Madison Tool Library
location_onMadison, Wisconsin
infoAbout Madison Tool Library
The Madison Tool Library lends tools and equipment from Sector67 at 56 Corry Street in Madison, Wisconsin. In its own words: "We're slowly getting underway providing low cost tool and equipment rentals to Madison, WI residents and neighbors. If there's something you'd like to rent we might have it, even if it's not listed!"
Membership
After registering on the library's website you choose a monthly ($20) or annual ($100) membership, then reserve and check out tools at the cost listed for each rental. You fill out a membership form with a liability waiver when you pick up your first loan.
Borrowing
Pickups are on request: email the library to set a day and time, and pick the closest available Friday when you make a reservation. Drop-offs are always the Friday after the reservation, no matter when the item was picked up. Loans can be extended for another week with an additional rental payment.
What You Can Borrow
helpFrequently Asked Questions
help_outlineWhere is the Madison Tool Library?
At Sector67, 56 Corry St, Madison, WI 53704.
help_outlineWhen is it open?
Fridays 3-5 PM. Pickups at other times can be arranged by email.
help_outlineHow much does it cost?
A $20 monthly or $100 annual membership, plus the listed cost for each rental.
help_outlineHow do returns work?
Drop-offs are always the Friday after your reservation. A loan can be extended a week with another rental payment.
help_outlineWhat can I borrow?
The online catalog covers construction, lawn and garden, automotive, mechanical, plumbing, painting, welding and woodworking tools, plus air tools, electronics and camping gear.
help_outlineHow do I contact the library?
Email madisontoollibrary@gmail.com.
Tools are borrowed. These you own.
Safety gear, consumables, and basics that Madison 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traverse Area District Library: East Bay Branch Tool Library | Traverse City, MI | 219 mi | — | Library card |
| Minnesota Tool Library - St. Paul Branch | St Paul, MN | 228 mi | star4.9 | 25 |
| East Lansing Public Library | East Lansing, MI | 247 mi | star4.7 | Free |
| Carbondale Tool Library | Carbondale, IL | 371 mi | star5.0 | — |
| Sioux Falls Tool Library | Sioux Falls, SD | 372 mi | star5.0 | 25 |
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