Transition Linlithgow Tool Library

Further to the government's updated guidance on COVID-19, the Tool Library and workshop at Donaldson's School are now closed until further notice. During these exceptional times, the health and well-being of staff, volunteers, and the wider community is our number one priority.

Thank you for your support and understanding. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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What is a Tool Library?

A Tool Library works just like a normal library, but instead of books you are able to borrow from a wide array of tools and equipment. Our aim is to save the local community the expense, hassle, storage space and resources required to buy new items.

The Transition Linlithgow Tool Library is hosted by MyTurn, an easy and intuitive online system.

How Does It Work?

To be able to borrow tools you must first become a member. Suggested membership fee is around £20 for the year, however we ask that you pay only what you can afford. We want the Tool Library to be a resources for all!

1. Sign up as a member either online or by completing a membership pack and handing it in at the Tool Library Workshop in Donaldson's School.
2. Reserve your tool in advance through our online catalogue on MyTurn.
3. Collect your tool during your chosen Tool Library session. If it's your first time borrowing you will need to bring payment/a donated tool, proof of address and photo ID. We accept both cash and card at the workshop or pay online through MyTurn.
4. Return your tool to us a week later at the next Tool Library session.

Do you take donations?

Yes! In fact, the vast majority of our inventory has been donated by members of the local community. We are fortunate enough to have receive a wide variety of tools, but we can always accept more.

Donating a tool will earn you a free 6 month membership to the Tool Library as a thank you for helping to support us.

Newly donated tools are refurbished by our Tool Rescue volunteers, fully PAT tested and added to our Tool Library inventory. Find out more about joining the team here.

More From Transition Linlithgow Tool Library

Volunteer

Every Tuesday between 4pm and 8pm our dedicated volunteers give their time to help refurbish and mend donated tools. Every tool rescued is added to the Tool Library inventory.

Check our Get Involved page for more information about volunteering.

Workshops and Classes

We run a series of taught workshops designed to help pass on skills and knowledge and reduce waste in many aspects of your life. These include up-cycling, sewing, woodwork, carving and more.

Check our Events page for more information about upcoming workshops.

Fix-It

Do you believe in fixing broken belongings and fighting against the growing throw away culture? Our team of skilled volunteers and keen amateurs will try their best to help you do just that.

Keep and eye on our Events page for the next Fix-It session and join us for some mending, fixing and fun.