Brisbane Tool Library

Brisbane Tool Library Borrow tools, camping gear, party appliances... the Brisbane Tool Library offers a circular model! This project is based on reusing, repairing, recycling.

The Brisbane Tool Library is a social enterprise that provides resources, such as tools , camping gear, party appliances, sport equipment. People who do occasional home improvements, garden or camping trips, but do not want to buy a tool that they might only use once, could borrow it from our tool library. The main goal is to go beyond the material consumption of the current linear model of “take,

make and dispose”. As social enterprise we aim to:

1) Provides access to specialized tools where ownership of the tool is cost prohibitive
2) Enhance environmental sustainability, decreasing material consumption
3) Help build resilient neighbourhoods
4) Employ disadvantaged people & create social stability
5) Move toward a new sharing and circular economy

Next volunteers info session:Friday 3 July (1pm - 3pm)Saturday 11 July (11am - 13pm)We are looking for more people to jo...
22/06/2026

Next volunteers info session:
Friday 3 July (1pm - 3pm)
Saturday 11 July (11am - 13pm)

We are looking for more people to join our team of volunteers who are making a better, more sustainable world, right now!

We need more change-makers to join us ahead of some exciting changes. You don’t need to be a tool-skilled person. Volunteers are involved in serving members, marketing and website maintenance, operating our tool library software, maintaining and repairing tools, managing shifts, organising workshops, events and much more...

The Brisbane Tool Library has been created in 2017, and since it has been powered by the amazing work and generosity of volunteers. The Brisbane Tool Library team shares a passion for a more sustainable world and for resilient communities. Some of us know a lot about tools and some of us know nothing at all. Some of us are experienced do-it-yourselfers and love repairing and some of us just wish we could. Some of us are handy with the computer, others not so much. We have volunteer roles for people with lots of skills, or want to learn new skills, or are just looking for something fairly easy to do in line with their values. There is a great sense of camaraderie and a real sense of satisfaction because you are part of the solution.

Want to know more? Not quite ready to commit? Come along to our volunteers info session day!

Our team will be available to meet you and respond to any question in this time slot. We will give you a tour of the tool library, answer any of your questions, and work out what volunteer roles might best suit you.

Pop in and, please, EMAIL US if you intend to come, letting us know at what time. Email: [email protected]

If you can’t make it on the day, but you’re still interested in volunteering, email us anyway and we will try to arrange another time for you! [email protected]

We can’t wait to see you!

31/05/2026

Yesterday our fabulous team of volunteers did a big clean up!
Maintaining in circulation objects requires lots of behind the scene work. Cleaning, repairing, tidying and many other tasks are all essential to keep our inventory ready for all of you to borrow.

If you’re keen to volunteer and join these legends, email us. We always seek new team members for different tasks. From marketing to tools maintenance, everyone could help in different ways. Email: [email protected]

We’ve been busy and not as active on socials, but we keep delivering tools and smiles every week! Remember that if you n...
01/05/2026

We’ve been busy and not as active on socials, but we keep delivering tools and smiles every week!
Remember that if you need to borrow anything, of if you want to gift a membership, you can sign up on our website brisbanetoollibrary.org - or just walk in on our opening days!
Today, we’re on site until 1pm! ☀️

In the picture, some of our camping gear going for adventures with Alex, one of our members!

🎨🛠️ Upcycled Paint & Sober Sip 🛠️🎨Join us for a relaxed, alcohol‑free evening of painting, creativity and good company a...
14/04/2026

🎨🛠️ Upcycled Paint & Sober Sip 🛠️🎨

Join us for a relaxed, alcohol‑free evening of painting, creativity and good company at the Brisbane Tool Library. We’ll provide the paint, tools and space — you bring your curiosity.

🗓 24 April
⏰ 7–9pm
📍 Brisbane Tool Library

All experience levels welcome.

🎟️ Book your spot (link in our bio and here): https://events.humanitix.com/upcycled-paint-and-sober-sip

Address

221D MacArthur Avenue (via Gate C)
Brisbane, QLD
4009

Opening Hours

Thursday 11am - 4:30pm
Friday 11am - 6:30pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

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