Who are we?
The West Philly Tool Library loans tools to community members so they can perform simple home maintenance, tend their yards and gardens, build furniture, start projects, and learn new skills in a safe and affordable manner. We aim to be a community resource to provide home owners, tenants, long-time residents, and newcomers with the tools (and the knowledge to work the tools!) they need.When are we open?
We are open every Monday through Thursday from 6:30pm to 8:30pm and Saturdays from 9:00am to 3:00pm.Where are we?
We are located at 1314 South 47th Street, Philadelphia, PA. We are in a warehouse on the east side of South 47th Street about 200 feet south of Woodland Ave.
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Category Archives: Tool Library Improvements
Tool Library work day on Sat, Jan 28
The Tool Library needs your help. On Saturday, January 28, we’re having a Winter Work Day from 9am to noon. We’re going to be re-organizing our tools, building new shelves, and sorting through tool donations. We could really use your … Continue reading
Our sign is back up!
We finally got around to putting our exterior sign up this weekend. Now you’ll be able to find us a little easier during the dark winter nights. Thanks, as always, to local sign maker Michael McCullin and Fourth River Signworks … Continue reading
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When was my tool due?
This week, we’re going to start something new here at the Tool Library: Email reminders. Our members are awesome. But sometimes we/they don’t always return the tools on time. This means that other members don’t get to use them. So … Continue reading
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Thanks, Edde!
For a few weeks now, Edde Mendes has been volunteering with the Tool Library to repair our broken tools. He comes in at least once a week (and sometimes several times a week) and slaves away with virtually no recognition. … Continue reading
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Congratulations Papa Eugene!
Eugene, our kind-hearted, industrious, innovative, helpful, and all-around awesome tool librarian, became a dad last week. Welcome to the world, Augustine Kazuki Weaver!
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We’re open on Labor Day
We’re big fans of working people here at the Tool Library. (NOLSW Local 2320 in the house!) But thanks to Mimi, we’ll be open on our regular hours on Labor Day just in case you need us. Have a great … Continue reading
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Custom built
Ok, so maybe 2×4′s and reclaimed shipping crates are not exactly what you might think about first when you hear “custom fixtures,” but hey, let’s not squabble over semantics! The new Tool Library location continues to take shape, with custom … Continue reading
How I fixed the DeWalt Jigsaw
Well, first things first: I love the Philly Tool Library. It’s a brilliant idea. It’s the kind of thing that makes you want to stay in a neighborhood, because that’s what neighborhoods are all about — helping the guy or … Continue reading
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