West Philly Tool Library

03/31/2025

Our inaugural bike repair class was a hit! Everyone had an awesome time and learned all about bike maintenance and repair with our hands-on workshop. From the basics of adjusting the saddle for proper ride position, to more complex work with brakes, chains, and flat repairs - this class has something for everyone! We are excited to run this class again (twice!) in April and help bring more knowledge and skills to WPTL! Sign up today!

02/04/2025

Don’t miss our new Advanced Cutting Board class on February 21st and 28th! Choose your favorite wood and complete the glue up, planing, and finishing of your very own custom cutting board! No prior experience is necessary!

12/20/2023

Thanks to all for helping us in 2023. We simply could not have made it without you. This year, we hosted more classes, added more new tools (and repaired more tools also), and welcomed more new and renewing members than in years past. We are so excited to continue improving how we do tools in 2024, so you can do you!

11/28/2023

Today is Giving Tuesday! We are extremely grateful for your support throughout the years, whether that is through a membership, tool sales, or volunteering with us. We are very thankful for what we have and rarely ask for more support. Please help us on this international day of generosity and donate today!

11/23/2023

11/04/2023

This year, Giving Tuesday is on November 28th. We ask for your support on this day of global generosity, as our organization can only continue to serve the community with your continued support. We have made so many improvements to our member experience in 2023, and we look forward to continue improving in 2024 and beyond. Please consider making a donation of time, tools, or money which will greatly help us continue our mission.

10/12/2023

Interested in learning more about your home’s electrical system? Introducing Home Electrical 102, where you will get hands-on experience with an electrical panel and install outlets and lighting circuits into our tiny model house. Electrical 101 or basic familiarity with DIY wiring preferred. Hope to see you there!

10/07/2023

The tool sale is back next Saturday, from 9am-12pm. All kinds of tools at low prices! Support the tool library and take home some amazing treasures. As always, you do not have to be a member to access the sale! 🧰 🔧

09/28/2023

We are so excited to announce our inaugural Tiny Model House class series! Starting October 15th, we will begin building a real but *tiny* house starting with the framing and working each week through different areas such as installing windows/doors, plumbing, electrical, and even tiling and trim carpentry. This hands-on series will be our first offering of a sequential multi-week curriculum which we couldn’t be more excited to offer! For those who sign up for the entire series, you will get to see the progression from the ground up! The first courses in the series are posted now!