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tool library gift memberships

11/14/2020

Give the gift that keeps giving this holiday season! For only $50, you get a one-year membership loaded with benefits and you'll be supporting a local Edmonton non-profit.

This year, we hope our little organization can help make things a little bit brighter for you and yours by providing affordable ways to get those projects done!

What's included in a 1-year membership?

You get year-round access to hundreds of tools.
You can borrow up to 8 tools at a time.
The rental period is one week, with option to extend (just ask!).
There are no additional fees for tools (unless you bring it back late or broken).

Gift memberships for the Edmonton Tool Library are available now!

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we're Reopening sept 12!

9/5/2020

Thank you to our community for your patience, as we worked hard to get the Edmonton Tool Library safely ready for operations again! We are excited to announce that we will be officially reopening as of September 12, 2020.

What to expect on your next visit:

Only 1 member is allowed into the library at a time.
You will be required to wear a mask when inside the library, staff will also be wearing masks at all times.
There is a hand-sanitizing station located in the entrance - all members are required to sanitize their hands before touching tools.
A socially-distant line will be marked outside the building and a staff member will be outside to direct and answer any questions. Please dress for the weather!
Curbside return is available for anyone who is returning tools and not renting out.
If you have tools currently on loan they are due back by September 26, 2020.
At this time we are unable to offer curbside pick-up or tool reservations.
We encourage all members to browse our inventory ahead of time to allow us to serve as many people as possible.
We encourage all members to renew their memberships online, but this can be done in person with debit or credit tap
All memberships that were active as of March 15, have been extended by our length of closure.

What to expect as a new member:

We encourage all new members to fill out the Membership application, Release of Liability Waiver and Indemnification and review our Borrowing Policy before your first visit to reduce sharing of stationary.
We also encourage purchasing your membership online if you are able.
We encourage all members to browse our inventory ahead of time to allow us to serve as many people as possible.

Also a very large thank you to Strathcona Spirits and Sci-Tech for donating hand sanitizer and disinfectant to the Edmonton Tool Library!

Temporary closure update

3/24/2020

First of all, from the bottom of our hearts, we want to thank our community for your understanding and all the hard work that you are doing in our great city to keep social distance and beat this thing!

The Edmonton Tool Library will remain closed until it is deemed safe by city and government officials to reopen and we will follow respective guidelines when we do.

During this temporary closure, please keep the following in mind:

If you have materials currently on loan, you may hold on to them for the duration of the closure with no penalty. The items will be expected back a week after we reopen.
If we are closed for more than 2 weeks, we will extend all memberships by the length of our closure
Customer support will continue to be available via email: edmontontoollibrary@gmail.com

Please watch our social media for updates.

Thank you for your support, understanding, and patience during this time.

Stay healthy,
The Edmonton Tool Library Board

COVID-19

3/15/2020

MARCH 15, 2020

Effective immediately, the Edmonton Tool Library is temporarily closed until further notice to help limit the spread of COVID-19. The health of our volunteers and patrons is our foremost priority.

During this temporary closure, please keep the following in mind:

If you have materials currently on loan, you may hold on to them for the duration of the closure with no penalty. The items will be expected back a week after we reopen.
Customer support will continue to be available via email (edmontontoollibrary@gmail.com).

Please watch our social media for updates.

Thank you for your support, understanding and patience during this difficult time as we work together to ensure the well-being of Edmontonians.

Stay healthy,
The Edmonton Tool Library Board

Tools We Need, Tools We Don't

6/17/2017

It's been six months since we opened and the Edmonton Tool Library is pleased to report that we have an extensive amount of tools for you to borrow! The tools have been donated to us from very generous Edmontonians and our inventory now has over 350 items!

While we are still in need of many tool donations, there are certain things we have in duplicates and are not in need of. Please contact us edmontontoollibrary@gmail.com if you have further questions.

TOOLS WE NEED:

Cordless Drill(s)
Pressure washer
Air compressor
Floor sander
Manual post hole auger
Shop vac
Drill bits
Saw horses
Small scaffold

TOOLS WE DON'T:

Wrenches
Hand saws
Screwdrivers
Extension cords
Socket sets

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