Edwards Public Library: The Make and Mend Collection
location_onSouthampton, Massachusetts
infoAbout Edwards Public Library: The Make and Mend Collection
The Make and Mend Collection is the Library of Things at Edwards Public Library, 30 East Street in Southampton, Massachusetts. It is a public library collection, borrowed with a library card. The library says it "is generously funded by the MassDEP’s Reduce, Reuse, Repair Micro-Grant Program."
What You Can Borrow
The library's item list includes a Dewalt 20v Max cordless drill and impact driver combo kit, a Dewalt drill bit set, a screwdriver bit set, a Dremel rotary tool with a garden tool sharpener attachment, a 60w soldering gun, a glue gun, an OBD2 code reader for check engine lights, a bicycle tool kit, a portable air pump, a garden tool set (vegetable shears, seed sower, trowel, cultivator, weeder), a tool kit with a power gear lopper, shears, bypass pruner, folding saw and hammer, a soil tester and a Kill-A-Watt meter. It also lends a sewing machine, a Cricut machine, games, a telescope and a Wi-Fi hotspot.
Borrowing
Borrowers must be 18 or older with a library card in good standing and a signed waiver on file. You may borrow one item at a time for 7 days, with no renewals. Return items to the Main Circulation Desk, not the book drop or another library. An item is not returned until all its parts are back, and the borrower pays for lost, stolen or damaged items.
Hours
helpFrequently Asked Questions
help_outlineWhat tools are in the Make and Mend Collection?
Items include a Dewalt cordless drill and impact driver kit, drill and screwdriver bit sets, a Dremel rotary tool, a soldering gun, an OBD2 code reader, a bicycle tool kit, a garden tool set and a pruning tool kit with a folding saw.
help_outlineWho can borrow?
Patrons 18 or older with a library card in good standing and a signed waiver.
help_outlineHow many items and for how long?
One item at a time, for 7 days, with no renewals.
help_outlineWhere do I return items?
To the Main Circulation Desk at Edwards Public Library, not the book drop or another library.
help_outlineWho funds the collection?
The library says it is funded by the MassDEP Reduce, Reuse, Repair Micro-Grant Program.
Tools are borrowed. These you own.
Safety gear, consumables, and basics that Edwards Public Library: The Make and Mend Collection 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.
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location_onContact & Location
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card_membershipMembership & Pricing
Annual membership gives you access to the full tool inventory for borrowing.
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| Morse Institute Library: Library of Things | Natick, MA | 71 mi | — | Minuteman patrons with no outstanding fines above $100 |
| Needham Free Public Library: Library of Things | Needham, MA | 76 mi | — | Valid Minuteman Library Network card in good standing |
| Boston Public Library | Boston, MA | 85 mi | star4.8 | Free |
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