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Membership Tiers

We offer a membership tier for all types of users, from casual to professional. If you are a non-profit organization or a person facing financial barriers, please view our Neighbourship information below.

Library of Things: Membership Options

  • Kitchen countertop with pots, a frying pan, baking utensils, and chopping boards.

    Base Membership

    Fee: $50 Annually

    A standard membership providing access to every day items.

    Includes:
    5 items per transaction.
    2 reservations simultaneously.
    4 day max loan period*
    Pay per use for Premium items.

    *When we are not open on the 4th day, the maximum period defaults to 5 days.

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  • Camping gear including a yellow tent, a black backpack, a green water bottle, a rolled-up purple and green sleeping mat, a rope, a wooden stick, a small metal cup, a white gas canister, a black cook pot, and firewood, set up in a fall forest with fallen leaves.

    Plus Membership

    Fee: $100 Annually

    An expanded membership with access to higher value items.

    Includes:
    10 items per transaction.
    5 reservations simultaneously.
    7 day max loan period.
    All premium Items included.
    First access to new perks.

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  • A person is using a miter saw to cut a piece of wood in a woodworking workshop.

    Premium Membership

    Fee: $200 Annually

    A premium membership with access to premium items and perks.

    Includes:
    15 items per transaction.
    7 reservations simultaneously.
    14 day max loan period.
    All premium Items included.
    First access to new perks.
    Gifts 1 base membership.
    A $50 charitable tax receipt.

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  • Modern house with wooden exterior and stone steps leading to a porch, surrounded by grassy landscape with mountains in the background.

    Community Builder Membership

    Fee: $500 Annually

    For individuals and businesses who strongly believe in the work we do.

    Includes:
    20 items per transaction.
    10 reservations simultaneously.
    14 day max loan period.
    All premium Items included.
    First access to new perks.
    Gifts 3 base memberships.
    A $150 charitable tax receipt.

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Are you a person or non-profit with tight budgets or limited funds?

Our Neighbourship membership may be right for you. through the generosity of neighbours, we can offer free memberships to the neighbours who need them.

Neighbourship is KW Library of Things' membership for people, families, or non-profit organizations with limited funds. To discover more about Neighbourship, click the button below.

Neighbourship Information & Sign Up

Frequently Asked Questions

  • KW Library of Things is a community-driven tool library that allows members to borrow tools, equipment, and gear for home projects, gardening, repairs, outdoor adventures, and more. We’re here to make borrowing easy, reduce waste, and empower creativity while fostering sustainability and sharing in Waterloo Region.

  • We are located at 91 Moore Avenue, Kitchener ON N2H 3S4. We are in the Extend-a-Family Waterloo Region building.

  • Tuesday

    • 91 Moore Ave Curbside Pickup/Drop-off   5:00pm - 7:00pm

    Thursday

    • 91 Moore Ave Curbside Pickup/Drop-off   5:00pm - 7:00pm

    Saturday

    • 91 Moore Ave Pickup/Drop-off   11:00am - 1:00pm

  • Our inventory includes nearly 1,000 items, such as drills, saws, gardening tools, camping gear, food dehydrators, and more. Each membership tier provides access to base or premium items. You can click on the Inventory tab to learn more about our membership tiers.

  • You can browse our inventory online through MyTurn or our inventory page. Once your a member you can reserve the tools you need. Pick them up at our location during operating hours, and when you’re done, return them so the next member can use them.

  • The KWLOT offers four Membership tiers: Base ($50/year), Plus ($100/year), Premium ($200/year), and Community Builder ($500/year). Each tier offers increasing benefits in terms of maximum items per loan, loan periods, simultaneous reservations, and access to premium tools. Higher tiers also include social impact contributions and first access to new perks.

  • Accidents happen, and we understand! We are okay with normal wear and tear. If a tool is beyond that, we have a fair repair policy in place. Please let us know as soon as possible, and we’ll work with you to find a solution that minimizes stress while keeping our tools in great shape for everyone.

  • KWLOT does not charge daily late fees. However, timely returns are crucial for other members. If an item is not returned by its due date and impacts a subsequent reservation, KWLOT reserves the right to charge an Item Recovery Fee, which can be up to 100% of the replacement cost, to cover operational disruptions.

    If an item is not returned for 14 days after its due date, it is considered lost.

  • For Base Members, Premium Tools are available on a pay-per-use basis, with a small fee applied to help cover their maintenance and care. However, if you are a Plus, Premium, or Community Builder Member, all pay-per-use fees for Premium Tools are waived – they are included as part of your Membership!

  • "First access to new perks" means that members in the Plus, Premium, and Community Builder tiers will be the first to be notified about and have the opportunity to sign up for or utilize new offerings from the KW Library of Things.

    This could include:

    • Early registration for new workshops: They'd get a head start before general registration opens, increasing their chances of securing a spot.

    • Priority booking for new services: As we expand KWLOT and add new services, these membership tiers will have first access to it.

    • Exclusive previews or beta testing: For new tools added to the inventory or new features on the website.

    • Special invitations: To member-only events or discussions.

  • We always need volunteers!

    Check out our volunteer page for current openings.

  • Please visit our donation page to see what items are currently in need!

  • Financial donations are offered a tax receipt through Extend-a-Family Waterloo Region.

    Tool donations may be offered a tax receipt, depending on item condition and value.