"Anything you can do needs to be done, so pick up the tool of your choice and get started." ~Ben Linder
Alameda Tool Lending Library (TLL)
Alameda Free Library 1550 Oak Street, 2nd Flooor Alameda, CA 94501 (510) 747-7777
Residents of Alameda, age 18 and over, can borrow tools from the TLL. There's a wide variety of tools to choose from, including hand tools. Borrowing period is typically 7 days.
Berkeley Public Library (South Branch) 1901 Russel Street Berkeley CA 94703 (510) 981-6101
Residents of Berkeley, who are over 17, can check out a maximum of 10 tools at once. Gardening, mechanical, plumbing, power and sanding and grinding tools are available for check out.
Hours:
Tuesday: 10-5:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday: 12-7:30 p.m. Friday: 1-5:30 p.m. Saturday: 10-5:30 p.m. Closed onSunday and Monday.
Oakland Tool Lending Library houses over 3, 000 tools, ranging from gardening, home improvement, landscaping and more. Residents from Emeryville, Oakland and Piedmont are eligible to check out tools.
Hours:
Tuesday: 12:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday, Saturday: 10-5:30 p.m. Friday: 12-5:30 p.m. Closed on Monday, Thursday and Sunday.
Tool Center
Green City Store 1029 Geneva Avenue (at Lisbon) San Francisco, CA 94112 (415) 334-8665
All rental customers are able to borrow tools. Hours:
Tuesday-Friday: 11-7:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 9-6:00 p.m. Closed on Monday.
