Tool Library

Hand Cultivator
Used to loosen and aerate the soil. This hand held cultivator also features a special handle design that reduces hand and wrist fatigue when cultivating.

Heavy-Duty Ratchet Tie-Down Strap
This 27’ tie-down ratchet strap is ideal for securing heavy loads and cargo.


Rotary Edger
This rotary tool is used to create clean edges along all lawn borders.

Turf Edger
This flat tool is used to create a clear boundary between your lawn and flower beds or sidewalks.

Sledgehammer
This heavy-duty hammer is used for demolition jobs where high force is required.





Lopper
With its long handles, this pruner is used for cutting twigs and smaller branches.


Hand Trowel
Used for digging small holes for planting bulbs, annuals, or perennials.

Warren Hoe (Arrow)
With its pointy end, this hoe is used to get into tight spaces or dig out difficult weeds.


Post Hole Digger
Used to dig holes in the ground for fences and signposts or planting saplings.

Garden Planter
With a trowel on one side and pickaxe on the other, this tool has multiple uses in your vegetable or flower garden.

Shovel
Used to dig as well as to move loose, granular materials like dirt and gravel from one spot to another.

3-Tooth Culitivator
Used to incorporate compost and other soil amendments into the top layer of soil before planting.

Pitchfork
Used to lift and pitch or throw loose material, such as hay, straw, manure, or leaves.

Kids Bow Rake
This kid-sized rake is used for debris pick up and pull away thickly matted, compacted dead turf.

The Tool Library was made possible with funding from Green Iowa AmeriCorps.
Borrow the Unexpected

AuKing Home Theater Projector
This home theater projector brings you clear and detailed images with 1080p Full HD resolution.

Da-Lite projection screen
This uniquely designed screen lifts up and out of its sleek aluminum case and is ready to use in seconds. Lightweight and self-standing so it goes anywhere. Perfect for traveling or business presentations. Measures 48" x 64". (NOTE: This item is advertised as free-standing, but it works better if it’s propped up against something.)


Slide Projector
Dig out those old slides and view them as they were intended! Included is a carousel slide projector with a rotary slide tray, remote control, power cord, and operating manual housed in the original box.

Birding Kit
Enjoy the outdoors and learn the basics of bird identification. This kit contains an over-the-shoulder backpack, binoculars, monocular telescope, Iowa Birds folding pocket guide, Iowa Wildlife folding pocket guide, Iowa Trees & Wildflowers folding pocket guide, and the Peterson Field Guide to Birds of Eastern and Central North America.

Ring Light Kit
Create perfect studio portraits and more with our ring light kit. This kit contains a tripod stand, orange filter set, white filter set, ring light head, remote control, flexible gooseneck, ball head adapter, smartphone holder, power adapter, power cable, and instruction manual housed in a black tote bag.

Photo Studio Box
Capture high-quality, professional shots of small products such as makeup, food, jewelry, and electronic devices with the Amazon Basics portable photo studio box.

Rock Tumbler
Loved by jewelry, craft, and lapidary hobbyists, rock tumbling is also popular with people who want to discover the hidden beauty of rocks and minerals. Tumble your rocks until they are polished smooth with the library's rock tumbler. Only available for checkout.

Digital Image Converter (20 Megapixels Photos and 35mm Slides & Negative Film)
Dig out those old shoeboxes filled with slides and negatives and get ready to see your old family photos again! With The Hive’s Digital Image Converter, you’ll be able to convert your 35mm slides, negative film, and photographs to digital files to share your memories with family and friends. Also available for checkout.