Tacoma Tool Library
location_onTacoma, Washington
infoAbout Tacoma Tool Library
Tacoma Tool Library: Unleashing DIY Potential in the South Sound
Tucked away in the heart of Tacoma, Washington, the Tacoma Tool Library stands as a unique community resource, empowering local residents to tackle home improvement projects, gardening tasks, and a wide range of DIY endeavors. As one of the few tool lending libraries in the South Sound region, this innovative institution has carved out a niche for itself, providing affordable access to a vast array of tools and fostering a spirit of self-reliance and resourcefulness.
Established in 2014, the Tacoma Tool Library is housed in a conveniently located facility at 1102 Tacoma Ave S, Suite 201, just a stone's throw away from the city's bustling downtown. With a mission to promote reuse, repair, and reduced consumption, the library has amassed an impressive collection of over 2,500 tools, spanning power tools, gardening equipment, and a variety of specialized instruments.
helpFrequently Asked Questions
help_outlineWhat is the Tacoma Tool Library?
The Tacoma Tool Library is a tool lending library that provides low-cost access to shared tools and other durable goods, and encourages re-use, repair, and reduced consumption. It also hosts a community space for learning how to use household tools and empowers local residents.
help_outlineWhat types of tools are available at the Tacoma Tool Library?
The Tacoma Tool Library has over 2,500 tools available, including power tools, gardening tools, and more.
help_outlineWhat are the hours of operation for the Tacoma Tool Library?
The Tacoma Tool Library is open on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm, and on Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm. It is closed on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
help_outlineDoes the Tacoma Tool Library offer any classes or workshops?
Yes, the Tacoma Tool Library hosts classes and workshops to help people learn how to use household tools.
help_outlineWhere is the Tacoma Tool Library located?
The Tacoma Tool Library is located at 1102 Tacoma Ave S Suite 201, Tacoma, WA 98402.
help_outlineWhat is the contact information for the Tacoma Tool Library?
The Tacoma Tool Library can be reached at (954) 866-5253 or by email at info@tacomatoollibrary.org. Their website is https://tacomatoollibrary.org/.
location_onContact & Location
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card_membershipMembership & Pricing
Annual membership gives you access to the full tool inventory for borrowing.
Standard membership
compare_arrowsNearby Tool Libraries
| Name | Location | Distance | Rating | Membership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South King Tool Library - Auburn | Auburn, WA | 10 mi | star5.0 | — |
| SE Seattle Tool Library | Seattle, WA | 23 mi | star4.9 | — |
| PNA Tool Library | Seattle, WA | 30 mi | star4.9 | 3 |
| Ballard Tool Library | Seattle, WA | 30 mi | star4.6 | Free for Sustainable Ballard members; otherwise, annual memberships are $35 (individual), $60 (supporting household), or $100 (sustaining household). |
| Shoreline Tool Library | Shoreline, WA | 35 mi | star4.8 | 25 |
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