Welcome to the University Heights Tool Library

Borrow & Build. We provide communities with the tools they need to create the change they want.

We're a community-based tool lending library serving the community since 2011. Learn more about us, search our inventory of tools, become a member, or volunteer your time.

Hours of Operation

Mon: 12:30PM - 6:00PM
Tue: 1:00PM - 7:00PM
Wed: 10:00AM - 1:00PM
Thurs: 1:30PM - 7:30PM
Fri: 3:00PM - 7:00PM
Sat : 10:00AM - 2:00PM
Sun: 10:00AM - 4:00PM

Did you know the Tool Library is staffed entirely by volunteers?

Our hours of operation depend on members of the community willing to donate their time to a cause they believe in.

If you are interested in help us extend our hours by volunteering a few hours of your time please fill out the volunteer application on our website and we’d be happy to work something out!

ReTree the District Fundraising Campaign

You can help us hit our fundraising goal of $5,000 and fund the trees and tools necessary to make ReTree the District a reality. Visit our GiveGab fundraising page to support the work of dozens of community stakeholders and over one thousand volunteers.

ReTree the District Project Progress & Evaluation

This report provides an overview of what ReTree the District has accomplished so far, and how it plans to continue improving operations, volunteer experiences, and tree survival rates through the second half of the initiative through the use of mobile technology and integrated feedback.

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Hours:

Mon: 12:30PM - 6:00PM
Tue: 1:00PM - 7:00PM
Wed: 10:00AM - 1:00PM
Thurs: 1:30PM - 7:30PM
Fri: 3:00PM - 7:00PM
Sat : 10:00AM - 2:00PM
Sun: 10:00AM - 4:00PM

Contact:

Address: 5 W. Northrup Place
Phone: (716) 510-1745
Email: uhtl@ourheights.org

Mailing List:

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How To Help:

The tool library is always looking for creative ways to partner with area businesses and residents. If you would be interested in offering a program, sponsoring us, or donating tools / funds to the library, please email us. Sponsporship ideas include logos placed on membership cards, Tool Library literature, or even the tools themselves! If you are interested in becoming a volunteer please visit our volunteer page.

Donations:

Cleaning out your garage or basement? Got some extra tools laying around? The Tool Library is a program of the University Heights Collaborative, a community action group, which has 501(C)(3) non-profit status. That means any donations to the Library, whether monetary or in the form of tools, are tax deductible!