Glenview Public Library: Library of Things
location_onGlenview, Illinois
infoAbout Glenview Public Library: Library of Things
The Library of Things at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road in Glenview, Illinois, is a public library collection borrowed with a library card. Its Home & DIY shelf invites patrons to "Tackle your next home improvement or DIY project with these items from our Library of Things collection."
Borrowing
Items are available to GPL cardholders ages 18 and older at the Circulation Desk. Most items check out for two weeks (streaming media devices and backyard theater bundles are one week), and each card can have one Library of Things item out at a time.
What You Can Borrow
The library's Home & DIY list names a Black & Decker cordless drill, a stud finder, a laser level, a Bosch laser measure, a heat gun, a digital multimeter, a moisture meter, a digital circuit breaker finder, a digital caliper, a measuring wheel, a thermal camera and a vehicle code reader, along with household items such as an induction cooktop and a coin counter.
Suggestions
helpFrequently Asked Questions
help_outlineWho can borrow from Glenview's Library of Things?
GPL cardholders ages 18 and older, at the Circulation Desk.
help_outlineHow long can I keep an item?
Two weeks for most items; streaming media devices and backyard theater bundles are one week.
help_outlineHow many items can I borrow at once?
One Library of Things item at a time per GPL card.
help_outlineWhat tools are in the collection?
The Home & DIY list includes a cordless drill, stud finder, laser level, laser measure, heat gun, digital multimeter, moisture meter, circuit breaker finder and vehicle code reader.
help_outlineWhere is it?
Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Rd, Glenview, IL 60025.
help_outlineCan I suggest a new item?
Yes. GPL cardholders may suggest an item to be added to the collection.
Tools are borrowed. These you own.
Safety gear, consumables, and basics that Glenview 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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Annual membership gives you access to the full tool inventory for borrowing.
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| Name | Location | Distance | Rating | Membership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Lansing Public Library | East Lansing, MI | 176 mi | star4.7 | Free |
| Traverse Area District Library: East Bay Branch Tool Library | Traverse City, MI | 215 mi | — | Library card |
| Louisville Tool Library | Louisville, KY | 287 mi | star5.0 | sliding scale donation |
| Carbondale Tool Library | Carbondale, IL | 309 mi | star5.0 | — |
| Wayne County Public Library: Library of Things | Wooster, OH | 316 mi | — | Wayne County patrons with a library card and PIN |
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