Land Acknowledgement

Berkeley Public Library buildings are built on the territory of xučyun (Hooch-yoon), within the homeland of the Chochenyo (Cho-chen-yo) speaking Ohlone (Oh-low-nee) people. See the full statement.

Tool Borrowing Eligibility Information

Only residents or property owners of the city of Berkeley over the age of 18 are eligible to borrow tools from the Tool Lending Library (TLL). Information on eligibility requirements.

Tool Lending Library

Tool Lending Library
Tool Library
Currently Open
Monday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Tuesday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Wednesday: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Thursday: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday: Closed

1901 Russell Street (at MLK)
Berkeley, CA 94703
United States

510-981-6101
Tool Reservations

Branch Supervisor — Jill Tokutomi

Only residents or property owners of the city of Berkeley over the age of 18 are eligible to borrow tools from the Tool Lending Library (TLL).  First-time user? Click here for important information regarding proof of residence or property ownership.

Directions
Map/Directions —

Tool List, Fines and Loan Periods Follow this link to map and directions.

Upcoming at Tool

  • Library Closure - Holiday

    Monday, October 12 2026 12:00am - 11:59pm

    Tool Lending Library

    All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.

  • Library Late Opening

    Friday, October 30 2026 10:00am - 11:00am

    Tool Lending Library

    All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.

  • Library Closure - Holiday

    Wednesday, November 11 2026 12:00am - 11:59pm

    Tool Lending Library

    All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.

  • Library Early Closure

    Wednesday, November 25 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm

    Tool Lending Library

    All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.

  • Library Closure - Holiday

    Thursday, November 26 2026 12:00am - 11:59pm

    Tool Lending Library

    All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.

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Tool Reservations