News From Rochester, NY, where interest in tool libraries is booming, according to city neighborhood associations that offer them.
Tool libraries, many of which started through the help of city grants, work just like regular libraries — become a member and you’ve got access to all the tools. However, there is an annual fee (ranging from $15 to $25) and sometimes a small charge for checking out larger tools.
It’s a small price to pay, considering the cost of tools.
imagine
Just imagine trying to collect a late fine from a patron who has a chainsaw in their hands…