Hoboken Public Library: Library of Things (Grand Street Branch)
location_onHoboken, New Jersey
infoAbout Hoboken Public Library: Library of Things (Grand Street Branch)
The Library of Things is a public library collection at the Hoboken Public Library's Grand Street Branch, 124 Grand Street (second floor of the Multi-Service Center) in Hoboken, New Jersey, borrowed with a library card. The library says: "We hope to provide you, our community, with Things such as home improvement tools, musical entertainment, and video game consoles."
Borrowing
Hoboken Library card holders check items out with the Information and Digital Services team at the 2nd-floor IDS desk. Items can be reserved for pickup the same day only; unfilled reservations are deleted the next day. Loans run up to 14 days with no renewals, and each patron can have one Library of Things item at a time.
What You Can Borrow
The Tools category of the online lending page lists a DeWalt 20V cordless drill/driver with a 45-piece drill bit set, a self-leveling green laser level, a portable air compressor, a thermal imaging camera and an air quality monitor. Other categories include video games, music and sound devices, electronics, kitchen equipment, STEM items, yard games and arts and crafts.
Hours
helpFrequently Asked Questions
help_outlineWhere is Hoboken's Library of Things?
At the Grand Street Branch, 124 Grand Street, on the second floor of the Multi-Service Center.
help_outlineWhat tools can I borrow?
A DeWalt cordless drill with drill bit set, a laser level, a portable air compressor and a thermal imaging camera, among other items.
help_outlineHow long can I keep an item?
Up to 14 days, with no renewals.
help_outlineCan I reserve ahead?
Only for pickup the same day. Unfilled reservations are deleted the following day.
help_outlineHow many items can I borrow?
One Library of Things item at a time.
help_outlineWhen is the Grand Street Branch open?
Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm. Closed Sunday.
Tools are borrowed. These you own.
Safety gear, consumables, and basics that Hoboken Public Library: Library of Things (Grand Street Branch) 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maplewood Library: Library of Things | Maplewood, NJ | 12 mi | — | Valid adult resident Maplewood Library card |
| Summit Free Public Library: Library of Things | Summit, NJ | 17 mi | — | Available to Summit residents 17 and over, paid members, and those employed in Summit |
| Ridgewood Public Library: Library of Things | Ridgewood, NJ | 17 mi | — | Ridgewood Public Library or BCCLS member in good standing |
| West Philly Tool Library | Philadelphia, PA | 83 mi | star4.7 | $20/year (sliding scale) |
| Tool Library Albany | Albany, NY | 134 mi | star5.0 | 20 |
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