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
Operating Hours
The Ballard Tool Library is open for walk-ins and appointments. Our hours are:
Thursday: 5 to 7 p.m.
Friday: 2 to 4 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES: DEC 22, 23, 24, 31
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 during out open hours or 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:
Operating Hours
The Ballard Tool Library is open for walk-ins and appointments. Our hours are:
HOLIDAY CLOSURES: DEC 22, 23, 24, 31
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 during out open hours or by making a donation to Sustainable Ballard. Please note in your donation that you would like your funds to support the Ballard Tool Library.