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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Closed tonight due to illness
Sorry, all. We have to close tonight. We’ll be open again tomorrow.
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Welcome to our 1000th member
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
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.
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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Holiday Hours
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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Tool Library closed tonight (Monday)
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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Tool Library member holds one-night-only exhibition
Tool Library member and artist Becky Sallinger created the works in her upcoming exhibition from tools borrowed from the Tool Library. Her one-night-only show will be held on Friday, December 23, at 8:30pm at Neighborhood Bike Works at 508 S. … Continue reading
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Know where your nearest tool library is at all times
Going away for the holidays? Well, if you’re like us, you’d feel a whole lot better knowing that you’re never more than a few miles away from your closest tool library. You know, just in case you have a tool … Continue reading
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Pizza and Power Tools!
Not sure how to use a particular tool? Let us help you with that! Join us at the Tool Library for monthly workshops on how to use power tools. We’ll be talking about circular saws, table saws, sawzalls, jig saws, … Continue reading
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Gift memberships make perfect holiday gifts
Want a great way to show your friends and family members how cool you are and how cool you think they are, plus support your community Tool Library? Buy them a gift membership to the Tool Library!
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