Mending Circle Come join in the fun of repairing your own clothing and textiles, we will have skilled repairers on hand to give advice, as well as mending supplies

Next week come along to our mending circle, this is our first one back this year. events.humanitix.com/mending-circ...

Can anyone recommend good gutter cleaning tools for us to add to our inventory? We already have presser washers & a gutter leaf blower, as well as extendable ladders aucklandlibraryoftools.myturn.com/library/inve...

Yes of course! The whole of the North Island should be preparing, but our audience are mostly Aucklanders.
Stay safe this weekend

Aucklanders make sure you are preparing for Cyclone Vaianu. Clear your gutters and drains, tie down your trampolines, check your emergency kits and check on your neighbours.

A note on parking: on Fridays you'll need to park in front of ALoT or down our driveway, or the side streets. Our agreement with our lovely neighbours is that we can park in their carpark when they are closed (after 5.30pm and on weekends).

Exciting news 🎉 we are now open Fridays!
From this week (the start of Spring) ALoT will be open Fridays during daytime hours: 1.30-5.30pm
Hopefully these hours are more accessible and will help you get into your DIY projects earlier!

Screenshot from Auckland Library of Tools catalogue showing: (6) sewing machines (Checked out) Adjustable dress mannequin Singer Overlocker 10 hook speedweave braider 14 hook speedweave braider (checked out) Rotary cutter

Here's our current sewing inventory:

Looks like our members are on a sewing buzz lately! 4 machines are checked out & 2 are getting repairs.
We are keen to add to our inventory and are seeking:
🧵Rotary cutters
🧵Cutting mats
🧵Pattern /quilters rulers
🧵Bias tape maker
🧵Seam rippers
Do you have any of these items needing a new home? 💚

Photo of the inside of Auckland Library of Tools. A large sandwich board sign which says "Auckland Library of Tools, Open" is visible, as well as a wall lined with gardening tools, saws and clamps.

We'll be open an hour earlier tonight so you can drop in to borrow or return items from 4.30-7.30pm today (Tuesday).
If you're arriving before 5 pm, you'll need to park in our parks out front or down the driveway. Parking next door is OK from after 5pm.

Events — Auckland Library of Tools Check our calendar for any ad hoc open days and events We are open every Tuesday & Thursday 5.30pm - 7.30pm and Saturdays 10.30am - 1.30pm.

We've got a couple of events coming up, mark your calendars!
Mending Circle - Thursday 24th July 6pm - 8pm
Repair & Share (Repair Cafe) - Saturday August 2nd 11am - 2pm.
www.aucklandlibraryoftools.com/calendar?vie...

Do you have these items at home gathering dust? We are looking to add these to our lending inventory:
Fruit Press
Fabric Rotary Cutter & Mat
Paper Shredder
Meat Mincer
Wallpaper Steamer
Log Splitter
Steam Cleaner (need another)
Full list here: www.aucklandlibraryoftools.com/tools-wanted
Thank you!

Illustration reading 30,000 out of tools; the 3 is a hose, and the 4 zeros are a circular saw blade, chainsaw chain, dehydrator tray and a bobbin. Below this reads 30,000 loans!

We've just passed 30,000 loans!
Thanks to everyone who has ever borrowed anything from us over the years
We love to see the sharing economy is thriving 💚

Come and be apart of this community. Memberships are just $105 per year

www.aucklandlibraryoftools.com

Volunteer — Auckland Library of Tools

ALoT is a volunteer-run organization, we’re always looking for passionate people to join our team. Interested in volunteering? See our website for info on how you can help, apply to volunteer and the perks of volunteering (free membership with free loans!) www.aucklandlibraryoftools.com/volunteer

Get Paid — Auckland Library of Tools

We are looking for a paid tool librarian to join our volunteers to help run the tool library. If you love helping people, are detail oriented, and have an interest in tools (in the broadest sense of the word), then this could be the perfect role for you! www.aucklandlibraryoftools.com/get-paid

Repair Cafe — Auckland Library of Tools

More info on Repair & Share can be found here Info about Repair & Share can be found here www.aucklandlibraryoftools.com/repair-cafe

That's crazy cause we did them literally every single Saturday last year 😆
Sorry you'll miss this one! Keep an eye on our event page for any future events

Repair & Share — Auckland Library of Tools Have you got a broken toaster, a wonky lamp, or a beloved pair of jeans in need of some TLC? Don't toss them out just yet! Come join us at our Repair Café, where skilled volunteers are ready to help b...

Save the date for our first Repair & Share Repair Cafe for the year, Saturday March 29th 11am -2pm! Please note, in 2025 our repair cafes will be on an ad hoc basis as they are dependent on volunteers
www.aucklandlibraryoftools.com/calendar/202...

ALoT Mending Circle | EcoFest Come join in the fun of repairing your own clothing with a group of others doing the same. Swap knowledge, tips and tricks, stories, and thread colours with your neighbour while extending the life of ...

Join us next week for our first event of the year, our Mending Circle is on Thursday 6-8pm. Bring along your mending & have a yarn ecofest.org.nz/event/alot-m...

Thanks! We've been here for some time now, just officially deleting our account on the hellsite

We liked to argue with people who love landlords and ACT 🤷

We think so too!

Donate — Auckland Library of Tools

Can't volunteer but want to support us? Have a look here to see how you can donate to us 🛠💲 www.aucklandlibraryoftools.com/donate

We've deleted our Twitter, cause fuck that guy, so we'll be a bit more active over here now :)

Get Paid — Auckland Library of Tools

We are looking for a paid tool librarian to join our volunteers to help run the tool library. If you love helping people, are detail oriented, and have an interest in tools (in the broadest sense of the word), then this could be the perfect role for you! www.aucklandlibraryoftools.com/get-paid

Donate — Auckland Library of Tools

Can't volunteer but want to support us? Have a look here to see how you can donate to us 🛠💲 www.aucklandlibraryoftools.com/donate

Volunteer — Auckland Library of Tools

ALoT is a volunteer-run organization, we’re always looking for passionate people to join our team. Interesting in volunteering? See our website for info on how you can help, apply to volunteer and the perks of volunteer (Volunteers get the Gold membership!) www.aucklandlibraryoftools.com/volunteer

🚨ALoT will be CLOSED tonight (Thursday)🚨
Unfortunately due to volunteer shortage we are unable to open tonight, we apologise for the inconvience. We'll be open on Saturday as usual, so please pop by to return any items due (no fees will be charged for items due today), and pick up any reservations.

Reminder that we are closed this Saturday for Auckland Anniversary weekend so our volunteers can have a break. You can come and borrow tools (and camping gear, kitchen gadgets, gardening equipment and more!) during our open hours on Thursday (5.30 - 7.30pm)

Tools Wanted — Auckland Library of Tools We’re always looking for new tools to add to our inventory. This is a list of popular tools and items requested by our members. If you have something on the list and are willing to donate it to us, we...

If you've been into ALoT lately, you'll notice we have reorganized. Huge thanks to Alex for doing the mahi over the holidays. We now have space for more tools! Have a look & see if you have any items we need at your home wasting space www.aucklandlibraryoftools.com/tools-wanted

Graphic with photo of sewing machine reading "sewing machine parts and maintenance"

Our sewing machine maintenance workshop is getting popular, but there's still time to register for this event!
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