Dalston Library of Things

Dalston Library of Things People-powered social enterprise building a nation of borrowers ๐Ÿ’ช

21/08/2023

โœจ 24 hour FLASH SALE starts 9am tomorrow: Enjoy 30% off sustainable rentals for one day only. โœจ โฐ

We know the long weekend can be a spenny one, so we're reducing some of our most popular Things so you can tick off your tasks or enjoy a summertime getaway without overloading your bank balance. Renting rather than buying those things that you might only use once or twice means less clutter, less waste and more money in your pocket. ๐Ÿ’ช

Starting at 9am tomorrow, Tuesday 22 August, dive into our library of carefully curated tools at rates you'll love. Here are just a few of the deals to look out for:

๐Ÿ•๏ธ Spontaneous outdoor adventure on the cards? Rent a tent for ยฃ3.50 (Usually ยฃ5)
๐ŸฅณSpotted the forecast and suddenly in need of a gazebo? Rent one for ยฃ14 (usually ยฃ20)
๐ŸŒณIs your garden overdue a haircut? Rent the hedge trimmer for ยฃ7 (usually ยฃ10)
โš’๏ธRepair jobs mounting up? Rent a range of DIY tools and repair kits starting at ยฃ2.10

Plus you'll notice even bigger savings if you're booking over the bank holiday weekend as our closed day pricing offer kicks in - don't say we don't treat you!

How to claim:
๐Ÿ‘‰ Visit our website from 9am on Tuesday, August 22
๐Ÿ‘‰ Select your must-have items at the discounted prices
๐Ÿ‘‰ Collect at your convenience from any of our 14 London locations or in Brighton

โณ๐Ÿ˜Ž Visit us at https://participate.libraryofthings.co.uk/summersale23?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=organicsocial&utm_campaign=summersale23 from 9am tomorrow to browse and book. ๐ŸŽˆ๐Ÿ™Œ

The Bank Holiday countdown is on! โŒ›๐ŸŽ‰ Over the long weekend our closed day pricing discount will kick in meaning great sa...
16/08/2023

The Bank Holiday countdown is on! โŒ›๐ŸŽ‰ Over the long weekend our closed day pricing discount will kick in meaning great savings on all your DIY, cleaning and hosting faves! BUT there's even more reason to set your alarms because we've got a BIG announcement coming next week that will help you save even more.

Sign up to our newsletter at the end of this page to ensure you receive our news, which will be landing in your inbox on Tuesday 22 August: https://www.libraryofthings.co.uk/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=organicsocial&utm_campaign=bankholiday

In the meantime, here's some inspiration for how to spend the long weekend (when you're not sleeping in of course):

"My husband bought trousers that needed taking up, and convinced me to borrow Calvin the sewing machine to do it. I went from complete beginner to seamstress over the bank holiday weekend!" - Wendy, sewing machine user

"Very high staircase walls require a very high ladder. So glad we hired this one was perfect for the bank holiday decorating" Amam, extendable ladder user

"I got stuck putting up some shelves and was determined to finish my bank holiday DIY project. Last minute search and I found Library of Things. So easy, so quick, so affordable, picked up and returned within 2 hours and DIY project saved!!!" Samanatha, SDS drill user

So next time you need a tool to get your task done, why not give renting a go? It's cheaper, clutter-free and better for the planet. Check out the full range here: https://www.libraryofthings.co.uk/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=organicsocial&utm_campaign=bankholiday

It brings us so much joy to see what the Things have been up to when they're not in their lockers! Here's what they've b...
22/07/2023

It brings us so much joy to see what the Things have been up to when they're not in their lockers! Here's what they've been doing over the last couple of weeks:

๐Ÿณโ€๐ŸŒˆ Janis the Speaker and PA System from Kentish Town got everyone dancing at Pride in London. ๐Ÿ™Œ

๐Ÿ’œ Buttercup the Strimmer from Brighton and Hove helped GoodGym to clear a council run residential senior home garden. โœ‚

