Phillips Tool Library
About
The Tool Library focuses on delivering specific, high-need tools that are difficult to find, specialized, or unaffordable. Our Tool Library seeks to lower the barrier to entry for gardening, farming, and neighborhood maintenance tasks; as a result, tools are free to use.
Pick-up and Drop-off
After filling out the form listed below, we will get in contact with you to figure out a pickup time. Tools can be rented for two weeks, after which they must be returned to an Midtown-East Phillips staff member. We prioritize residents in the greater Phillips area, but anyone is welcome to request tool use. To rent tools, we ask you to provide some basic information for us to better improve access to neighborhood resources and record keep — contact information is not shared with any other individuals or organizations.
Hours
Standard Hours:
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Tuesday: 9am -4pm
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Wednesday: 9am -4pm
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Thursday: 9am -4pm
We may be able to accommodate special pickup requests outside of normal hours on Monday or Fridays
Location
The library is housed at the Midtown-East Phillips office (2433 Bloomington Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404).
The Library consists of Tier 1 and Tier 2 tools. Tier 1 tools can be rented right away for use, while Tier 2 tools are primarily for farm and garden organizations operating in the neighborhood. However, Tier 2 tools may also be borrowed by any neighbor with a reference or who has previously successfully rented a tool from the Tool Library. You are welcome to still contact us if you would like to rent a Tier 2 tool but have not rented before.
Tool Inventory
Tier 1 Tool List:
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Hori Hori Tool
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Large branch lopper (Corona tools )
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Collapsible harvest bins
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Soil sampling probe – includes how to
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Broad-fork (Johnny’s Seed)
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Weed wrench (midsize)
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Fruit Picker
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Wire Weeder Kit
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Scuffle Hoe (3.5")
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Scuffle Hoe (5")
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Pole Digger
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72-Cell Seed start trays and bases
Tier 2 Tool List:
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EGO CS1611 16 in. Chainsaw (Battery & Charger)
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EGO Hedge Trimmer (Battery & Charger)
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EGO PS1001 Pole Saw Kit (Battery & Charger)
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EGO Lawnmower (Battery & Charger)
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EGO Leaf Blower (Battery & Charger)
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12 ft. Orchard Ladder
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Dewalt Impact Driver + drill and screw bits
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Terrateck wheel hoe
Tool Slideshow
EGO CS1611 16 in. Chainsaw (Battery & Charger)
Terms of Use
Replacement costs: Pay up to $200 (dependent on tool) fee if tools are not returned within the allotted time frame to ensure the tools remain in working condition and can be used by the next renter. We understand that tools break. We ask that you take good care of the tools when using them and research how to use them safely. Please make sure tools are returned to an EPIC staff member and not left outside. They will get stolen!
Liability Statement: Tools can be dangerous when used improperly. By borrowing tools, users agree to use them safely and responsibly and acknowledge that Midtown-East Phillips or the East Phillips Community Garden cannot be held liable for any injuries or damages that may occur.
Disclaimers
Questions?
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