Our Library of Things has over 800 items for you to borrow, from carpet cleaners to popcorn machines, photo booths to tents. You can browse our catalogue to the left, and follow the instructions below to become a member and borrow our items.
How it works
You can borrow items or ‘Things’ that you only need to use from time to time from Bath Library of Things.
Our most loaned items are the professional carpet cleaner and pressure washers — but people borrow all sorts of Things — drills and sanders for DIY; leaf blowers and strimmers for tidying up the garden; and fun Things including tents, gazebos, chocolate fountains or cake tins.
By borrowing Things for a small fee, you don't have to buy them. It saves you money and helps the environment too by reducing consumption. What's not to like?!
How to join
Step 1: Register your details.
Step 2: Choose a Membership to complete the joining process.
Our Membership options are:
Pay as You Go
Cost: Free
Period: Ongoing
No discounts on loans
Best Friend/Student
Cost: £25
Student is free with a valid NUS card
Charity is free with a registered charity number
Period: Annual
25% off every loan
Proud Supporter
Cost: £75
Period: Annual
No loan fees
Max loan period is 2 weeks
Super Supporter**
Cost: £100
Period: Annual
No loan fees
Max loan period is 2 weeks
Charity
Free with a registered charity number
If you are a member of a charity, please get in touch to arrange free membership by emailing us at libraryofthings@shareandrepair.org.uk with your charity number
Period: Annual
25% off every loan
**The Super Supporter Membership allows us to donate memberships to local charities for those in need!
How To Borrow
Step 1: Reserve an item (check out our full catalogue). Add credit to your account. If not, we can take payment when you collect.
Step 2: Pick up your item from the Library of Things at the Share and Repair Hub on Lower Bristol Road. Please bring two forms of ID the first time you borrow.
Step 3: Use item, clean, and return on time, (all members are charged late fees at £1 a day).
Check out other Frequently Asked Questions too or call us on 07486 518197 if you want to ask about a specific item or have any other questions.
We can also deliver! Add delivery/collection to your basket and we can drop off and pick up your loan by cargo bike for a small fee. We can only deliver to within a 3 mile radius of the Share and Repair Hub.