Tool Library Gets a New Home

[May 29, 2026]

As of May 2, the SW Portland Tool Library can be found in its new location at Greater Portland Bible Church, 2374 SW Vermont St.

Tool library founder Jason Bergstrom still hopes to find a “bricks and mortar” home for the non-profit, which could use more space for its large collection. “We have about 1,050 tools and turn away up to a dozen tool donations every month due to lack of space,” Bergstrom said.

For now, the new location offers better accessibility and parking, and a partnership with the church that includes free rent.

Tyler Michel, the church’s lead pastor, said the decision to host the tool library grew out of a desire to help the community thrive and aligned with the church’s mission of serving neighbors. “From a Christian perspective, we see using some of our space for a tool library as an opportunity to better love our neighbors,” he said.

Tool library hours coincide with those of the church’s food pantry, and Michel said he hopes the church property will serve as a community resource hub on Saturdays.

Tool Library Basics

• Hours: 9am-2pm on Saturdays

• Location: Greater Portland Bible Church, 2374 SW Vermont St., in the dark green shipping container in the lower lot

• List of available tools

• How it works: Before being allowed to borrow tools, you must read and sign the Southwest Portland Tool Library Lending Policy Agreement, fill out and sign an application and waiver, and present acceptable proof of identify and a separate proof of residency. A one-time $20 donation is suggested.

Learn more at www.swptl.org/

The SW Portland Tool Library is sponsored by the non-profit SW Trails PDX https://swtrails.org/.

—Valeurie Friedman

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