The Station North Tool Library was built on a simple idea- create a resource that reinforces that the more we share, the more we have.

For the past 13 years, we’ve been doing just that. Together, with the hands (and minds) of many, we have created a mutual aid project where over 20,000 people have borrowed tools, learned new skills, honed their skills, and gathered for events to share their knowledge. Together we have built a blueprint for an effective economy that relies on trust and kindness from those who take part.

Now we are thinking about what comes next. Our community has grown so much that it is time to invest in the people and planning that will guide the Tool Library to build the future we all want to see!

In 2027, we’ll embark on a comprehensive review of our community’s highest priorities and create plans to grow our programming and services to better meet them.

We want to build a strategic plan for a tool library where the tools and education you need are more accessible and relevant to your needs. Where the programming welcomes people from every neighborhood in Baltimore to improve their lives and engage their communities. Where we can collectively inspire one another to learn how to make what we want, repair what’s broken, and maintain what we already have.

We are raising $40,000 to build that future.

Your support gives us the capacity to listen, plan, experiment, and invest where it matters most. Together, we can build a stronger, more accessible and sustainable Tool Library—and a Baltimore where sharing skills, tools, and resources helps all of us thrive.

If you are new to us- learn more about this project by visiting our website: www.toollibrary.org

Below are some examples of the small and big purchases needed to sustain this necessary community resource. As a small organization, your contribution goes a long way. Here's what we can do with your donation:

$20: Buys us new sharpies for labeling and wayfinding
$50-$75: Buys consumables for one repair event
$60- $85: Provides 1 scholarship for a Shop Safety class or Home Care class
$100: Pays for a community stipend for 1 fixer at Fix-it Fair
$100: Bagels and coffee for volunteer fixers at our monthly inventory repair days
$130: Buys replacement batteries and keeps more battery powered tools in stock
$190: Pays for one adaptive seating chair to make our classroom more accessible
$200: Restocks Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for a year of Open Shop
$400: Pays for stipends for one Make Space open shop night
$1,800: Pays for one month of staff health care
$3,500: Pays a month of rent

🎉RAFFLE DETAILS🎉

Entering the raffle supports our campaign! Here are some helpful notes on our raffle:

Entering the raffle is optional- you can also just donate to the campaign.
You can buy as many tickets as you would like. Buying multiple tickets for an items gives you a higher chance of winning that item. You can also buy tickets for multiple items. The more tickets you buy, the more you support our campaign-please donate a meaningful (to you) amount!
Raffle winners will be selected on December 11, 2026 at an in-person event at the Library. Follow us on Instagram or subscribe to our newsletter to receive details on this event.
More raffle items will be added throughout our fundraiser to check back for more items to be added! We will announce new items on our Instagram

SNTL 2027: Planning Together, Building Together

Build the Future We All Want to See

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