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DoomsdaysCW<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LibraryOfThings" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LibraryOfThings</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Ireland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Ireland</a>"Library of Things are a growing trend in both the UK and Ireland. These collections of physical objects allow people to borrow instead of buy, which can help to reduce waste and encourage sharing."There are now over 20 Library of Things in Ireland, and the number is growing rapidly. Libraries of Things are located in a variety of settings, including libraries, community centers, and even schools."The most popular items at Libraries of Things are tools and equipment, followed by games and toys. Library of Things are most popular in urban areas, but they are also starting to become more common in rural areas."Libraries of Things are often funded by grants or donations, and they are staffed by volunteers.Community Spirit"Community spirit is a strong tradition in Ireland. People are often willing to help out their neighbors and their community. This is evident in the many community-based organizations that exist in Ireland, such as sports clubs, volunteer groups, and community centers."Community spirit is important for a number of reasons. It can help to build a sense of belonging and community, it can provide support and resources to those in need, and it can help to make a community a more enjoyable place to live."There are many ways to get involved in community spirit in Ireland. You can volunteer your time to a local organization, donate to a worthy cause, or simply get to know your neighbors.The Benefits of Library of Things and Community Spirit in Ireland"Library of Things and community spirit have a number of benefits, including:- Reduced waste: When people borrow instead of buy, they reduce the amount of waste that is produced. - Encouraged sharing: Libraries of Things and community spirit encourage people to share resources, which can help to build community and reduce costs. - Access to new things: Libraries of Things and community spirit give people access to new things that they might not otherwise be able to afford or have space for. - Increased sense of belonging: Libraries of Things and community spirit can help people feel more connected to their community and their neighbors. - Reduced social isolation: Libraries of Things and community spirit can help people connect with others and reduce social isolation. - Improved mental and physical health: Libraries of Things and community spirit can help improve mental and physical health by providing opportunities for social interaction, exercise, and relaxation.Library of Things communities in Ireland:- <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/DublinIreland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#DublinIreland</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ToolLibrary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ToolLibrary</a>: This library has a wide variety of tools and equipment available for loan, including power tools, hand tools, and gardening tools. - Library of Things, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GalwayIreland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#GalwayIreland</a>: This library has a collection of items that can be borrowed for free, including sewing machines, musical instruments, and camping gear. - <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LimerickIreland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LimerickIreland</a> Library of Things: This library has a collection of items that can be borrowed for free, including tools, musical instruments, and camping gear. - <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CorkCityIreland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#CorkCityIreland</a> Library of Things: This library has a collection of items that can be borrowed for free, including tools, musical instruments, and camping gear. - <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WexfordIreland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#WexfordIreland</a> Library of Things: This library has a collection of items that can be borrowed for free, including tools, musical instruments, and camping gear. - <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BelfastIreland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#BelfastIreland</a> Tool Library: This library has a collection of items such as DIY equipment and tools. - <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/KilkennyIreland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#KilkennyIreland</a> Library of Things: This library has a collection of items that can be borrowed for free, including tools, musical instruments, and camping gear. - <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WaterfordIreland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#WaterfordIreland</a> Library of Things: This library has a collection of items that can be borrowed for free, including tools, musical instruments, and camping gear. - <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/DundalkIreland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#DundalkIreland</a> Library of Things: This library has a collection of items that can be borrowed for free, including tools, musical instruments, and camping gear."This is just a small sample of the many Libraries of Things that are available in Ireland. If you are interested in finding a Library of Things near you, you can search online or contact your local library or community center."FMI: <a href="https://thepeopleshub.org/library-of-things-ireland/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://thepeopleshub.org/library-of-things-ireland/</a><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SolarPunkSunday</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BuildingCommunity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#BuildingCommunity</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LibrariesRule" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LibrariesRule</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LibraryOfThings" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LibraryOfThings</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CircularEconomy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#CircularEconomy</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BorrowDontBuy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#BorrowDontBuy</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Sharing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Sharing</a>

