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NE Seattle and Shoreline Tool Libraries
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We promote an economy of reuse and sharing through our tool libraries, classes, and reuse store 🛠️

Come visit us at our NE Seattle Tool Library or Shoreline Tool Library today!
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NE Seattle and Shoreline Tool Libraries @seattlereconomy.bsky.social · 16d
As a holiday gift for our lovely NE Seattle & Shoreline tool library community, we’re buying brand new tools for you to borrow! You have until December 23rd to let us know what you'd like, and we'll add some of the most-desired tools to our inventory for you to check out in 2026 🎁🛠️
Jeremey poses, ready for action, in the Shoreline Tool Library, holding the hose of the shop vac in front of him, which has a green bow drawn on it. The text reads, "Which tool do YOU want for the holidays?".
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The NE Seattle Tool Library & Shoreline Tool Library host a variety of classes and events every month!

This December, you could gain access to five 3D printers, create gifts for the holidays, or get a household good repaired. Join us at the tool libraries for some engaging learning experiences! 🛠️⬇️
The first page of the Seattle REconomy’s December Class & Event Schedule, which also mentions that folks can sign up on seattlereconomy.org/events. That website also has the most up-to-date information. Events take place at the NE Seattle Tool Library (NESTL) and the Shoreline Tool Library (STL). The following lists the upcoming classes and events: Fix-It Night on 12/4 at 5–8pm at NESTL; CAD for 3D Printing on 12/6 at 3:30–5:30pm at STL; Sewing Wrapping Cloths and Cloth Napkins on 12/7 at 1–4pm at STL; 3D Printer Orientation: The Basics on 12/9 at 5–6:30pm at STL; Community Threads on 12/13 at 12–3pm at STL; Woodshop Orientation on 12/13 at 1–4pm at NESTL; Learn the Basics of Needle Felting and Make a Holiday Ornament on 12/13 at 3–4pm at STL; Community Threads on 12/14 at 2–5pm at NESTL; Beeswax Candle Dipping & Wraps on 12/14 at 6–7:30pm at NESTL; Fix-It Night on 12/17 at 5–8pm at STL; 3D Printer Orientation: The Basics on 12/18 at 5–6:30pm at NESTL. The second page of the Seattle REconomy’s December Class & Event Schedule, which also mentions that folks can sign up on seattlereconomy.org/events. That website also has the most up-to-date information. Events take place at the NE Seattle Tool Library (NESTL) and the Shoreline Tool Library (STL). The following lists the upcoming classes and events: Woodshop Open Hours (Woodshop Orientation Required) on 2/4 at 9–11am at NESTL; Regular Woodshop Open Hours on 12/7 at 9–11am at NESTL; Regular Woodshop Open Hours on 12/21 at 9–11am at NESTL; Regular Woodshop Open Hours on 12/20 at 12:30–3:30pm at NESTL; Regular Woodshop Open Hours on 12/12 at 6–9pm at NESTL; Regular Woodshop Open Hours on 12/19 at 6–9pm at NESTL; Project Support on 12/4 at 1–4pm at NESTL. It also states that the Workshop Open Hours (Workshop Orientation required) will be offered at 9–11am on 12/7 and 12/21; 12:30–3:30pm on 12/20; and 6–9pm on 12/12 and 12/19. The sold-out classes (waitlist available on event page) are as follows, with all next available classes to be determined: Woodshop Open Hours on 2/4 at 9–11am; Learn to Make a Whisk Broom on 12/7; Woodshop Orientation on 12/8 & 12/22 (next available class 12/13). There is also a list of what to look out for in 2026, and it recommends that folks follow along and sign up for class/event notifications. The list includes new lawn & garden tool sale (with bikes), a textile-based class series, and introductory classes, as well as a gardening-focused class series, along with more Woodshop Orientations, your favorite classes and instructors, and Machine Sewing 101.
December 1, 2025 at 2:41 AM
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While we're always thankful for our exceptional tool library community, today is a nice excuse to express our ongoing gratitude. We love the enthusiasm, passion, and kindness of this community, and we appreciate the opportunity to continue supporting you as much as you support us 💚
November 28, 2025 at 3:23 AM
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This is the second year we've had the chance to run the Shoreline Sustainable Skill Series, which included ELEVEN discounted classes, from sewing to home maintenance, and one Clothing Swap. It went amazingly, and we're incredibly grateful that we had the opportunity to offer this to the community 📚🫶
An adult helps a kid with hot glue at a craft table near the back of the Shoreline Tool Library during the Kids Make an Upcycled Holiday Ornament class. Someone stands at the front of a Basic Home Maintenance class, seated in the Shoreline Tool Library. One person in the lcass is smiling while the teacher talks to them. A bird's-eye view of two people looking at stitching on some fabric as they learn how to sew during Machine Sewing 101. Someone takes a close look at the edge of some loppers to see how sharp the blades are during Tool Sharpening class.
November 27, 2025 at 2:54 AM
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I'm taking a class near Seattle where you get to learn how to sew cloth napkins and wrapping cloths! The question I'm now thinking about is which show I should binge while I use this new knowledge to make sets for everyone as gifts?? 😅

