Springvale Public Library: Library of Things
location_onSpringvale, Maine
infoAbout Springvale Public Library: Library of Things
The Library of Things at Springvale Public Library, 443 Main Street in Springvale, Maine, is a public library collection of yard equipment, games and gadgets. Of its string trimmer, the library says: "Use this string trimmer to keep your yard neat and tidy. Don't buy one, borrow ours!"
What You Can Borrow
Yard and cleaning equipment on the page includes a Greenworks electric weed trimmer, a Greenworks electric leaf blower, a Greenworks electric lawn mower ("Do you have a lawn mower? Borrow ours!"), a powerwasher for decks, driveways and siding, and a Hoover PowerScrub Deluxe carpet cleaner. The collection also has a Kill-a-Watt energy monitor, an Epson projector, snowshoes, Audubon exploration backpacks, coding kits and yard games, plus a spice library.
Borrowing
The Library of Things page does not spell out loan periods or card rules; ask the library before you go. Curbside service is available upon request.
Hours
helpFrequently Asked Questions
help_outlineWhat yard tools can I borrow at Springvale Public Library?
A Greenworks electric weed trimmer, leaf blower and lawn mower, plus a powerwasher.
help_outlineWhat else is in the Library of Things?
A carpet cleaner, Kill-a-Watt energy monitor, projector, snowshoes, Audubon backpacks, coding kits and yard games.
help_outlineWhere is the library?
443 Main St, Springvale, ME 04083.
help_outlineWhen is it open?
Monday 9:30am-5pm, Tuesday-Wednesday 9:30am-7pm, Thursday-Friday 9:30am-5pm, Saturday 9am-2pm.
help_outlineHow do I ask about borrowing rules?
Call (207) 324-4624 or email spl@springvalelibrary.org; the page does not list loan periods.
Tools are borrowed. These you own.
Safety gear, consumables, and basics that Springvale Public 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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