๐Ÿ’ Morse the Metal Detector has helped yet another Morden borrower to find their wedding ring. It took him just 20 minutes, after it had been lost in the Sussex countryside for 3 weeks! Great news! ๐Ÿ‘

๐Ÿ• A Hackney Wick borrower took their 4 year old daughter on their first camping trip, along with Val the Tent! They found our super simple assembly instructions really helpful as they're not regular campers. Making memories ๐Ÿ’œ

๐Ÿฅพ Sonny the Heat Gun is one of our newest Things, they helped a borrower from Kilburn to add some wax to their walking boots. We wonder what adventures they're headed for next! ๐Ÿค”

๐ŸŒป A borrower from Canada Water was banned by their partner from buying any more plant pots...they found a loophole and borrowed MC Hammer the SDS Drill to attach some planters to their garden wall instead! ๐ŸŒฑ

๐Ÿšฒ Pythagoras the Angle Grinder helped a borrower from Hammersmith to make a one off repair to their bicycle. ๐Ÿ’ช

As you can see the Things (and their borrowers) have been busy bees...we wish we could hear every single story of why they get borrowed! If you'd like to share your borrowing story (no your story isn't boring, we love every single one!) then head to the link below.

Link ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://libraryofthings.wiki/stories

We agree with Einstein! Which is why we're on a mission to make borrowing better than buying - to help the planet, reviv...
18/07/2023

We agree with Einstein! Which is why we're on a mission to make borrowing better than buying - to help the planet, revive our highstreets, and save communities money at the same time.

Our 'Here's the Thing' monthly mailer focusses on different aspects of sustainability - as it's we decided to look at plastic for the latest edition.

It's got 6 ideas of ways to go plastic free this July, as well as some unusual litter picking groups! ๐Ÿ—‘

Head to the link below if you'd like to receive our joyful newsletters in your inbox. ๐Ÿ’Œ

It drops on Thursday, so be quick! ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ

Link ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://libraryofthings.wiki/mailinglist

๐Ÿฅ Borrower of the month is...Natalie from Dalston ๐Ÿ‘ Every month we ask our newsletter subscribers to choose who should w...
15/07/2023

๐Ÿฅ Borrower of the month is...Natalie from Dalston ๐Ÿ‘

Every month we ask our newsletter subscribers to choose who should win ยฃ20 borrowing credit. Natalie's was their favourite story this month. ๐Ÿ›‹๐Ÿ†

"We inherited a sofa which is in great condition but was dirty. Library of things carpet and upholstery cleaner made the sofa good as new. Upcycling and recycling is made easier with library of things"

We love that Natalie was able to rescue the sofa with the help of Diana the Carpet Cleaner. A 'new' sofa for ยฃ22.50 isn't bad all! Plus they got ยฃ20 to spend on their next rescue mission! ๐Ÿ™Œ

As always there were so many great stories, it was a tough choice to make! Here are the runners up:

๐ŸŒฑ One borrower used the Projector Screen to do their first ever event for
โ˜€ Restoring a second hand patio set to it's former glory with the Hand Sander
๐Ÿฅ‚ Having a birthday get together with friends and the help of the Projector
๐Ÿš The start of a new adventure - the Jigsaw cut some windows into a camper van conversion
โœ‚ Cutting 8ft of brambles with the Hedge Trimmer!

If you'd like the chance to be crowned Borrower of the Month ๐Ÿ‘‘ (and win ยฃ20 credit) then don't forget to snap some pics of what you used your Thing for - you don't even have to be in the photo! ๐Ÿ“ท

๐Ÿ’Œ Sign up to our newsletter if you'd like to be even more involved in the Library of Things community. Choosing BotM is just part of it, we love to get your input to help Library of Things to evolve. Plus we do our best to share fun and inspirational content - no boring spam here. ๐Ÿšซ

Sign up to our mailing list here ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://bit.ly/3D3qvNY

We are thrilled to announce that Library of Things are winners of Escape the City's The Escape 100 campaign, now recogni...
12/07/2023

We are thrilled to announce that Library of Things are winners of Escape the City's The Escape 100 campaign, now recognised as one of the top purposeful organisations to โ€˜escapeโ€™ to in 2023! ๐Ÿ™Œ

From 13,000 nominations and a rigorous application process, we were placed in the TOP 10 and are honoured to be joining some of the most innovative and forward-thinking companies, and most importantly, one of the best places to work.

