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We lend tools and provide educational resources to those living in Yamhill County, regardless of income, enabling our neighbors to build a prosperous and sustainable community.

05/20/2026

The Repair Fair is back! 🔧♻️

Got something broken that deserves a second chance? Bring it to our free community Repair Fair hosted by Mac Tool Library in partnership with and work alongside our amazing volunteer fixers to try to get it working again.

Our volunteers may be able to help repair:
Clothing & textiles
Bikes
Small appliances
Tools
Houseplants
Jewelry
Pottery
Small plastic items
…and more!

📍 Ricochet Wine Co. | 1421 Alpha Drive
🗓️ Saturday, June 6
⏰ 10:00am–2:00pm
(please arrive by 1:00pm)

A few things to know before you come:
• Repairs are first come, first served
• Volunteers donate their time - kindness and patience are appreciated
• One item at a time per person
• This is not a drop-off event - you’ll stay with your item during the repair
• Small items only (no furniture or large appliances)
• Repairs can’t be guaranteed and may depend on time, tools, or available parts

👉 To help us prepare, please fill out this quick item description form before the event:
https://forms.gle/5QfJDgMcbVQjwQjQ7

Not sure if your item is a good fit? Send us a DM!

Special thanks to Bunny Belly Bagels for providing delicious bagels for our volunteers!

05/12/2026

Ready to level up your carving skills?

Join local woodworker Christopher Knapp for a hands-on wood carving workshop where you’ll carve your own wooden spoon from start to finish. This 3-hour class is designed for beginner to intermediate carvers. It’s a great next step if you joined our Comfort Bird class or if you’re ready to try your first functional carving project.

You’ll learn carving techniques, sharpening, and finishing skills while creating a beautiful spoon to take home and use for years to come.

All participants receive a carving kit to keep, including a knife, strop, honing compound, sandpaper, and finishing oil. Everything you need to continue carving at home.

📍 Bierly Brewing
🕥 Saturday, May 23 at 10:30am

Class size is limited, so grab your ticket early. Link in bio!

Huge thanks to The Merri Artist for helping us outfit this class with carving supplies and supporting community learning.

TICKETS: https://events.humanitix.com/wood-carving-workshop2

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day from MTL!

At the McMinnville Tool Library, sustainability isn’t just a once-a-year thing, it’s what we’re built on. Sharing tools means fewer resources used, less waste, and more community-powered solutions.

Borrow instead of buy. Fix instead of toss. Build instead of waste.

Reduce, reuse, recycle… together.

04/14/2026

POWER OUTAGE UPDATE!

We will be resuming our normal open hours, effective immediately. If you need to borrow tools and/or make returns, come by and see us this evening from 5:30-7pm.

Again, we apologize for any inconvenience our closure last Saturday may have caused.

We look forward to seeing you at the Tool Library 😊

03/18/2026

Tool Librarians are the friendly people who check tools in and out, welcome neighbors into the space, and help keep the tool library running smoothly.

You don’t need any tool knowledge to volunteer. If you enjoy meeting people, supporting your community, and being part of something positive, you’ll do great.

And honestly, it’s a really fun volunteer role. You’ll hear about all kinds of projects happening around town and help make DIY more accessible for everyone.

Last year, hundreds of neighbors borrowed tools instead of buying them — saving money, reducing waste, and getting projects done. None of that happens without volunteers behind the desk.

We’re looking for more Tool Librarians not only to support our current hours, but to help us open more days and expand access to tools for the community.

Send us a PM or email ([email protected]) to learn more about becoming a Tool Librarian.

03/10/2026

Our very first Repair Fair was everything we hoped it would be, and more!

In just a few hours:
47 items were repaired
~300 pounds of waste kept out of the landfill
~$3,850 saved by neighbors who didn’t have to replace their items
~2 metric tons of CO₂ emissions avoided

And beyond the numbers, it was just a really good day for building community. People stuck around to watch their items get fixed, asked questions, and learned new things. Neighbors connected and got to know each other. And our fixers did what they do best — troubleshooting, teaching, and getting things working again.

Hearing so many of you ask how soon we’re doing this again was the clearest sign we needed. We don’t have a date on the calendar yet, but one thing is certain after this weekend: this won’t be the last Repair Fair.

Thank you to every volunteer fixer, every person who brought something in, everyone who donated, and everyone who cheered us on. You’re helping build a repair culture in this community; one saved microwave, bike, sweater, and lamp at a time.

And special thanks to Ricochet Wine Company for providing the space, wine, and good vibes!

Start setting aside your broken things.
We’ll be back. 🔧♻️

03/06/2026

Donuts & Demos is back tomorrow (9am–noon)! 🍩🛠️

This month we’re spotlighting drills & drivers with a casual, hands-on demo during open hours.

✔️ Live, beginner-friendly demo
✔️ Free donuts
✔️ Free & drop-in—no signup needed

Curious about the difference between a drill and an impact driver? Come learn the basics, try a few out, and build some confidence with these essential tools.

Come for the donuts. Stay for the demos.

02/24/2026

McMinnville Friends! I'm volunteering at the free Repair Fair hosted by the McMinnville Tool Library on Feb. 28. Bring your broken-but-beloved items and work alongside skilled volunteers to give them new life!

We can help with things like clothing, bikes, small appliances, tools, pottery, jewelry, houseplants, and small plastic items.

What to expect:
• Repairs are done by volunteers — please be kind and patient
• First come, first served (arrive no later than 1pm)
• One item at a time per person
• This is not a drop-off event — plan to stay with your item
• Small items only (no large appliances or furniture)
• Repairs aren’t guaranteed and may be limited by time or parts

Check out their profile for more details. McMinnville Tool Library

02/06/2026

Donuts & Demos is back this Saturday (9am–noon)! 🍩🛠️

This month we’re spotlighting belt sanders with a casual, hands-on demo during open hours.

✔️ Free donuts generously sponsored by the The McCreith Team Real Estate Sales
✔️ Live, beginner-friendly demo
✔️ Free & drop-in—no signup needed

Come for the free donuts. Stay for the demos.

02/03/2026

Repair Fair! 🛠️

Join us for our free Repair Fair hosted by Mac Tool Library, in partnership with Ricochet Wine Company. Bring your broken-but-beloved items and work alongside skilled volunteers to give them new life!

We can help with things like clothing, bikes, small appliances, tools, pottery, jewelry, houseplants, and small plastic items.

What to expect:
• Repairs are done by volunteers — please be kind and patient
• First come, first served (arrive no later than 1pm)
• One item at a time per person
• This is not a drop-off event — plan to stay with your item
• Small items only (no large appliances or furniture)
• Repairs aren’t guaranteed and may be limited by time or parts

👉 PLEASE help us prepare by filling out this quick item description form. This really helps our volunteers know what to expect! : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfyvrXswYkw-iYCOMHQ22sBYqE_PE9I8-_C2jgmEm-azPeo0w/viewform?usp=dialog

Have something unusual? DM us with details to see if it’s a good fit.

Address

1040 NE Alpine Avenue
McMinnville, OR
97128

Telephone

+15035870035

Website

https://linktr.ee/mactoollibrary

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