Welcome to ALLoT – A Library of Things for All @ Mud Island Community Garden
Live More x Use Less
About
Have you ever bought something for a one-off job, only for it to sit gathering dust in a cupboard? ALLoT, a Library of Things at Mud Island Community Garden, is a sharing shed of useful items, where you can borrow things when you need them, instead of buying them. Whether it’s a tool for a DIY project, equipment for a special event, or something new you’d like to try, the Lending Library gives access to things you need, while saving money, reducing clutter, and cutting down on waste.
Sharing resources offers a win for your wallet, a win for our community and a win for the planet, what’s not to like? It brings people together. Every item borrowed is part of a simple idea: when we share more, we create less waste, own less clutter and consume less stuff. At Mud Island Community Garden we are not only growing in the garden! We are nurturing a Circular community culture of reuse, sharing and repair. It’s an opportunity to take practical steps to climate action, develop new skills, share resources and think about a more sustainable future for all. If there is something you are looking for not in the Library yet, get in touch, we may be able to help.
Why borrow?
- Save money and avoid unnecessary purchases.
- Free up space at home by owning less.
- Reduce waste and make better use of existing resources.
- Try new hobbies, projects, and activities.
- Connect with a community that values sharing and sustainability.
- Borrow what you need. Share what you can.
- Loan, don’t own! – Let’s live more by using less
How to borrow
Getting started is easy!
1. Become a Member
Join Mud Island Community Garden to access our Library of Things
2. Browse the Collection
Take a look through our Library of Things and find what you’d like to borrow.
3. Book Your Item
Email us at allotdublin@gmail.com with the item you’d like to borrow.
4. Collect & Enjoy
Arrange collection; We are at the Garden most Saturdays at 3pm. Always email ahead so we can make sure we have what you need.
Bring proof of current address and photo ID, sign the borrowing agreement, and you’re ready to go.
A Few Things to Remember
Standard loans are for one week unless otherwise agreed.
Please return items clean and in the same condition you received them.
If an item is damaged or develops a fault, let us know as soon as possible.
Borrowing is free for members of Mud Island Community Garden.
Simple, affordable, and sustainable — Come along and try, borrow instead of buy 
For loads more Circular lifestyle tips and info on all things, reuse, share and repair, check out Circular.ie
