Cultivate KC Urban Agriculture Tool Library
location_onKansas City, Missouri
infoAbout Cultivate KC Urban Agriculture Tool Library
Cultivate KC's Urban Agriculture Tool Library lends gardening and yard tools in Kansas City, Missouri, with pick-up and drop-off at the Ivanhoe Community Orchard, 1703 E 37th Street. In its own words: "Cultivate KC’s Urban Agriculture Tool Library is open to urban farmers, community gardeners, and neighborhood residents to help access tools to grow good food in the city."
Membership
Membership is open to residents over 18 with valid identification, one membership per household, and no member of your farm or household may have overdue tools. Thanks to funding from the Hall Family Foundation, all memberships are currently free.
Borrowing
Tools must be reserved in advance through the tool library website and are lent first come, first served. Members may borrow up to 5 tools at a time for up to 7 days; extensions may be granted if nobody has reserved the tool. Pick-up and drop-off are by appointment only, and you bring ID at pick-up. Some large tools, such as the BCS tiller or woodchipper, need a basic safety orientation, which can be done at pick-up. Some larger items require a deposit that is refunded when the tool is checked back in.
Fees
helpFrequently Asked Questions
help_outlineWhere do I pick up tools?
At the Ivanhoe Community Orchard, 1703 E 37th St, Kansas City, MO 64109, by appointment.
help_outlineWho can join?
Residents over 18 with valid identification. One membership per household, and no one in your household or farm may have overdue tools.
help_outlineHow much does membership cost?
Memberships are currently free, thanks to funding from the Hall Family Foundation. Some larger tools require a refundable deposit.
help_outlineHow many tools can I borrow, and for how long?
Up to 5 tools at a time, for up to 7 days. Extensions may be granted if no one has reserved the tool.
help_outlineWhen can I pick up or drop off?
By appointment on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4-6 PM.
help_outlineDo I need training?
Some large tools, such as the BCS tiller or woodchipper, need a basic safety orientation, which can be done at pick-up.
help_outlineWhat are the late fees?
$5 per day per tool. Tools returned dirty carry a $10 cleaning fee.
Tools are borrowed. These you own.
Safety gear, consumables, and basics that Cultivate KC Urban Agriculture Tool Library 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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card_membershipMembership & Pricing
Annual membership gives you access to the full tool inventory for borrowing.
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