The Guildford Library of Things allows people to borrow really useful tools and items for free.
Read more about the library here: https://www.guildfordlibraryofthings.org
It’s a pop up library service where items can be reserved online and picked up at Guildford library.
The items are at Guildford Library and you can reserve them online and collect from the library..
To use the service you must:
- Create an account on the website for which you need photo ID, proof of address (a driving licence counts as both) and a debit or credit card. The service is completely free, but the card details act as a deposit for the item(s).
- Use the Things responsibly, ensuring you learn how to use the Thing safely
- Return the Things in the condition they were lent, cleaning them for the next borrower
- Inform the library if a Thing is damaged, faulty or not working
- Tell everyone about this great new community service
- Tell the library about what you need
Items are free to borrow.
The kind of Things available are:
- Garden tools, e.g rakes, spades
- Hand tools, e.g. saws, pipe cutters, laser distance meters
- Outdoor things, e.g. pop-up tent, foot pump
- Indoor things, e.g. board games
More info at: https://www.guildfordlibraryofthings.org/How-It-Works/