and waste, with the aim of fostering a more sustainable and regenerative future for the Western New York community.
What is Circularity? Circularity is an approach to resource use that aims to minimize waste and keep items items in use for as long as possible through repair, reuse, recycling and upcycling. Unlike the traditional system where products are made, used and thrown away, circularity helps cut down waste and protect the environment while encouraging new ideas and stronger community connections.
Event Schedule:
Thursday, Oct. 2nd, 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Dare to Repair Cafe
UB Allen Hall (3485 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14214)
Dare to Repair Cafes are pop-up community events where individuals can bring broken items and have a team of volunteer fixers try to repair the item alongside them for free!
Saturday, Oct. 4th, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Main St Cleanup + Seed Saving Workshop
The Tool Library (2626 Main Street)
Join us for a Main St. Cleanup in front of The Tool Library, help us plant bulbs in the Vernon Pocket Park and learn how to collect, sort, and save perennial seeds for our Little Free Seed Library.
Tuesday, Oct. 7th, 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Clothing Swap
The Tool Library (2626 Main Street)
Fast fashion is one of the leading contributors to landfill waste. Refresh your wardrobe sustainably at our Clothing Swap—bring what you don’t wear, find new favorites, and keep clothes out of the landfill.
Tuesday, Oct. 14th, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
DIY Workshop: Foraged Ink
The Tool Library (2626 Main Street)
Learn how to create fun and vibrant art work with invasive species! At this workshop, artist Tatiana Ryckman will use invasive species to demonstrate how you can create ink!
Tickets are $20 for TL members and $30 for general admission.
Saturday, Oct. 18th, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Dare to Repair Cafe
Newstead Public Library (33 Main St, Akron, NY 14001)
Dare to Repair Cafes are pop-up community events where individuals can bring broken items and have a team of volunteer fixers try to repair the item alongside them for free!
Saturday, Oct. 25th, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Fall Tool + Bake Sale
The Tool Library (2626 Main Street)
Join us for a sidewalk sale where we’ll be slinging delicious baked good and hundreds of tools ranging from hammers and wrenches, to circular saws, drills, woodworking tools, garden tools, lawnmowers, and more!