Share items throughout our community, from the Curtis Library of Things, and beyond. When we all share tools, we get access to more things, experiences, and opportunities. Join us! Borrow, Rent and Cooperate to join our sharing ecosystem.
Borrow tools from like-minded friends, groups or organizations who choose to own and care for specialty items:
- Visit the Curtis Library of Things for tools, kits & equipment for crafts & hobbies; cooking, baking & preserving; home & garden; sports & recreation; music, education, science & technology; genealogy & research… and more! 1500+ things available.
- For adaptive technology equipment, try Maine CITE
- For medical supply equipment & aging-in-place aids, check out
Rent tools you only need occasionally that are too specialized or large for a public library to store and maintain:
- For all-season recreation & camping gear, visit:
- To rent commercial kitchen space, visit Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program
- To rent big yard & construction equipment, trailers, rug cleaners, construction tools, etc., visit:
- For specialty automotive tools, try AutoZone
Cooperate to share your tools, services, skills or space, to repair, share or maintain items and experiences for the entire community:
- For clothing, home goods, or consumables, rely on the free & resale economy!
- Freecycle
- Neighborhood groups like Nextdoor
- Goodwill
- Buy-Nothing groups
- Habitat for Humanity ReStore
- and more!
- Plus, check out Curtis’ free plant, art supply, and hardware swaps.
- Need something fixed? Visit a Repair Cafe.
- For FAQ on sustainable waste disposal, check out EcoMaine’s Recyclopedia
As always, if you need any help finding something, stop by the Help Desk and speak with a staff member who can help you locate any of these resources!
