Lexington Tool Library

Thanks to a generous grant awarded to us from the Self-development of People (SDOP) program, Lexington Tool Library will be bringing a ToolMobile to Central KY! In the future, we’ll be able to bring tools to our community at: local parks, farmers markets, events & more. This venture will take our all-volunteer team time to get all the pieces prepared to make it happen.

What’s Next?

- Buying a truck! If you can help find a quality used large truck, that doesn’t require a Commercial Drivers’ License, let us know!

- We need to build & install shelving & storage in the truck. This requires materials, carpenters & funding. Let us know if you can help with any of these.

- We need to paint it with our logo so everyone knows we’re around. Reach out if you have experience painting vehicles.

- We need volunteers who will help us drive it around town.

Do you have a story about how the tool library has helped you this past year? We'd love to hear it!

One of our members made good use of some extra shovels and the tamper to do ground prep for a shipping container. As this project progresses, he'll be sure to share more about the tools he's borrowing that will make this all possible. He'll also be donating a concrete mixer soon (or at least, when we are able to have space for one - keep an eye out for updates!)

Check out a chainsaw, or sew a pad. Your choice!

Happy to be hosting Mutual Menstruation here at the Tool Library's open hours 😊.

Fulfill your potential at the Lexington Tool Library. 🙂‍↕️🤩🤯

Open tonight 5-8 for borrowing and potluck!

Check out this cool event happening in berea this saturday, hosted by the Berea Makerspace. Sharing skills is as important as sharing tools!

Our lineup for this Saturdays 2024 Berea Summer Skill Swap has been finalized. Tours will also be available of the Berea Makerspace during the event.
Wanted to share this year, but missed the opportunity? Reach out to us, and see how you can contribute to the next event!

Happy to be here at the Lexington Street Fest!

Our Skillshare is still happening, and we want more people to participate! Tell us more about what you want to share, or how you might help: https://bit.ly/SummerSkillShare

One of our members runs these events at the Berea Makerspace. Come spend a weekend learning traditional craft at a sliding scale price.

Open Now! Get expert Tax help today and next Thursday while you check out tools.

Open 5-8pm and every Thursday.

Please join us today. It's a rainy March day. No problem! Our meetings are now virtual!! Get involved!

Thursday Tool Library Potluck. Stop on buy for some tools and some treats...

Get ready for spring! Hoes, rakes, clippers, trimmers, cutters, mowers, saws, seeders, edgers and more at YOUR local Lexington Tool Library.

Check out this wonderful opportunity!

Traditional Craft 2024 - Bamboo Fly Rods with Don Weber has opened up for registration. This is a 6 day class, one of our longest yet for this program, and one of our most ambitious at the space. You'll get to spend the whole week building your own bamboo rod with Don. It starts Sunday, March 10, and goes through Friday the 15th. Signup is through our website, bereamakerspace.org/calendar

This is a large commitment for folk, and one of our more expensive workshops to put together. Please, please only sign up if you're committed to completing this workshop (if you finish your rod, well that's up to you).

This is under our traditional craft series, and as such, it's pay what you can. Donations help us cover materials, consumables, rent, and the labor our volunteers put into making these classes possible.

Please join us today. Get involved!!

Help us clean & maintain current inventory, as well as organize shelves to better utilize our space; 5 - 8 PM.

Lexington Tool Library is run 100% by volunteers. Bring a friend, or neighbor! Get involved!

There will be: music & potluck food for Volunteers. Please consider bringing food or beverages to share. Occasionally a community partner may provide food - we'll let you know in the discussion tab of the FB Event if one is. If you know of eatery interested in being a community partner, please let us know.

Work, or protective, gloves are recommended.

If you have any of these things you can bring, or donate, it would be truly appreciated:

- bucket - shop rags/old towels
- dish soap - sponges
- Purple Power - stiff brushes
- Simple Green

Sorry, we're closed today (01/18/24), due to circumstances beyond our control. We hope to see you next week!!

If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected].

Our bi-weekly meetings are now online. If you’re interested in learning about current projects & future plans, please join us. This is a great way to get involved with this 100% volunteer-run community resource.

Join our Zoom Meeting here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88031166648; mtg ID: 880 3116 6648

Our team @ Lexington Tool Library want to wish all our members & supporters a wonderful & safe Holiday Season at the end of 2023! We will not be open Dec 21 & 28, 2023 to give all our hard working volunteers time with loved ones.

We look forward to seeing you all in 2024!!

We've done a lot this year. Thanks for everyone's hard work!We'll meet again in 2024!

Our bi-weekly meetings are now online to accommodate more people. If you’re interested in learning about current projects & future plans, please join us. This is a great way to get involved with this 100% volunteer-run community resource.

A challenge, we hope you accept, is to GIVE anytime to empower community members. Next, consider joining, then tell others about Lexington Tool Library.

https://lextools.org/donate.html

A challenge, we hope you accept, is to GIVE anytime to empower community members. Next, consider joining, then tell others about Lexington Tool Library.

https://lextools.org/donate.html

Our friends in Berea are having a holiday event this Sunday!

The Berea Makerspace is a community workshop located in Madison County. They've helped us in the past with making shelving and other items use at the Tool Library. They're hosting a free event on December 3rd, making ornaments, cards, and other crafts in the afternoon. If you have the means to get there, check it out!

Join us this evening, Nov 7, 2023, to learn more about what were currently doing & get involved. In the small meeting room of the Northside Branch.

Join us this evening, Oct 24, 2023, to learn more about what were doing & get involved. In the small meeting room.