KC Farm School Tool Lending Library
location_onKansas City, Kansas
infoAbout KC Farm School Tool Lending Library
KC Farm School at Gibbs Road, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit farm at 4223 Gibbs Road in Kansas City, Kansas, runs a tool lending library alongside its book and hospitality lending libraries. In its own words: "We have tools to share! Our tool lending library includes farming-specific tools, including some specialty, power, and hand tools."
Borrowing
To borrow, email info@kcfarmschool.org. Some tools require additional information at the time of lending, including the reciprocating saw, power tool set, electric mower, chainsaw and BCS machine. The farm's advice: "If you have been considering purchasing a tool but really only need it once or twice, don't buy - borrow!"
What You Can Borrow
The posted inventory includes sharpshooter shovels, hoes, a measuring wheel, garden forks, a precision garden seeder, a T-post driver, an Earthway seeder, a 6-foot ladder, UpRooters, hand tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, handsaws), safety hats, a battery reciprocating saw, a power tool set, a circular saw, a drill, a driver, an electric mower, a chainsaw and a BCS machine, "Plus more!"
Membership and Hours
helpFrequently Asked Questions
help_outlineWhere is the KC Farm School tool lending library?
At KC Farm School, 4223 Gibbs Road, Kansas City, KS 66106.
help_outlineHow do I borrow a tool?
Email info@kcfarmschool.org. Some tools require additional information at the time of lending.
help_outlineWhat tools are available?
Farming and garden tools such as shovels, hoes, garden forks and seeders, plus hand tools, a ladder, a drill, a circular saw, a chainsaw, an electric mower and a BCS machine.
help_outlineDoes it cost anything?
KC Farm School does not publish a fee for tool lending. Ask when you email.
help_outlineWhat else does KC Farm School lend?
Books and hospitality ware (china, plates, cups and flatware for events).
Tools are borrowed. These you own.
Safety gear, consumables, and basics that KC Farm School 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.
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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