A note on parking: on Fridays you'll need to park in front of ALoT or down our driveway, or the side streets. Our agreement with our lovely neighbours is that we can park in their carpark when they are closed (after 5.30pm and on weekends).
01.09.2025 02:07 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Exciting news π we are now open Fridays!
From this week (the start of Spring) ALoT will be open Fridays during daytime hours: 1.30-5.30pm
Hopefully these hours are more accessible and will help you get into your DIY projects earlier!
01.09.2025 02:07 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
Screenshot from Auckland Library of Tools catalogue showing:
(6) sewing machines (Checked out)
Adjustable dress mannequin
Singer Overlocker
10 hook speedweave braider
14 hook speedweave braider (checked out)
Rotary cutter
Here's our current sewing inventory:
18.08.2025 02:05 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Looks like our members are on a sewing buzz lately! 4 machines are checked out & 2 are getting repairs.
We are keen to add to our inventory and are seeking:
π§΅Rotary cutters
π§΅Cutting mats
π§΅Pattern /quilters rulers
π§΅Bias tape maker
π§΅Seam rippers
Do you have any of these items needing a new home? π
18.08.2025 02:01 β π 3 π 1 π¬ 1 π 0
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.
22.07.2025 01:37 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
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!
19.07.2025 01:01 β π 17 π 13 π¬ 0 π 0
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 π
Come and be apart of this community. Memberships are just $105 per year
www.aucklandlibraryoftools.com
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Volunteer β Auckland Library of Tools
ALoT is a volunteer-run organization, weβre 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
19.03.2025 02:30 β π 2 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
Get Paid β 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
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Repair Cafe β 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
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That's crazy cause we did them literally every single Saturday last year π
Sorry you'll miss this one! Keep an eye on our event page for any future events
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Thanks! We've been here for some time now, just officially deleting our account on the hellsite
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We liked to argue with people who love landlords and ACT π€·
13.03.2025 09:55 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
We think so too!
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Donate β Auckland Library of Tools
Can't volunteer but want to support us? Have a look here to see how you can donate to us π π² www.aucklandlibraryoftools.com/donate
26.02.2025 19:52 β π 1 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
We've deleted our Twitter, cause fuck that guy, so we'll be a bit more active over here now :)
13.03.2025 07:30 β π 24 π 1 π¬ 3 π 0
Get Paid β 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
13.03.2025 02:36 β π 35 π 19 π¬ 0 π 1
Donate β Auckland Library of Tools
Can't volunteer but want to support us? Have a look here to see how you can donate to us π π² www.aucklandlibraryoftools.com/donate
26.02.2025 19:52 β π 1 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
Volunteer β Auckland Library of Tools
ALoT is a volunteer-run organization, weβre 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
26.02.2025 19:50 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 1 π 0
π¨ALoT will be CLOSED tonight (Thursday)π¨
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.
26.02.2025 19:49 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 1 π 0
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)
22.01.2025 00:34 β π 3 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
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!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
06.11.2024 09:29 β π 3 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Tool Librarian, Auckland Library of Tools
Volunteer at Tool Librarian - Environment & Conservation with Auckland Library of Tools. Enquire now at SEEK Volunteer
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...
06.11.2024 09:25 β π 7 π 4 π¬ 0 π 0
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?
29.09.2024 20:14 β π 10 π 16 π¬ 0 π 1
We are also seeking volunteer Tool Librarians to support our growing library β₯οΈ jobs.dogoodjobs.co.nz/job/15688/to...
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