1 Free Month of Tool Borrowing
for local restaurant and hospitality workers
SPECIAL OFFER
Get a free monthly membership to the Durango Tool Library, and borrow the tools you need at no cost.
With a month membership, you can borrow up to 8 tools for 1 week at a time throughout the month.
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You'll have access to a variety of tools, including tools for general repair, carpentry and woodworking, painting, sewing, gardening, bicycle repair, ski/snowboard repair, and more!
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A limited number of free memberships available. Claim yours now! Then activate your free month any time within 1 year.
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Brought to you through a partnership between Durango Tool Library and In The Weeds, and made possible by a grant from Visit Durango.
How to Claim Your Free Month
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Review criteria
You qualify to get a free month of tool borrowing if you:
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Live in La Plata county.
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Are over 18 years of age.
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Employed full-time or part-time at a restaurant or hospitality service.
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Eligible services include: Restaurants, food trucks, and bars; Hotels, motels, and lodgings; Coffee shops and bakeries; Beverage production, like breweries, cideries, wineries; Catering services; and related sectors.
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Become a member of In The Weeds
Get an In The Weeds membership pass. ​To get a pass, visit the In The Weeds office.
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Location: 1211 Main Ave, #5 & #6.
Above Central Bank. Take the door on the left side of the building. Go up the stairs and down to the end of the hall.
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Hours: MTWTF, 10 am - 4 pm.
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If you already have a ITW membership pass, skip to step 3.
In The Weeds (ITW)
ITW is a non-profit that supports service industry workers in SW Colorado.
Access resources, opportunities, and support in building healthier lifestyles and stronger communities.
Participate in ITW events and programs: Attend yoga classes, Climb at GravityLab, Rent outdoor gear, Take a training, Get job search support, Find supporting resources, and more.
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Become a member of Durango Tool Library
First, create a member account. Do not select a member subscription yet.
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Second, visit DTL to finish your member account set-up and claim your free month.
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Location: 278 Sawyer Drive, #4A.
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Hours: WTFS, 11 am - 7 pm.
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Please bring:
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ITW membership pass.
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ID, to verify that you are who you say you are.
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Proof of address, to verify you live in SW Colorado (like a digital bill or piece of mail).
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Credit or debit card, to keep on file (just in case of late, damaged, or missing tools).
Durango Tool Library (DTL)
DTL is a public benefit corporation that provides sustainable, affordable access to tools.
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By sharing tools, DTL members gain access to more tools, more affordably than they could alone. Each member contributes a monthly or annual subscription fee to help curate and maintain the tools for the community to use.
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DTL also provides access to supporting resources to help folks learn how to use tools safely, confidently.
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Start your month of free tool borrowing
DTL will apply a credit to your DTL account. You can start your 1 month of free tools whenever you want within 1 year.
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When you want to start borrowing tools, start a monthly subscription. Either come to DTL in person or do it yourself online.
To do it yourself online, log in to your member account, click your name (top right corner) > Account > Membership Options. Select the monthly membership option, and uncheck the auto-renew option.
This project is made possible by a grant from
Visit Durango.
The free monthly memberships are subject to the same requirements as any DTL membership.
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This includes providing ID, proof of local address, and means of payment for late, damaged, or missing tools. It also includes signing a Waiver and Tool Borrowing & Use Policy.
