Hours
​Horarios

Wednesday
​Miercoles

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Saturday
Sabado

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Opened if we have volunteers to staff the shifts.

Contact Us

librarian@greenlents.org
971-266-4270
phone calls will only be received during open hours

Location
UBICACION​

9215 SE Ramona St.
Portland, OR 97266​

New Members

ACCESS over OWNERSHIP​

Registration

You will need to bring in person:
  • A photo ID and
  • Address Verification
    • ​Utility Bill
    • Bank/Credit Card Documents
    • Official Mail
    • PortlandMaps.com can be used for homeowners
  • (optional) New Member Donation
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 mail librarian@greenlents.org with any questions!

Service Area

The Green Lents Community Tool Library is a free service for residents of:
Lents
Brentwood-Darlington
Centennial
Glenfair
Hazelwood
Foster-Powell
Mill Park
Montavilla
Mt. Scott-Arleta
Powellhurst-Gilbert
Pleasant Valley

How It Works

A Tool Library functions like a book library, except tools or other project materials are checked out instead of books. We also have a seed library and a FREE BIN for tools and garden supplies. 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 week, our members are given the opportunity to save money by simply borrowing the tools they need to complete their home improvement projects. ​

Our Tools

Our full inventory is searchable for:
  • Availability
  • Due Date (if currently on loan)
  • Tool Power Needs
  • Size
  • Etc.
Need something we don't have? Consider purchasing the tool and donating it (tax-deductible) after you are finished using it.

Current “Wish List”:
 
Kitchen tools – dehydrators
Floor Sander
Grass aerator
Lawn De-thatcher (electric)
Post Hole Auger (electric)
Serger
Stone chisels
Wheelbarrows

donating Tools

We accept well-loved electric & manual powered tools. Please email us at librarian@greenlents.org before bringing in tools.
NO Gas
  • We do not store gas-powered tools in our space, for safety reasons, and to reduce the usage of greenhouse-gas emitting tools. 
​NO Old Batteries
  • We do not accept
    • ​​nickle cadmium (NiCd)
    • nickle metal hydride (NiMH)
  • We can accept lithium ion (Li-Ion) battery tools WITH working chargers only
​NO Oversized Tools
  • We keep a limited stock of oversized and difficult to transport tools. If you have a stationary saw, extension ladder, or other oversized tool that is not on our wish list, email us at librarian@greenlents.org and we may be able to help you find a home for it.

Working?

Working tools in our inventory often need replacement. We are proud to be your first stop for working tool donations.

Notice: We May Sell your donation

We are happy to accept as many donations as we can to reduce waste and landfilling, but our space is limited. Some overstock tools may be sold to support library operations.

Broken?

 We are currently accepting a limited supply of repairable tools.
Will the help of a Metro Investments & Innovations Grant, we are making improvements to our repair, recovery, and disposal processes which allow us to take in more non-working tools.
​Please email us at librarian@greenlents.org before donating broken tools.

Biblioteca comunitaria de herramientas

Ubicacion
9215 SE Ramona St
Portland, OR 97226

Horarios
Sábado | 10am - 1pm
Miercoles | 6PM – 8PM
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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