Los Angeles Tool Library
Like a book library, but for tools! Share, don’t buy!
Our Mission
To provide access to tools, skills, and space for Angelenos to build together
Tool Borrowing
Providing access to tools needed for home repairs, DIY projects, and art builds without the burden of purchasing, storing, and maintaining them.
Skill Sharing
Equipping people with skills and knowledge to take on projects through workshops and skill shares.
Community Connections
Providing a shared workspace for the community to connect and collaborate.
Join Us in the Sharing Economy!
The Los Angeles Tool Library is 100% volunteer-run. Here are the ways you can support this community initiative
You can always reach out to us at hello@latoollibrary.org!
Donating Tools
Tools taking up space at home? Please consider donating them (tax-deductible) to share with the community!
Volunteering
We are 100% volunteer-run, and we are looking for folks to help with: operations, outreach, marketing, partnerships, grants, and more.
Donation
As a community- and member-supported initiative, your donation helps sustain the tool library for the community.
Our Values
Solidarity
Meeting our needs and investing in each other through resource sharing, mutual aid, and collaboration
Democracy
Governed collectively by our volunteers and members
Relationship
Prioritizing connections over transactions, allowing neighbors to connect, learn, and collaborate
Inclusivity
Celebrating creativity and the contributions of all people
Sustainability
Caring for people and our environments through sharing, maintenance, and repair
Equity
Ensuring affordable access to tools, knowledge, and space for all