Oakland Public Library: Oakland Tool Lending Library

Category: Public library in Oakland, California

Address: 5205 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609, USA

Phone: +15105975089

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 10AM–5:30PM

Tuesday: 10AM–8PM

Wednesday: 10AM–8PM

Thursday: 10AM–5:30PM

Friday: 12–5:30PM

Saturday: 10AM–5:30PM

Reviews

Simone Anne

Jun 16, 2022

The tool lending library is amazing and a true community resource!

Lee Clyne

May 23, 2022

Every city should have one of these! And it is staffed by people happy to answer questions or give ideas for your project :)

Zack Ward

Jul 31, 2021

Well stocked, knowledgeable and friendly. They are a gem. Just make sure to return what you borrow!

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Questions & Answers

What are the hours of operation?

Patricia Devine | Sep 21, 2020
David Lam | Sep 21, 2020

Starting August 27th, they are now open from Thursday to Saturday - 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. You can find more info at https://oaklandlibrary.org/locations/oakland-tool-lending-library

Are they open

QuoVadis Estell | Sep 21, 2021
Laura Beth Alvarez (SuperElby) | Sep 21, 2021

Yes! 10-1 Tuesday through Saturday. Reserve your tools in advance via phone or email, then pick it up when it's ready.

Is the tool shed open

Fred Davis | Sep 21, 2020
Celena Peet | Sep 21, 2020

Unfortunately, the TLL is not yet open, along with the Temescal library branch. Hoping that they will devise protocols to safely lend tools again soon!

I need to borrow a vacuum and guage set, is this available and is the lending library back yet? Thanks. If not via the lending library, where can I get/borrow one?

Mary Pezzuto | Sep 21, 2020
Celena Peet | Sep 21, 2020

Unfortunately, the Tool Library branch is not yet open. Once we do open, you can look for the things you need in the Library catalog here: https://encore.oaklandlibrary.org/iii/encore/home?lang=eng&suite=cobalt&advancedSearch=true&searchString=shop%20vac Good luck!

Anybody get a rototiller here?

Fred Benjamin | Sep 22, 2019
Celena Peet | Sep 22, 2019

I'm sorry, the TLL doesn't have rototillers to lend. Good luck with your project!

Do you have a dust buster type battery operated vacuum?

Bev Jackson | Sep 22, 2019
Celena Peet | Sep 22, 2019

Unfortunately, we don't have battery-operated vacuums at the TLL. Check the library catalog for tools we do have available. Good luck with your project!

Does the tool library have scaffolding unit to reach a small area to stucco ?

Vicki Van Steenberg | Sep 22, 2018
Celena Peet | Sep 22, 2018

We do not have scaffolding, but do have ladders. Call us for more information. Thanks!

What is the late fee for tools

Chris Specker | Sep 22, 2018
Celena Peet | Sep 22, 2018

The fines range from $1 - $20 per day, depending on the value of the tool. More info here: http://www.oaklandlibrary.org/locations/tool-lending-library/tool-list-lending-guidelines

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