New Tool Library Hours

Starting Monday, September 19, the Tool Library will change the hours of operation. The new hours are:

We will be happy to serve you during these hours.

Tool Library-Workshops

Snow Blower Maintenance Class

Saturday, February 4, 2012 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

We are here to help you this winter with our Snow Blower Maintenance Class. Register for this class today to take away basic skills and tips for all of your snow blower repair and upkeep needs. You can register by calling the Tool Library at 319-491-4466. Registrations fees are $10 for Tool Library members, and $12 for non-members.

Start Your Own Lawnmowing Business

February 25, 2012 from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

6th - 12th grade students only

Earn some extra money this summer by learning how to run your own lawn mowing business! We'll cover everything from advertising to lawn mower repairs to get you started! There is a $5 registration fee per student. Please call the Tool Library at 319-491-4466 or click here to register today!

Use the Workshop to make your project!

Come use our space and tools to create your project! The Tool Library Workshop allows you to use tools that you either don't have the means to haul home or if you don't have the space at home to complete your project. For a list of tools in the workshop click here!

The Tool Library Workshop is available to members to use during Tool Library hours for free. If you would like to rent the space for your group or club, use the space outside of Tool Library hours, or if you are not a member of the Tool Library it is $25 per hour.

Welcome to the Matthew 25 Tool Library

About the Tool Library:

We are a library that loans out tools, the same way the public library loans out books! We have most tools and equipment you can rent from a tool rental store, but without the rental fee. Conveniently located at the Community Rebuilding Center, we have everything you need to get your home improvement project done. Why buy or rent tools when our membership is so inexpensive?  Be sure to join the Matthew 25 Tool Library today!

Join the Tool Library today!

Becoming a member is easy!  Either fill out the application online or stop in today. Bring your ID, membership fee, and deposit to sign up and start borrowing tools.

How do we compare with a tool rental service?

In the Tool Library, we often get asked the question of how we compare with a conventional tool rental service.  Here are my thoughts on our strengths:

1.  We're more than a place to rent tools.  We aim to be a community that shares knowledge and empowers individuals. 

2.  We're based in this community.  The membership dues and fees paid by our members support our non-profit and keep our operation running!

3.  By paying a membership upfront, our members pay less in the long term than at most tool rental services.

4.  Our primary interest- the reason the Matthew 25 Tool Library was founded- is to strengthen our neighborhoods and the cities of the Greater Cedar Rapids Area. We've been dedicated from day one to giving people the tools they need to rebuild and improve their homes and communities.

5. Like most tool rental places, we have a wide variety of tools.  Unlike a tool rental service, our members can borrow almost all of our tools for a week at a time.  And renewing tools is only a phone call away!

I hope that this helps.  Keep the questions coming!