The SCHFH Tool Library - Join Now
Steuben County’s first Tool LiBRary is opening Tuesday, February 4th
The Steuben County Habitat for Humanity Tool Library is offering Habitat homeowners and all Steuben, Chemung and Schuyler County residents the opportunity to check out a wide range of garden, construction, and home repair tools for a small annual membership fee of $30. This service allows you to borrow tools only when you need them, helping you save on purchase, maintenance, and storage costs.
The Tool Library currently offers over a hundred high quality tools including a Band saw, Belt sander, Brad nailer, Circular saws, Clamps, Compressor, Crescent wrenches, Dollies, Drill/drivers, Hammers, Handcarts, Ladders, Leaf blower, Levels, Loppers, Orbital sander, Pliers, Power washer, Pruners, Rakes, Rotary hammer drill, Router, Router table, Saber saw, Sawhorses, Screwdrivers, Shop vacs, Shovels, Tape measure, Tile saw, Wallpaper steamer, Work lights, Wrenches, and more…
Browse available tools through an Online Tool Library Catalog where you can reserve tools or join waiting lists for future availability. Stay tuned for updates on the official launch of this exciting new service!
Member Priviledges
The $30 Annual membership fee includes:
1. Tool Library membership card
2. Online member log-in
3. Opportunity to borrow up to 3 tools at a time for up to one week
4. Ability to reserve tools online up to one month in advance using the Online Tool Library Catalog
5. Option to renew tools up to one additional week if there is not a waiting list
Becoming A Member
Any resident Steuben, Chemung and Schuyler, who is 18 years of age or older may purchase a $30 annual membership at the SCHfH Restore 3412 State Route 144, Corning, NY 14830. You can begin your membership application by completing the online registration form or at the Restore.
Activating a membership requires the following steps:
1. Visiting the Restore during open hours
2. Completing the registration process by providing a valid State issued ID with mailing address within approved counties.
3. Paying the $30 annual membership fee
4. Providing an active credit or debit card (not prepaid or gift card) to have on file to cover loss or damage
5. Reading and signing the Tool Lending Agreement and Waiver & Indemnification form
6. Electronically confirming your email address
Once you have completed all of the above steps you can begin to borrow tools during days and hours when the Tool Library is open.
Days and Hours of Operation
The Tool Library is currently only open three days a week (different from the Restore). Tools can only be checked-out and returned on these days. Please refer to the Tool Library site for current hours of operations and other special announcements.
Donate Your New or Lightly Used Tools to the Tool Library
The Tool Library thrives on a mix of purchased and donated tools, and with your help, it can continue to grow. If you have new or gently used garden, construction, or home improvement tools you’d like to donate—or if you’d prefer to make a financial contribution—please contact sctoollibrary@habitatcorning.org to discuss your tax-deductible donation.
As a Tool Library member, you’ll still be able to reserve and access the tools you’ve donated while enjoying the benefit of not having to store them yourself. Plus, you’ll be contributing to a resource that benefits the entire community!
Funding/SUpport
The SCHfH Tool Library was started with grant support from the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and donations from members of the community.