The tool library is officially open. Come check out the newly renovated space!

Together, we can build community, improve our neighborhood livability,
​and share our Maker & Repair skills!​



GREEN LENTS COMMUNITY TOOL LIBRARY
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Wednesdays
6-8pm
Saturdays
10am-1pm
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Opened if we have volunteers to staff the shifts. (sign up to volunteer here!)

9215 SE Ramona St.
Portland, OR 97266

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

New Members

ACCESS over OWNERSHIP​

You will need to bring in person:
  • 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.
  • New Member Donation (optional, any level)
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!
a 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

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. 
— SUSPENDED --
POLYSTYRENE RECYCLING AT THE TOOL LIBRARY
Our polystyrene collection is currently suspended while we do our due diligence investigating some claims regarding the Agilyx/Regenyx recycling program. The recycling program uses pyrolysis, a method of burning the materials without combustion, that releases hazardous compounds from the polystyrene. While there are mitigating technologies and processes in place, it has been suggested that this process is very inefficient and may be doing more harm than good.

Further review is required, to protect the best interests of our entire global community,  before we can resume our support of this program.

COVID-19 Safety procedures

  1. Everyone must wear MASKS 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. 6ft distance must be maintained at all times.
  5. We ask that you come alone and not bring other household members or friends with you.
  6. If there is a long line, members are encouraged to  limit browsing  and have a good sense of what tools they are looking for.

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.
  • NO GAS POWERED
    • We do not store gas-powered tools in our space, for safety reasons, and to reduce the usage of greenhouse-gas emitting tools. 
  • NO BATTERY POWERED
    • Except Li-On With Working Battery & Charger
    • No battery chargers
  • 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). 
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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, canning equipment, preservation
Floor Sander
Grass aerator
Lawn De-thatcher (electric)
Post Hole Auger (electric)
Serger
Stone chisels
String trimmers
Wheelbarrow

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