Land Acknowledgement

Berkeley Public Library buildings are built on the territory of xučyun (Hooch-yoon), within the homeland of the Chochenyo (Cho-chen-yo) speaking Ohlone (Oh-low-nee) people. See the full statement.

Tool Borrowing Eligibility Information

Only residents or property owners of the city of Berkeley over the age of 18 are eligible to borrow tools from the Tool Lending Library (TLL). Information on eligibility requirements.

Tool Lending Library

Tool Lending Library
Tool Library
A busy day at the Tool Library
A busy day at the Tool Library
CURRENTLY CLOSED!
Monday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Tuesday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Wednesday: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Thursday: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday: Closed

1901 Russell Street (at MLK)
Berkeley, CA 94703
United States

510-981-6101
Tool Reservations

Branch Supervisor — Jill Tokutomi

Only residents or property owners of the city of Berkeley over the age of 18 are eligible to borrow tools from the Tool Lending Library (TLL).  First-time user? Click here for important information regarding proof of residence or property ownership.

Directions
Map/Directions —

Follow this link to map and directions.

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Tool Reservations