Welcome to the North Richmond Mobile Tool Library!
The North Richmond Mobile Tool Library is a free service that lends tools to North Richmond residents as well as non-profit and public agencies that serve North Richmond. We operate our tool library within North Richmond, with the goal of reducing blight on public and private properties.
Now Open
The North Richmond Mobile Tool Library is now open to residents of North Richmond, non-profits, and public agencies that serve North Richmond!
Hours and Location
Our hours of operation for Regular Members are:
- 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Check back here for holiday closures and service cancellations.
Find us at the parking lot of the North Richmond Missionary Baptist Church at 1401 Fred Jackson Way, Richmond, CA 94801.
Membership Types
- Regular Members: Residents and property owners of North Richmond over the age of 18.
- Non-profit Members: Employees over the age of 18 of a non-profit organization with 501(c)3 status or public agency that serves North Richmond.
Memberships are valid for one year.
Not sure if you live within North Richmond?
Check our North Richmond map to see if you live withing the highlighted areas.
Become a Member
All Members:
- Present current photo identification, such as an unexpired California Driver's License or a current State/Military Identification Card.
- Create a myTurn account with staff.
- Confirm your e-mail address and phone number.
- Read the Rules and Regulations.
- Read and electronically sign the Waiver and Indemnification Form.
Regular Members:
Present proof of North Richmond residency or property ownership through one (1) of the following:
- Current lease/rental agreement
- Utility bill dated within the last 30 days
- Current tax bill identifying ownership of property in North Richmond
Non-Profit Members:
Present proof of employment with a non-profit organization with 501(c)3 status or public agency that serves North Richmond through one (1) of the following:
- Paystub dated within the last 30 days
- Employment verification letter dated within the last 30 days
Don't live in North Richmond?
We would still like to know if you are interested in the North Richmond Mobile Tool Library. Fill out our Waitlist Form here and we'll contact you if we expand our service area. In the meantime, all Richmond Residents have access to the Richmond Tool Library.
Suggestion Form
Want us to add a tool to our inventory? Know of a location that could use a community clean-up? Let us know by filling out our suggestion form!
Contact Us
Keep up to date with the North Richmond Mobile Tool Library by following us on social media or subscribing to our e-newsletter! E-mail us at mobiletoollib@ci.richmond.ca.us with any questions or comments you have.
About Us
Bringing our Tool Trailer to Life:
A collaboration with Rebuilding Together East Bay-North helped us modify the interior of our trailer. Our trailer has come a long way since the beginning. We are now able to hang and store a variety of tools inside for transport! To the left is the transformation of an empty trailer into our mobile tool library for the community to rent free tools from in the future.
Meeting the Community:
We have been incorporating community feedback, conducting giveaways, and taking part in other community events. Engaging with other people of North Richmond is important to us. This is how we ensure we meet the needs of our current and future members, and with our trailer now complete, you will see us at even more community events!
We held our soft launch at North Richmond Earth Day events on April 22 and April 23, 2022!
Grand Opening (Jan 21st, 2023)
With support from the community and other organizations, about 100 participants enjoyed a fun-filled event with exciting activities: a bike repair workshop led by Rich City Rides, birdhouse building led by Rebuilding Together East Bay-North, t-shirt screen printing done by Mobile Tool Library staff, and a variety of community resource tables.
Representatives from the Office of Mayor Martinez, Supervisor Gioia, and Assemblymember Wicks shared remarks and presented the Mobile Tool Library with certificates of recognition, which was followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
We are excited to enter a new phase of operation and hope to provide all the tools needed by the community to complete their beautification projects!
https://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/4173/North-Richmond-Mobile-Tool-Library
Parking lot across from North Richmond Missionary Baptist Church
Richmond, CA, 94801
USA
(510) 672-3877