Open hours
We are now open again twice a week (Wed 6-8pm, Sat 10am-1pm), given we have volunteers to staff the shifts. (sign up to volunteer here!)
Safety procedures
- Everyone must wear face coverings at all times. If you do not have a mask, we will can provide one for you
- No more than 3 members and 3 volunteers inside the building at once (6 people total)
- Line will begin at the garage door entrance and extend out to the courtyard
- 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 signs on the ground and tables
- 6ft distance must be maintained at all times
- 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.
- We ask that you come alone and not bring other household members or friends with you.
- If there is a long line, members are encouraged to limit browsing and have a good sense of what tools they are looking for.
find us
ADDRESS9215 SE Ramona St
Portland, OR 97226 Phone971.266.4270
Answered when staffed. Please call during open hours. email librarian@greenlents.org anytime. |
HOURSSaturdays | 10 AM – 1 PM
Wednesdays | 6PM – 8PM |
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.
Looking to donate a tool?
We accept Well Loved, Clean, Functional Electric & Mechanical Tools
If your tools are on our inventory list, we can always use replacements. We prioritize easily transported tools, and do not accepted full-size table saws or other overly cumbersome units. Bits, Saw Blades, Sandpaper, and other consumables are also accepted.
Need something we don't have? Consider purchasing the tool and donating it (tax-deductible) after you are finished using it.
You can also view our wishlist, for more donation ideas.
Due to our limited space capacity, please email librarian@greenlents.org BEFORE bringing your donation by, with a list of your tools, and photos, if you have them.
If your tools are on our inventory list, we can always use replacements. We prioritize easily transported tools, and do not accepted full-size table saws or other overly cumbersome units. Bits, Saw Blades, Sandpaper, and other consumables are also accepted.
- NO GAS POWERED
- We do not store gas-powered tools in our space, for safety reasons.
- NO BATTERY POWERED
- Except Li-On With Working Battery & Charger
- NO BROKEN TOOLS (unfortunately we don't have the consistent capacity to accept broken tools)
- KITCHEN TOOLS - Accepting limited items, with a focus on food preservation (i.e. canners, food processors, dehydrators, sealers).
Need something we don't have? Consider purchasing the tool and donating it (tax-deductible) after you are finished using it.
You can also view our wishlist, for more donation ideas.
Due to our limited space capacity, please email librarian@greenlents.org BEFORE bringing your donation by, with a list of your tools, and photos, if you have them.
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
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
