Toronto’s first Tool Library gears up to open in Parkdale

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from the Toronto Star:



Toronto’s first Tool Library gears up to open in Parkdale
Community project aims to give affordable access to expensive tools — and promote resource sharing.

By: Alyshah Hasham
News reporter, Published on Tue Feb 05 2013


Need a power drill, paint roller or a small generator? Try the library — the Tool Library, that is.

When it opens next month in Parkdale, Toronto’s first Tool Library will be lending out all the necessities for DIY domination for an annual fee tailored to income. Training on how to use the tools will also be offered.

The brains behind the idea, Ryan Dyment and Lawrence Alvarez, say the goal is to provide inexpensive access to tools to a whole neighbourhood — and in particular, to low-income people, new immigrants, charities and community groups.

“We’re offering a place where people can donate their tools . . . that were basically sitting around in their basements rarely being used . . . and access them whenever they are needed,” Dyment says. “Other people who need the tools are having to spend their hard-earned money on buying new tools or renting them at an expensive price, when they (could be) available from a neighbour they haven’t met yet.” ................(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2013/02/05/torontos_first_tool_library_gears_up_to_open_in_parkdale.html