Earlier this month, the NE Seattle Tool Library officially opened its doors to the public after much preparation. The NE Seattle Tool Library is a project of Transition Initiative Sustainable NE Seattle and is supported by a grant from the CleanScapes Waste Reduction Award Program, the generosity of the building’s owner, North Seattle Friends Church, and technical advice and support from the great folks at West Seattle Tool Library.

"The NE Seattle Tool Library is a community-led project to provide pay-what-you-can community access to a wide range of tools, training, and advice. The Tool Library aims to inspire its community to participate in community projects such as park restorations, and pursue sustainability through fun projects like backyard gardens, home energy improvements, and water harvesting."

Read more about the tool library in this beautifully illustrated post in the Seattle Times as well as online here.

Susan Gregory (NE Seattle Tool Library), Pastor Lorraine Watson (North Seattle Friends Church), Signe Gilson (Cleanscapes), Dai Gorman (Lease Crutcher Lewis), Richard Conlin (Seattle City Council), and Tim Croll (Seattle Public Utilities)

Members browsing the inventory before the official opening

Tool Library champion Susan Gregory gave a heartfelt thank-you to our generous sponsors and volunteers.

Seattle Councilmember Richard Conlin hailed the Tool Library’s contribution to the city’s Zero Waste Initiative.

Dai Gorman of Lease Crutcher Lewis, who served as project manager to coordinate all the contracting work done through the Cleanscapes grant, addressing the crowd.

Cutting the ribbon!

Registering dozens of new members

Our first official tool loan at the Grand Opening. Volunteer Debra Morrison (right) did the check-out.

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