A community that thrives on a sharing economy, mutual reliance, environmental stewardship, creativity, and DIY.
Our Mission
To build community by sharing tools, ideas, and know-how.
Our Values
The principles that guide our work are:
Community
Inclusivity
DIY
Sharing
Re-use
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.
Holiday Closures: 12/23 - 12/25 and 12/30 - 1/1
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.
About Us
Our Vision
A community that thrives on a sharing economy, mutual reliance, environmental stewardship, creativity, and DIY.
Our Mission
To build community by sharing tools, ideas, and know-how.
Our Values
The principles that guide our work are:
Current Hours
The Ballard Tool Library is open for walk-ins! Our hours are:
Holiday Closures: 12/23 - 12/25 and 12/30 - 1/1
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.