About
It all started when…
Since June of 2010, the West Seattle Tool Library has provided donation-based access to over 3,000 tools to any resident in our community. Over 6,000 residents have taken the Tool Library up on that offer and formed a great community of DIYers, makers, and students. We have completed 64,938 loans as of April 2024. We invite you to join the community as well.
The West Seattle Tool Library is a community-led project to provide pay-what-you-can community access to a wide range of tools, training, and relevant advice.
By providing this service, the West Seattle Tool Library aims to inspire its community to participate in community projects such as park restorations and pursue sustainability through fun projects like backyard gardens, home energy improvements, and water harvesting.
WSTL IN THE NEWS
2010:
Chicago Tribune, Tool Library Movement
West Seattle Herald, the opening of the West Seattle Tool Library
West Seattle Herald, mobile West Seattle Tool Library
2011:
West Seattle Herald, West Seattle Tool Library opens
West Seattle Herald, Tool Library events
West Seattle Blog, Garden Tour
IFIXITORG, West Seattle Fixers Collective
2012:
Shareable, How to Start a Tool Library
2013:
Shareable, Interview with Micah Summers