'We think it's a great public service': at 1,200 items, 450 members, Innovative Mundelein Tool Library still growing mundelein_il
Demand may not be high for the 20-foot level recently added to the Mundelein Tool Library's inventory, but like the 1,180 other items available to check out, it's there if you need it.
Since the concept was introduced to Mundelein officials about three years ago, the library has organized as a nonprofit, secured space from the village, and grown beyond expectations in the number of members as well as tools and geographic reach. Things have gone well since the library, said to be the first of its kind in Lake County, opened in June 2021.
"Tool libraries are an innovative development and are being recognized around the country as a novel, interesting, exciting way to engage in the sharing economy, as it's been labeled, and it can put Mundelein on the map as an innovative community," he added. The allure is that the library has a tool for nearly anything and any season, from typical household chores or projects to hobbies and more specialized needs. Some of the tools are pro- and industry-grade.
On a recent Tuesday evening, Berthold needed a tool to dig a hole and drive posts into the ground to secure a large holiday decoration. He also stopped by when his lawn mower broke -- and when he needed a leaf and branch chipper.
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