The right tool for the job is free at this Milwaukee library
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…
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