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Welcome to our 1000th member

Posted on January 16, 2012 by michaelrfroehlich

Ladies & Gentlemen, let’s welcome Abby (and her friend, Justin), the Tool Library’s 1000th member. They joined the Tool Library tonight. Happy borrowing!

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It’s here: live listing of all of our tools

Posted on January 6, 2012 by michaelrfroehlich

Want to see what tools the Tool Library has?  Want to see whether they’re currently in stock and when they might be due back?  Now you can. Thanks to the our new tool library database–officially called ToolLibrarian, but around here affectionately … Continue reading →

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Thanks, John.

Posted on December 28, 2011 by michaelrfroehlich

The Tool Library wouldn’t exist without a steady stream of volunteers.  Like John, for example. John is one of our regular volunteers here at the Tool Library. Not only is he handy at fixing tools when we’re in a pickle, … Continue reading →

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The New York Times talks about tool libraries

Posted on December 26, 2011 by michaelrfroehlich

Earlier this month, the New York Times did a story on borrowing.  It featured the Berkeley Tool Library among other places that loan tools, toys, and expensive handbooks.  It’s a fun read. You can read it by clicking here.

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Holiday Hours

Posted on December 23, 2011 by michaelrfroehlich

The Tool Library is going to be closed this Saturday (12/24) and Monday (12/26) but otherwise have our same hours during this end-of-year holiday season. Sat, 12/24 CLOSED Mon, 12/26 CLOSED Tues, 12/27 6:30pm-8:30pm Weds, 12/28 6:30pm-8:30pm Thurs, 12/29 6:30pm-8:30pm … Continue reading →

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Anya & her son, Matt: “I think it’s a great opportunity that we have a Tool Library in our neighborhood. It’s a good family activity.”

Posted on December 22, 2011 by michaelrfroehlich

OK, you may be getting slightly annoyed that we keep posting requests for year-end tax-deductible donations.  So this will be the last one. But we’ve got to ask one more time.  If you think that the Tool Library is a … Continue reading →

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William: “The West Philly Tool Library is great.”

Posted on December 21, 2011 by michaelrfroehlich

This past Saturday, the 990th member joined the Tool Library.  This year alone, almost 400 different members borrowed tools.   That’s an increase of 14% over 2010. Help us to continue to reach out to neighbors and community members.  Consider … Continue reading →

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“I love this Tool Library. It’s been a great resource to me. I tell everyone about it.”

Posted on December 20, 2011 by michaelrfroehlich

We’re putting the final touches on a new function that will allow you to go online and see all 3100 tools currently in the Tool Library inventory.  You’ll also be able to see which tools and checked in and which … Continue reading →

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Tool Library closed tonight (Monday)

Posted on December 19, 2011 by michaelrfroehlich

Sadly, we’re going to be closed tonight (Mon, 12/19). Sorry for the inconvenience and late notice. We’ll be back open tomorrow, though.

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Subash: “It’s saved me a lot of money which I needed. It’s fantastic!”

Posted on December 19, 2011 by michaelrfroehlich

In 2009, we loaned 3464 tools.  In 2010, we loaned 3604 tools.  And in 2011, we’re on target to loan about 4000 tools.  That’s 10% annual growth this year. Want to help us continue to grow and serve as a … Continue reading →

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