Borrow tools, build community
Sonoma County Tool Library offers free access to over 1,000 tools for home repair, gardening, and more. Register as a borrower and get started today.
- 7-day loans
- Up to 5 tools at a time
- Inspected before every loan
Everything you need for any project, big or small
Yard & Garden
Rakes, loppers, shovels and pruners, including gear for wildfire defensible space.
Power Tools
Jig saws, hedge trimmers, sanders and drills, checked before every loan.
Woodworking
Bar clamps, hand saws and squares for your next build.
Hand Tools
Levels, saws, measuring and layout tools on the pegboard.
Demolition
Sledgehammers, picks, mattocks and tampers for the heavy work.
Dollies / Handtrucks
Hand trucks and dollies for moving day or hauling materials.
Can't find it here?
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Community sharing with real local impact
By removing cost barriers, the Tool Library helps families save money, care for their homes, and prepare for natural disasters.
Save Hundreds
Borrow the tool for the weekend instead of buying it for a single job.
Reduce Clutter
No need to purchase or store equipment you rarely use.
Expert Guidance
Our volunteers are passionate about helping you pick the right tool and succeed.
Support Local
Your support helps a nonprofit that strengthens our community through sharing.
From fire-season prep to moving day
Our members borrow everything from landscaping tools for wildfire defensible space to drills and bike repair kits.
From signup to project completion: borrowing made easy
01Sign up and become a member
Create a free borrower account online, then visit during open hours with a valid ID and proof of address.
02Browse and reserve tools
Search our catalog and reserve ahead, or drop in and browse the shelves during open hours.
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Return when you're done
Bring tools back clean by the due date so the next neighbor can put them to work.
From 15 tools in a carriage house to a county-wide resource
Sonoma County Tool Library has a simple mission: expanding free, equitable access to resources that strengthen our community. Tools empower residents to take action: repairing, creating, and building resilience.
- 2008
Founded in a carriage house
Dustin Zuckerman starts lending about 15 personal tools from a one-bedroom carriage house in Santa Rosa.
- The years since
Grown by neighbors
Trust, word of mouth and donated tools grow the collection; volunteers step in to run it.
- 2026
A new chapter
Martin Reed becomes the first Executive Director, and the library is renamed Sonoma County Tool Library.
What our Borrowers say about us
Frequently asked questions
Still wondering about something? Reach out directly; we're happy to help.
Click the Register button, create a free account, and accept the borrowing agreement. Then visit us during open hours to complete your registration. Bring a valid ID and proof of address.
Our standard loan period is 7 days.
You can borrow up to 5 tools at a time.
Reserve through the online catalog, or call us, email us, or stop by the library during operating hours to reserve your tools in person.
Yes. Renew online, via text, or by phone before your tools are due, provided no one else has reserved them.
Accidents happen! Please let us know when you return it so our volunteer team can assess the damage and safely repair or replace it.
Yes. Please return tools clean and in the same condition you received them so they are ready for the next community member to use.
Together we are building a sustainable resource
Every donation, whether money or tools, helps us serve more neighbors. All donations are tax deductible.
Make a donation
Funds buy new tools based on community requests, keep the collection maintained and safe, and cover registration for neighbors who need help.
DonateDonate tools
Have quality tools gathering dust? Give them a second life with neighbors across Sonoma County.
Get in touchVolunteer
The library is entirely volunteer-run. Help with checkouts, tool maintenance, or workshops.
Join the team