A community that thrives on a sharing economy, mutual reliance, environmental stewardship, creativity, and DIY.
Our Mission
To build community by sharing tools, ideas, and know-how.
Our Values
The principles that guide our work are:
Community
Inclusivity
DIY
Sharing
Re-use
Current Hours
The Ballard Tool Library is open for walk-ins! Our hours are:
Monday: 5 to 7 p.m.
Thursday: 5 to 7 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
CLOSED:
Feb 17 for President's Day
Mar 17 for St. Patrick's Day
May 26 for Memorial Day
Jun 19 for Juneteenth
To make an appointment, visit our inventory to find the tool you'd like to check out, or select the "Non-specific appointment" item to come in and browse tools.
Volunteer
Library volunteers come in all shapes and sizes! Find your niche as a Tool Librarian, outreach volunteer, tool maintenance volunteer, repair specialist or lead a workshop. Interested in something else? Contact our Tool Library Manager and let them know what interests you!
Make a Donation
Support the Ballard Tool Library by making a donation to Sustainable Ballard. Please note in your donation that you would like your funds to support the Ballard Tool Library.
About Us
Our Vision
A community that thrives on a sharing economy, mutual reliance, environmental stewardship, creativity, and DIY.
Our Mission
To build community by sharing tools, ideas, and know-how.
Our Values
The principles that guide our work are:
Current Hours
The Ballard Tool Library is open for walk-ins! Our hours are:
CLOSED:
To make an appointment, visit our inventory to find the tool you'd like to check out, or select the "Non-specific appointment" item to come in and browse tools.
Volunteer
Library volunteers come in all shapes and sizes! Find your niche as a Tool Librarian, outreach volunteer, tool maintenance volunteer, repair specialist or lead a workshop. Interested in something else? Contact our Tool Library Manager and let them know what interests you!
Make a Donation
Support the Ballard Tool Library by making a donation to Sustainable Ballard. Please note in your donation that you would like your funds to support the Ballard Tool Library.
Want to donate tools? Email manager@ballardtoollibrary.org to set up an appointment.