Membership Tiers

Currently, KWLOT’s Annual Membership is $50/year, with the option to subsidize a community member’s membership through our Plus and Premium memberships. The subsidized memberships are available to those in financial need as they become available.

June 20, 2025 Update: We are in the process of updating our membership model to offer more perks for those who use our services. This will be announced over email in July!

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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 different tools. You can click on the Inventory tab to learn more about our membership tiers.

  • Once you’re a member, you can browse our inventory online through MyTurn and 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.

  • 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.

  • While we continue to pause on late fees, it is very important to reach out to us via email at kwlot@eafwr.on.ca if you are not returning a tool on time since we may have another member waiting to borrow the tool.

    If a tool is not returned within a month, it will be considered lost and we will charge your credit card on file for the replacement cost.

  • For Base members, certain tools that require additional consumable items or incur significant wear-and-tear are charged a one-time fee. Plus and Premium members have that fee waived.

  • 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.

Ready to become a member?

Click the button below to make an account on MyTurn, our membership and booking platform!

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