Why buy when you can borrow?
Woolwich 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.
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 Woolwich Centre Library, 35 Wellington St, London SE18 6HQ. There’s step free access.
Trains and underground
The library is a 3-4 minute walk from Woolwich Arsenal station.
Car Parking
Calderwood Street Multi-Storey Car Park is about 200m (approx) from the library entrance. You can access the carpark from Monk Street.
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, Better and Royal Borough of Greenwich council have partnered to bring Library of Things to Woolwich!
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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