Best Tool Libraries in Washington

10 tool libraries compared · avg 4.9★ · updated August 2026

What tool libraries cost in Washington

Of the 10 tool libraries listed in Washington, 4 publish a price. They range from $3 to $25, with a median of $25 — in line with the median across every city we track. The lowest published rate belongs to PNA Tool Library at $3.

6 listings do not publish a rate.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 Washington: 10 of 10 have power tools, 10 of 10 have woodworking, 10 of 10 have gardening, 9 of 10 have workshops and 9 of 10 have classes. Anything not listed simply has not been verified yet.

Tacoma Tool Library is the highest-rated, at 5★ from 28 Google reviews.

Side-by-Side Comparison

Pricing, features, and ratings for the top 10 tool libraries in Washington.

Name	Rating	Membership/Yr	Power Tools	Woodworking	Gardening	Workshops	Classes
Tacoma Tool Library	5★(28)	$25	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
South King Tool Library - Auburn	5★(4)	—	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
NE Seattle Tool Library	4.9★(116)	$25	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Capitol Hill Tool Library	4.9★(105)	Free or pay-what-you-can	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
SE Seattle Tool Library	4.9★(84)	—	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
South King Tool Library	4.9★(53)	—	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
PNA Tool Library	4.9★(21)	$3	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Shoreline Tool Library	4.8★(52)	$25	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
West Seattle Tool Library	4.7★(50)	Free (suggested donations)	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Ballard Tool Library	4.6★(11)	Free for Sustainable Ballard members; otherwise, annual memberships are $35 (individual), $60 (supporting household), or $100 (sustaining household).	✓	✓	✓	—	—	View →