Just like a normal library, a tool library is a sustainable public service that provides community access to tools and an exchange of knowledge, at little to no cost.
How Can I Join?
Easy! As a supporting member of Sustainable Ballard, your membership is free! If you are not a member of Sustainable Ballard, you need an annual membership. You can sign up here at your preferred level of support. ($35 for an individual membership, or $60 for a supporting household membership, or $100 for a sustaining household membership.)
You can make an account to schedule appointments at our MyTurn website, or email the Tool Library manager at manager@ballardtoollibrary.org for more information on how to get started. Then you can start borrowing tools right away! Rentals range from $1 to $20 per tool per week.
What kinds of tools does the Ballard Tool Library (BTL) have?
Whatever you need! We use a very loose definition of “tool,” therefore our members can expect to find the usual drills, saws, etc. as well as sewing machines, juicers, bike stands, dremels, lawn aerators, and many other dealy-bobs and whatchamacallits! There’s even a collection of books that could help with your project. We aim to build a tool collection that represents Ballard artists, craftspeople, gardeners, mariners, and putterers. Are you looking for a specific dealy-bob or whatchamacallit? Let us know and we’ll try to get it!
Current Hours
The Ballard Tool Library is open for walk-ins! Our hours are:
Monday: 5 to 7 p.m.
Thursday: 5 to 7 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
CLOSED:
Feb 17 for President's Day
Mar 17 for St. Patrick's Day
May 26 for Memorial Day
Jun 19 for Juneteenth
To make an appointment, visit our inventory to find the tool you'd like to check out, or select the "Non-specific appointment" item to come in and browse tools.
Volunteer
Library volunteers come in all shapes and sizes! Find your niche as a Tool Librarian, outreach volunteer, tool maintenance volunteer, repair specialist or lead a workshop. Interested in something else? Contact our Tool Library Manager and let them know what interests you!
Make a Donation
Support the Ballard Tool Library by making a donation to Sustainable Ballard. Please note in your donation that you would like your funds to support the Ballard Tool Library.
Welcome to the Ballard Tool Library
Just like a normal library, a tool library is a sustainable public service that provides community access to tools and an exchange of knowledge, at little to no cost.
How Can I Join?
Easy! As a supporting member of Sustainable Ballard, your membership is free! If you are not a member of Sustainable Ballard, you need an annual membership. You can sign up here at your preferred level of support. ($35 for an individual membership, or $60 for a supporting household membership, or $100 for a sustaining household membership.)
You can make an account to schedule appointments at our MyTurn website, or email the Tool Library manager at manager@ballardtoollibrary.org for more information on how to get started. Then you can start borrowing tools right away! Rentals range from $1 to $20 per tool per week.
What kinds of tools does the Ballard Tool Library (BTL) have?
Whatever you need! We use a very loose definition of “tool,” therefore our members can expect to find the usual drills, saws, etc. as well as sewing machines, juicers, bike stands, dremels, lawn aerators, and many other dealy-bobs and whatchamacallits! There’s even a collection of books that could help with your project. We aim to build a tool collection that represents Ballard artists, craftspeople, gardeners, mariners, and putterers. Are you looking for a specific dealy-bob or whatchamacallit? Let us know and we’ll try to get it!
Current Hours
The Ballard Tool Library is open for walk-ins! Our hours are:
CLOSED:
To make an appointment, visit our inventory to find the tool you'd like to check out, or select the "Non-specific appointment" item to come in and browse tools.
Volunteer
Library volunteers come in all shapes and sizes! Find your niche as a Tool Librarian, outreach volunteer, tool maintenance volunteer, repair specialist or lead a workshop. Interested in something else? Contact our Tool Library Manager and let them know what interests you!
Make a Donation
Support the Ballard Tool Library by making a donation to Sustainable Ballard. Please note in your donation that you would like your funds to support the Ballard Tool Library.
Want to donate tools? Email manager@ballardtoollibrary.org to set up an appointment.
Thank you Sponsors!
The Ballard Tool Library is a project of Sustainable Ballard with support from MyTurn.com and Jackson Design Build. We are enormously grateful for their sponsorship since our inception in 2018.