I have been a Charlottesville Tool Library member for 3 years and believe I get more value from this subscription than any other I have.

Why buy a power washer that I use twice a year when there is one waiting for me at the CTL. And I don't have to store it!

The same for a power saw, a heavy vice, a tiller...

The [Cville Tool Library](https://www.cvilletoollibrary.com) is built by neighbors, for neighbors. We believe access beats ownership, and that everyone deserves the tools they need to fix a sink, build a garden bed, repair a porch, or try something new. Your donation keeps our shelves stocked, our tools safe and maintained, and skills-building workshops and membership accessible to all.

In 2026, we’re raising $25,000 to power this next chapter, covering our move to larger quarters, building out the new space, and creating a modest cushion so we can grow sustainably and serve more neighbors - without skipping a beat.

**Here’s what your gift can do:**

- **$25** keeps tools sharp, safe, and in circulation
- **$50** sponsors a one-year membership for a neighbor with limited income
- **$100** helps build shelving and storage in our ***NEW(!)*** expanded space
- **$250** replaces aging equipment (like our circulation computer) or purchases high-demand tools
- **$500** underwrites a free community workshop or upgrades essential shop infrastructure

[Explore our member projects blog](https://cvilletoollibrary.com/member-projects/) to see what happens when neighbors have access to the tools they need. Your support helps turn the community’s next wave of ideas into real, finished projects.

**Even better? Become a *monthly* Tool Champion.**

A recurring gift of **$15–$25/month** keeps tools circulating year-round and helps us plan confidently for growth. Small monthly gifts are what keep the lights on, the system running, and the tools ready for the next neighbor.

Gifts of $100 or more will be recognized on our "Community Building Crew" wall in our new space, celebrating the community that makes the Cville Tool Library possible.

**Foundation Sponsor – $500**

- Your name on the Community Building Crew wall through 2027
- Social media thank-you
- a one-year tool library membership for you to gift

**Nail Drivers - $250**

- Your name on the Community Building Crew wall through 2027
- Social media thank-you
- Cville Tool Library safety glasses

**Toolbelt Supporters - $100**

- Your name on Community Building Crew wall through 2027

[Learn more about the vision guiding the Cville Tool Library’s growth in our strategic plan.](https://https://cvilletoollibrary.com/strategic-plan/)

Help Us Grow — and Put More Tools to Work

The Cville Tool Library strives to empower our community through shared tools and knowledge.

Imagine a place where your ideas come to life - a space that inspires, empowers, and equips you with the tools and knowledge to make your vision a reality. That's the Cville Tool Library (CTL)!  As Charlottesville-Albemarle's nonprofit tool lending library, we provide an extensive inventory of tools for borrowing, host skill-building workshops, and foster a community where members share knowledge and grow together. 

We envision a future where people from all backgrounds engage with tools and each other to create a better world. Our mission is to empower community members through shared tools and knowledge. 

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