Durango Tool Library

Today, in the , how DTL and help locals save money and reduce waste.

At a time when so many things are more expensive (sob), and when the more sustainable option is often the more expensive option (boo), DTL and the Outdoor Exchange are out here:

(1) Offering more affordable options
(2) Making the more sustainable option the more affordable option

Huzzah!

Thanks to the Herald for the story. Thanks to the Outdoor Exchange for what you bring to our community. And thanks to DTL members and supporters; you make the tool library possible.

Sorry, friends. But the tool library will be closed this Friday and Saturday. We will be open as usual today and tomorrow (Wednesday and Thursday).

And we'll be back in action as usual next week.

We apologize for any inconvenience, and appreciate your patience.

The first new shelf build in what is going to be a very ambitious series of shelf builds.

We have big plans for improving our space to keep growing the tool library in support of our community. As the tool library grows, we need more tools and more space to put those tools.

So, there will be lots more shelves in our future - even a second story mezzanine and a workshop space, if we can pull it off.

A few highlights from 2025 for the tool library.

2,455 tools were borrowed in 2025. That brings our all-time total to over 6,200 borrows.

The cordless drill driver was the most borrowed tool, just edging out the multi-position ladders and trigger clamps for the top spot.

We added 90 tools to the catalog, growing our tool collection to over 500 tools.

Our most popular newly added tool: chainsaws!

On average, members saved over $1,400 by sharing tools instead of buying their own. Every member saved money by sharing. But the biggest saver saved nearly $9,000.

DTL hosted our first-ever intern, Braden. He did some fabulous work to help us grow the tool catalog, keep tools in circulation, and other key behind-the-scenes activities.

Last but not least, we bought our space. We hope to secure a long-term home for the tool library and ensure we can continue to keep member subscriptions as affordable as possible.

A big thank you to all those who have become members, borrowed tools, donated tools, advocated for us, or otherwise supported the tool library in 2025. We're so grateful for your support. 🧡

We will be closing for a winter break from Thursday, December 25 until Thursday, January 8th.

We will be open on Christmas Eve from 11 am - 7 pm.

We will re-open for the new year on Friday, January 9th.

Wishing you and yours a safe and fun holiday season!!