Poughkeepsie Public Library District: PPLD Tool Library
location_onPoughkeepsie, New York
infoAbout Poughkeepsie Public Library District: PPLD Tool Library
The PPLD Tool Library is run by the Poughkeepsie Public Library District from the Adriance Reference Desk at Adriance Memorial Library, 93 Market Street in Poughkeepsie, New York. The guide opens: "Welcome to the PPLD Tool Library!" It is a public library collection: you borrow from it with a library card, the same way you borrow a book.
Membership
Tools are available to residents of the City or Town of Poughkeepsie who are 18 or over and have no outstanding fines or fees on their library card account.
Borrowing
Contact the Adriance Reference desk to borrow a tool. All tools are checked out and returned at the Reference Desk, and every borrower signs a Borrower Agreement at checkout.
What You Can Borrow
helpFrequently Asked Questions
help_outlineWho can borrow from the PPLD Tool Library?
Residents of the City or Town of Poughkeepsie, 18 or over, with no outstanding fines or fees.
help_outlineWhat tools are available?
Items include a Bosch cordless drill, a cordless portable washer, a Craftsman tool set, a level, a stud finder and garden tools.
help_outlineHow do I borrow a tool?
Contact the Adriance Reference desk at (845) 485-3445 x3702 or reference@poklib.org.
help_outlineWhere do I pick up and return tools?
At the Reference Desk at Adriance Memorial Library.
help_outlineIs there paperwork?
Yes. Every borrower signs a Borrower Agreement at checkout.
Tools are borrowed. These you own.
Safety gear, consumables, and basics that Poughkeepsie Public Library District: PPLD 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
dashboardFeatures & Categories
card_membershipMembership & Pricing
Annual membership gives you access to the full tool inventory for borrowing.
compare_arrowsNearby Tool Libraries
| Name | Location | Distance | Rating | Membership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgewood Public Library: Library of Things | Ridgewood, NJ | 51 mi | — | Ridgewood Public Library or BCCLS member in good standing |
| Tool Library Albany | Albany, NY | 67 mi | star5.0 | 20 |
| Maplewood Library: Library of Things | Maplewood, NJ | 70 mi | — | Valid adult resident Maplewood Library card |
| Summit Free Public Library: Library of Things | Summit, NJ | 72 mi | — | Available to Summit residents 17 and over, paid members, and those employed in Summit |
| Brooks Memorial Library: Field to Fork Tool Cottage | Brattleboro, VT | 106 mi | — | Library cardholders |
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