(Details on the class are below!!)
November 26, 2025 at 2:56 AM
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Hey Seattle, it's Circular Monday, and we're celebrating with 25% off our Reuse Materials Store from 3–8pm, which is full of salvaged building materials, pre-loved tools, and other miscellaneous items. Support eco-friendly shopping, grab some treats, and get a sticker to show off your support ♻️🛍️
Someone sits next to a table full of snacks and goodies at the back of the Shoreline Tool Library. They are holding two Seattle REconomy Circular Economy stickers over their eyes, and they have a sign pinned to their shirt that talks about the Circular Monday 25% off Reuse Materials Store sale.
November 25, 2025 at 1:21 AM
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Last week, the NE Seattle Tool Library was full of community chatter! We are so thankful for everyone, and we are happy to have had the opportunity to host the Fall Harvest Festival to celebrate another wonderful year of the tool library community 🥧🍂
The Cider Sippers take a break from playing music to look at something in the distance. Two other folks sitting in front of them under the tent look behind at whatever is going on as well. SeaWitch Morris dances around the front of the NE Seattle Tool Librayr while a crowd of folks watches. Folks line up to get a slice of pie from a table full of a variety of pies. Someone shows off a shirt with the 2025 Fall Harvest Festival logo stamped onto it. People nearby look at it.
November 24, 2025 at 2:26 AM
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We're coming up on the last week of November, which will be the final week of the Shoreline Food Drive! The Shoreline Tool Library is just one of many drop-off sites, and we've been seeing some wonderful support from the community 🥫🫶
Ava is squatting next to a full bin of donations to the Hopelink Shoreline Food Drive. The front desk and the rest of the Shoreline Tool Library Drive are behind them.
November 23, 2025 at 3:23 AM
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The NE Seattle & Shoreline Tool Libraries will be closed for the holidays next week on November 27 & November 28th. Tool loans due on those dates will be extended until November 29th, so if you're hoping to get an extra couple of days to work on a project over the break, now is your chance 🧰
November 22, 2025 at 2:08 AM
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This is our last Volunteer Training & Refresher of 2025! If you're looking for a fun volunteer opportunity in/near Seattle at a VERY cool tool library, and you appreciate some slower-paced learning, make sure to RSVP 🤝⬇️
November 20, 2025 at 2:16 AM
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As a holiday gift for our lovely NE Seattle & Shoreline tool library community, we’re buying brand new tools for you to borrow! You have until December 23rd to let us know what you'd like, and we'll add some of the most-desired tools to our inventory for you to check out in 2026 🎁🛠️
Jeremey poses, ready for action, in the Shoreline Tool Library, holding the hose of the shop vac in front of him, which has a green bow drawn on it. The text reads, "Which tool do YOU want for the holidays?".
November 14, 2025 at 11:51 PM
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WE LOVE OUR VOLUNTEERS!!

