Cville Tool Library

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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/

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Want to learn more about tool libraries?:
https://sustainableconsumption.usdn.org/initiatives-list/tool-lending-libraries

10/14/2026

The lowly carpenter pencil - for the win!

10/14/2026
10/12/2026

Now for a plane primer:
(Notice how all the planes are set on their sides? Resting a block plane on its side is a simple habit that helps protect the blade and reinforces good tool care. )

10/12/2026

Speed square 101 with the master,

Our latest newsletter hit inboxes this morning - did you miss it?
10/06/2026

Our latest newsletter hit inboxes this morning - did you miss it?

09/21/2026

Confused by all the different kinds of routers—and what the heck you’re supposed to do with them? Tom Silva of This Old House breaks down the different types of routers, what they’re good for, and which one to reach for when your project calls for one.

Know someone interested in learning more about a career in the skilled trades? *ahem: skilled trades are AI-proof career...
09/18/2026

Know someone interested in learning more about a career in the skilled trades? *ahem: skilled trades are AI-proof career pathways that pay well and provide essential, in-demand services.

Meet local employers and training providers, explore career pathways, ask questions, and find out what it takes to get started — whether you're considering a career change, entering the workforce, or just curious about what's out there. On October 17, NextGen Skilled Trades Day aims to inspire the next generation of workers while highlighting career pathways that are essential to our region’s economy. Click through for full details.

09/18/2026

Got a stash of old paint, chemicals, cleaners, pesticides, or other household hazardous waste you've been meaning to get rid of?This is your chance to clean out the garage, basement, or workshop and dispose of it safely.

RSWA's Household Hazardous Waste Collection event happens TODAY and tomorrow (9/18-19). Click through below for details on what they’ll accept, when and where to drop it off.
And check out the link in the comments for upcoming special waste collection dates.

Got some dirty work on your list? We’ve got tools for that.Our wall of yard & garden tools is looking pretty darn impres...
09/11/2026

Got some dirty work on your list? We’ve got tools for that.
Our wall of yard & garden tools is looking pretty darn impressive.

Shovels? So many.
Hoes? Yep.
Rakes? Obviously.
Acorn picker-upper? Absolutely. 🌰
Post pounders? You bet.
Loppers? ✅
Tampers? Check.
Bulb planters? Of course.
Garden cart? Yep.
Seeders? Got ’em.
…and that’s just what we could remember off the top of our heads.

Whether you’re planting, digging, raking, spreading, pounding, hauling, or tackling that “I’ve been meaning to deal with that” project in the yard, you probably don’t need to buy the tool.
Borrow it from the Cville Tool Library instead.

NEW at the Cville Tool Library: The Freebies Shelves!Bits and pieces tend to turn up in a toolbox or donation box when w...
09/10/2026

NEW at the Cville Tool Library: The Freebies Shelves!
Bits and pieces tend to turn up in a toolbox or donation box when we're processing tools. They're perfectly useful, but don't really have a home in our inventory. We don't want to toss 'em if you can use 'em!

So we've created our Freebies Shelves. Here's what's currently on the shelves: 🪛🔧🔨
Extra hardware & sandpaper
Paintbrushes and rollers
Plastic sheeting
Several small hand tools & wire brushes
…and all sorts of other odds and ends that might be exactly what you need for your next project.
Come take a look and take what you need!

Address

1740 Broadway Street
Charlottesville, VA
22902

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+14342573537

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