About Us

Our Story

Since 2010, the West Seattle Tool Library has connected more than 6,000 neighbors with over 3,000 tools, completing more than 78,500 loans as of July 2026.

Our community-led, pay-what-you-can library gives DIYers, makers, and learners access to tools, training, and advice for everything from home repairs and woodworking to gardening, sustainability projects, and neighborhood improvements.

Come borrow, build, repair, learn, and join the community!

Staff

  • Sean Isom

    Operations Manager

  • Silas Mullins

    Tool Librarian

2026 Board of Directors

  • Dan Lundberg

    President

  • Michael Nuffer

    Vice President

  • Christine Woelfel

    Treasurer

  • Michael Lemieux

    Secretary

  • Jenny Starks

  • Tom DeGroot

  • Gordon Miller

  • Scott Carlton

  • Kim Tran

  • Dermot Hikisch

The West Seattle Tool Library is led by a volunteer board of library members.

Board elections are held early each year. Members may nominate themselves or others, followed by an online yes/no vote for each candidate. The top candidates receiving a majority of yes votes are elected to the board.

The first board meeting after the election serves as our annual meeting and is open to all members. The board presents its annual report, welcomes new members, and members elect the executive board for the coming year.

Interested in serving? Let us know!

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