Fletcher Free Library: Library of Things
location_onBurlington, Vermont
infoAbout Fletcher Free Library: Library of Things
The Library of Things is a public library collection at the Fletcher Free Library, 235 College St in Burlington, Vermont, borrowed with a library card. The library invites you to "Borrow just about anything from the Library of Things at Fletcher Free Library!" and notes its "long-held collection of Garden Tools."
Borrowing
Each item on the Library of Things page links to the library catalog, where you can place a hold; the library notifies you when the item is ready. Tools and Library of Things items are listed with a 1-week loan, and some Library of Things items may be renewed only once. Select Library of Things items carry a $3 per day late fine. Your account must be clear of charges to check out.
What You Can Borrow
Garden Tools include cultivators, garden shovels and spades, edgers, a folding saw, forks, hedge trimmers, a post digger, rakes, tree trimmers, bulb planters, trowels and weeders. Home Maintenance Equipment and Tools include a drill/driver, home repair tools, an infrared thermal camera and an Ancel car engine code reader. The collection also includes cooking gear, games, musical instruments and sports equipment.
Hours
helpFrequently Asked Questions
help_outlineWhat tools can I borrow at Fletcher Free Library?
Garden tools such as shovels, rakes, hoes, hedge trimmers, tree trimmers, a post digger and a folding saw, plus a drill/driver, home repair tools and a car engine code reader.
help_outlineHow long is the loan for tools?
The library lists tools and Library of Things items with a 1-week loan. Some Library of Things items may be renewed only once.
help_outlineHow do I reserve an item?
Use the catalog links on the Library of Things page to place a hold, or ask at the front desk.
help_outlineAre there late fines?
Select Library of Things items carry a $3.00 per day late fine.
help_outlineWhen is the Main Library open?
Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10 am-6 pm; Tuesday and Wednesday 10 am-8 pm; Sunday noon-6 pm.
help_outlineHow do I contact the library?
Call (802) 863-3403 or email circ@burlingtonvt.gov.
Tools are borrowed. These you own.
Safety gear, consumables, and basics that Fletcher Free 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.
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compare_arrowsNearby Tool Libraries
| Name | Location | Distance | Rating | Membership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Burlington Public Library: Library of Things | South Burlington, VT | 2 mi | — | Library card; all patrons, including Homecard and nonresidents |
| Northeastern Tool Library | Keeseville, NY | 14 mi | — | Sliding scale: $25, $50, $75 or $100 per year; no one turned away for inability to pay |
| Brooks Memorial Library: Field to Fork Tool Cottage | Brattleboro, VT | 117 mi | — | Library cardholders |
| Tool Library Albany | Albany, NY | 129 mi | star5.0 | 20 |
| Portland Maine Tool Library | Portland, ME | 157 mi | star5.0 | 25 |
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