Berkeley Tool Lending Library

Category: Library

Address: 1901 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94703, USA

Phone: +15109816101

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 10AM–6PM

Tuesday: 10AM–6PM

Wednesday: 12–6PM

Thursday: 12–6PM

Friday: 10AM–6PM

Saturday: 10AM–6PM

Reviews

Larry Peck

Jan 27, 2022

love it. greatest thing since owning my own tools. they have almost every tool i need and then some i don't.

Kian Nik Rod

Nov 2, 2021

Very friendly and helpful tools.

Alison Crowley

Oct 20, 2021

Attitude. Lots and lots. I’m not sure if people regularly mistreat the employees but I’ve spoken with several and they were all phenomenally rude.

Lisa Teague

Oct 5, 2021

It was quick and easy and they had the tile cutter and angle grinder that I needed for my project. They also lend culinary tools like stand mixers.

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Questions & Answers

Do they have vacuums?

Ho Foung | Sep 22, 2019
Stefan Lasiewski | Sep 21, 2020

No. A vacuum would be too hard for them to clean & maintain. You can see a list of tools they offer at https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/locations/tool-lending-library

Duz this place hav wood/ branches mulchers ?

David Lynd | Sep 22, 2018
Alexa Maturana-Lowe | Sep 22, 2018

No

Do they have padlick cutters?

Cynthia Horton | Sep 22, 2019
raymond pacheco | Sep 22, 2019

Yes

I need to borrow a ladder that allows for the extension of one leg due to incline. If you have none, do you have a 16' standard ladder available? Thank you!

Judith Harris-Frisk | Mar 25, 2022
Rich Fromm | Mar 25, 2022

Also, if they don't have specifically what you want, consider if an orchard ladder is good enough (which they do have).

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Hi there, does the lending library have vacuum cleaners?

Steve Kuttner | Dec 25, 2021
Chris Pickrell | Dec 25, 2021

Household ones? I'm not sure. You need a Berkeley library card, but they have a lot of stuff

Do they have ladders?

Melinda Burroughs | Sep 22, 2019
Donna Keith | Sep 22, 2019

Yes. They have ladders. They have EVERYTHING you need to build or repair a house. They even have floor jacks! I've been going there since 2006. I love that place. And they always inspect the tools after you return them, to be sure they are operational and safe. This is one time that I know tax and grant monies are being used well. That's BERKELEY Tool Lending Lib. The employees are quite knowledgable as well. Donna P.

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Do you rent steam cleaners for carpets?

Cee | Sep 22, 2019
Rebecca Cooper | Sep 22, 2019

Yes I've seen them in grocery stores occasionally at some hardware stores

Can I donate some used hedge clippers? They need a little cleanup but otherwise fine.

Margaret Tavare | Sep 22, 2019
Azur Re | Sep 22, 2019

Call them first...

Does this place let you rent computers?

Mel Davis | Sep 22, 2019
John Fox | Sep 22, 2019

I don't think so, but there are computers you can use in the library.

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Do you rent small (16") chainsaws. If so, how much per day? And do you supply gas mix with it? If so, how much is that?

Bob Flasher | Sep 22, 2018
Alexa Maturana-Lowe | Sep 22, 2018

No chainsaws

I lost my Berkeley library card. How can I borrow tools? What do I need to bring to show residence?

vince corvo | Sep 22, 2018
Alexa Maturana-Lowe | Sep 22, 2018

You need a bill, or something that shows proof of residence

Do they have lawn mowers?

Cynthia Horton | Sep 22, 2018
Trevor Lofthouse | Sep 22, 2018

Yes, they do!

How to unclog sink

A Google User | Sep 22, 2018
andre paczynski | Sep 22, 2018

Go to Youtube.com for amy Home repair advise

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