What is a Library of Things?

SHARE Frome is a Library of Things. Like a normal library, you sign up as a member and borrow items you need. We have a large variety of items, from power tools to sporting equipment. To view them all visit our online catalogue!

“The average drill is used for only 13 minutes in its entire lifetime.”  What if, instead of buying that drill, you save money and borrow one? Or by donating a drill you stop multiple others from buying too.

Why Borrow?

Save the Environment

Borrowing instead of buying can make a big difference to your carbon footprint. In 2020, our users saved 199 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions, 254 tonnes of raw material use and 22 tonnes of manufacturing waste. By borrowing, you avoid unnecessary production as well as waste ending up in landfill.

Save Money

Our items can be as much as £800 to buy new. Our drills and carpet cleaners cost £300, so by borrowing for around £20 a week, you could save around £260, if you only borrow it once or twice a year.

We offer Concession memberships, to those receiving benefits or in full time education. This membership gives those borrowers a further 75% off our catalogue prices.

Save Space

Ever got frustrated by the fact that your juicer you use once in a blue moon, takes up so much space? Or trying to fit your lawnmower back in the shed every year? By borrowing instead of buying, these kinds of items are a great way to save space in your home!

Connect to your Community

SHARE does so much more than lend people drills, tents and disco lights. Most of our items are kindly donated by the Frome community and we have a wonderful team of volunteers who help out in the shop and repair our items. Being a member of SHARE Frome, whether a regular borrower, volunteer or supporter gives people a sense of belonging and pride about what we’re achieving together.

Opening Times

Monday: 8.30-11:00 & 15:30-18:00
Tuesday: 8.30-11:00
Wednesday: CLOSED
Thursday: 15:30-18:00
Friday: 8.30-11:00 & 15:30-18:00
Saturday: 8:30-11:00
Sunday: CLOSED

How to Borrow

Step 1:
Become a member. It’s quick & easy.

Step 2:
Reserve your items online. You can see our full catalogue of items here.

Step 3:
Collect your item noting when it must be returned and take it away to enjoy!

Step 4:
When you’ve finished, check your borrows are clean and return them to SHARE ready for the next person to borrow.