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September 2023 by Heidi Graham
Awesome, friendly people here. My husband rents tools here often for home projects. They have a free section outside their door, at least on 9/13/23, they did. And they have several things for sale in the entrance too! I told my husband to buy anything he wanted - he did! The only thing I would recommend, to be changed, is to make the signage - BIGGER -... The first picture (hopefully the way Google portrays them, it'll be my first picture,) shows how small the Tool Library sign is. That'd be my only suggestion! Great parking available, many entrances available too! Check their website for varying hours!
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August 2023 by Jessica C.
Such a wonderfully caring group of volunteers that genuinely care about the work they do and bettering access to tools and repair. I went to a monthly fix in clinic where they helped me mend three items so I could wear them again. The women helping were a hoot to chat with and adds to my motivation to care for things I own
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July 2023 by Eek! Wall
This is an amazing resource for the city. I've gotten so much done with these tools, learned a ton, saved heaps of money, and don't have to deal with the maintenance/clutter of owning tools. The staff are kind and knowledgeable, and the large variety of tools are in good repair.
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May 2023 by Jonathon Angell
Great resource and helpful, friendly staff. If you own one of the 100+ year old homes in NE, a membership here is a must-have. I've been a member since they opened and it has saved me a ton on rental or purchase costs, and helped me complete many large renovation projects.One of my favorite parts of the library though is actually donating my tools! I can free up space in my home or garage by bringing in my big, seldom-used specialty tools, knowing they'll be well maintained and actually used by my neighbors! That is a great feeling.
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June 2022 by Rebecca Miniscalco
Found this place during art-a-whirl, seems like a fantastic concept to learn how to be handy in the classes and have access to SO many tools rather than having to have the storage space at home.
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October 2021 by Jason Jackson
I really appreciate the tool library. I’m new to woodworking and I’ve gone there a few times during their business hours and they’ve always been helpful. The owner the staff and their volunteers are really knowledge. I highly recommend getting a membership to support this amazing resource.
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August 2021 by David L.
NE Minneapolis Tool Library is amazing. We are full members and definitely found it to be worth supporting a great organization. We have borrowed several tools from them (you can borrow for a week with an option to extend it) and the staff has been really helpful making sure you get the right tool for the job and know how to use it. We have also used the shop a few times for ripping and cutting some shelves, and again the staff is really helpful, instructive, and patient. I haven't taken a class yet, but I'm looking forward to it when I have a chance. Highly recommend them!
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July 2021 by Brandon V
Amazing place with a lot to offer. A full wood workers shop. A membership gets you access to all the tools they have; much like a library.
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July 2021 by Sonia Nunez-Gibbs
I appreciate this spot bc you can take care of household projects even if you dont yave the tools. They are always so helpful and have a great workshop onsite for bigger saws. As a female I dont feel uncomfortable or treated differently there.
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June 2021 by Dee Emm
Amazing organization to provide any easy way for resident's to borrow a tool they need without having to buy it. Memberships come in different levels to help maintain this awesome organization. Don't buy that post-hole digger or shovel, lend it from the NE Tool Library!
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June 2021 by Ellery J
Need to borrow or donate good tools go to the lending library. It is a helpful organization.
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March 2021 by David Meier
Great place for basic tools wish they had some larger more specialized items but very useful for what they do have.
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January 2021 by Travis Reese
Every time I go there I meet the friendliest people, and I get exactly what I need for every project. I’ve used them numerous times and cannot recommend them highly enough.
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November 2020 by Joy Ade
The people there are so willingly helpful with every aspect of the rental. From registering to helping me understand the tools needed for my project.
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July 2020 by Eliecer Camejo
This is an amazing place and actually the best service that I use in the city. The staff is great, they have been really responsable with the response to the COVID 19 and keeping running the okeace in a very safety way. I highly recommend to visit the place and if you are the kind of person that is often doing projects, you should get a membership.
