Capitol Hill Tool Library

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1552 Crawford Pl
Seattle, WA 98122

The Capitol Hill Tool Library is a unique community space in Seattle, WA, offering a diverse range of tools for borrowing, workspace access, and classes - all at no cost to its members. Beyond traditional woodworking and home improvement tools, the library also provides kitchen appliances, sewing machines, gardening equipment, outdoor gear, and more.

Membership at the tool library is open to anyone 18 or older, with a simple account creation process and no membership fees. Donations are welcomed but not mandatory, helping sustain the library's operations and commitment to serving the neighborhood. The library relies on community donations to enrich its inventory, ensuring a wide selection of tools available for general use.

The mission of the Capitol Hill Tool Library goes beyond tool lending, aiming to foster community building, promote neighborhood resiliency, and advocate for sustainable living practices. From hosting skill-building workshops to collaborating with local sustainability projects, the library serves as a hub for learning, sharing resources, and reducing individual consumption - all while nurturing a stronger, more interconnected community.

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RR G.
11/12/2022

Love them. You don't need to buy tools just borrow them. And a Workshop open to use and get advice. A tremendous assert for the whole cmmunity.

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Yaminee P.
11/12/2022

The tool library in Capitol Hill is fully volunteer run in a Capitol Hill parking garage which is leant out but a neighboring church. The volunteers are SO kind and helpful! They are located in a...

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Sophie S.
11/23/2021

This is an amazing community resource. I love that I can either borrow tools or choose to use the workshop space. I'd highly recommend to anyone in the neighborhood!

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Majid M.
8/26/2017

Don't ever buy any tool anymore. You can never have a tool set as perfect as could be found in this library, and for free! People are also amazing

Christine A.
7/24/2021

This is a friendly, welcoming place - and such a useful community service! I needed a specific wrench to fix some plumbing issues. Rather than buying one, it was so easy to just create an account...

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