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You asked for it, You got it

By far, the biggest tool request here at the Tool Library has been for a tall ladder. So last week, the Tool Library became the proud owner of a 40 foot extension ladder. And just for good measure, we purchased a 28 foot extension ladder, too. Need to clean out your gutters? Put on the storm windows? Come borrow these ladders.

Thanks, Sparkplug

Last week, the Tool Library received a $5000 grant from the Sparkplug Foundation, a New York City-based foundation that funds "start-up projects and innovations in music, education and community organizing." Thanks, also, to the ten community organizations that provided written letters of support. We'll use this money to purchase more new tools now and hire a part-time staff member in the Spring.

Tool Library partners with Friends of Clark Park

We've teamed up with Friends of Clark Park! They have a small shed for storing all their tools, and we have a Tool Library. Our partnership has started small with ten shovels that FoCP has generously allowed the Library to use in its catalogue. It's great to watch the Tool Library's growing relationship with our neighbors and neighborhood organizations. Need a shovel? We're here for you.