Spokane Public Library: Library of Things (Hillyard Library)
location_onSpokane, Washington
infoAbout Spokane Public Library: Library of Things (Hillyard Library)
Spokane Public Library's Library of Things includes garden tools held at its Hillyard branch at 4110 N Cook Street in Spokane, Washington. The library says, "With the Library of Things, you can try new things without the financial commitment." It is a public library collection: you borrow from it with a library card, the same way you borrow a book.
What You Can Borrow
The library lists gardening tools among its Library of Things categories. Its catalog shows the Hillyard branch holding: Gardenite ultra snip trimming pruner, Gonicc 8 inch pruning shears, Hula-ho weeder, collinear hoe, tine weeding rake, Johnny's bed preparation rake and Earthway precision garden seeder. Other Library of Things items across the system include outdoor equipment, musical instruments, seeds and telescopes.
Borrowing
You can check out up to two Library of Things items at a time. Most items check out for two weeks. Garden tools can be requested through the library catalog.
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helpFrequently Asked Questions
help_outlineWhat garden tools are at the Hillyard branch?
The catalog shows Gardenite ultra snip trimming pruner, Gonicc 8 inch pruning shears, Hula-ho weeder, collinear hoe, tine weeding rake, Johnny's bed preparation rake and Earthway precision garden seeder.
help_outlineHow many items can I borrow at once?
Up to two Library of Things items at a time.
help_outlineHow long can I keep a garden tool?
Most Library of Things items check out for two weeks.
help_outlineDoes Spokane Public Library lend power tools?
Its Library of Things pages and catalog list garden hand tools; no power tools were listed.
help_outlineWhat does it cost?
Library of Things items are borrowed with a Spokane Public Library card.
Tools are borrowed. These you own.
Safety gear, consumables, and basics that Spokane Public Library: Library of Things (Hillyard 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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