What is a tool library?
It has many names, but generally a Tool Library or Tool Shed is a vital community resource. Tool libraries allow members to check out or borrow tools, equipment and "how-to" instructional materials, functioning either as a rental shop, with a charge for borrowing the tools, or more commonly free of charge as a form of community sharing.
This panel seeks to introduce and explore its potential impact, benefits, and future potential for the Newburgh community. Panel will focus on the role that accessible tools and resources play in empowering our community.
Presentation by Toolshed Hudson Founders Susannah Sayler and Edward Morris.
Ben Gocker, Director of Newburgh Free Library
Maggie Mehr, Founder of Keep Newburgh Beautiful
Viridiana Perez, BRDNA Block Association on South Miller St
Michele McKeon, Director of RECAP
Zach Blaue, Architect & Bantam Built
Event Details
Sunday October 6 at 10am
Festival hub at 113 Liberty Street
If you’d like Spanish translation services for this event, please let us know by emailing thefullertoncenter@gmail.com.
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Toolshed was created by artist duo Susannah Sayler and Edward Morris (Sayler/Morris); and developed in collaboration with Timothy Furstnau. Toolshed gathers and shares tools for living ecologically in Hudson, New York. In Hudson we have established:
Toolshed Exchange, a tool lending library where anybody or any organization in the community can borrow tools for free, building a culture of shared ownership, reducing costs and creating self-reliance.
The Ecotopian Collection, a circulating collection of books on the topic of ecology, as well as artworks and other objects housed in a public library. The collection is organized around the question of how can you imagine the place where you live in the future? (Eco +Utopia).
Local workshops, events and projects that share knowledge and build community. These have included an ecological restoration project in a river ecosystem, a mobile solar power station, workshops and a DIY skatepark.
A team of people researching tools.
This event is sponsored by The Fullerton.
This event is organized in partnership with AIA Westchester + Hudson Valley and presented as part of @Archtober, NYC's annual architecture and design festival.