Why buy when you can borrow?
Finsbury Park Library of Things is a place where you can borrow useful household items you don't use often for DIY, cleaning, gardening events and more.
Some of the things you can borrow
From DIY and cleaning tools to camping and cooking equipment - sign up to borrow 30+ high-quality household items for a few pounds a day.
Cleaning Things
Gardening Things
DIY Things
Cooking & Hosting
Feel too pricey? Get 25% off with our no-questions-asked concession rate.
How borrowing works
1. Join & reserve
Browse the Things online and make a reservation to borrow.
2. Borrow and return it
Collect your Thing. Use it. Then return it when you're done.
3. Track your impact
See how much waste you've saved from landfill by borrowing instead of buying.
How to find us
You’ll find our borrowing kiosk inside Bright Sparks Islington, 176 Seven Sisters Road, Finsbury Park, London, N7 7PX. There’s step free access.
Trains and underground
The library is a 4 minute walk from Finsbury Park Underground Station (Victoria and Piccadilly Lines).
Car Parking
There's a 20 minute loading bay directly outside the shop you can use at your own risk. The Bright Sparks team recommend putting on your hazards and boot up whilst you come into collect.
The story so far
Library of Things is a social enterprise that helps people save money and reduce waste. We started as a grassroots community movement in South London.
Now local residents, Islington Council and Bright Spark have partnered to bring Library of Things to Finsbury Park!
Three reasons why borrowing's better than buying
1. It's more convenient
It’s more affordable. Cuts down on clutter. And we’re just down the road. (Beats next day delivery right?!)
2. It's more rewarding
Meet your neighbours, get involved in your community, or even learn a new skill that could change your outlook
on life.
3. It's kinder to the planet
Sharing the Things you won't use often is a simple action all of us can take to live more sustainably.
Sign up so you're ready to borrow when you need it
Think borrowing will come in useful one day? Then stay in touch! We'll drop you an email with a link to our library so you're ready to start borrowing when you need it.
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