Bloomfield Public Library: Library of Things
location_onBloomfield, Iowa
infoAbout Bloomfield Public Library: Library of Things
The Library of Things at Bloomfield Public Library, 107 North Columbia Street in Bloomfield, Iowa, is a public library collection. The library describes it as "a collection of items which someone may need briefly but doesn't want to purchase."
Borrowing
Items check out for two weeks and should come back with batteries recharged or cleaned, as applicable. Borrowers are asked to read the Library of Things Policy and complete a LOT User Agreement if they don't already have one on file. Items can be reviewed in the online catalog or in a print version at the library.
What You Can Borrow
Home & Shop tools include a 40-piece tool bag set, a DeWalt 34-piece socket set, a Milwaukee 18-volt drill/driver and impact driver set, a DeWalt random orbital sander, a Dremel 3000 rotary tool and a Powershot stapler/nailer. Lawn & Garden tools include a Greenworks 48V cordless blower, a 40-volt cordless hedge trimmer, hedge shears, grass shears, telescoping loppers, an extendable pruning saw, a 24-inch bow saw, a dandelion weeder, a nut gatherer and a fruit picker. Other categories cover household appliances, cake pans, hosting, games, technology, health and energy tools.
Hours
helpFrequently Asked Questions
help_outlineWhat power tools can I borrow at Bloomfield Public Library?
A Milwaukee 18-volt drill/driver and impact driver set, a DeWalt random orbital sander, a Dremel 3000 rotary tool, a cordless hedge trimmer and a Greenworks cordless blower.
help_outlineWhat garden tools are there?
Hedge and grass shears, telescoping loppers, an extendable pruning saw, a bow saw, a dandelion weeder, a nut gatherer and a fruit picker.
help_outlineHow long is the loan?
Two weeks. Return items with batteries recharged or cleaned, as applicable.
help_outlineIs there paperwork?
Yes. Read the Library of Things Policy and complete a LOT User Agreement if you don't have one on file.
help_outlineWhere is the library?
107 N Columbia St, Bloomfield, IA 52537.
help_outlineWhen is it open?
Monday 10-5, Tuesday 10-6, Wednesday 10-5, Thursday 10-6, Friday 10-5, Saturday 10-1.
Tools are borrowed. These you own.
Safety gear, consumables, and basics that Bloomfield Public Library: Library of Things doesn't lend — buy them once and finish the job. Every item below ships from Amazon.
Tool libraries lend the tools — but you bring your own PPE. These are the basics worth keeping on a shelf.
ANSI-Rated Safety Glasses
Anti-fog, scratch-resistant. The pair you'll actually wear.
Work Gloves (Cut-Resistant)
Level-5 cut resistance handles utility blades and rough lumber.
Ear Protection (NRR 28+)
Circular saws and routers exceed 100 dB. NRR 28+ is the safe floor.
N95 Dust Masks (10-pack)
Critical for sanding, sawing MDF, or drywall work.
Tool libraries don't lend the stuff that gets used up. Buy these once, finish your project.
Sandpaper Variety Pack
60 to 400 grit covers most rough-to-finish work.
Drill Bit Set (Titanium)
Goes through wood, plastic, and most metals. Lasts longer than HSS.
Utility Knife Blades (100-pack)
Standard-size, fit most retractable knives. Cheaper in bulk.
Wood Screws Variety Box
Mixed lengths and gauges — saves a hardware-store trip mid-project.
Cheap, used constantly, not worth a library trip. Build your own small kit with these.
25-ft Tape Measure
Magnetic hook, standout reach. The one tool you'll grab daily.
Combination Screwdriver Set
Magnetic tips. Phillips + flathead in the sizes you'll actually use.
Stud Finder (Magnetic + Electronic)
Multi-mode finders catch both magnetic fasteners and wood/metal studs.
9-in-1 Multi-Bit Driver
Replaces a kit of screwdrivers and nut drivers in one handle.
Books and plans that show you how to actually use the tools you're borrowing.
Reader's Digest Complete DIY Manual
Plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall — the household bible.
The Woodworker's Pocket Book
Joints, wood species, finishes — fits in a tool bag.
Black & Decker Wiring Guide
Code-current, illustrated, written for homeowners not electricians.
Pencil & Carpenter Marker Set
Mechanical carpenter pencils + deep-hole markers — endless small wins.
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Recommendations are editorially independent — picks based on what tool-library users typically need alongside borrowed tools.
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