What’s New at ALoT

Have you been in to see us lately? Our inventory is growing rapidly and our new(ish) corner of Hackland is already full to the brim! Luckily for us, our lawnmowers and gardening equipment are flying out the door. If you’re keen to get stuck into your garden this spring, make sure you reserve items before dropping by for all your DIY needs.

How To…

Reserve tools online
Renew your loans online

ALoT is now open Tuesdays

Thanks to our volunteers, we are now able to open 3 days per week.
Tuesday & Thursday 5:30pm – 8pm
Saturdays 10:30am – 3pm

 

New Tools at ALoT

  • Pressure washer
  • Sewing machines
  • Pole pruner
  • Bike trailers
  • Engine hoist
  • Portable clothing racks
  • Pasta maker
  • and more mowers!

Make sure you check our inventory to see what tools we have as we are always adding new things!

 

 

Thank you to Henrik, for donating this mint condition Masport petrol mower! The mower managed to chew through this overgrown lawn, thanks to its handy height adjuster. You can reserve item number 507 here.

Poster Printing

Did you know we have an A1 colour printer at the tool library? If you would like to print something, send us an email for prices or drop in during open hours. We aim to keep prices as low as possible for you.

 

ALoT on Tour

ALoT Co-founder, Amanda, recently visited Iceland, where she and a friend drove and camped around the Ring Road. Instead of borrowing camping gear from the tourist hire places, Amanda became a member of the Reykjavik Tool Library. “It was great to be able to support another tool library and save ourselves money. The lovely founder of the tool library, Anna, is also into reducing waste and loaned us a few extra waste saving items.”

 

 

 

 

 

Amanda and Tom also took the opportunity to visit the Brunswick Tool Library in Melbourne last month, which has been open since 2013.

Volunteer for ALoT

ALoT is a not-for-profit run by volunteers. We need help running the library during open hours, and maintaining and organizing tools. Volunteer perks include hanging out with cool people, access to the maker space and tools, and a 3-month volunteer membership. Get in touch or join our Facebook group if you’d like to be involved, we greatly appreciate your help!
Amanda & Tom were in the Herald on Sunday’s article about the sharing economy. Read the full article here, or at the tool library on your next visit.