Published April 9, 2024
Take Advantage of Tool Libraries for your Home Spring Maintenance Projects!
Lending libraries aren’t just for books!
There are many tool lending libraries around the area that members can borrow over 2500 tools for their home, yard, woodworking, and auto projects! Using the tool library allows people to save money by avoiding buying tools that will only be used a few times, and reduces the environmental impacts associated with tool purchases. In addition to loaning out tools, most have a great shop space that you can use to work on your projects as well as having a number of events to share skills and work on projects together.
Instead of buying a tool or even kitchen equipment that you rarely use, you can borrow it!
Four non-profit tool libraries currently operate in King County outside Seattle:
- Shoreline Tool Library
- South King Tool Library – Auburn
- South King Tool Library – Federal Way
- Vashon Island Tool Library
In Seattle, non-profit tool lending libraries include:
