Ballard Tool Library
VISIT THE BALLARD TOOL LIBRARY WEBSITE
Location:
7549B 15th Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98117
You can reserve specific tools at our website, or you can make a general appointment to browse our selection.
We’ll also accept your donations of used tools, and always need volunteers to support our mission.
Email manager@ballardtoollibrary.org for more information.
What is a 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.
What kinds of tools does 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, marlinspikes, compost aerators, and many other dealy-bobs and whatchamacallits! We aim to build a collection that represents Ballard artists, craftspeople, gardeners, mariners, and putterers.
How Can I Join?
Easy! As a supporting member of Sustainable Ballard, your membership is free! Just drop in during any of our open hours, create an account on MyTurn, and you can start borrowing tools right away! We just ask for a donation of $1-$10 per tool per week. Low to no cost options are available for those with limited income. If you aren’t a Sustainable Ballard supporting member, sign up here.
How Can I Help?
- “Recycle” a Tool – Support the Ballard Tool Library by donating tools that are taking up too much storage space! Please email manager@ballardtoollibrary.org with a picture and description before stopping by the library during our open hours to drop items off.
- Become a Volunteer Tool Librarian – Volunteers staff our tool library for all of its open hours, and we could use your help! Familiar with tools and DIY projects? You’d make a perfect librarian! Interested in tool repair and maintenance? We could use you on our tool fixer team! Want to help with social media? Our outreach team needs you! Email manager@ballardtoollibrary.org to schedule your volunteer orientation.
- Make a Donation – Support the Ballard Tool Library by making a donation to Sustainable Ballard. Any amount helps! Please note in the comments that you would like your funds to support the Ballard Tool Library.
This project is funded with support from Jackson Design Build and MyTurn management software. We deeply appreciate their contributions since our inception.