Tool Lending Library
Hours & Information
Closed until 10:00am Tuesday
Monday
10:00AM - 5:30PM
Tuesday
10:00AM - 8:00PM
Wednesday
10:00AM - 8:00PM
Thursday
10:00AM - 5:30PM
Friday
12:00PM - 5:30PM
Saturday
10:00AM - 5:30PM
Sunday
Closed
Upcoming Holidays and Closures
César Chávez Day
Monday, March 31, 2025
Closed All Day
Phone: (510) 597-5089
Email: eanswers@oaklandlibrary.org
The Oakland Tool Lending Library currently offers over 5,000 tools available for loan, as well as books and how-to videos and DVDs. The tools can be used for a variety of purposes, including home improvement, remodeling and…
Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
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César Chávez DayMonday, March 31, 2025Closed All Day
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Memorial DayMonday, May 26, 2025Closed All Day
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JuneteenthThursday, June 19, 2025Closed All Day
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Independence DayFriday, July 4, 2025Closed All Day
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Labor DayMonday, September 1, 2025Closed All Day
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California Admission DayTuesday, September 9, 2025Closed All Day
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Veterans DayTuesday, November 11, 2025Closed All Day
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Thanksgiving DayThursday, November 27, 2025Closed All Day
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Day After ThanksgivingFriday, November 28, 2025Closed All Day
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Christmas DayThursday, December 25, 2025Closed All Day
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New Year's Eve DayWednesday, December 31, 2025Closed All Day
About Tool Lending Library
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Free parking lot for patrons, Free street parking, Paid street parking. Parking is becoming more scarce with the addition of a new apartment building across the street and constant construction that requires blocking off 52nd street at times.
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Multi-story building WITH an elevator. Entrance is from the parking lot of the 52nd Street side of the building. Low-slope ramp, Rail at entrance. Visual fire alarm(s), Accessible parking, Bathroom and water fountain accessible from Temescal side of building.