Borrow and Share
Tools and Household Items
Have you got a garage full of tools you’ve only used once?
Did you know, it’s estimated that a drill is used for just 10 minutes over its lifespan?
There are many community-run services where people can borrow items that are used on an infrequent basis such as hedge trimmers, drills or sewing machines for a small fee (through membership).
By borrowing, not buying, you can save money, storage space and resources – it’s a win-win-win! Find your local Library of Things on the following list or on the community groups map here.
East Devon:
Exeter:
Mid Devon:
Share Shop Tiverton (Sustainable Tiverton)
Plymouth:
Share Shed, South Devon:
Ashburton
Dartington
Ivybridge
Totnes
South Brent
Kingsbridge
Buckfastleigh
Please click here for opening times and full locations of ShareShed.
Torridge:
High Bickington and Atherington
West Devon:
Toys and Games
Whether your child is bored of their toys or a themed party is looming, why not join your local Toy Library to hire what you need on a short-term basis?
Toy Libraries have a wide range of quality toys and games available to hire for a membership fee meaning you can change up the kid’s toybox without the waste or the expense!
There are currently Toy Libraries in:
- East Devon:
Exmouth Beach Toy Library, SideShore
No Toy Left Behind, Axminster
Sidmouth Beach Toy Library, Sidmouth Beach
- Teignbridge:
Teignmouth Beach Toy Library, Teignmouth Beach (from 1st May – 30th September)
Dawlish Warren Beach Toy Library, Dawlish Warren
Salty Dog Kiosk Beach Toy Library, Holcombe Beach
- Torridge:
Protect Our Playground, Northam Burrows
Books
Discover a variety of books at:
- Your local library – find your local library on Libraries Unlimited here.
- On-street mini libraries – keep a look out for on-street libraries in your local community.
