Membership

JOIN US TODAY AND START BORROWING

Purchase your membership now online!

You can easily and securely sign up as a member right now and join the sharing economy. Or drop by and visit us on a Sarurday morning and talk to the team to find out more. 

How does it work?

Once you have joined and paid your fees online, you will be able to browse the inventory online and easily reserve the items you wish to borrow, up to 45 days in advance. These reserved items will be waiting for you to collect from our central location of 201 Ron Penhaligon Way, Robina.  Or if you prefer, you can wander in and browse through our range and borrow what takes your fancy in the moment. We are open on Saturday morning between 8:30am to 11:30am. You can borrow up to 5 items each and every week with a standard loan length of 7 days.

Choose your Membership

We offer three types of annual membership so there is one just right for you, and all funds go back into supporting our sharing community and events. We also have Gift Memberships available so you can treat someone to 12 months of borrowing a great range of useful gear.

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Concession

Valid Concession card holders and Students 18+

$50 per year.

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Everyone

We welcome everyone 18+ to join the Gold Coast’s first Tool Library

$75 per year.

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Charities and NFP's

Fellow NFP’s can also enjoy the benefits of a sharing library

$125 per year

Ready to Join and start borrowing?

How do I join and start borrowing?

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Sign Up

  • Choose your membership type
  • Sign up online – it’s easy and secure
  • Pay your annual fee
  • Agree to the borrowing terms and conditions (see below)
  • Get ready to start borrowing
  • As a NFP all funds go towards operating the library.

Browse the Inventory

Our inventory is always growing and changing as new items are donated by the community. Browse the online catalogue and plan your next activity. Is it a tool for some renos, a tent to go camping, or some gear for your upcoming party?

Reserve the items you wish to borrow, then visit us to collect.

Pick Up and Enjoy

Visit the library during opening hours and browse or collect your reserved items.

Borrow up to 5 items for 7 days. Extend for a second week if items are available. That’s 5 items each week if you’re keen.

Additional items above 5 in any individual week can be borrowed for an extra fee of $5 per item.

Return and Repeat

At the end of your loan period bring your borrowed items back in a clean and tidy condition to the library during opening hours.

Returning on time makes for a better experience for all members, and you will avoid us shaking the late fee jar in your direction 😉

Simple as that and now you’re ready to borrow again.

Often described as a Library of Things

Tool libraries also lend camping gear, sporting equipment, gardening tools, musical instruments, craft and artist tools, surfboards and SUPs, outdoor games, event and party equipment and sewing machines. The list is endless and is guided by what the community would like to see, in their lending library.

GCTL PRD Robina

Where to find us.

Thanks to our generous and supportive partners, PRD Robina have provided the use of the space next door to their offices at 201 Ron Penhaligon Way, Robina. Centrally located and easily accessible with ample parking space by the door.

10 minutes by car to Broadbeach, 11 minutes to Burleigh and 14 minutes to both Southport or Nerang. The location is also serviced by bus routes 747 and 752 with a bus stop close by.

If you have been on the Coast for a while you would remember this was previously a hardware store which we feel is rather fitting. PRD Robina are situated next door to Robina Shopping Village which hosts a variety of stores and a bakery with delicious treats.

 

Testimonials

I seriously think the GCTL and other tool/household-library initiatives are the future – an empowering, community-based and environmentally friendly way to enjoy life, increase skills and affordably renovate your home. My favourite kind of library!!

Emer

I love doing small jobs without having to buy the tools I need. It saves so much money and the environment being able to borrow the things I only need from time to time. Thank you for all your amazing support

Louise

The Gold Coast Tool Library has enabled me to complete dozens of home renovation projects, saving me thousands of dollars. I’ve met wonderful volunteers who’ve given me so many useful tips and have been able to share my own learnings with other members.

John

The GCTL is an incredibly affordable and environmentally friendly way to complete household projects and to have access to ‘one off’ miscellaneous items. I have always been interested in DIY, wood-work and upcycling, however, I never had the confidence to get started or the budget to buy all the tools needed. Without the library  I would not have completed my recent projects. I am now able to use various saws, drills and create pocket holes, where I previously had no experience with these tools. The volunteers are so welcoming and encouraging and I definitely feel connected with the local community using the service.

Emer

The number of tools you guys have blew me away, everything I needed was there, not to mention each time I visited I was given tips on how to use the tools. I felt super empowered doing my home renos, then walking through my house and seeing it all completed makes me so proud. I made this home from my very hands; there aren’t many people that can say that, so it makes me extremely proud that I can.

Alessia

The tool library is a convenient way to source those items you use sporadically without having to purchase them. This reduces your carbon footprint and negates the need to purchase them.

Jeff

I adore the GCTL! I have been able to learn so much and borrow tools to help me with jobs like fitted Ikea cabinets, VJ panelling, and cutting hedges, I’d be lost without them! Everyone is super helpful and so nice too!

Melissa

Thanks to the library my family has been motivated and able to carry out maintenance that would only have become a bigger problem. We can move forward with confidence knowing we will be well-equipped and professionally guided by the awesome volunteers. We are lucky to have this resource on the Gold Coast and expansion in any form will add further value to this well-utilised and well-loved amenity.

Z. Franklin

Thank you for the initiative and drive to start and run the GCTL. It’s a fantastic idea and I am so glad it exists. The volunteers are to be commended- they do a fabulous job.

GCTL Member

I loaned a tent and camper beds for camping in my backyard with my 5 year old. We have never camped before so it was a great experience and we look forward to doing it again.

Nicole

I borrowed some tools to build a deck. It was a once off project so the tool library allowed me to use tools that I would otherwise have to buy and not use again creating waste.

