Things are changing here at HNL Tool Library HQ! It's been such a joy to see everything our members have accomplished in recent months with access to the newly-expanded inventory. Since we're committed to keeping up with the evolving needs of the community, we'd like to highlight some additional changes that you can expect to see soon:
More Tools As we approach 1000 tools in stock, you'll see more Paint Sprayers, Pressure Washers, Table Saws, Track Saws, Jointers, Cordless Nailers, Tiller/Cultivators, and more! Need something specific? Let us know!
More Availability We're expanding our hours to make sure you can access the tools you need. Cast your vote to let us know what day and time is best for you.
Updated Pricing and Monthly Option To continue providing the service and quality you expect, we'll be increasing the annual membership cost to $180/year beginning November 1st. Since everyone's needs and budget are different, we're also introducing a monthly membership for $35/mo and continue to offer discounts for seniors, students, and active-duty military.
Additional Benefits All memberships now include one additional household member—so if you live at the same address, you can both borrow and use tools. We've also added a members-only text line at 808-746-2299 and have refined our online reservation and self-renewal system.
Time to Save Join or renew before November 1st to get an extra year at the old price, regardless of your current membership type or expiration date.
Have Questions? Read about the new benefits and membership changes in the FAQ below.
MEMBERSHIP FAQ
What are the new membership options? HNL Tool Library now offers unlimited tool access by the month and by the year, priced at $35/month or $180/year.
What do the new memberships include? All memberships include one additional household member—so if you live at the same address, you can both borrow and use tools. We’ve also added a members-only text line at 808-746-2299 to assist with reservations, renewals, and general questions.
Why did the annual price increase? In the past few years, the inventory has grown by more than 20x—and so have the costs of maintaining high-quality tools. As a non-profit organization, revenue from memberships is our primary source of funding, so we’ve needed to share the cost of added staff, expanded hours, and new tool purchases with the members who benefit from our service. At less than 50 cents a day, we still think annual membership is the best deal in town! However, we remain committed to providing access to tools for as many people as possible. If financial circumstances prevent you from becoming a member, please contact us to discuss alternatives.
Can I renew at my old price? Yes! If you renew your membership before November 1st 2020, we’ll extend your membership by an additional year regardless of your current membership type or expiration date.
What are your expanded hours? We’re currently open Tuesdays from 9am-12pm, Fridays from 1pm-5pm, Saturdays from 9am-12pm and we’re planning to add one extra shift each week beginning November 1. Want to weigh in on the day and time? Cast your vote.
Do you have senior, student, or military discounts? Yes! Seniors must be 65+, students must be enrolled full-time, and members of the military must be on active duty. To request one of these memberships, please contact us.
Do you offer special memberships for low-income households? Not yet, but stay tuned! We’re currently building our Tools+Aloha fund, which we’ll use to offer reduced-rate memberships for low-income families. Sign up for HNL Tool Library emails and you’ll be the first to know when we’re accepting applications.
Can I switch from annual to monthly or vise-versa? Of course! Send us a message and we’ll apply your existing account credit toward your new membership.
Is membership based on the calendar month/year? No. Memberships are active for 30 or 365 days from your signup date, so there’s no need to align your projects with the calendar.
How do I add a household member? Send us the name and email of your household member—we’ll get in touch to verify proof of address and set up their account.
Do volunteers get free memberships? Yes! We’re super-grateful for the volunteers—or Tooligans— that help keep HNL Tool Library running. One way we show our appreciation is by offering complementary membership for Tooligans that spend 10+ hours each month volunteering in-person or remotely. Learn more and apply here.
Are these changes a result of COVID-19? Nope. These changes have been in the works for a while and we’re committed to continually improving our service regardless of the public health situation.
Have a question we didn’t cover? Get in touch! We love hearing from our members. :)