The right tool for the job is free at this Milwaukee library
About this episode
The episode discusses the Milwaukee Tool Library, a free tool lending service that supports the community and has overcome financial challenges.
Need a drill, saw, or lawnmower? Don't buy it; borrow it. Since 2021, the Milwaukee Tool Library has been lending tools to everyone from average community members to professional contractors — anyone in need of equipment for a short amount of time. The organization also hosts volunteer-led workshops. The library is a free, membership-based organization rooted in trust and community, both of which came into play recently when it faced financial struggles that could have forced closure. But a successful GoFundMe raised enough money to keep the not-for-profit afloat. For Evan Maruszewski, the director of operations and one of the library's founders, it helped fill a void in Milwaukee and also within himself. "I’m a lucky person who can say, ‘Now I know where I fit in my sphere of influence,' which is tiny. At least I can say, ‘Two days a week, I’m taking good equipment, useful equipment and putting it in the hands of people who otherwise would never have had access to it.” ##### Host: Kim Shine Uniquely Milwaukee is made possible by the generous support of our members .
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