Library of Things

About Library of Things


Library of Things is a community-powered social enterprise which helps people save money and reduce waste by affordably renting out useful items like drills, sound systems and sewing machines. It also helps people share practical skills like DIY and repair with others in the community.


Library of things is situated at the Barking Learning Centre!


Click here to book your items NOW!(External link)


Library of Things mission


Library of Things mission is to make borrowing better than buying for people and the planet, by making it easy and affordable for residents to rent, rather than buy, the high-quality household items that don’t need to be used often. Things like drills, carpet cleaners, tents and pasta makers from local spaces like libraries.


Library of Things open for borrowing


Library of Things was founded by Emma Shaw, Rebecca Trevalyan and Sophia Wyatt in 2016. Inspired by similar projects emerging in cities like Berlin and Toronto, this women-led social enterprise launched its first self-service kiosk in Crystal Palace in 2018.


People can now visit

About Library of Things


Library of Things is a community-powered social enterprise which helps people save money and reduce waste by affordably renting out useful items like drills, sound systems and sewing machines. It also helps people share practical skills like DIY and repair with others in the community.


Library of things is situated at the Barking Learning Centre!


Click here to book your items NOW!(External link)


Library of Things mission


Library of Things mission is to make borrowing better than buying for people and the planet, by making it easy and affordable for residents to rent, rather than buy, the high-quality household items that don’t need to be used often. Things like drills, carpet cleaners, tents and pasta makers from local spaces like libraries.


Library of Things open for borrowing


Library of Things was founded by Emma Shaw, Rebecca Trevalyan and Sophia Wyatt in 2016. Inspired by similar projects emerging in cities like Berlin and Toronto, this women-led social enterprise launched its first self-service kiosk in Crystal Palace in 2018.


People can now visit

Page last updated: 29 Feb 2024, 03:30 PM