Make, Learn, Share & Repair
Join us
Need a tool for a few days, not a lifetime?
Becoming a member of The Brighton Tool Library gives you unlimited access to a huge collection of tools in exchange for a small annual (or monthly) fee.
Borrowing works just like a regular library -- except that you borrow tools (and other stuff) rather than books.
Simply drop by our shop in Kemptown, grab what you need for your next project, borrow for a week, and bring them back clean and ready for the next borrower. You can also reserve items for future collection - see our catalogue.
Thousands of tools are available - from drills & pressure washers to sewing machines & saws - all FREE for members to borrow, with no additional fees (overdue/late fines may apply).
Memberships are available to everyone (over 18+), with options for businesses and community groups (email us).
Just like a regular library, you need to join in order to borrow.
We have four membership options:
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Advocate
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Champion
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Herald
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Protector
So sign up, choose a membership*, pay your fee and start borrowing today!
* Non-Member Options are also available
Standard
Membership
12 months FREE access to The Brighton Tool Library; borrow up to ten items per week
Discounts on Community Workshop Bench hire, Classes, Supplies & PPE
only
£30
a year
Concessions Membership
Standard Membership for low incomes,
students, benefits
& over 60's
£20
a year
Pay-as-you-go Membership
Standard Membership but a flexible rolling monthly plan, help spread costs whilst supporting the project
Pay whatever
you can afford
Minimum
£5
a month
Pay-it-Forward Membership
Standard Membership - and a bit extra to help cover another person's membership
Pay whatever
you can afford
Minimum
£40
a year
Memberships are only available to adults, 18 years and older.
You will require an email address and provide proof of address. (Utility Bill/Statement etc.).
Proof of low income, benefits or in full-time education may be required
How do I borrow stuff?
SIGN IN TO YOUR ACCOUNT
BROWSE THE CATALOGUE
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Browse and reserve the items you want to borrow, adding them to your basket
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You can borrow up to 10 items a week
RESERVE YOUR ITEMS
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If in stock, you can make a reservation by clicking RESERVE on the item listing
SELECT YOUR PICKUP TIME
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Add to cart and continue browsing
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or check out
SUBMIT YOUR RESERVATION
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Friendly volunteers will prepare your order
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Please wait for an email confirmation
( REMEMBER to check your spam folder )
COLLECT YOUR ORDER
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Once confirmed - collect your order from The Tool Library
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You can Borrow items for 7 days
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You may renew items twice, unless they are in demand
x2
RETURN YOUR ITEMS
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Return the items within 7 days
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Make sure all borrowed items are clean and ready to be shared again
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Notify staff of any issues, damage or breakages
(Late returns may incur additional fees)
How do I sign up?
YOU WILL NEED TO REGISTER AN ACCOUNT
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Provide your details (Make a note of your account name and password)
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Choose your membership type
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Pay your subscription (until a fee is paid, you are not a member)
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Confirm your email (please read the email carefully following the instructions provided)
(PLEASE CHECK your spam folder and add us to your safe sender list)
Join In
How else can I help?
PARTICIPATE IN OTHER WAYS
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Donate money
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Donate your time
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Donate tools
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Help Spread the word
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Join us on the socials
> Support us
> Volunteer
Any more questions?
Head over to our FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) page where we go into a bit more detail about everything.
> Frequently asked questions