Visit our Escape profile to find out why weโ€™re part of the Escape 100 & get notified when new roles come up.
https://bit.ly/44DrekI

Getting thrifty with it๐ŸคธEvery day we receive stories from members who have used the Things to give their belongings a re...
07/07/2023

Getting thrifty with it๐ŸคธEvery day we receive stories from members who have used the Things to give their belongings a refresh instead of throwing them away. Hearing how you guys have resisted buying new stuff, revamped what you own and saved yourselves some dosh makes us feel like proud parents ๐Ÿ˜Š

Click here to see what tools we have to help you with your upcycling and cleaning projects or read on for some stories from Library of Things members living their best thrifty lives: https://bit.ly/41k7cdH

1. "I mended the curtains in my daughter's room to give them a new lease of life. It was all so easy and efficient I could not improve on the process." Harry, Sewing Machine user

๐ŸงตSewing Machine ยฃ5 a day (ยฃ4 with our Concession Membership)

2. "A second hand patio set is well on its way to being restored to former glory - would never have been achieved without the hand sander but didn't want the expense of buying one." - Kirsty, Hand Sander user

๐Ÿ‘‹Hand Sander ยฃ7.50 a day (ยฃ5.50 with our Concession Membership)

3. "The carpet cleaner was amazing. Having little children and teenagers you can imagine the mess and spillage that occurs on a daily basis. Using the carpet for my sofa and rug has not only saved me money by not replacing especially the rug, but has made the room so much brighter and cleaner and smelling amazing." - Sahra, Carpet Cleaner user

๐Ÿ’ฆCarpet Cleaner ยฃ22.50 a day (ยฃ17 with our Concession Membership)

Want to hear more inspirational upcycling stories from your neighbours like this? Make sure you're signed up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/41k7cdH

The Tents are back in their lockers, recovering from a weekend at Glasto! ๐ŸŽถHere's what Larna from Crystal Palace had to ...
28/06/2023

The Tents are back in their lockers, recovering from a weekend at Glasto! ๐ŸŽถ

Here's what Larna from Crystal Palace had to say "I took Peggie the 3 Man tent to Glastonbury! So easy to pick up/drop off. So cheap to hire. Itโ€™s a great quality item that saved my pocket and helped me stick to the Glastonbury โ€˜love the farm, leave no trace!โ€™ pledge. I felt so smug.."

We were feeling pretty smug too, when we read that! A huge number of tents get left at festivals every year, so we're super proud that Larna chose to borrow and 'leave no trace' - it made us do a happy dance!

Ari took Gertie the Tent away for the weekend - "I went to Glasto! I don't need a tent the rest of the year so borrowing was the perfect solution. The tent was absolutely perfect and the process of borrowing and returning was so smooth! I have recommended Library of Things to everyone."

Thanks for helping to spread the word that borrowing is better than buying Ari! ๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿ™Œ The Tents aren't just great for festivals - they can also be used for holidays, wedding and party accommodation or if you just fancy a snooze in the garden!

Tents tend to get booked up in advance, so head to the website now to book your dates before they go! ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ

Check out all the adventure Things ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://bit.ly/44qZ6kR

Do you live in Hackney? Are you new to Library of Things? Do you have flooring, sofas and upholstery in need of a deep c...
20/06/2023

Do you live in Hackney? Are you new to Library of Things? Do you have flooring, sofas and upholstery in need of a deep clean? Register today to access the Carpet Cleaner for free! https://bit.ly/3Xc3wJT

Here's what our Hackney members are saying: "Love this service, we borrowed a carpet cleaner and did a better job than when I paid for carpet cleaning before (at a fraction of the cost). Also very satisfying to see the dirt coming out the carpet and sofa."

