Pine River Library: Library of Things
location_onBayfield, Colorado
infoAbout Pine River Library: Library of Things
The Library of Things at Pine River Library, 395 Bayfield Center Drive in Bayfield, Colorado, is a public library collection borrowed with a library card. The library started it as a strategic initiative after staff interviewed local residents in 2022: "For this collection we choose items that are useful, entertaining, financially beneficial, or educational. We have everything from a power drill to leather working kit!"
Borrowing
Checkouts are for one week, and holds cannot be placed. Borrowers must be over 18 and have had their library card for 90 days or longer, and must sign the library's Special Item Waiver. Late items are fined $1 per day, and a cleaning fee applies if items come back dirty.
What You Can Borrow
The inventory's Tools section lists a power drill kit (Makita driver-drill and impact drill with batteries and a 75-piece bit set), a 22 ft multi-position aluminum ladder, an 800 lb hand truck, a ratcheting screwdriver, a Craftsman laser level and stud sensor, 50 ft and 100 ft tape measures, a 75 ft extension cord reel, jumper cables and a bicycle repair kit. Other sections cover outdoor gear, music, sports, yard games, technology and state park passes.
Requests
helpFrequently Asked Questions
help_outlineWhat tools can I borrow at Pine River Library?
A Makita power drill kit, a 22 ft multi-position ladder, a hand truck, a ratcheting screwdriver, a laser level and stud sensor, tape measures, an extension cord reel, jumper cables and a bicycle repair kit.
help_outlineWho can borrow?
Patrons over 18 who have had their library card for 90 days or longer and have signed the Special Item Waiver.
help_outlineHow long is the loan?
One week. Holds cannot be placed.
help_outlineWhat are the fees?
$1 per day late, plus a cleaning fee if items are returned dirty.
help_outlineWhere is the library?
395 Bayfield Center Dr, Bayfield, CO 81122.
help_outlineWhen is it open?
Monday-Friday 8:30am-6:30pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 1-5pm.
Tools are borrowed. These you own.
Safety gear, consumables, and basics that Pine River 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 | 222 mi | star4.9 | One-time project checkout: $40/week; Individual: $150/year; Household: $200/year; Organizational: $600/year |
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