Westerville Public Library: Tool Kits
location_onWesterville, Ohio
infoAbout Westerville Public Library: Tool Kits
Westerville Public Library at 126 South State Street in Westerville, Ohio lends tool kits through its Tool Library. The library pitches it this way: "From a leaky faucet to a new floor, start your DIY project today while saving money." 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
Available kits include: bike repair, car repair, electrical repair, flooring, gardening, hobbies, home repair, painting, and plumbing. The catalog record for the home repair kit lists a six-piece screwdriver set, cutting pliers, needle nose pliers, an adjustable wrench, a putty knife, a hex wrench, a utility knife, a level, a drywall trowel and mud pan, a carpenter's square, clamps, a hammer, tongue and groove pliers, a tape measure, a stud sensor, work gloves and safety glasses, plus a resource guide.
Borrowing
Find a kit in the catalog, place it on hold, and pick it up at the Westerville Uptown Drive-Thru or the Uptown Self-Serve Shelves only. Loans last 28 days. Return kits to the Welcome Desk only. You will be charged for tools and items that are not returned.
Membership
helpFrequently Asked Questions
help_outlineWhat tool kits does Westerville Public Library lend?
Kits for bike repair, car repair, electrical repair, flooring, gardening, hobbies, home repair, painting, and plumbing.
help_outlineWhat's in the home repair kit?
Its catalog record lists screwdrivers, pliers, a hammer, a level, a stud sensor, a tape measure, clamps, a drywall trowel and more.
help_outlineWhere do I pick up a kit?
At the Westerville Uptown Drive-Thru or the Uptown Self-Serve Shelves only.
help_outlineHow long can I keep a kit?
28 days.
help_outlineWho can borrow?
Anyone 18 or older with a Westerville Library card in good standing and a photo ID, after signing the waiver.
help_outlineWhere do I return it?
To the Welcome Desk only.
Tools are borrowed. These you own.
Safety gear, consumables, and basics that Westerville Public Library: Tool Kits 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.
location_onContact & Location
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card_membershipMembership & Pricing
Annual membership gives you access to the full tool inventory for borrowing.
compare_arrowsNearby Tool Libraries
| Name | Location | Distance | Rating | Membership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne County Public Library: Library of Things | Wooster, OH | 70 mi | — | Wayne County patrons with a library card and PIN |
| Garden Resource Center: Tool Library & Supply Depot (GRC) | Pittsburgh, PA | 161 mi | — | From $30 |
| East Lansing Public Library | East Lansing, MI | 198 mi | star4.7 | Free |
| Louisville Tool Library | Louisville, KY | 199 mi | star5.0 | sliding scale donation |
| Prince William Public Libraries: Library of Things | Manassas, VA | 307 mi | — | Free with a Prince William Public Libraries card |
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