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Deals & freebies · BERKELEY PUBLIC LIBRARYBerkeley residents can borrow tools and kitchen equipment free
Ongoing service · Tool Library registration requiredParticipating locations · check local addresses
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Only Berkeley residents or property owners over age 18 qualify. Address or property ownership verification and borrowing paperwork are required; limit 10 items at a time.
Hand tools on a workbench, photographed in 2022. A repair-themed archival photo, not a local provider's portfolio.
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How to use this benefit
1901 Russell Street. Check inventory for drills, gardening tools and selected kitchen equipment. A regular library card does not replace the Tool Library’s residency verification.
Check the official page for current eligibility, availability and participating locations.