The Library of Things
From tools for your next DIY project to recreational gear for family outings, and even unique party supplies like a chocolate fountain, Share Bristol’s Library of Things has it all. Say goodbye to unnecessary purchases, and hello to affordability and accessibility. Unlock a world of possibilities without breaking the bank. Whether you’re in need of a drill, tent or specialised equipment, our community-driven charity is here to meet your needs.”
Project Overview
Why buy when you can borrow? As a member you can borrow anything from our Library of Things for free and become part of promoting sustainability and community sharing.
The first Library of Things in the Bristol area in Kingswood in 2021, and since then hundreds of people have borrowed instead of bought, completed DIY projects, held great parties, sorted their gardens, kept the kids occupied, been camping, saved lots of money and de-cluttered their homes.
In 2024, sharing came to South Bristol, as we opened our second Library of Things, thanks to a successful Crowdfunder. The local community in Bedminster are now borrowing instead of buying.
Why are we crowdfunding?
We now have an exciting opportunity to open our third Library of Things, helping those in North-East Bristol borrow things closer to home. With the space secured in Frenchay, our small charity now needs the support of the community to fund some of our set-up costs, such as fitting out the space, buying racking to help us store things, and funding a part-timeLibrary Manager to help make this dream a reality. Here is a complete list of what we are looking to fund.
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