Auckland Library of Tools

Photo of the inside of Auckland Library of Tools. A large sandwich board sign which says "Auckland Library of Tools, Open" is visible, as well as a wall lined with gardening tools, saws and clamps.

We'll be open an hour earlier tonight so you can drop in to borrow or return items from 4.30-7.30pm today (Tuesday).
If you're arriving before 5 pm, you'll need to park in our parks out front or down the driveway. Parking next door is OK from after 5pm.

Events — Auckland Library of Tools Check our calendar for any ad hoc open days and events We are open every Tuesday & Thursday 5.30pm - 7.30pm and Saturdays 10.30am - 1.30pm.

We've got a couple of events coming up, mark your calendars!
Mending Circle - Thursday 24th July 6pm - 8pm
Repair & Share (Repair Cafe) - Saturday August 2nd 11am - 2pm.
www.aucklandlibraryoftools.com/calendar?vie...

Do you have these items at home gathering dust? We are looking to add these to our lending inventory:
Fruit Press
Fabric Rotary Cutter & Mat
Paper Shredder
Meat Mincer
Wallpaper Steamer
Log Splitter
Steam Cleaner (need another)
Full list here: www.aucklandlibraryoftools.com/tools-wanted
Thank you!

Illustration reading 30,000 out of tools; the 3 is a hose, and the 4 zeros are a circular saw blade, chainsaw chain, dehydrator tray and a bobbin. Below this reads 30,000 loans!

We've just passed 30,000 loans!
Thanks to everyone who has ever borrowed anything from us over the years
We love to see the sharing economy is thriving 💚

Come and be apart of this community. Memberships are just $105 per year

www.aucklandlibraryoftools.com

Volunteer — Auckland Library of Tools

ALoT is a volunteer-run organization, we’re always looking for passionate people to join our team. Interested in volunteering? See our website for info on how you can help, apply to volunteer and the perks of volunteering (free membership with free loans!) www.aucklandlibraryoftools.com/volunteer

Get Paid — Auckland Library of Tools

We are looking for a paid tool librarian to join our volunteers to help run the tool library. If you love helping people, are detail oriented, and have an interest in tools (in the broadest sense of the word), then this could be the perfect role for you! www.aucklandlibraryoftools.com/get-paid

Repair Cafe — Auckland Library of Tools

More info on Repair & Share can be found here Info about Repair & Share can be found here www.aucklandlibraryoftools.com/repair-cafe

That's crazy cause we did them literally every single Saturday last year 😆
Sorry you'll miss this one! Keep an eye on our event page for any future events

Repair & Share — Auckland Library of Tools Have you got a broken toaster, a wonky lamp, or a beloved pair of jeans in need of some TLC? Don't toss them out just yet! Come join us at our Repair Café, where skilled volunteers are ready to help b...

Save the date for our first Repair & Share Repair Cafe for the year, Saturday March 29th 11am -2pm! Please note, in 2025 our repair cafes will be on an ad hoc basis as they are dependent on volunteers
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ALoT Mending Circle | EcoFest Come join in the fun of repairing your own clothing with a group of others doing the same. Swap knowledge, tips and tricks, stories, and thread colours with your neighbour while extending the life of ...

Join us next week for our first event of the year, our Mending Circle is on Thursday 6-8pm. Bring along your mending & have a yarn ecofest.org.nz/event/alot-m...

Thanks! We've been here for some time now, just officially deleting our account on the hellsite

We liked to argue with people who love landlords and ACT 🤷

We think so too!