While Joel and Joe are our October volunteers of the month, we've been able to rely on them for various projects and events for at least the last couple of months. Joel and Joe, thank you for using your expertise and time to help keep our tool library programs running 💚⬇️
November 14, 2025 at 3:25 AM
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If you live near Seattle and you have a broken household good that you're planning on replacing this holiday season, PLEASE DON'T!!

Please check out Fix-It Night at the Shoreline Tool Library (just north of Seattle), where there will be volunteer Fixers examining and fixing items for free 🔨⬇️
November 13, 2025 at 1:15 AM
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Someone just built this really nice wooden turntable console in our Woodshop at the NE Seattle Tool Library. Kodak, their dog, is very content with this new addition to their home 💽🪚
The newly built wooden turntable console sits nicely between two speakers. Records and photos are on shelves above. Kodak the dog sits happily in front of it all. A portrait of Kodak the dog sitting in front of the newly crafted, wooden turntable console.
November 12, 2025 at 2:51 AM
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Does anyone still send out hand-written cards? I'm going to a class near Seattle where you can design about 10 of your own (supplies included!), and I'm (oddly?) excited to send out cards for the holidays!!

The class will be led by an avid crafter, but if you have any inspiration, please share 🫶
November 11, 2025 at 2:43 AM
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Everyone is welcome to join our Fall Harvest Festival next week at the NE Seattle Tool Library. It's meant to be a community celebration full of fun activities like t-shirt decorating and cider pressing, so come on over and meet your neighbors! 🍂⬇️
November 9, 2025 at 3:56 AM
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Greater Seattle Area folks!!

The Shoreline Tool Library (north of Seattle) is hosting a Clothing Swap TOMORROW (11/9), and they are accepting winter clothing donations from 1–2pm. While event RSVPs are full, please consider donating your pre-loved clothes to help keep someone warm this winter! 🧥⬇️
November 9, 2025 at 12:34 AM
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Sharing toys can benefit the whole family! We talked with Nils Dahlgren from Seattle's Child about how our Abracadabra Toy Library grew from a couple of toys to an entire collection 🦖💚

🪀 Read Nils' Article, "You don't need to buy toys and tools—instead share!": www.seattleschild.com/you-dont-nee...
You don't need to buy toys and tools—instead share!
Discover Seattle’s toy and tool libraries where families can borrow toys and tools. Save money, reduce waste, and share the fun.
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November 8, 2025 at 1:44 AM
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One of our fabulous volunteers, Anne Lise, showed us how to use electric engravers to label our tools! With all the wear & tear our tools go through, our pen-written labels tend to fade, so this was a fun alternative to explore 🔨🪛

