Cville Tool Library

Cville Tool Library Did you know that Charlottesville now has a tool lending library? The Cville Tool Library officially opened on March 19, 2022.

Library hours are posted here and on our website. Borrowing tools from a tool library means that you do not have the expense of purchasing and storing tools for infrequent or one-off uses. The project has expansion potential to include workshops, classes, and makers space. Our tool inventory includes basic home repair tools, yard and garden implements, ladders, and more - providing access for the

community to a shared tool collection. Our initial inventory was made up of donated tools, and we fill in gaps by purchasing new tools with funds raised through membership fees. Member fees are on a sliding scale, and we want everyone to have access to this valuable resource. View our inventory on our website:
www.cvilletoollibrary.com
and you can join NOW!:
https://cvilletoollibrary.com/membership/

Tool donations are accepted regularly, and we need volunteers to staff our lending desk, clean/maintain tools, and more - please let us know if you have tools to donate or if you'd like to join the tool library team:
https://cvilletoollibrary.com/donate-tools/
https://cvilletoollibrary.com/get-involved/

Like and follow our page to follow our progress, and join our mailing list here to ensure you receive the latest information:
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Want to learn more about tool libraries?:
https://sustainableconsumption.usdn.org/initiatives-list/tool-lending-libraries

Often it's the difference between dreaming of a project and actually getting it DONE. If there's something holding you b...
04/30/2026

Often it's the difference between dreaming of a project and actually getting it DONE. If there's something holding you back from knocking that project off your list, check out our inventory -- or suggest a tool that we should add!

April is - we couldn't do what we do without 'em! You don't need extensive tool knowledge to help increase the tool li...
04/27/2026

April is - we couldn't do what we do without 'em! You don't need extensive tool knowledge to help increase the tool library's impact in our community! Visit the "Get Involved" page on our website for details.

04/24/2026

"If you can make a sleeve work, I swear you can build a house."
If you've always wanted to learn the basics of sewing or finally fix the torn seam in your favorite pair of pants -- you should borrow our sewing machine! Next thing you know, you'll be building an addition on your house.

Look at this incredible DIY transformation!(And I suppose we should mention that most of those tools could be borrowed f...
04/16/2026

Look at this incredible DIY transformation!
(And I suppose we should mention that most of those tools could be borrowed from the Cville Tool Library!)
What are you waiting for? 😏

1M likes, 43K comments. "It’s been a great summer 🥹🏡 "

There are still a few slots available for our May 3 workshop: Intro to Scythes: "A powerful tool that runs on breakfast ...
04/09/2026

There are still a few slots available for our May 3 workshop: Intro to Scythes: "A powerful tool that runs on breakfast and lets you hear the birds sing while you work." Learn more and register here:

Learn the basics of using a scythe to mow your lawn, including adjusting the scythe to your body, honing, and scything with proper form.

The tool library is closed tonight, but we will open on Saturday in our new location! We're in the opposite corner of th...
04/02/2026

The tool library is closed tonight, but we will open on Saturday in our new location! We're in the opposite corner of the same building - can't wait to welcome members on Saturday and beyond!

03/31/2026

Migration to our new space in is complete! Phew!! After a few days to organize the shelves (and catch our breath!) we open in our new space on April 4!

03/28/2026
This class sold out in a nanosecond, but due to a cancellation we now have one slot left. Want to snag it? Act fast - it...
03/27/2026

This class sold out in a nanosecond, but due to a cancellation we now have one slot left. Want to snag it? Act fast - it won't last long!

This hands-on workshop covers safe chainsaw operation, essential maintenance, and best practices for cutting limbs.

03/23/2026

First time using a circular saw? Here’s a quick safety primer.

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1740 Broadway Street
Charlottesville, VA
22902

Opening Hours

Thursday 6pm - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+14342573537

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