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Today is Giving Tuesday! We are extremely grateful

Today is Giving Tuesday! We are extremely grateful for your support throughout the years, whether that is through a membership, tool sales, or volunteering with us. We are very thankful for what we have and rarely ask for more support. Please help us on this international day of generosity and donate today!

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We are at the Clark Park Farmers' Market today fro

We are at the Clark Park Farmers' Market today from 10am-2pm! We will be accepting tool drop offs from our members but also sharing info with new prospective members! Stop by and stay hello!

#clarkparkfarmersmarket #clarkpark #westphilly #westphiladelphia #toollibrary #westphillytoollibrary #communitytoollibrary

This year, Giving Tuesday is on November 28th. We

This year, Giving Tuesday is on November 28th. We ask for your support on this day of global generosity, as our organization can only continue to serve the community with your continued support. We have made so many improvements to our member experience in 2023, and we look forward to continue improving in 2024 and beyond. Please consider making a donation of time, tools, or money which will greatly help us continue our mission.

#givingtuesday #givingtuesday2023 #generosity #nonprofit #philly #westphillytools #westphillyhomes #tools #toollibrary #toollibrariesunite

Interested in learning more about your home’s el

Interested in learning more about your home’s electrical system? Introducing Home Electrical 102, where you will get hands-on experience with an electrical panel and install outlets and lighting circuits into our tiny model house. Electrical 101 or basic familiarity with DIY wiring preferred. Hope to see you there!

The tool sale is back next Saturday, from 9am-12pm

The tool sale is back next Saturday, from 9am-12pm. All kinds of tools at low prices! Support the tool library and take home some amazing treasures. As always, you do not have to be a member to access the sale! 🧰 🔧

#westphillytoollibrary #westphillytools #westphillybestphilly #toollibrary #toolsale #communityfirst #shoplocal #shopsmall #shopnonprofit #supportlocalbusiness

We are so excited to announce our inaugural Tiny M

We are so excited to announce our inaugural Tiny Model House class series! Starting October 15th, we will begin building a real but *tiny* house starting with the framing and working each week through different areas such as installing windows/doors, plumbing, electrical, and even tiling and trim carpentry. This hands-on series will be our first offering of a sequential multi-week curriculum which we couldn’t be more excited to offer! For those who sign up for the entire series, you will get to see the progression from the ground up! The first courses in the series are posted now!

#tinyhouse #tinyhome #constructiondiy #diyprojects #toollibrary #communitybuilding #nonprofit

We are excited to announce a few additional classe

We are excited to announce a few additional classes in our fall series! Most of the classes we posted last time are already sold out, but please send us an email to join our waitlist! Also - stay tuned for a exciting but “tiny” announcement coming in the next few weeks, it is going to be worth the wait!

#diyclasses #toollibrary #westphillytoollibrary #westphillytools #learndiy #communitystrongertogether

We are expanding our hours! With school back in se

We are expanding our hours! With school back in session, we have had a lot of requests for daytime hours during the week. We hope these new Friday hours will provide more convenience to all of our members! We will start this new temporary schedule this Friday, 9/22/23.

#newhours #toollibrary #westphilly #phillystrong #community

Now that it’s getting (a little) cooler out, we

Now that it’s getting (a little) cooler out, we are excited to announce the start of our fall class series! Come and learn valuable DIY skills from our expert tradesworkers! Classes start at $20 with a sliding scale, plus materials fees for select classes. Hope to see you there!

#diyclasses #toollibrary #westphillytools #westphillytoollibrary #learndiy #diyplumbing #diyelectrical #diyhvac #communitystrongertogether

We hate dead (and misplaced) batteries, so we buil

We hate dead (and misplaced) batteries, so we built a dedicated charging area for them! Stop in today to see our growing inventory of new tools and many of the other improvements we are working on at WPTL!

#westphillytoollibrary #toollibrary #getthatwork #channellockpliers #themorewesharethemorewegrow #westphilly

Like any other tool, air compressors can be danger

Like any other tool, air compressors can be dangerous when not used properly. Always completely release pressure from the tank when not in use. If you leave a pressurized compressor in direct sunlight or in a hot vehicle, there is a risk for an explosion. If the tank is not pressurized when not in use, it is safer for you and for us. Stay safe!

Eli, one of our amazing librarians, is leaving WPT

Eli, one of our amazing librarians, is leaving WPTL! He has been with us since 2022, and has been an awesome member of the front desk team. Although he will no longer staff the front desk, we are looking forward to his classes coming up in the fall (spoiler alert) and seeing him around while borrowing our tools as a member. Thank you Eli and best of luck in your future endeavors!

#westphillytools #westphillytoollibrary #bestwishesforyou #careergoals #librarianforlife

Stay safe during your home electrical work by borr

Stay safe during your home electrical work by borrowing one of our new non-contact voltage testers! Always test on a known live source before using, to ensure functionality of the tester. These are CAT IV rated up to 1000 VAC, which are well suited for most home DIY projects. Interested in learning more about Home Electrical DIY? Stay tuned for our fall classes, announcement coming soon!

#toolsafety #electrical #toollibrary #westphillytoollibrary #tools #toolsofthetrade #themorewesharethemorewegrow

Our newest drill/driver combo #8674 is here! This

Our newest drill/driver combo #8674 is here! This tool incorporates a quick change head for 1/4” hex shank drill and driver bits as well as 1/2” drive sockets without the need for an adapter! Join or renew now to borrow!

#toollibrary #toollibrariesunite #westphillytoollibrary #themorewesharethemorewegrow #toolhaul

Tool haul time! 🛠️We are super excited to add

Tool haul time! 🛠️We are super excited to add new tools into our catalogue, including a mud mixer, (smaller) air compressors for our growing collection of nailers, non-contact voltage testers, and more! Stay tuned for stories which feature tips and tricks for these new tools!

Your donations and membership helps us continue to update and grow our inventory!

#borrowandbuild #tools #toollibrary #westphilly #westphillytoollibrary #themorewesharethemorewegrow

Only one class left in our Summer 2023 class sched

Only one class left in our Summer 2023 class schedule at WPTL. Our Material Selection course will provide foundational knowledge for beginner to novice DIY’er to apply to a wide variety of projects. From different types of fasteners to caulks, glues, and finishes, our expert Jim will cover a wide range of topics and also answer any questions you may have on your current projects! Get your tickets now!

Every week, we continue to maintain and repair our

Every week, we continue to maintain and repair our catalogue of over 3,500 tools so our members can get stuff done! We are always looking for new volunteers to help us inventory, diagnose, and repair our tools! No experience necessary! Join us today!

Meet Don! He is one of our regular volunteers and

Meet Don! He is one of our regular volunteers and has become our tool repair guru. Don also joined the board earlier this year. Next time you are in, say hi to Don! He is trying his best (his words) and we think he does an amazing job!

We will be closed for Independence Day on Tuesday,

We will be closed for Independence Day on Tuesday, July 4th, 2023. Normal business hours will resume on Wednesday, July 5th, 2023. All loans from last Tuesday are automatically extended an extra day, due back this Wednesday. Have a safe and fun holiday!

#toollibrary #westphillytools #westphillytoollibrary #closedforholidays

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