In September 2007 a new type of library opened its doors to the public in West Philadelphia. The items it has on loan are not books but tools; tools that can be used to make things, repair things, maintain things and beautify things. I remember seeing such a library in the mid 1990's when I lived in Seattle and I am so happy now to know that they are catching on in other parts of the country.
The reasons I am happy to see one here is that too often people buy a tool for a project and then they never use it again. It sits on a shelf or in a drawer never to be seen or used again. What a waste, someone could be using it! I also like the community building potential such a place offers. Not only are there the tools to be borrowed, but there is the potential to educate the public and offer a hub for sharing ideas and skills.
Another reason I like this type of library is that some people just don't have the money to buy tools or equipment to do a repair or a job around the house that they could easily do themselves if they had the right tools and now here is an affordable alternative to buying tools.
I wish this library many years of service to the public. Gloria
Find out more about the West Philly Tool Library www.westphillytools.org
Find out more about tool libraries around the country www.westphillytools.org/other_tool_libraries.htm
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