Donate — Auckland Library of Tools

Can't volunteer but want to support us? Have a look here to see how you can donate to us 🛠💲 www.aucklandlibraryoftools.com/donate

We've deleted our Twitter, cause fuck that guy, so we'll be a bit more active over here now :)

Get Paid — Auckland Library of Tools

We are looking for a paid tool librarian to join our volunteers to help run the tool library. If you love helping people, are detail oriented, and have an interest in tools (in the broadest sense of the word), then this could be the perfect role for you! www.aucklandlibraryoftools.com/get-paid

Donate — Auckland Library of Tools

Can't volunteer but want to support us? Have a look here to see how you can donate to us 🛠💲 www.aucklandlibraryoftools.com/donate

Volunteer — Auckland Library of Tools

ALoT is a volunteer-run organization, we’re always looking for passionate people to join our team. Interesting in volunteering? See our website for info on how you can help, apply to volunteer and the perks of volunteer (Volunteers get the Gold membership!) www.aucklandlibraryoftools.com/volunteer

🚨ALoT will be CLOSED tonight (Thursday)🚨
Unfortunately due to volunteer shortage we are unable to open tonight, we apologise for the inconvience. We'll be open on Saturday as usual, so please pop by to return any items due (no fees will be charged for items due today), and pick up any reservations.

Reminder that we are closed this Saturday for Auckland Anniversary weekend so our volunteers can have a break. You can come and borrow tools (and camping gear, kitchen gadgets, gardening equipment and more!) during our open hours on Thursday (5.30 - 7.30pm)

Tools Wanted — Auckland Library of Tools We’re always looking for new tools to add to our inventory. This is a list of popular tools and items requested by our members. If you have something on the list and are willing to donate it to us, we...

If you've been into ALoT lately, you'll notice we have reorganized. Huge thanks to Alex for doing the mahi over the holidays. We now have space for more tools! Have a look & see if you have any items we need at your home wasting space www.aucklandlibraryoftools.com/tools-wanted

Graphic with photo of sewing machine reading "sewing machine parts and maintenance"

Our sewing machine maintenance workshop is getting popular, but there's still time to register for this event!
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We are rapidly growing, which is awesome (!), as an entirely volunteer run organisation, we are urgently seeking new volunteers to help run the Auckland Library of Tools. Perks include a free membership and free loans (hello free carpet cleaning!) seekvolunteer.co.nz/volunteering...

We've had a request for some specific items:
paper shredder, meat mincer, speedee sewing awl stitcher. In the spirit of sharing, before we go looking to buy these items, does anyone have any of these spare and gathering dust at home?

We are also seeking volunteer Tool Librarians to support our growing library ♥️ jobs.dogoodjobs.co.nz/job/15688/to...

Social Media Content Creator (Hybrid (21 Newton Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland, New Zealand)) Auckland Library of Tools is a non profit lending library run by volunteers. We offer free weekly Repair Cafes every Saturday, and have over 1400 items for our members to loan for just $2 a week. Are ...

We are seeking a budding marketing superstar to join our volunteer team as a Content Creator ⤵️ jobs.dogoodjobs.co.nz/job/15687/so...

Graphic with a picture of 2 knives reading "Repair & Share 1st Thursdays Free Workshop @ ALoT Auckland Library of Tools. Knife Sharpening workshop. Bring your dull knives for a hands on workshop that will teach you how to keep those blades sharp! Sept 5. 6-8pm ,21 Newton Rd

This Thursday we are hosting a free knife sharpening workshop! Bring your dull knives and learn how to sharpen and care for your knives at home.

Graphic reading: Repair & share free weekly repair cafe. Saturday august 24th 11-2 Auckland Library of Tools 21 Newton Rd Grey Lynn Art touch ups with Jan Alldritt-Miller Offering paint touch ups on oil, acrylic and watercolour paintings

Graphic reading: Repair & share free weekly repair cafe. Saturday august 24th 11-2 Auckland Library of Tools 21 Newton Rd Grey Lynn This week: Sewing. Small electronics. Wooden items. General repair. Painting touch ups.

Come along to our Repair & Share free weekly repair cafe tomorrow!

Auckland Library of Tools, your new local weekend ride destination

Big day out by bike: Flat whites, friends and fixing things A dedicated Auckland ebiker tells us about one of her favourite cycle-and-ferry excursions – with or without her 3-year-old son on the back.

It's me!
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