Donate
Tool Donations
We accept donations of working tools anytime!
Tools may be put into Inventory for other members to use, sold to help support our operations, or used for parts.
You can drop off tool donations during our open hours or use the form below to schedule a pickup or drop off time. If you have a large quantity or unique tools, we appreciate the heads up!
Unfortunately, due to our ongoing maintenance needs and limited volunteers, we are usually unable to accept items in need of repair. But, if you think you may have an exception, get in touch using the form below!
Monetary Donations
We rely on your generous donations to keep our membership costs low. We appreciate any amount you are able to give.
If you are looking to become a member, please visit our member page to donate and join!
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and your financial and tool donations are tax-deductible – and support your community directly. Donations made below will automatically receive a tax donation form from PayPal. If you have donated via check, cash, or while at the library and need a tax form for your donation, please reach out to our Board Treasurer.
Partner
Partnerships
The National Network of Tool Libraries got us where are! As we continue to grow, we want seek meaningful partnerships in the Asheville area and beyond to empower people with resources to create a more self-sufficient world. If you think we can do great things together, reach out!
Sponsorships
We are honored to receive support from local and national companies through monetary donations, services, or discounted and gratis tools. If you are interested in providing the tool library with discounted tools or services, please reach out to us using the form below.
Our local Ace Hardware – Madden’s on Haywood – – provides us discounts on tools, including those amazing EGO mowers!
Original Fiscal Sponsor of the Asheville Tool Library. Empowerment WORKS unites a diverse network of Partners In Empowerment (PIE) to catalyze local solutions to global problems from the ground up.
MyTurn develops and manages our inventory and membership software and is currently powering over 80 Tool Libraries and other Library of Things.
Asheville Makers is a makerspace in the Asheville area. They are friendly community of tinkerers, makers, engineers, educators, scientists, artists, hackers, geeks, etc. Anyone who is, aspires to be, or just wants to hang around with local smart, creative, friendly mad scientist folk is welcome!