want to borrow tools? become a member
Join the South King Tool Library (SKTL) and borrow tools easily—membership is open to anyone 18 or older, including households, small businesses, and groups.
Sign up to get started, and check out our full tool inventory online. If you don’t find what you need, contact us at 253-237-2290 or info@southkingtools.org.
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Membership is free, but donations and volunteer time help keep SKTL running. While not required, we encourage feasible annual donations.
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Please note: Members must complete an application and signed waiver before borrowing. We may limit checkouts or suspend memberships for unreturned or damaged items. Our goal is to keep tools circulating—help us make it possible!
You're ready to borrow tools! Now what?
1. SIGN IN TO YOUR SKTL ACCOUNT, select tools from the inventory, choose pick up and return days and checkout. If you don't see what you are looking for, contact us at 253-237-2290 or info@southkingtools.org.
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2. Once the reservation is approved, you're all set. FIND US ON THE MAP
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3. Arrive at SKTL during your open hours.
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4. When it's time to return your tools, come on back during open hours and drop them off.
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FEDERAL WAY HOURS
Mon 10 AM - 2 PM
Wed 4 - 6 PM (Spring/Summer, PDT)
Wed 4 - 6 PM (Winter, PST)
Sat 10 AM - 2 PM
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AUBURN HOURS:
Thursday 4 - 7 PM
Saturday 4 - 7 PM
Have tools to donate?
Our inventory is always expanding as we accept, test and input new tool donations. If you want to see what's available before becoming a member, take a look at our CURRENT INVENTORY.
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Do you have tools to donate? EMAIL US! Here's some guidance:
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ACCEPTED: Working tools that are clean, gently used or like new, and have all their parts. As we are getting ready for spring, we can take pressure washers and attachments, shovels, rakes, and wheelbarrows. And specialty tools like sewing machines, etc.
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NOT CURRENTLY NEEDED: Corded lawn mowers, string trimmers, edgers, large air compressors, manual spreaders, manual lawn mowers, jack stands, jig saws, skil saws, drills, consumables like nails, screws, bolts, washers, nuts, wire, and anything big or bulky.
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NEVER ACCEPTED: Anything gas powered, broken, leaking or missing the parts or power supplies. Building supplies like paint and hardware can go to Habitat for Humanity.
