Minnesota Tool Library - NE Minneapolis Branch
Hardware Stores,
Community Services/Non-ProfitsHours:
1620 Central Ave NE #126, Minneapolis MN 55413 Hours
About Minnesota Tool Library - NE Minneapolis Branch
The Minnesota Tool Library - NE Minneapolis Branch is a valuable resource for the local community. It offers a wide variety of tools in good repair, including a full woodworking shop, that members can borrow much like a library. This helps people get projects done, learn new skills, and save money, while avoiding the hassle of owning and maintaining tools. The staff are kind, knowledgeable, and friendly, providing helpful assistance and engaging in community events like monthly fix-in clinics where volunteers help repair items to extend their life. Many members appreciate the large selection of tools, which are especially useful for those working on home renovations, especially in older houses. The library also features a free outdoor section and tools for sale, making it easy to find what is needed or to donate tools for neighbors to use. Membership is highly valued, as it provides access to a wide range of tools and supports community sharing. The location offers ample parking and multiple entrances, though some suggest that signage could be bigger for better visibility. Overall, the Minnesota Tool Library is seen as a caring, helpful, and essential resource that fosters community, sustainability, and DIY projects in NE Minneapolis.
Most Recent Reviews
November 2023
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.
August 2023
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...
read full commentJuly 2023
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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