The Sonoma County Tool Library, a nonprofit lending library that allows residents to borrow tools instead of purchasing them, will benefit from a community estate sale on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 595 Hwy 116 N in Sebastopol. The event is part of a broader modernization and outreach effort for the organization, which is located at 427 Mendocino Ave inside coLAB in Santa Rosa.
Martin Reed, a West Sonoma County real estate agent with eXp Realty and executive director of the Tool Library, is leading infrastructure improvements, volunteer and donor recruitment, and public awareness campaigns designed to make the library more accessible. The modernization includes a rebuilt public website at borrowtools.org, a migrated membership and lending system carrying 2,858 borrower records, and a developing partnership with the Sonoma County Library. The organization is also recruiting board members, volunteers, and donors to strengthen its role as a community resource.
The Tool Library serves residents across Sonoma County, including Santa Rosa, Sebastopol, Graton, Forestville, and the broader West County. By offering tools for home repair, property upkeep, fire-wise maintenance, gardening, and community projects, the nonprofit supports affordability and sustainability. “The Tool Library is a practical, neighbor-to-neighbor resource,” Reed said. “It helps people take care of their homes, gardens, repairs, and projects without having to buy every tool themselves. This Saturday’s estate sale gives the community a simple way to pitch in, and every dollar goes back into keeping tools available to Sonoma County residents who need them.”
The June 13 estate sale provides an opportunity for residents to support the library directly while participating in a local community event in Sebastopol. Sale hours and additional details will be announced by the Sonoma County Tool Library. For those interested in borrowing tools, supporting the organization, volunteering, or donating, more information is available at borrowtools.org.
The Tool Library’s modernization efforts aim to make the lending system easier for residents to find, use, and support. With a growing membership database and partnerships, the nonprofit is positioning itself as a key resource for homeowners, renters, gardeners, and DIYers who need tools for occasional use. By sharing tools through a nonprofit lending model, the organization promotes both affordability and sustainable resource use, reducing the need for individual purchases and encouraging community cooperation.
As the Tool Library continues to expand its reach, the estate sale represents a tangible way for the community to contribute to its mission. Proceeds will fund ongoing operations and improvements, ensuring that tools remain available to Sonoma County residents for years to come.
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