Town of Freeport Electric Tool Lending Library
location_onFreeport, Maine
infoAbout Town of Freeport Electric Tool Lending Library
The Town of Freeport Electric Tool Lending Library is a town program in Freeport, Maine, borrowed with a Freeport Community Library card. The town says it "features a variety of EGO brand electric yard care tools that residents can borrow for their personal residential use." Equipment is picked up and returned at the Recycling/Transfer Facility, 100 Hedgehog Mountain Road.
Membership
Tools are free to Freeport residents who are 18 or older and have an active Freeport Community Library card.
Borrowing
Place a hold on a tool through the library's Minerva catalog; you need a Freeport resident adult library card. Minerva emails a confirmation when it is your turn. The person who reserved the equipment picks it up on a Friday between 8 am and 3:30 pm, bringing the confirmation email, the Freeport library card and a photo ID, and signs a use agreement. Each piece of equipment comes with two batteries and one charger, which must be returned with it. Returns are the following Wednesday between 7 am and 4 pm. Reservations cannot be made at the Recycling Facility.
What You Can Borrow
helpFrequently Asked Questions
help_outlineWho can borrow from the Freeport Electric Tool Lending Library?
Freeport residents 18 or older with an active Freeport Community Library card. Borrowing is free.
help_outlineWhat tools are available?
EGO electric yard tools: self-propelled lawn mowers (2), leaf blowers (4), hedge trimmers (3) and weed whackers (2).
help_outlineHow do I reserve a tool?
Place a hold through the library's Minerva catalog, then wait for the confirmation email.
help_outlineWhen and where do I pick up and return?
Pick up Fridays 8 am-3:30 pm and return Wednesdays 7 am-4 pm at the Recycling/Transfer Facility, 100 Hedgehog Mountain Road.
help_outlineWhat season is it open?
The 2026 season runs April 24 through November 18, 2026.
help_outlineDo tools come with batteries?
Yes. Each piece of equipment is issued with two batteries and one charger, which must be returned with it.
help_outlineWhat do I bring at pickup?
The reservation confirmation email, your Freeport library card and a valid photo ID.
Tools are borrowed. These you own.
Safety gear, consumables, and basics that Town of Freeport Electric Tool Lending 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.
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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.
compare_arrowsNearby Tool Libraries
| Name | Location | Distance | Rating | Membership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Maine Tool Library | Portland, ME | 15 mi | star5.0 | 25 |
| South Portland Electric Tool Library (SPETL) | South Portland, ME | 19 mi | — | Free for South Portland residents over 18 with a South Portland Public Library card |
| Boston Public Library | Boston, MA | 115 mi | star4.8 | Free |
| Needham Free Public Library: Library of Things | Needham, MA | 122 mi | — | Valid Minuteman Library Network card in good standing |
| Morse Institute Library: Library of Things | Natick, MA | 125 mi | — | Minuteman patrons with no outstanding fines above $100 |
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