This month’s Volunteer Spotlight: Chris Head
Chris Head is our Volunteer of the Month for November. Recently retired as a corporate lawyer, Chris found himself visiting the shop more and more as he focused on more hands-on work around the house. He decided to become a volunteer to join this group of folks of all different ages and from different backgrounds. […]
Closed for the 4th of July
Howdy y’all! Please note the shop will be closed on Saturday, July 4th as our Tooligans relive their childhood by writing their names with sparklers 🙂 All tools due back on these days will be automatically renewed for an additional week and any late fees will be waived. Borrow on Tooligans! 🛠
Walk-in Tool Borrowing is Back at The Tool Library!
Dear Tooligan Friends & Family, We want to thank you so much for your support, patience, and feedback during the rollout of our contactless Tool Library To-Go service. Thanks to our dedicated volunteers, members, and supporters for helping us navigate the pandemic and continue to serve and support the WNY community through shared tools and […]
Tool Library Closed Effectively Immediately
To Our Tooligan Family, As an organization dedicated to serving and sharing, all of us at the Tool Library care deeply for the health and wellness of our volunteers, members, and the broader community. As a precautionary measure to help ‘flatten the curve‘ of Coronavirus and following recommendations made by State and county officials, we […]
The Tool Library Closed for the Holidays: 12/24 – 1/1
Please note, the Tool Library will be closed from: Tuesday, December 24th through Wednesday, January 1st and will re-open with standard hours beginning on January 2nd. You can rest assured our Tooligans will be nestled all snug in their beds;. While visions of drum sanders danced in their heads. All tools due back will automatically be renewed for an additional week. Remember this […]
Second Annual Borrow, Build & Brunch Fundraiser
As many of you know, the Tool Library is an all-volunteer nonprofit tool-lending library located off of Main Street in Buffalo’s University Heights neighborhood. We believe that cost shouldn’t be a barrier to fixing up your home, growing your own food, or improving your community. We maintain thousands of tools (pressure washers, power drills, saws, sanders, […]
Tool Library Closed 11/26 – 12/2
Please note, the Tool Library will be closed from: Tuesday, November 26th until Tuesday, December 3rd so that our volunteers can feast with family and friends! All tools due back will automatically be renewed for an additional week. We sure have A LOT to be thankful for this year. Our incredible community of members, volunteers, […]
2018 Annual Report
While we oftentimes get caught up in the day to day operations of the Tool Library and our numerous community projects, it’s important to look back and reflect on our impact, measure our successes, and look for opportunities to improve. That’s why each year we release our annual ‘Impact Report’ to do just that. From tracing […]
Online Membership Now Available!
Did you know membership to the Tool Library is now just a click away? 😱🖱🙌 It’s easier than ever to sign up for the Tool Library through our simple online application powered by myTurn! Register online, pay your annual membership dues, and bring a photo ID and proof of a mailing address into the Tool Library to […]
Tool Library Closed 7/3 & 7/4
Please note the shop will be closed on Wednesday, July 3rd & Thursday, July 4th as we relive our childhood in sparklers 🙂 All tools due back on these days will be automatically renewed for an additional week. Thank you! – Your friendly neighborhood Tool Librarians