belfast tool library
Belfast Tool Library is the first tool lending library in Northern Ireland. Tool
Libraries work just like any other library. You become a member and then you can
borrow tools. We’re not-for-profit, and are applying to become a charity. The
team behind BTL are all volunteers. We’re from lots of different backgrounds,
but share the same passion to build community, and to share skills and
resources. There’s definitely a few tool geeks among us too - but you would
expect that, right? We’re located at the former Belfast Met/Rupert Stanley
Building in the old woodwork workshop. After lying empty for some years, the
building has been taken over by Vault Artist Studios, and brought back to life.
It is off the Newtownards Road and close to the centre of Belfast with parking
available. Our goals are simple. We want to: Promote DIY, making and repair
skills through the sharing of tools Make Belfast a more sustainable city Create
opportunities for learning and development Bring people together, regardless of
who they are or where they come from Sounds great, right? We plan to have a
community workshop which is open to members, a space for working on your own
projects and learning new skills. The workshop will have larger fixed tools and
equipment available for members to use. In the future, we hope to run classes in
DIY, making, building and safely using tools. Belfast Tool Library received a
set up grant from the National Lottery Awards for All scheme, for which we are
very grateful. We are also indebted to all our supporters, volunteers and those
who donated tools. Our ongoing costs will be met by donations and the support of
members. You can join Belfast Tool Library today below.
