Public Library of Brookline: Tool Library (Coolidge Corner)
location_onBrookline, Massachusetts
infoAbout Public Library of Brookline: Tool Library (Coolidge Corner)
The Tool Library is a public library collection at the Public Library of Brookline's Coolidge Corner branch, 31 Pleasant Street in Brookline, Massachusetts, borrowed with a library card. The library calls it a "collection of over 50 hand and power tools, including screwdriver sets, drills, saws, ladders, and a lot more exclusively at our Coolidge Corner location!"
Borrowing
Every tool in the collection requires a safety waiver at checkout. Holds are placed through the library catalog. Several power and cutting tools are restricted to patrons aged 18 and over.
What You Can Borrow
The library's technical specifications page lists make and model for each tool. Examples include a DeWalt cordless circular saw, DeWalt drill/driver, hammer drill and impact driver, DeWalt palm grip and variable speed sanders, a DeWalt 8-foot cordless pole saw, a Sun Joe electric tiller/cultivator, a Fiskars bow pruning saw, a Zircon wall scanner, a Bosch laser measure, a 66-piece Husky socket set and a Werner 14-foot multi-position ladder.
Hours
helpFrequently Asked Questions
help_outlineWhere is the Brookline Tool Library?
Only at the Coolidge Corner branch, 31 Pleasant Street, Brookline, MA 02446.
help_outlineWhat tools can I borrow?
Over 50 hand and power tools, including drills, a cordless circular saw, sanders, a pole saw, an electric tiller, a socket set, a wall scanner and a multi-position ladder.
help_outlineDo I need to sign anything?
Yes. All tools require a safety waiver at checkout.
help_outlineAre there age limits?
Many power and cutting tools are restricted to patrons aged 18 and over.
help_outlineHow do I reserve a tool?
Place a hold through the library catalog.
help_outlineWhen is Coolidge Corner open?
Sunday 1-5pm, Monday 10am-6pm, Tuesday 10am-9pm, Wednesday 10am-6pm, Thursday 10am-9pm, Friday-Saturday 10am-5pm.
Tools are borrowed. These you own.
Safety gear, consumables, and basics that Public Library of Brookline: Tool Library (Coolidge Corner) 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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compare_arrowsNearby Tool Libraries
| Name | Location | Distance | Rating | Membership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Public Library | Boston, MA | 2 mi | star4.8 | Free |
| Needham Free Public Library: Library of Things | Needham, MA | 7 mi | — | Valid Minuteman Library Network card in good standing |
| Morse Institute Library: Library of Things | Natick, MA | 12 mi | — | Minuteman patrons with no outstanding fines above $100 |
| Brooks Memorial Library: Field to Fork Tool Cottage | Brattleboro, VT | 81 mi | — | Library cardholders |
| Portland Maine Tool Library | Portland, ME | 101 mi | star5.0 | 25 |
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