The Ballarat Tool Library is a volunteer-led initiative that provides access to the tools needed to repair and care for your home and belongings while saving you money from having to buy new tools you may only use once or twice.
We provide a local library of over 1000 tools - both used and new - garden tools, construction tools, kitchen tools, woodworking tools and artist tools. If it’s a tool we’ll try and stock it as we grow and expand!
We believe that bringing the community together to share resources helps us work towards a sustainable future.
Plus everyone deserves the right to build and repair the things they own - not just those who can afford the tools.
Realise your DIY dreams today! For one small annual fee you’ll get access to our wide range of woodworking, metalworking, gardening, and power-tools. As a not-for-profit all funds go back into supporting our library.
You’ll also get priceless advice and guidance from our diverse team of volunteers.
Become a member today.
Power to the people.
The Ballarat Tool Library is a volunteer-led initiative. We’re looking for diverse people with diverse skills to volunteer as librarians, event hosts, tool gurus etc.
By volunteering you help us promote the causes of sustainability, waste reduction, community building, and resource sharing. You also get to meet some wonderful people and ensure we can keep open.
Support sustainability. Support us.
Almost all the tools we stock have been donated by people no longer using them. This means there’s less stuff going to landfill and less demand for purchasing more stuff that people may only use a couple of times.
You can support us by donating your old tools you no longer use, or by making a cash donation below!