JeffCo Community Tool Library
location_onPort Townsend, Washington
infoAbout JeffCo Community Tool Library
The JeffCo Community Tool Library is a tool library at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 4907 Landes Street in Port Townsend, Washington. It is a program of JeffCo Repair at the Port Townsend Marine Science Center. In its own words: "Welcome to the tool library serving East Jefferson County! To borrow tools, you need a Tool Library membership."
Who Can Join
Anyone 18 or older can become a member. You complete an online membership form, agree to the liability terms, and show a government-issued photo ID to Tool Library staff. If you don't have a government-issued ID, the library says it will work with you.
Membership
Membership is an optional annual donation. The suggested minimum is $1 for every $1,000 of annual income, with no proof of income required; suggested levels are $30, $50 and $100 or more. The library says it will never turn away a member due to inability to pay. Donations cover employee salaries, rent and tool maintenance. Cards are accepted online and cash in person.
Borrowing
helpFrequently Asked Questions
help_outlineWhere is the JeffCo Community Tool Library?
At its permanent location at the JeffCo Fairgrounds, 4907 Landes Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368.
help_outlineWhen is it open?
Tuesday 4-7 PM and Saturday 10 AM-1 PM.
help_outlineWho can join?
Anyone 18 or older. You fill out an online form, agree to the liability terms and show a government-issued photo ID; staff will work with you if you don't have one.
help_outlineHow much does membership cost?
It is an optional donation. The suggested minimum is $1 for every $1,000 of annual income, with suggested levels of $30, $50 and $100+. No one is turned away for inability to pay.
help_outlineHow long can I borrow a tool?
7 days at a time.
help_outlineCan I donate tools?
Yes, on the 2nd Saturday of each month during open hours. Gas-powered tools are not accepted.
Tools are borrowed. These you own.
Safety gear, consumables, and basics that JeffCo Community 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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