Membership

Borrow from our entire collection for one low annual fee.

How to Join

  1. Review the Tool Lending Policy
  2. Create an account online (use a valid email and phone number)
  3. Choose your membership level and pay online or in person (cash, check, or card)
  4. Visit the Tool Library in person with:
    • A government-issued photo ID
    • A second ID with your current address (lease, utility bill, voter registration, etc.)
    • Names, phone numbers, and addresses of two references we can call while you wait
  5. Start borrowing tools!

Sliding-Scale Annual Dues

Based on self-reported annual income. We use the honor system—pay what you’re able.

Annual IncomeAnnual Dues
Under $20,000$20
$20,000 – $50,000$50
$50,000 – $75,000$75
$75,000 – $100,000$100
$100,000 – $125,000$125
$125,000 – $150,000$150
Above $150,000$150
Lifetime Membership$1,000

Already a Member?

Your membership has been transferred to our new system. Keep visiting and borrowing as usual—we’ll resolve any issues at your next visit.

Organizational Memberships

Neighborhood associations, community groups, schools, CDCs, places of worship, and other charitable organizations can borrow tools as an organization.

Organizational members designate individuals who can borrow tools on behalf of the group. Standard lending rules apply—tools are due back within one week.

Who Qualifies?

Organizational memberships are available to charitable organizations, including nonprofits, neighborhood associations, educational institutions, and places of worship. Your organization does not need to be a registered 501(c)(3). These memberships are not designed for informal group houses or friend groups—we recommend separate individual memberships in those cases.

Organizational Annual Dues

Based on annual organizational budget.

Annual BudgetAnnual Dues
Under $5,000$50
$5,000 – $10,000$100
$10,000 – $250,000$150
Above $250,000$200

Gift Memberships

Know someone who could use access to 4,000+ tools? A gift membership is a practical, thoughtful present for friends, family, or anyone with a project to tackle.

To redeem a gift membership, just come in with the name of whoever gave it. We’ll pull up the payment and get you set up.

Buy a Gift Membership

Suggested Gift Levels

Recipient’s IncomeSuggested Amount
Under $20,000$20
$20,000 – $50,000$50
$50,000 – $75,000$75
$75,000 – $100,000$100
$100,000 – $125,000$125
$125,000 – $150,000$150
Above $150,000$150
Lifetime$1,000