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Community Tool Library

(información en español a continuación)

Open hours (updated 1/11/21)

We are currently open once a week (Sat 10am-1pm), given we have volunteers to staff the shifts. (sign up to volunteer here!)

​We also look forward to hopefully resuming our regular Wednesday evening hours in the Summer of 2021. 

Safety procedures

​Thank you everyone for your patience and working with us to create a safe operating space for all our members and volunteers. We've been refining our procedures along the way. Here are the latest protocols:
  1. Everyone must wear face coverings at all times. If you do not have a mask, we will can provide one for you
  2. No more than 3 members and 3 volunteers inside the building at once (6 people total)
  3. ​​Line will begin at the garage door entrance and extend out to the courtyard
  4. Flow of traffic will come in through the garage door (check tools in here) and exit out the glass door (check out tools at the counter inside). Following the blue tape on the ground and other signs for reference
  5. 6ft distance must be maintained at all times
  6. All tools returned will quarantined for 6+ days (until the next Saturday). If tools are being checked out the same day they are checked in, we will sanitize them.
  7. Please leave tools and donations in a safe area for 72 hours and handle with care OR sanitize before dropping off if you are able.
  8. We ask that you come alone and not bring other household members or friends with you.
  9. If there is a long line, members are encouraged to  limit browsing  and have a good sense of what tools they are looking for.

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find us

ADDRESS

9215 SE Ramona St
Portland, OR 97226

Phone

​971.266.4270
​
Answered when staffed. Please call during open hours.
email librarian@greenlents.org anytime.

HOURS

Saturdays | 10 AM – 1 PM 
(Wednesday evenings will resume Summer 2021)



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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 currently every Saturday 9:45am-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...
sign up for a shift!
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!

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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.


Together, we can build community, improve our neighborhood livability,
​and share our skills. 
​

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Biblioteca comunitaria de herramientas

UBICACION:

9215 SE Ramona St
Portland, OR 97226

Horarios:

Sábado 10am - 1pm
(Reabrira el miercoles por la noche en la verano de 2021)

Funciona como una biblioteca de libros, excepto que usted puede tomar prestadas herramientas y otros materiales para proyectos de casa o jardín.

La Biblioteca de Herramienta Comunitaria de Green Lents es un servicio gratuito para los residentes de los barrios: Lents, Powellhurst-Gilbert, Pleasant Valley, Foster-Powell, Mt. Scott-Arleta, Brentwood-Darlington, y Montavilla

También puede inscribirse para ser voluntario!
a getinvolved@greenlents.org


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  • Community Programs
    • Tool Library >
      • Seed Library
    • Malden Court Community Orchard
    • Pollinator Habitats
    • Lents Green Ring
    • Lents Strong Housing Team
    • Clean Air Action >
      • Grassroots Organizing
      • Mutual Aid
      • Community Education >
        • Resources
    • Lents Youth Initiative
  • Community Listening
    • COVID-19 Survey Results
    • Livable Lents / Lents Strong
  • About Us
    • Our Team
    • Our Story
    • 2020 Impact Report
  • Get Involved
    • EVENTS
    • Volunteer
    • Job Opportunities
    • Board Membership
  • Donate
    • Make a Donation
    • Tool Library Membership Drive
  • Contact Us