Valerie RoneyYo! <a href="https://disabled.social/tags/Guelph" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Guelph</a> and area:Repair Cafe Sat May 10, 2025 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Old Quebec Street Shoppes.Bring your broken items and get them fixed with the help of our expert volunteers, and learn how it's done! This event is in collaboration with the City of Guelph. You can bring: -electronics -small electrical appliances -clothing -computers -clocks -bikes Hosted by: <a href="https://guelphtoollibrary.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://guelphtoollibrary.org/</a> <a href="https://disabled.social/tags/repairCafe" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#repairCafe</a> <a href="https://disabled.social/tags/toolLibrary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#toolLibrary</a> <a href="https://disabled.social/tags/rightToRepair" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#rightToRepair</a>

DoomsdaysCW<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Florida" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Florida</a>: Donations wanted for <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/OrlandoFL" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#OrlandoFL</a> and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/JacksonvilleFL" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#JacksonvilleFL</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LibraryOfThings" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LibraryOfThings</a>!"The <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CenterForBiologicalDiversity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#CenterForBiologicalDiversity</a> fights not only to protect wildlife and wild lands in Florida but also to address the underlying causes of the extinction crisis, including the excessive production and consumption of new products."That’s why we’re excited to announce that we’re working with <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Shareable" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Shareable</a> and other partners to establish Library of Things pilot projects in Orlando and Jacksonville."A Library of Things is a shared community resource where useful items can be borrowed just like books that are in circulation for years, reducing the demand to produce new goods that destroy habitat, generate greenhouse gases, create pollution, and harm wildlife."Sharing also disrupts the current U.S. economic model that demands endless growth through the constant purchasing of new things. It challenges the traditional consumerist mindset that drives overproduction and leads to items getting thrown away after only a few uses."You can support this effort by donating items from the library’s wish lists. Whether it's a bicycle repair kit for someone who bikes for transportation, kitchen items for a new university student, or a generator for emergency preparedness, every item counts. By donating, you’ll help neighbors save money and push back against the culture of consumerism. Here's how it works"The Jacksonville Library of Things pilot, located at University of North Florida dormitories, is looking for donations of board games, kitchen items, phone chargers and tools to be used by students living in the dorms, based on a needs assessment conducted with students in partnership with the University."The Central Florida Tool Library (serving Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties) is seeking donations related to disaster preparation and response, as well as home repair and maintenance. These items were identified based on conversations between community members and our partner, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CentralFloridaMutualAid" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#CentralFloridaMutualAid</a>. "Each wish list notes whether the item can be gently used or refurbished or must be new. (Certain products must be new for the libraries to ensure they meet safety and fire code standards. But purchasing these items once to be shared among the community prevents each future borrower from buying more.)"Links to secondhand and refurbished sites are included where possible. The wish lists also provide a desired quantity of each item. Once the maximum number of items is claimed, you’ll see the request has been fulfilled. The mailing address to send the products for inclusion in the Library of Things can be found in the wish list."Original article: <a href="https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/programs/population_and_sustainability/sustainability/library_of_things" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/programs/population_and_sustainability/sustainability/library_of_things</a><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CentralFlorida" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#CentralFlorida</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ToolLibrary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ToolLibrary</a> Wishlist: <a href="https://sokindregistry.org/registry/CFLToolLibrary" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://sokindregistry.org/registry/CFLToolLibrary</a>Jacksonville Library of Things Wishlist: <a href="https://sokindregistry.org/registry/JaxFLLOT" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://sokindregistry.org/registry/JaxFLLOT</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LibrariesRule" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LibrariesRule</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Libraries" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Libraries</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LibrariesOfThings" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LibrariesOfThings</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SharingEconomy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SharingEconomy</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SolarPunkSunday</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BorrowDontBuy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#BorrowDontBuy</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Degrowth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Degrowth</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CircularEconomy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#CircularEconomy</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LibraryOfThings" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LibraryOfThings</a>

