We Have the Tools!

Looking to borrow yard/garden, plumbing, electrical, auto, and power tools along with games and much more?

The MRC Tool Bucket Library, a non-profit, 501(c)(3), is here for you!

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More Tools Added Daily!

What is a Tool Library?

It’s just like a regular library, but with tools instead of books! The MRC Tool Bucket Library provides free or low-cost access to shared tools and other durable goods and encourages self-reliance, re-use, repair, and reduced consumption.

In the future, we plan to offer a Maker-Space which will provide space for learning how to use household tools and enable members to use large tools that are not portable and require advance knowledge to operate or supervision.

How do I Become a Member?

1. Complete our membership application online with myTurn.

2. Sign and Date our Membership Liability Waiver and Tool Use Policy online.

3. Consider making a donation to keep this community project running.

If you do not have internet access, please stop by the Tool Bucket Library during open hours and we will help you become a member :)

*One government form of ID is required to verify that you are 18 years of age or older prior to borrowing items*

Suggested Membership Donation

Yearly

Community Supporter - $150
General Public - $45
Senior/Student/Low-Income/Veteran - $25

Monthly

1-month - $7
6-month - $25

Lifetime - $750

We do not deny members due to lack of funds and never require proof of income or membership type.

The Tool Bucket Library is a pay what you can non-profit organization run by volunteers. Please consider making a donation to keep this community project going - thank you!

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How Much Does it Cost to Borrow Tools?

Zero, zip, zilch, nada :) Although your generous donations allow us to pay operational costs including insurance, consumable supplies, website hosting and other expenses. Reminder, the MRC Tool Bucket Library is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization.

And, if you return your tools on time, clean and in good working condition there are no late fees! If not, a small late fee donation $5 per week per tool is requested.

Where Does the Money From Donations Go?

Our aim is to keep the MRC Tool Bucket Library a financially sustaining 501(c)(3), non-profit organization.

We use membership donations and late fee donations to run this all-volunteer project and to buy and maintain our tools for the community to share.

How Can You Help?

VOLUNTEER:

Community volunteers are needed for the following positions:

• TOOL LIBRARIAN

• TOOL CATALOGER / INVENTORY

• TOOL FIXER / MAINTENANCE

• GRANT WRITER

Volunteer Fixers are also needed at Repair & Sustainability Fairs.

EDUCATE:

Opportunities to teach a variety of home repairs, sewing, gardening, and cooking skills.

DONATE:

Cash and Tool donations (except for gas powered tools) are gladly accepted and are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Check out our donation policy here (coming soon).

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