About Us
The Durango Tool Library (DTL) provides access to tools and supporting resources through a sustainable, low barrier service.
DTL is a membership-based, tool-lending library in Durango, Colorado. We curate and maintain a collection of tools for members to borrow, with careful consideration of the tools that are most popular and most requested.
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By offering a shared collection of tools and supporting resources, we aim to support Southwest Coloradans as they undertake projects to create, maintain, and repair.
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DTL is a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC). As a PBC, we are committed to ensuring our corporation benefits our community and operates responsibly, sustainably. We have a triple bottom line, balancing the interests of our shareholders, our community, and the environment.
Sustainable
Maximize the use and usefulness of tools by sharing them with others.
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Reduce the carbon footprint of tools that are unused and wasted.
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Create, maintain, and repair all the things.
Local
Share tools with your extended neighborhood.
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Contribute to a collection of tools developed for our community.
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Support a service made for locals, by locals.
Accessible
Access a wide variety of tools more affordably.
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Find resources to learn how to use the tools safely, confidently.
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Participate in a community project where all are welcome.
In The News
May 2022, The Durango Telegraph:
Toolin' Around: From Drills to Drain Snakes, Durango Tool Library's Got Your Next DIY Covered.
March 2022, The Durango Herald:
Need a Drill, Saw or Sewing Machine? Check Out the Durango Tool Library.
February 2022, Durango Local News:
Reports
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DTL Librarians & Shop Dog
DTL was founded by Tenny Webster (MLIS) and Kathleen Gollner (MLIS), two librarians who settled in Durango in 2017. Long-time creators, repairers, and organizers, they founded the library to help others access the tools needed for DIY projects.
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Rango is the DTL shop dog and brand ambassador.
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Photo credit: Jennaye Derge, The Durango Telegraph.
