Borrowing Tools
Cville Tool Library members can reserve tools up to 7 days in advance. (Not a member yet? Here’s how to join!) Same-day borrowing is available during regular hours, and all items are subject to availability.
How to place a reservation:
- Log in to your account at https://cvilletools.myturn.com/
- Search for and select the tool(s) you would like to borrow.
- Click “reserve” and select a date for pickup.
- The system will automatically generate a 7-day loan. Self-renewal is not available at this time.
- Once all tools are selected, click the shopping cart icon and select “submit”.
- The member will receive an email informing them their pending request has been received by admins.
How to pick up a tool:
- Provide the librarian at the “loans” desk with your first and last name, and please be prepared to show an ID if requested.
- The tool desk librarian will confirm your tool requests, gather your tools, and process the transaction in MyTurn.
- Once the librarian has completed the transaction, you are free to take your tools.
- If you need to borrow a cart to get your tools to your vehicle, please return it directly to the Cville Tool Library immediately after loading/unloading them.
How to return a tool:
- Take the tools to the tool library desk, where the librarian will check your items one at a time.
- Please let the volunteer know if there were any issues with an item you borrowed.
- The librarian will return your tools in the system and shelve them.
- If you need to borrow a cart to get your tools from your vehicle, please return it directly to the Cville Tool Library immediately after loading/unloading them.