Chicago Tool Library
| Formation | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Type | 501(c)(3) non-profit organization |
| Purpose | Functioning as a tool library |
| Headquarters | 4015 W Carroll Avenue Chicago, Illinois U.S.[1] |
| Website | chicagotoollibrary |
The Chicago Tool Library is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in the United States that helps individuals borrow thousands of items that range from basic hand tools and table saws to ice cream makers and camping equipment.[2] Chicago Tool Library was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Chicago. The organization operates through a warehouse location in the West Garfield Park neighborhood.[3]
History
The Chicago Tool Library started in the summer of 2019 in Bridgeport on the southside of Chicago as a community-driven organization that rented out donated tools. The inventory was wide-ranging from the beginning, ranging from power tools to masonry, woodworking and food-preparation hardware. To join, the annual fee was set at $1 for every $1,000 in annual income of the member. An additional requirement is to be a Chicago resident.[4]
The organization drew enough interest that a move to the West Garfield Park neighborhood, in a space five times larger than the library's original home, was necessary. The library opened its doors at the new location in 2023.[5]
In late 2023, it was reported that the organization had 6,000 members.[6]
See also
References
- ^ "Chicago Tool Library · 4015 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL 60624".
- ^ "Our Organization".
- ^ "Chicago Tool Library expands on West Side with more than just books". 3 April 2023.
- ^ "Chicago's New Tool Library is Awesome, Exactly What It Sounds Like". 25 July 2019.
- ^ "Chicago Tool Library Will Open in New Home on the West Side This Month". 11 January 2023.
- ^ "Chicago Tool Library provides access to thousands of tools on the city's West Side - CBS Chicago". CBS News. 19 October 2023.