Best Tool Libraries in New York
10 tool libraries compared · avg 4.5★ · updated August 2026
What tool libraries cost in New York
Only 2 of the 10 tool libraries listed in New York publishes a price — Tool Library Albany at $20. That is too few to draw a city average from.
8 listings do not publish a rate. Most tool libraries that withhold pricing quote on enquiry, so calling is usually faster than filling in a form.
Confirmed across New York: 7 of 10 have power tools, 6 of 10 have woodworking, 6 of 10 have gardening and 5 of 10 have workshops. Anything not listed simply has not been verified yet.
Tool Library Albany is the highest-rated, at 5★ from 14 Google reviews.
Side-by-Side Comparison
Pricing, features, and ratings for the top 10 tool libraries in New York.
| Name | Rating | Membership/Yr | Power Tools | Woodworking | Gardening | Workshops | Classes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tool Library Albany | 5★(14) | $20 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | View → |
| The Tool Library | 4.9★(85) | $25 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | View → |
| All Tool Rental inc. | 4.8★(50) | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | View → |
| New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building | 4.7★(7198) | Free | — | — | — | — | — | View → |
| Brooklyn Public Library - Central Branch | 4.6★(1248) | Free | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | View → |
| Tool House Rental Inc | 4.6★(46) | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | View → |
| Fulton Supply & Hardware | 4.4★(115) | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | View → |
| Total Tool Rental | 4.2★(180) | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | View → |
| My Tool Rental - MTR | 4.2★(19) | Free | ✓ | — | — | — | — | View → |
| Brooklyn Public Library - Greenpoint Branch | 3.9★(158) | Free | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | View → |
All Tool Libraries in New York
Tool Library Albany
5★ · 14 reviews
The Tool Library
4.9★ · 85 reviews
All Tool Rental inc.
4.8★ · 50 reviews
New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
4.7★ · 7198 reviews
Brooklyn Public Library - Central Branch
4.6★ · 1248 reviews
Tool House Rental Inc
4.6★ · 46 reviews
Fulton Supply & Hardware
4.4★ · 115 reviews
Total Tool Rental
4.2★ · 180 reviews
My Tool Rental - MTR
4.2★ · 19 reviews
Brooklyn Public Library - Greenpoint Branch
3.9★ · 158 reviews
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tool libraries are in New York?
New York has 10 active tool libraries listed in our directory.
What is the average rating for tool libraries in New York?
The average Google rating across tool libraries in New York is 4.5 stars.
What is the top-rated tool library in New York?
Tool Library Albany is currently the highest-rated tool library in New York.