Friends of the Oakland Tool Lending Library

18/02/2025

FOTLL is considering a "My Favorite Tool Is..." feature. Tell us about yours. Include a photo or short video if you'd like. The most interesting Favorite Tools stories will be posted. There might even be a prize or two...

30/01/2025

The Tool Sale Saturday 2/1 is CANCELLED due to likely rain. See you on Saturday 2/15 from 10am - 2pm at the corner of 52nd Street and Telegraph Ave., on the lawn of the Oakland Tool Lending Library.

06/09/2024

Due to volunteer unavailability, we have cancelled our tool sale for Saturday 9/7. But we will be back with great used tools at excellent prices on the third Saturday of September - 9/21/24! All proceeds support the Oakland Tool Lending Library, free carpentry classes for kids and adults, and the Friends mission of spreading tools and knowledge in Oakland and Beyond. See you in two weeks!

06/08/2024

The Bike Repair Stand is Back! Thank you to the Rockridge News for featuring the newly-restocked public bike repair stand in front of the Oakland Tool Lending Library in their June 8 Issue!

05/04/2024

The Tool Sale is back! Saturday, April 6 from 10am - 2pm on the Temescal Library lawn at 52nd Street and Telegraph Ave. See you there for great deals on used tools, proceeds support the Tool Lending Library and provide free classes for kids and adults.

04/04/2024

Seed Starting workshop at the Temescal Branch on Saturday, April 6!

Learn the secrets of successful seed starting with Pollinate Farm & Garden Supply. This workshop will cover supplies, light, watering, and techniques to ensure your seeds grow into healthy starts.

📍5205 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA 94609

(Suitable for teens and adults. 20 participants maximum on first-come basis.)

19/03/2024

Thank you to the for the article on page 6 of the March edition highlighting our need for storage space to house the generously donated tools that we sell at our tool sales, as well as for the tools and supplies for our free workshops, and our stock of t-shirts. Can you help us by donating free, accessible space for us to store the supplies that help us with our mission supporting the Tool Lending Library and providing tools and education in Oakland and beyond? Message us or email via the link our bio if so!

02/12/2023

Tool sale Saturday 12/2 from 10am-2pm at the Temescal Library Branch, 52nd Street at Telegraph. Great deals on gently used tools, and all sales support the Oakland Tool Lending Library and the Friends’ free carpentry classes for kids and adults!

03/11/2023

Ok, the Fiends are banished, but the tool sale is back on Saturday! 10am-2pm at 52nd street and Telegraph Ave. See you there for great deals on used tools, no tricks!

21/09/2023

Make-up Edition Tool Sale! Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 10am - 2pm at the Temescal Library Branch, 52nd & Telegraph.

30/08/2023

The Tool Sale Returns! Saturday, September 2, 2023 from 10am - 2pm at the Temescal Library Branch, 52nd & Telegraph.

18/08/2023

Darn it! We have had to cancel our Saturday 8/19/23 tool sale! But we will be back with great deals on lightly used tools on Saturday September 2. Can’t keep a Tooligans down!