A Library of Things For ALL – ALLoT
ALLoT – a Library of Things for ALL will be open for lending on Saturdays between 2-4pm from October 4th onwards.
Meet up and info session at our Official Grand Opening will be at the Repair Cafe on Sunday 28th September!
How to Borrow;
Step 1: Be a CURRENT Mud Island Member & aged over 18. We must confirm membership status in order to allow borrowing.
To do this, please verify membership in advance by emailing allotdublin@gmail.com
If you wish to renew membership you can do so at https://www.mudisland.ie/join-
Step 2: Sign our Safety Checklist and ALLoT’s Borrowing Terms & Conditions.
Step 3: Provide ID and confirm Address
The Library is here for YOU to use and benefit from. Initial Lending Items Include: DIY equipment: Painting Kit, Hand tools and Tool Kit, Drill and Sander, Garden Tools, Bike Tools. Camping Equipment – 3 Person Pop Up Tent, Large Family Tent, Tennis and Squash Rackets, Guitar, Folding chairs and Table, Suitcase & Rucksack.
If there is something specific you want to borrow, get in touch and let us know. Please note: currently we are unable to lend ladders, saws, sledgehammers and mains powered electrical items, due to Insurance limitations.
We need members to get involved & we need your support. Please come visit, say hello & borrow something. If you can help at the Library, we would love to hear from you. If you have something to donate to the Library, get in contact to discuss things further.
Huge thanks to everyone who completed our survey. The responses have been extremely positive with 81% of respondents very keen to use the Library. 66% want to borrow DIY Equipment & Garden Tools, with 43% interested in Leisure and Entertainment items.
Most people consider the biggest benefit of borrowing is establishing a sustainable, sharing and more circular community.
The lucky name out of the hat and winner of lunch at Cloud Cafe is Niall Duffy, congratulations and enjoy lunch on us 🙂
Get in touch via email allotdublin@gmail.com. Check Instagram for latest updates & to check out all the good stuff coming soon to borrow at the garden https://www.instagram.
Let’s get borrowing, Mud Islanders. Let’s build a more circular and sustainable community, by creating less waste, owning less clutter and consuming less stuff!
