Longmont Public Library: Library of Things
location_onLongmont, Colorado
infoAbout Longmont Public Library: Library of Things
The Library of Things is a public library collection at the Longmont Public Library, 355 Emery Street in Longmont, Colorado, borrowed with a library card. The library asks: "Did you know your Library has a collection of useful items that you can borrow? Maybe you only need them for a short-term project or maybe you'd like to try something out before purchasing one yourself."
Borrowing
You need an Adult Resident Longmont Public Library card. Items are reserved in advance, up to 45 days ahead, and check out for 7 days with no renewals. Return items during open hours to the Adult Reference Desk upstairs, not to book drops. Someone else can pick up your reservation if their name is on the booking form, they show photo ID and they are 18 or older. You can have one of a specific item checked out or reserved at a time.
What You Can Borrow
The Tools & Equipment list includes a drill kit, a tool set, a stud finder, a digital multimeter, a moisture meter, a car diagnostic code scanner and a moving kit. The collection also has technology, lawn games, hobby items and household items such as a utility wagon and knife sharpener.
Hours
helpFrequently Asked Questions
help_outlineWho can borrow from the Longmont Library of Things?
Holders of an Adult Resident Longmont Public Library card.
help_outlineWhat tools are available?
A drill kit, tool set, stud finder, digital multimeter, moisture meter, car diagnostic code scanner and moving kit.
help_outlineDo I need to reserve?
Yes. Items are reserved in advance, up to 45 days ahead, and picked up on the date you choose.
help_outlineHow long can I keep an item?
7 days. Items cannot be renewed.
help_outlineWhere do I return items?
To the Adult Reference Desk upstairs during open hours. Not to book drops.
help_outlineWhat if an item is late?
After 24 hours overdue the replacement fee is charged; it is removed if the item comes back within 7 days.
Tools are borrowed. These you own.
Safety gear, consumables, and basics that Longmont 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.
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location_onContact & Location
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card_membershipMembership & Pricing
Annual membership gives you access to the full tool inventory for borrowing.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Tool Library | Lending, Classes & Workshop | Denver, CO | 31 mi | star4.9 | One-time project checkout: $40/week; Individual: $150/year; Household: $200/year; Organizational: $600/year |
| J. Willard Marriott Library | Salt Lake City, UT | 357 mi | star4.6 | — |
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