GUIDE: How to Start a #ToolLibrary

#SyracuseUniversity - Institute for #Sustainability Engagement
October 29, 2025

"#Libraries can offer a lot more than just books. Whether it’s a #SewingKit or a step ladder, tool libraries can provide #SustainableSolutions for communities to complete their personal projects in a way that promotes #reuse, discourages needless #consumerism, and saves people money.

"The Institute for Sustainability Engagement (#ISE) has prepared a printable 10-step guide to help anyone get started implementing a tool library in their community. This guide stems from ISE’s role in helping develop a tool lending library in #KeesevilleNY..."

Read more (includes Resource Guide):
https://sustainabilityengagement.syracuse.edu/guide-how-to-start-a-tool-library/

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GUIDE: How to Start a Tool Library   - Institute for Sustainability Engagement – Syracuse University

The Institute for Sustainability offers a one-page guide for anyone to start a tool library in their community. Guidance includes surveying needs, connecting with others, and creating a tool-database.

I helgen var jag på Stallarholmens vikingafestival och vet ni vad, jag gjorde också debut och sålde mina alster där. Systrarna Höij hade ett försäljningsbord och jag fick ynnesten att låna ett litet hörn av deras bord. Det hela gav mersmak och så räkna med att mina alster kommer få följa med till fler marknader. En dag kanske jag till och med har tillräckligt med färdiggjort att jag kan ha ett eget bord.

Last weekend i was at the Stallarholmen Viking festivale and you know what? I made a debute and had my creatings for sale at the market. The Höij sisters had a stand and was kind to lend me a part of it. It was so fun that you can count on me bringing my stuff to more markets. One day i might even have enough things for sale to have my own table.

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