Tool Library Reopening
After hearing how valuable it is to have the tool library available during this time, we're looking forward to reopening the tool library on Saturday May 23rd - with protective measures (see below) and resuming hours once a week (Sat 10am-1pm), given we have volunteers to staff the shifts. (sign up to volunteer here!)
ONGOING GARDEN SWAP & MUTUAL AID:
We're excited to also be expanding the resources available at the tool library to include garden swap supplies such as seeds, soil, and starts! Supplies are limited and will change in availability each week. Please call or email about availability & donations. We have limited masks available and hope to be able to offer more mutual aid supplies such as disinfectant sprays, sanitizer, etc.
SAFETY MEASURES:
We will be implementing the following protective measures and protocols:
DONATION REQUESTS:
Have a surplus of anything? Donations are much appreciated, and we are currently accepting:
- Masks
- Clean and empty spray bottles
- Disinfectant cleaners & wipes
- Nitrile gloves
- Seeds and plant starts
- Soil, mulch, compost
Donations may be dropped off during open hours, or you can email getinvolved@greenlents.org to make an arrangement for pick-up.
>> COVID-19 Resource List
ONGOING GARDEN SWAP & MUTUAL AID:
We're excited to also be expanding the resources available at the tool library to include garden swap supplies such as seeds, soil, and starts! Supplies are limited and will change in availability each week. Please call or email about availability & donations. We have limited masks available and hope to be able to offer more mutual aid supplies such as disinfectant sprays, sanitizer, etc.
SAFETY MEASURES:
We will be implementing the following protective measures and protocols:
- Everyone must wear face coverings at all times. If you do not have a mask, we will provide one for you at the beginning of the line
- Line will begin at the courtyard entrance by the gates and wrap around the sidewalk
- 6ft distance must be maintained at all times
- There will be two lanes of traffic in the courtyard marked by traffic cones in the middle. Each person will wait their turn to move through each “station”, marked by yellow lines on the ground.
- Please call ahead of time during open hours to check about tool availability if you can. Online tool availability here. We will be able to hold a tool for up to one hour.
- For returns, to avoid too many people returning tools at once, there'll be a window until the end of May for current tools checked out to be returned. (May 23rd, 30th.)
- All tools returned will be sanitized and quarantined for 72+ hours. Special exceptions on quarantine time may be made for high-demand tools.
- Please sanitize your tools and donations before dropping off if you are able.
- We ask that you come alone and not bring other household members or friends with you
DONATION REQUESTS:
Have a surplus of anything? Donations are much appreciated, and we are currently accepting:
- Masks
- Clean and empty spray bottles
- Disinfectant cleaners & wipes
- Nitrile gloves
- Seeds and plant starts
- Soil, mulch, compost
Donations may be dropped off during open hours, or you can email getinvolved@greenlents.org to make an arrangement for pick-up.
>> COVID-19 Resource List
find us
ADDRESS9215 SE Ramona St
Portland, OR 97226 Phone971.266.4270
Answered when staffed. Please call during open hours. |
HOURSVolunteers staff our library:
YEAR-ROUND Wednesdays | 6 PM - 8 PM | Miercoles Saturdays | 10 AM – 1 PM | Sabado |
VOLUNTEER
The Tool Library is run by wonderful volunteers and would not exist without the help people like you! We are currently look for more volunteers to help out. Shifts are every Wednesday 6-8pm and Saturday 10am-1pm. It's very easy to help people check tools in and out, and there will always be another friendly volunteer there to help the time go by. It's a great way to meet your neighbors and maybe learn a little bit about tools too!
Some folks sign up for just 1 shift here and there, others sign up for 1-2 shifts a month. This greatly helps to share the work and keep the tool library open. No knowledge of tools necessary, just a willingness to show up and help!
Signing up is simple! Just follow the link and instructions below...
Some folks sign up for just 1 shift here and there, others sign up for 1-2 shifts a month. This greatly helps to share the work and keep the tool library open. No knowledge of tools necessary, just a willingness to show up and help!
Signing up is simple! Just follow the link and instructions below...
1) On Signup.com, review the available options listed and choose the spot(s) you'd like.
2) Sign up for a "New Volunteer Orientation" shift, you will not need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.com
3) After the first training shift, you can sign up for the "Librarian" shift anytime you'd like
4) Alternatively, you can also email getinvolved@greenlents.org or show up in person during open hours!
2) Sign up for a "New Volunteer Orientation" shift, you will not need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.com
3) After the first training shift, you can sign up for the "Librarian" shift anytime you'd like
4) Alternatively, you can also email getinvolved@greenlents.org or show up in person during open hours!
ACCESS > OWNERSHIP
The Green Lents Community Tool Library is a free service for residents of Lents, Powellhurst-Gilbert, Pleasant Valley, Foster-Powell, Mt. Scott-Arleta, Brentwood-Darlington, and Montavilla. It functions like a book library, except tools or other project materials are checked out instead of books. It also has a seed library and tool resale rack where you can purchase tools by donation. We promote access over ownership, which is more economical and sustainable for renters and homeowners alike. We also encourage a culture of repair and creative reuse to reduce waste and consumption. Every year, our members are given the opportunity to save money by simply borrowing the tools they need to complete their home improvement projects.
You will need a state-issued ID and a piece of mail (like a utility bill) to verify your address to sign up as a member on your first visit.
You can speed up the process by first entering your information online using "sign up" link below. You will still need to sign our membership agreement to qualify and show ID and verification of address at that time. After that, your member number/last name is all you need to check out tools. Please email librarian@greenlents.org with any questions.
You will need a state-issued ID and a piece of mail (like a utility bill) to verify your address to sign up as a member on your first visit.
You can speed up the process by first entering your information online using "sign up" link below. You will still need to sign our membership agreement to qualify and show ID and verification of address at that time. After that, your member number/last name is all you need to check out tools. Please email librarian@greenlents.org with any questions.
Together, we can build community, improve our neighborhood livability,
and share our skills.
