Hello Southwark! Why buy
when you
can rent?
Rent top-notch tools for DIY, cleaning, gardening, events and more. Prices start at £1.50 a day, helping you save up to £300 on the RRP of some items.
Now open in East Dulwich and Elephant and Castle!
Southwark residents can now rent 40+ useful household items from two brand new locations - The Castle Leisure Centre and Dulwich Leisure Centre, following the success of our Canada Water branch.
Say no to buying new
We’re a social enterprise making it easy to rent useful items - like drills, carpet cleaners and sewing machines - affordably from local spaces in London and beyond. Join the movement to buy less and share more today.
✔ Save £100s by renting instead of buying
✔ Reduce waste & support a circular economy
✔ Join a community of sharers in Southwark
1. Join & get inspired
Brose the Things online and make a reservation to rent.
2. Rent & return
Collect your thing. Use it. Then return it when you're done.
3. Track Your Impact
See how much money and waste you've saved by borrowing instead of buying.
388000kg
waste saved from landfill
£8 million
saved by members
1295t
of CO2 emissions saved
What your neighbours are saying
I needed a reciprocating saw to fix my suitcase wheels, and the Library of Things came through big time! They hooked me up with everything I needed.
Alice
An exceptionally fine bit of kit. Also as a woman carrying it around, you get a fair bit of respect!
Samara L.
We were really looking forward to enjoying our garden and Buttercup the Strimmer made it possible! It was easy to use and the borrowing experience is great!
Nat V.
We're teaming up to say no to wasteful one-time purchases
Since launching in Canada Water, locals have borrowed thousands of items - saving money and reducing waste! Now, we’re bringing this success to more of the borough, so you can rent handy household items right in your neighborhood.
We've joined forces with Southwark Council so every Southwark home is within 1.5 miles of a Library of Things. By borrowing instead of buying, we’re making Southwark greener, more affordable, and more connected.
Join the movement and be part of a sharing revolution in your borough!
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Ready to start renting?
Sign up to Library of Things to rent tools and
learn new skills along the way, without breaking the bank.