Community Garage

aka Library of Things or Tool Library

Why buy it? Borrow it. A shared garage for tools, gear, gadgets, and more.

Community Garage Donations

We’re building out the garage and need your help!

Outgrown your gear? Upgrade your power tools? Cleaning out your own garage? Donate your tools, gear or gadgets and we’ll make sure they’re never neglected! We’re currently accepting donations for items in our Wish List and more.

Donated tools must be:

  • in good working condition (no broken tools)

  • movable by a single person

  • dropped off at 65 Fix Way (no pick-ups)

We only accept donations that have been approved in person or by emailing donation@thespotvta.org with details about the donation and ideally pictures.

Email Us About a Tool Donation
Email Us About a Tool Donation

This support expands the offering of our Community Garage giving more people access to tools in cost effective ways. And it frees up your garage space and keeps things out of the landfill. So many wins!

Looking to access tools, gear and more? Sign up for a Community Garage membership below.

Wish List

Use the plus sign on the left to expanded each category for more detail.

    • Hand tools

    • Power tools

    • Gardening & yardwork tools

    • Lawn mower

    • Power washer

    • Compact /mobile workbenches

    • Saw horses

    • Ladders

    • Wheelbarrows & carts

    • Clamps & securing tools

    • Moving supplies (dollies, blankets, straps)

    • Generator

    • Welding tools

    • Extension cords

    • Tents

    • Sleeping pads

    • Sleeping bags

    • Backpacking packs

    • Camp stoves

    • Electric griddle

    • Flashlights

    • Solar lights

    • Headlamps

    • Multifunctional hatchet

    • Coolers

    • Tarps

    • Hammocks

    • Shade shelter

    • Camp chairs

    • Compass

    • Multitool

    • Head net

    • Surf boards

    • SUP boards

    • Boogie boards

    • Skimboards

    • Bike trailer

    • Bike pumps

    • Car bike rack

    • Bike stand (maintenance)

    • Beach chairs

    • Beach umbrella

    • Fishing poles

    • Golf clubs

    • Hiking poles

    • Spikeball set

    • Portable volleyball net

    • Bocce set

    • Portable soccer nets

    • Badminton set

    • Wiffle ball set

    • Croquet set

    • Cornhole set

    • Horseshoes

    • Ladder toss, etc.

    • Sewing machines

    • Cricut smart cutting machines (or similar)

    • Cutting mats

    • Paper trimmer

    • Fabric/specialty scissors

    • X-acto knife set

    • Laminator

    • Drop cloths/aprons

    • Hot glue guns + sticks, etc.

    • Pottery wheel

    • Glass cutter

    • Wood carving tools

    • Heat press

    • Manual tufting tool

    • Knitting + crocheting kits

    • Jewelry making kit

    • Weaving looms

    • Bead looms

    • Label maker

    • Display easel

    • Juicer

    • Fondue pot

    • Popcorn machine

    • Slow cooker

    • Vacuum sealer

    • Food dehydrator

    • Air fryer

    • Ice cream maker

    • Pasta machine

    • Bread maker

    • Grain mill

    • Tortilla press

    • Specialty cake pans

    • Coffee urn

    • Roasting pan with lid

    • Canning set

    • Entertaining supplies, etc.

    • Coffee urn

    • Folding tables

    • Coolers

    • Folding chairs

    • Vases

    • Candles

    • Signage

    • Linens/Drapes

    • Misc. Decor

    • Electric ballon pump

    • Outdoor lighting, etc.

    • Speciality or large group board games.

    • Guitars

    • Ukuleles

    • Banjos

    • Bongos

    • Keyboard

    • Tambourine, etc.

    • Guitar amp

    • Digital & speciality cameras

    • Digital camcorder

    • Tripod

    • Product photo shooting kit

    • LCD projector

    • Projector screen

    • Photo backdrops

    • Light box

    • VCR

    • USB microphone

    • Portable PA speaker kits

    • Portable power stations & small solar panels

    • Photo scanner

    • Large work table

    • Folding tables

    • Stackable chairs/stools

    • Floor cushions

    • Storage shelving

    • Office printer

    • Label marker

    • Extension cords, power strips, gaffer tape

    • Projector + screen, small PA/speakers, 2–4 wired mics, mic stands, mixer

    • Whiteboard, easels, A-frames,

    • Storage bins with lids, rolling carts

    • First-aid kits

Have something to donate that’s not listed? Reach out to chat at donation@thespotvta.org

We cannot accept every tool and we reserve the right to turn away, redistribute, or sell tools we cannot use, easily service/repair, or have space to store.

Membership

Using the Community Garage is a lot like borrowing from a public library, but instead of books we’ll have shelves full of tools, gear and other items for you to borrow. You can search and reserve items through our online inventory and pick them up during our open hours.

To borrow you’ll need a Community Garage membership. Memberships are available for Ventura County residents over 18+ with a valid ID.

Community Garage memberships are pay-what-you-can. You choose what you want to pay based on what you can afford. We recommend $100 for your one-year membership, but members can pay much less or much more. Membership donations over $100 help provide subsidized memberships for low-income community members.

Our inventory goals include a range of tools for woodworking, home repair, gardening, cooking, sewing, outdoor gear, games and more. Items are rented for 7 days and there are no additional rental fees. Inventory search to come.

Click Here to Join the Community Garage
Click Here to Join the Community Garage

STATUS: we are building our memberships and collecting donations in an effort to buildout the Community Garage and other resources. We are currently aiming to be operational in June 2026.