Utica Public Library: Garden Tool Collection
location_onUtica, New York
infoAbout Utica Public Library: Garden Tool Collection
The Garden Tool Collection is a public library collection at Utica Public Library, 303 Genesee Street in Utica, New York, lent to library patrons (the page does not spell out card rules). The library says it "offers a special collection of garden tools for patrons to check out."
What You Can Borrow
The library's list shows trowels, transplanters, cultivators, a round point shovel, rakes, pruning shears, a 4-tine digging fork, a 2-prong weeding hoe, a hoe, a wheelbarrow and Kangaroo popup bags. Most tools have more than one copy.
Borrowing
Tools are checked out first come, first served, for 3 days at a time. Ask a staff member about availability; the tools are kept in storage.
Hours
helpFrequently Asked Questions
help_outlineWhat garden tools can I borrow at Utica Public Library?
Trowels, transplanters, cultivators, a shovel, rakes, pruning shears, a digging fork, hoes, a wheelbarrow and popup yard bags.
help_outlineHow long can I keep a garden tool?
3 days.
help_outlineCan I reserve a tool?
The library says tools are lent first come, first served; ask a staff member about availability.
help_outlineWhen is the library open?
Monday-Thursday 9am-8pm, Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 9:30am-12:30pm, closed Sunday.
help_outlineDoes the library lend power tools?
This collection lists hand garden tools only.
Tools are borrowed. These you own.
Safety gear, consumables, and basics that Utica Public Library: Garden Tool Collection 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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