Almost every other major metropolitan area in Canada has had tool libraries for a while now. Edmonton just got its first one on January 14, 2017.
EDMONTON — Open from 1 pm to 5 pm every Saturday, Edmonton finally has a tool library of its own. The tool library, efficiently named Edmonton Tool Library, had its grand opening just one month ago, on January 14, 2017.
According to Edmonton Tool Library, the first North American tool libraries were created in the United States in the mid-70’s, with many new ones still being opened today. Calgary has had its own tool library for years, with Vancouver opening one up in 2011.
The library’s initial investment comes from a successfully funded crowdfunding campaign.
The tools are rented out on monthly and yearly membership fees.
Here’s Edmonton Tool Library’s mission verbatim:
To provide low-cost access to tools in an effort to promote home renovations, community beautification and making the best use of valuable resources. To educate and empower people in the safe use of tools, promote the sharing economy in Edmonton, and reduce environmental impact.Edmonton Tool Library
Situated at Bellevue Community Hall, 7308 112 Avenue in Edmonton, the individuals who started this up are always looking for hand and power tool donations. Please keep in mind that they do not accept gas powered tools, before showing up to their door with one.
THEY NEED HELP! Are you a passionate individual that would like to volunteer your time with running the shop and the organization? Edmonton Tool Library needs your help. If you’re interested, you can view more details here.
The photo used in the featured image is a shot of the Toronto Tool Library.
Support local! If you need tools, check them out!
This article was written by Jody Mitoma.
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hey Bunny Huggles we should check it out!
yeeee, Henrik Hale, found a new date spot.
Hope they have a spot we can make out in Randy
Spinder Spinder
Pat pat
Do they have a space to build things
This I’m not entirely sure of, but I’d have to assume that they probably don’t, but I could be wrong! There is an e-mail address that they can be reached at though! It is edmontontoollibrary@gmail.com. 🙂
We don’t have workshop space unfortunately. We’re currently working on a partnership with the Dying Light collective who intend to have workshop space for people to use, but they need your help too to get it off the ground!
Thank you for replying!!!
Thank you for replying!!!
Kevin Noel Satre
Very cool!
Jeff Danis
Crazy!
Are prices more reasonable than renting from home depot or other hardware stores?
I’m not sure! Truth be told, I didn’t even know that was an option! Edmonton Tool Library? 🙂
Aly Eldeeb
Jason van der Ahé
Kurtis Kreger
Brandon Myers
Randal Sideritsch