Pete Van Baren

GCTL is a fabulous way to ease the financial burden of buying something used only once or twice which then sits wasted in a shed or cupboard. Borrowing is much better for the environment & the library helps build community.

GCTL Member

I’ve always been of the mindset that there is value in shared resources; especially items that see infrequent use. Buying new is not economically or environmentally sustainable for individuals or the planet. Through the sharing of items and knowledge the GCTL creates a sense of community.

GCTL Member

Repair days are the best

Maree

I seriously think the GCTL and other tool/household-library initiatives are the future – an empowering, community-based and environmentally friendly way to enjoy life, increase skills and affordably renovate your home. My favourite kind of library!!

Emer

I love doing small jobs without having to buy the tools I need. It saves so much money and the environment being able to borrow the things I only need from time to time. Thank you for all your amazing support

Louise

The Gold Coast Tool Library has enabled me to complete dozens of home renovation projects, saving me thousands of dollars. I’ve met wonderful volunteers who’ve given me so many useful tips and have been able to share my own learnings with other members.

John

The GCTL is an incredibly affordable and environmentally friendly way to complete household projects and to have access to ‘one off’ miscellaneous items. I have always been interested in DIY, wood-work and upcycling, however, I never had the confidence to get started or the budget to buy all the tools needed. Without the library I would not have completed my recent projects. I am now able to use various saws, drills and create pocket holes, where I previously had no experience with these tools. The volunteers are so welcoming and encouraging and I definitely feel connected with the local community using the service.

Emer

The number of tools you guys have blew me away, everything I needed was there, not to mention each time I visited I was given tips on how to use the tools. I felt super empowered doing my home renos, then walking through my house and seeing it all completed makes me so proud. I made this home from my very hands; there aren’t many people that can say that, so it makes me extremely proud that I can.

Alessia

The tool library is a convenient way to source those items you use sporadically without having to purchase them. This reduces your carbon footprint and negates the need to purchase them.

Jeff

I adore the GCTL! I have been able to learn so much and borrow tools to help me with jobs like fitted Ikea cabinets, VJ panelling, and cutting hedges, I’d be lost without them! Everyone is super helpful and so nice too!

Melissa

Thanks to the library my family has been motivated and able to carry out maintenance that would only have become a bigger problem. We can move forward with confidence knowing we will be well-equipped and professionally guided by the awesome volunteers. We are lucky to have this resource on the Gold Coast and expansion in any form will add further value to this well-utilised and well-loved amenity.

Z. Franklin

Thank you for the initiative and drive to start and run the GCTL. It’s a fantastic idea and I am so glad it exists. The volunteers are to be commended- they do a fabulous job.

GCTL Member

I loaned a tent and camper beds for camping in my backyard with my 5 year old. We have never camped before so it was a great experience and we look forward to doing it again.

Nicole

I borrowed some tools to build a deck. It was a once off project so the tool library allowed me to use tools that I would otherwise have to buy and not use again creating waste.

Pete Van Baren

GCTL is a fabulous way to ease the financial burden of buying something used only once or twice which then sits wasted in a shed or cupboard. Borrowing is much better for the environment & the library helps build community.

GCTL Member

I’ve always been of the mindset that there is value in shared resources; especially items that see infrequent use. Buying new is not economically or environmentally sustainable for individuals or the planet. Through the sharing of items and knowledge the GCTL creates a sense of community.

GCTL Member

Repair days are the best

Maree

Are you ready to join the Gold Coast Tool Library and start borrowing tools and gear? Yes? great to hear and welcome to the sharing economy. Click on the Join Now button below and we look forward to meeting you.

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Gift membership

Gift memberships now available

Give the gift of sharing with a 12 month membership to the Gold Coast Tool Library.

Why gift just one item when you can give them access to borrow hundreds of different items. Maybe they want to try surfing, ride a unicycle, go camping or do some DIY creative projects. With the right tools for the job you can make that possible.

Is there someone in your life that is next to impossible to buy for? Do you have an eco conscious friend who is always saying “don’t buy me anything, we waste too much stuff”? Well a gift membership to the Gold Coast’s first sharing platform of things could be your answer.

Gift memberships available via clicking on the Inventory tab at the top of the page and then clicking on the present icon at the top of that page. Or follow this link to purchase now.

Social Equity and Community

There are many people in our society who are umable to purchase the items that they would like to use. By collaboratively pooling our resources we enable an equitable sharing community where for the minimal cost of a library membership, everyone can have access to gear that they need and can enjoy.

There are many other benefits that a community space develops including social inclusion, reducing loneliness, increased mental health, as well as learning and teaching new skills through the sharing of knowledge, culture and friendship.

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A Win for the Environment

Every item we buy comes with an embodied energy debt so by reducing unnecessary consumption and outsourcing ownership to the community, we can reduce our individual impact as well as our local community’s collective carbon footprint by just borrowing what you need, when you need it.

By repairing our gear and extending the usable lifespan of an item we keep it out of landfill and therefore delay the purchase of more consumable items. 

Members Borrowing Terms and Conditions

When joining as a borrowing member either online or in person you will be asked to read, sign and adhere to the Library Membership and Borrowing Terms and Conditions of the Gold Coast Tool Library Inc.

You can read these in full here.

You are also required to read and sign the Liability Waiver document either digitally online, or in person before borrowing from the library.

You can read the Waiver here.

Keeping our members safe is important to us so please read the Safe Borrowing Checklist and Electrical Safety information so you have a safe borrowing experience.

Safe Borrowing Checklist and Electrical Safety