"We inherited a sofa which is in great condition but was dirty. Library of things carpet and upholstery cleaner made the sofa good as new. Upcycycling and recycling is made easier with library of things" - Natalie

"After a very wet winter, our rugs were filthy. We needed something stronger than just a vacuum. Iโ€™ve never used a carpet cleaner but between the instructions and the videos, I was able to figure it all out. Itโ€™s not something we would use often enough to buy so this was a great way to get the job done for a reasonable price." - Amanda

Thank you to all of our Dalston members for sharing your experience with us and using our services!๐Ÿ’ช

Our partners at Hackney Council () are offering 20 residents the chance to rent the carpet cleaner from Dalston Library of Things or Hackney Wick Library of Things for FREE ๐Ÿ’œ

What's included?
โœ…Free membership to Library of Things (usually ยฃ2)
โœ… Free hire of Bruce, our top-notch Kรคrcher Carpet Cleaner for a full 24 hours (usually ยฃ22.50),
โœ…plus a free bag of 4 cleaning tablets per person.

This offer is available to the first 20 Hackney residents to sign up here and create a Library of Things account: https://bit.ly/3Xc3wJT

Good luck!

Free carpet cleaner hire alert! https://bit.ly/3oxzcN7๐Ÿ‘€ Did you know that sofas take up over 15 million square metres of...
31/05/2023

Free carpet cleaner hire alert! https://bit.ly/3oxzcN7

๐Ÿ‘€ Did you know that sofas take up over 15 million square metres of space in landfill each year and the UK generates over 450,000 tonnes of carpet waste each year?

Luckily, itโ€™s still spring cleaning season and weโ€™ve got a great offer to help you spruce up your soft furnishings while saving you money and keeping our landfills free of perfectly good stuff.

is offering 20 residents the chance to rent the carpet cleaner from for FREE ๐Ÿ’œ

What's included?
โœ…Free membership to Library of Things (usually ยฃ2)
โœ… Free hire of Bruce, our top-notch Kรคrcher Carpet Cleaner for a full 24 hours (usually ยฃ22.50),
โœ…plus a free bag of 4 cleaning tablets per person

The Kรคrcher Carpet Cleaner is our most popular thing for good reason. It isnโ€™t just great for shifting stubborn sofa stains, itโ€™s perfect for reviving those tired, high-traffic areas in your home, like rugs, mats, and even upholstery. Whether youโ€™ve got guests to impress, an end-of-tenancy deep clean on the cards or want to give your stuff a new lease of life, the Carpet Cleaner will have your home s**c and span in no time.

This offer is available to the first 20 Hackney residents to sign up here and create a Library of Things account: https://bit.ly/3oxzcN7

Good luck!

We are very proud to have taken part in one of TCV's Green Gym sessions ๐Ÿ’š, providing some of our tools for them to compl...
31/05/2023

We are very proud to have taken part in one of TCV's Green Gym sessions ๐Ÿ’š, providing some of our tools for them to complete a communal project.

brings residents from local communities together and provides them with the practical expertise, resources and training they need ๐Ÿ’ชto engage in sustained social actions that make a positive difference ๐ŸŒŽ.

The team of volunteers used one of our Hand Sanders to sand some boards to create a compost bin for Gospel Oak Primary School and one of our Jigsaws to cut some interpretation and mural panels for Ingestre Woods.

It was a great project to be involved in, a huge thank you to all the volunteers for doing such an amazing job!

When it comes to DIY we have a great selection of tools ๐Ÿงฐ, things like Drills, Wallpaper St*****rs, Planners, Circular Saws, Angle Grinders and more.

And don't forget that as well as DIY; we also have a great range of Cleaning, Hosting, Cooking and Gardening items to rent for a few pounds a day. Check our catalogue of things and make your reservations on this link: https://bit.ly/3pI9al7

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