Feb 28 2022: Due to the extreme weather event, BTL is TEMPORARILY CLOSED. We will be in touch with members as to when we will re-open.

Tools for a
Circular Economy

Join to borrow!

In 2017, the Brisbane Tool Library became Queensland's first library of things. Our tool library allows people to borrow hand and power tools, and other equipment, such as camping and sport gear. Based on a circular economy, we are building a more sustainable society, reducing consumption and waste going to landfill.

How it works

Create account

  • Sign up as new user
  • Purchase membership

Return or extend

  • Return after 1 week
  • 1 loan renewal
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Find us

Directions

  • Bus: Cultural Centre Busway Station in Melbourne Street. Chartered bus temporary set-down in Stanley Place.
  • Train: South Brisbane Station, corner of Melbourne and Grey Streets.
  • Ferry: The CityCat and City Ferry terminals are located at South Bank 1 CityCat terminal.
  • Parking: Paid parking is available at the Stanley Place car park, directly under State Library of Queensland. 2P Parking/free parking area options can also be found on Hope St., Fleet Ln.; Montague Rd. (4min walking distance).
  • Loading zone: available for pick up and drop off of tools (see map below).

Opening hours

Wednesday 2pm - 5.30pm
Friday 2pm - 5.30pm
Saturday* 10am - 2pm
*now open every Saturday

Call us on 3842 9403 during opening hours.

Building Location: Level 0, The Edge - State Library of Queensland.

Access via Cultural Centre Tunnel on the carpark level.

Or via lift/staircase to the right of the State Library.

Choose from 1000+ items

Outdoor

Get yourselves ready for a weekend in the wild with our tents, mats and camping-gear. No sleeping-bags, sorry.

Tools & Gear

There is almost nothing that you can't do with our wide array of machinery, power and hand tools.

Sports

How about a new game? Bats, rackets and skates are waiting for you!

Become a member

In order to get access to tools & gear, it is required to purchase a yearly membership at the Brisbane Tool Library. Whether its a one-off project or a lifestyle choice, we have options!

As a member of Brisbane Tool Library Inc, you are entitled to:

  • Borrow hand and power tools / sporting /camping & other equipment from the Brisbane Tool Library.
  • Receive invitations to be involved with the Brisbane Tool Library events and other meetings.

The following details apply to your membership:

  • Available to everyone aged 18 & over (with consideration to those aged 16-17 who live independent of their parents). All members must be supportive of and adherent to the Objects of the Association.
  • Memberships are of 12-months duration from date of approval, also the date when the membership fee is due. BTL Inc will notify when membership renewal is due.
  • Privacy of members is paramount and is covered for in the Constitution. Please contact a member of the Management Committee to review the policy.
  • New members are to be proposed & seconded by an existing member. Where no existing member is known, the Management Committee may allow membership through special request and suitable provision of ID.

Taster

Fee for 3 Months $35
Checkout 4 items
Loan Period Up to 2 Weeks
Loan Renewals 1
Join

Concession

Includes 10% off Workshops
Annual Fee $65
Checkout 4 items
Loan Period Up to 2 Weeks
Loan Renewals 1
Join

Regular

Includes 10% off Workshops
Annual Fee $85
Checkout 4 items
Loan Period Up to 2 Weeks
Loan Renewals 1
Join

Lover

Includes 10% off Workshops
Annual Fee $125
Checkout 10 items
Loan Period Up to 2 Weeks
Loan Renewals 1
Join
Concession is available for
  • pensioner or concession card holders
  • full-time students
  • TPI/EDA Veteran card holders
  • refugees of less than 2-yrs Australian residency

Reasons for Sharing

Dedicated to promoting a real sharing economy, the Brisbane Tool Library offers to its local community a viable alternative to mass consumption and throwaway mentality.

A Community-driven project

The Brisbane Tool Library Inc. is a not-for-profit organization that is sustained by the voluntary contribution of its members. There are many different ways you can get involved and support this change with us. You can help out on a specific project or focus on specific tasks. If you don’t see anything interesting below, just reach out to us and we can discuss any ideas you have about how you can help.
Within the possible tasks we always need staff working at the tool library:

  • Checking in and out the tools that people borrow,
  • Testing & tagging
  • Marketing/media production guru (marketing, photography, videography)
  • Community event organisers (for workshops & social events)
  • Fundraiser heroes and
  • General casual volunteers
Brisbane's leading voice in sharing economy
Responsible stewardship of resources
The Brisbane Tool Library Inc. started at the beginning of 2017 being Queensland’s first tool library (library of things). Our tool library allows people to borrow hand and power tools, and other equipment, such as camping and sport gear. Based on a circular economy, we are building a more sustainable society, reducing consumption and waste going to landfill. Thanks to our flexible membership schemes our users can access hundreds of tools for the price of one tool, saving space and money!
Join a circular economy today!

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