(This is from the NE Seattle Tool Library & Shoreline Tool Library!)
Anne Lise uses a tool engraver to etch into a gardening trowel. The text reads, "The tool library has... electric engravers‽" with an arrow pointed towards the electric engraver. A close-up of Anne Lise's engraving on a gardening trowel.
November 6, 2025 at 2:44 AM
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Make yourself a pin cushion for your future sewing projects, create a cool 3D printed tchotchke you've seen online, or make you and your friend matching jewelry on November 16th! Join us at the NE Seattle and Shoreline Tool Libraries for a fun AND productive day of crafting classes 🪡🖨️💍⬇️
November 3, 2025 at 2:24 AM
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Community Threads is a space in Seattle & Shoreline where you can hang out with other crafty folks in your community while making something you love. This space is open to everyone, and we hope to see you there 🧶🫶
November 2, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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Our November classes & events (located in NE Seattle & Shoreline) center on community, repair, & handmade crafts. This month, you could get into woodworking, create holiday gifts, or make lasting memories with your loved ones. Join us at the tool libraries for some engaging learning experiences! 🛠️📖
The first page of the Seattle REconomy's November Class & Event Schedule, which also mentions that folks can sign up on seattlereconomy.org/events. That website also has the most up-to-date information. Events take place at the NE Seattle Tool Library (NESTL) and the Shoreline Tool Library (STL). The following lists the upcoming classes and events: 3D Printer Orientation: Foundations of CAD on 11/1 at 3:30–6pm at STL; Workshop Orientation on 11/2 at 8–11am at NESTL; Kids Make an Upcycled Holiday Ornament (S4) on 11/2 at 10–11:30am at STL; Workshop Orientation on 11/3 at 5–8pm at NESTL; Fix-It Night on 11/6 at 5–8pm at NESTL; Community Threads on 11/8 at 12–3pm at STL; Sew a Waxed Canvas Tool Roll on 11/9 at 10am–1pm at STL; Community Threads on 11/9 at 2–5pm at NESTL; 3D Printer Orientation: The Basics on 11/11 at 5–6:30pm at STL; Fall Harvest Festival on 11/15 at 1–4pm at NESTL; Make a Pin Cushion on 11/16 at 10–11am at NESTL; 3D Printed Holiday Tchotchkes on 11/16 at 10:30am–12pm at STL; Workshop Orientation on 11/16 at 11am–2pm at NESTL. The second page of the Seattle REconomy's November Class & Event Schedule, which also mentions that folks can sign up on seattlereconomy.org/events. That website also has the most up-to-date information. Events take place at the NE Seattle Tool Library (NESTL) and the Shoreline Tool Library (STL). The following lists the upcoming classes and events: Jewelry Gifts: Earrings and Bracelets on 11/16 at 1–3pm at STL; Fix-It Night on 11/19 at 5–8pm at STL; Volunteer Training & Refresher on 11/19 at 6–8pm at STL; Workshop Orientation on 11/20 at 2–5pm at NESTL; 3D Printer Orientation: Foundations of CAD on 11/20 at 5–7:30pm at NESTL; 3D Printer Orientation: The Basics on 11/22 at 3:30–5pm at NESTL; Make Your Own Holiday Wreath on 11/23 at 10am–12pm at STL; Handmade Holiday Cards on 11/23 at 1–3pm at STL; Beeswax Candle Dipping & Wraps on 11/30 at 6–7:30pm at NESTL. It also states that the Workshop Open Hours (Workshop Orientation required) will be offered at 9–11am on 11/9, 2–5pm on 11/6, 3–5pm on 11/3, and 5–8pm on 11/10. The sold-out classes (waitlist available on event page) are as follows, with all next available classes to be determined: Darning 101: Basic Darning Skill Share on 11/5; Basic Bicycle maintenance on 11/6 & 11/10; Learn Machine Sewing & Make a Potholder on 11/8; Stay Warm and Dry Clothing Swap on 11/9.
October 31, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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Our community relies on volunteers, and every month, we like to highlight the incredible efforts of two of our NE Seattle & Shoreline tool library volunteers. This public appreciation is long overdue for the month of September 🫶:
October 30, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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The NE Seattle Tool Library has a woodworking space that folks can use after ONE class! There are a bunch of professional tools, and a Workshop Steward will teach you how to use them & even be there while you work on your project!!

Anyway, FOUR Workshop Orientations just opened up in November!! 🪚⬇️
October 30, 2025 at 1:57 AM
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Anyone near Seattle looking to learn new sewing skills?

Tool rolls are a perfect, practical gift to give (to a loved one or yourself)! With the ability to customize the pockets and fabric, you can make this tool roll work for your sewing supplies, art supplies, or any other hobby you may have 🪡⬇️
October 27, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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I love the PNW 🫶

Craig recently shared with us about how he backpacked all the way to the summit of the south peak to use his skills to do some repairs on the Three Fingers Lookout! It's so cool learning about what our volunteers do with their tool-focused skills outside of the tool library ⛰️🛠️
Craig works on the side of the roof while another Friend of Three Fingers volunteer observes nearby. A clear view of Three Fingers Lookout with its newly replaced sidings.
October 27, 2025 at 1:15 AM