Carbondale Tool Library
location_onCarbondale, Illinois
infoAbout Carbondale Tool Library
Carbondale Tool Library: A Shared Resource for the Community
In the heart of Carbondale, Illinois, a unique community resource is making a difference – the Carbondale Tool Library. As one of the few tool lending libraries in the area, this volunteer-run organization offers residents and visitors alike access to a wide range of tools and equipment, fostering DIY projects, home repairs, and community-driven initiatives.
OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW
reviewsWhat Members Say
CUSTOMERS LOVE
The convenience of being able to borrow tools they need without having to purchase them, the friendly and helpful staff.
GOOD TO KNOW
The library operates on a reservation-only basis, so customers need to contact them in advance to request the tools they need.
SOME NOTE
None mentioned.
BEST FOR
Community members who need to borrow tools for occasional or short-term use, rather than those who require tools on a regular basis.
helpFrequently Asked Questions
help_outlineWhat is the Carbondale Tool Library?
The Carbondale Tool Library is a tool lending library located at 118 N Illinois Ave in Carbondale, Illinois. It is a volunteer-run organization that allows members to borrow tools and equipment for DIY projects and home maintenance.
help_outlineWhat types of tools are available to borrow?
The Carbondale Tool Library offers a wide variety of tools and equipment, including power tools, hand tools, gardening tools, and specialized equipment. Members can view the full inventory on the library's website at https://carbondaletoollibrary.myturn.com/.
help_outlineHow do I become a member of the Carbondale Tool Library?
To become a member, you can sign up on the library's website at https://carbondaletoollibrary.myturn.com/. Membership is free, and members can borrow tools for a specified period of time.
help_outlineWhat are the library's hours of operation?
The Carbondale Tool Library is open by reservation only. Members can schedule a time to visit the library and borrow tools during the following hours: Monday through Sunday, 12:00 PM to closing.
help_outlineHow do I return borrowed tools?
Members can return borrowed tools during the library's regular hours of operation. Tools should be cleaned and in good working condition before being returned. Members are responsible for any damage or loss of borrowed tools.
help_outlineIs the Carbondale Tool Library volunteer-run?
Yes, the Carbondale Tool Library is a volunteer-run organization. The library relies on the help of community members to maintain the tool inventory, assist with check-outs and returns, and keep the library operating.
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| American Rental Center | Jacksonville, IL | 149 mi | star4.5 | — |
| Louisville Tool Library | Louisville, KY | 193 mi | star5.0 | sliding scale donation |
| American Rental | Morton, IL | 200 mi | star4.8 | — |
| Chicago Tool Library | Chicago, IL | 298 mi | star4.9 | 60 |
| Northside Tool Rental - Cobb | Marietta, GA | 371 mi | star4.8 | — |
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