Methow Recycles Share Library
location_onTwisp, Washington
infoAbout Methow Recycles Share Library
The Share Library is a program of Methow Recycles at 12 Twisp Airport Road in Twisp, Washington. Its page invites people to "Borrow tools and equipment for FREE!" In its own words: "Our annual Share Library membership is FREE and includes all rentals, up to five at a time. You can sign up for your membership online, or in person at Methow Recycles."
Membership and Borrowing
Membership is free and covers all rentals, up to five items at a time. You must have a current credit or debit card on file to borrow tools. Members can reserve items ahead of time and renew items for a total of three weeks. Not every item is in the online inventory, so come by or get in touch before buying new.
Fees
Late fees are $5 per day per item, counted on days Methow Recycles is open. Items returned dirty carry an additional $5 fee per item. A few items in the online inventory show a per-loan charge, such as $5 for a cordless circular saw.
What You Can Borrow
helpFrequently Asked Questions
help_outlineWhere is the Share Library?
At Methow Recycles, 12 Twisp Airport Rd, Twisp, WA 98856.
help_outlineHow much does membership cost?
Membership is free and includes all rentals, up to five items at a time. You need a current credit or debit card on file to borrow tools.
help_outlineHow long can I keep items?
Items can be renewed for a total of three weeks.
help_outlineWhat are the late fees?
$5 per day per item, on days Methow Recycles is open, plus $5 per item returned dirty.
help_outlineWhat can I borrow?
The online inventory lists 462 tools, including carpentry, gardening, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, painting and automotive tools, plus camping and food preservation gear.
help_outlineWhen is the Share Library open?
Thursdays and Saturdays, 10 AM-4 PM.
Tools are borrowed. These you own.
Safety gear, consumables, and basics that Methow Recycles Share 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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