DoomsdaysCWFree fixes are back! The <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ToolLibrary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ToolLibrary</a> expands its <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/DareToRepair" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#DareToRepair</a> Café program in 2025By Darren Cotton, February 3, 2025"Have broken stuff? Instead of throwing it out, consider attending one of The Tool Library’s free Dare to <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RepairCaf%C3%A9s" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#RepairCafés</a> this February or March."These events cut waste and build community: At each Dare to Repair, people can bring in broken objects like lamps, vacuums, bicycles, toys, clothing, sewing machines, PCs, laptops, and small electronics to be repaired — free of charge — by volunteer fixers. By following along during repairs, attendees can learn the skills they need to fix things on their own."The Tool Library, in partnership with <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BuffaloRecycles" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#BuffaloRecycles</a>, will host two Dare to Repair Cafés per month in 2025 — adding weeknight events to existing weekend programming — thanks to new funding from the New York State Pollution Prevention Institute and State Sen. Sean Ryan. March 2025 dates:- Saturday, March 1, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lancaster Municipal Building, 5423 Broadway, Lancaster, 14086- Thursday, March 13, from 5-7 p.m. at the Delavan-Grider Community Center, 877 E. Delavan Ave., Buffalo, 14215"Anyone interested in bringing appliances or household items to be repaired is strongly encouraged to fill out the registration form in advance."FMI: <a href="https://www.buffalorising.com/2025/02/free-fixes-are-back-the-tool-library-expands-its-dare-to-repair-cafe-program-in-2025/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.buffalorising.com/2025/02/free-fixes-are-back-the-tool-library-expands-its-dare-to-repair-cafe-program-in-2025/</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RightToRepair" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#RightToRepair</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SolarPunkSunday</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FixIt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#FixIt</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RepairCafesNY" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#RepairCafesNY</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RepairCafe" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#RepairCafe</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunk" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SolarPunk</a>

Alfred Chow - Maker of ThingsAt Levenshulme Repair Cafe today, I repaired:-A lamp - replaced the brass lamp holder. -A musical bird in a cage - the mechanism needed relocating, so the bird would move, but sadly, no chirps. - A worktop oven - lots of loose spade connectors inside! Squeezed them tight. - A food mixer - a micro switch burnt out, but it was safe to bypass it. -A broken lampshade - I will braze it in my workshop. -An old egg timer - I failed to make it ping again. -A rice cooker - chap had been chasing a red herring fault on the indicator light pcb. The fault was mechanical. A lever wouldn't engage a micro switch properly.It was a hectic one this morning! I lent out many tools and consumables, and other repairers were non stop too!I also donated a Tacwise 400ELS nail gun to the Tool Library. Hardly used and no longer needed in my workshop.<a href="https://cupoftea.social/tags/RepairCafe" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#RepairCafe</a> <a href="https://cupoftea.social/tags/ToolLibrary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ToolLibrary</a> <a href="https://cupoftea.social/tags/Community" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Community</a>

Tinker ☀️Alright! Meet and greet went really well. Both the Executive Director of all the libraries and the director of my specific branch were very interested in building out the tool library.The Executive Director gave me her card and asked me to email her. She'll get me in touch with the project lead who would oversee this.I'll reach out to them and see what the current plans are and if there are any obstacles to address.This is exciting!!!!<a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/solarPunk" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#solarPunk</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/LibraryEconomy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LibraryEconomy</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/ToolLibrary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ToolLibrary</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/mutualAid" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#mutualAid</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/LibraryOfThings" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LibraryOfThings</a>

Tinker ☀️Executive Director of our local libraries is doing a meet and greet with the public tonight.Figure I'll head down to the library and join in on the conversation.Now that the <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/seedLibrary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#seedLibrary</a> is set up and thriving, I'm really interested in setting up a <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/toolLibrary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#toolLibrary</a>. We have a decent <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/LibraryOfThings" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LibraryOfThings</a> where you can rent GoPros, audio equipment, mobile hotspots, various games, and some tools. But we really can build out our Tool Library more. Think about it. Unless you're a hobbyist or a tradesperson, you really only need a drill when doing specific repairs or hanging a new picture or when moving, etc. Imagine just being able to go down to the library to grab the tools you need when you need them and then returning them for your neighbor to use.I'll let y'all know how it goes!<a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/solarPunk" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#solarPunk</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/LibraryEconony" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LibraryEconony</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/mutualAid" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#mutualAid</a>

PhoenixSerenity<a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/@IceNine" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@IceNine</a> This is another huge reason I have been fighting for <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/RightToRepair" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#RightToRepair</a> legislation in <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/Canada" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Canada</a> for almost 2 decades!! I support local <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/ToolLibrary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ToolLibrary</a> but also want rights to repair legislation to be enacted & enforced.Many of my farmer friends still keep machinery that doesn't require expensive parts. Some have also opted to return to hand & horse plowing.

Tinker ☀️Gonna start a Tool library. <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/libraryEconomy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#libraryEconomy</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/solarPunk" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#solarPunk</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/toolLibrary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#toolLibrary</a>

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