The Tool Library

The mission of the The Tool Library is to provide communities with the tools they need to create the change they want.

The Tool Library accomplishes its mission through the work of its members and the partnerships it builds with block clubs, community nonprofits, businesses, educational institutions, and local government. A membership to the tool library gives individuals and groups access to an inventory of thousands of tools for one small annual fee. Sharing resources in this way allows communities to build wealth by lowering costs typically associated with community development projects.

From planting trees and building community gardens; to fighting blight with public art and reclaiming public green spaces, the Tool Library provides citizens a platform to improve the world around them. We also have programming that helps others fix their broken items (Dare to Repair), engages the community in service (Spring/Fall Service Days), and makes Lead Encapsulation affordable (Lead Safe Tool Borrowing).