For 19 years, Sonoma County Tool Library has provided free access to thousands of tools forresidents who live or work in our county. Each year, more than 650 members borrow over 4,000 tools—from landscaping tools for wildfire defensible space, to power tools, drills, and bike repair kits. By removing cost barriers, the Tool Library helps families save money, care for their homes, and prepare for natural disasters.
We loan over 4,000 tools—from landscaping tools for wildfire defensible space, to sewing machines, drills, and bike repair kits— each year to our 650+ member borrowers.
Everything we do is guided by our commitment to community, sustainability, and empowerment. We believe in the power of neighbors helping neighbors, and we’re proud to be part of a growing movement of tool libraries worldwide.
We maintain all tools to professional standards, ensure safe borrowing practices, and continuously expand our collection based on community needs. Our volunteers are passionate about helping you succeed in your projects.
The Sonoma County Tool Library is entirely volunteer-run and guided by a dedicated Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is committed to strengthening our community through shared access to tools.
Dustin Zuckerman
Russ Scarola
Debbie Ramirez
Adam Springwater
Sonoma County Tool Library has a simple mission: expanding free, equitable access to resources that strengthen our community. Tools empower residents to take action–repairing, creating, and building resilience.
The Tool Library was founded in 2008 by Dustin Zuckerman, when he began lending tools from a small one-bedroom carriage house in Santa Rosa. Starting with a printed list of roughly 15 personal tools shared between neighbors, the library grew quickly through trust, word of mouth, and generous community donations.
As more residents discovered the library, and the value of borrowing instead of buying, the collection expanded and volunteers stepped in to organize and manage the growing inventory. Volunteer-run from the beginning, the Tool Library evolved from a small neighbor-to-neighbor effort into a trusted nonprofit resource serving hundreds of borrowers each year and facilitating thousands of tool loans across the region.
What began as a simple act of sharing has become a community-powered resource that saves money, reduces waste, and strengthens neighborhoods throughout Sonoma County.
In 2026, Martin Reed was appointed as the organization’s first Executive Director following the founder, marking a new chapter of growth and long-term stability. The organization was also renamed the Sonoma County Tool Library to better reflect the broader community it serves.
Browse our inventory and reserve tools online. Free for all community members.
Every tool borrowed is a tool that didn’t need to be purchased, reducing waste and saving our members money while building community connections.
From power tools to garden equipment, we have what you need to complete your project successfully.
