PVD Things Tool Library @ PPL

A Lending Library for the Things You Need Once in a While

Tools are available for use by PPL and Ocean State library cardholders through a partnership with Providence Library of Things (PVDThings). View our entire list of tools and place a hold on a tool. You can also find our tools by searching "Providence Public Library Tools" in the library catalog at https://catalog.oslri.net/. Tools available include:

Cordless Drill (18V)

Combination Square

Stud Finder

SD/SDHC card reader

Safety Goggles

Mallet (Rubber)

Tennis Racket

Tape Measure

Loaf Pan

Cordless Drill (12V)

Bike Pump

Laser Level

Multimeter

Contact

Questions? Please reach out to:

Information Services Team

info@provlib.org

401-455-8000

View our entire list of tools and place a hold on a tool. You can also find our tools by searching "Providence Public Library Tools" in the library catalog at https://catalog.oslri.net/

Policies

Please review our PVD Things Tool library policies below before requesting any items.

GUIDELINES FOR BORROWING AND USE of PVD Thing Library Items

Tools/devices from the collection can only be checked out and returned to the Information Services Desk at Providence Public Library. Do not use the book drop. There is a $5 fine if any items are returned to a public library in another community.
Tools/devices may be borrowed for one week and may be renewed one time.
Checkout is limited to three tools/devices per household.
Holds may be placed on tools/devices.
Borrowers must be 18 years or older.
Borrowers must be in good standing with the Library, have a valid Ocean State Libraries library card with a current address on file and no outstanding fines over $5.00.
The library reserves the right to refuse service to patrons who abuse the equipment or who are repeatedly late in returning tools/devices.
The library is not responsible for any liability, damages or expense resulting from misuse of the tool/device, connection of the device to other electronic devices, or data loss from use of the device.
The library cannot provide additional instruction on the operation of tools/devices.
The overdue fine is $5.00 a day. (Maximum fine $25.00.)
The borrower is responsible for costs associated with damage or loss of the tool/device and/or peripherals due to neglect or abuse.
All borrowers must sign our equipment liability release form in order to borrow items from the tool lending library.

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