The Brookfield Tool Library and Outdoor Equipment Library at Century Hall
RULES & BORROWING POLICIES
1. Members must be 18 years of age or older to borrow tools from the Brookfield Tool Library or Outdoor Equipment Library at Century Hall (“Library”).
2. Only Members are authorized to use Library tools and equipment. Members shall not permit the use of Library items by any non-member.
3. The tools in our collection may not be used for any trade, business, rental, or commercial purposes.
4. Prior to borrowing tools, all Members must read and sign the Brookfield Tool Library and Outdoor Equipment Library at Century Hall Waiver and Indemnification Form.
5. Prior to borrowing tools with a cumulative value of over $100, all Members must provide a valid credit card number. By providing a credit card number, the Member hereby authorizes the Library to charge full amount for loss or damage of these tools to the credit card number provided, and certifies that the credit card information provided is true and correct as of the date given and will remain true and correct throughout the term of this Agreement. The Member agrees to promptly update the information in the event that it changes.
6. Tools and equipment may be borrowed for a period of three days, unless otherwise listed. All tools and equipment borrowed are to be returned to the Library by close of business on their due date. Items may only be returned during the Library’s open hours.
7. If an item is returned late, the Member will be responsible for a late fee of $5 per tool per day for power tools and $5 per tool per day for hand tools. Lifejackets and Outdoor bins are $5.00 per item per day. Kayaks & paddleboards are $10 per day per equipment piece. Late fees are capped at the full replacement cost of the item plus a $15 administrative fee per item. Late fees are subject to change.
8. The Library may replace severely delinquent items, holding the Member responsible for the full replacement cost plus a $5 administrative fee. Fines must be paid in full before borrowing additional items.
9. The Library reserves the right to use appropriate steps to retrieve delinquent items or unpaid fines and fees, including the use of a collection agency and/or legal action and assess the delinquent Member with the cost of any such action. The Library also reserves the right to forgive fees due to special circumstances.
10. Borrowed tools and equipment may be renewed once. Members may only check out a items twice in a row.
11. The Member agrees that the Library is not responsible for any manufacturing, material, or quality of workmanship defects of borrowed tools and equipment.
12. Library staff are available to assist in explaining operation of tools and equipment. However, by taking possession of any item, the Member is certifying that he or she is capable of using that item in a safe and proper manner.
13. The Member agrees that if any borrowed item becomes unsafe or in a state of disrepair, he or she must immediately discontinue use of the item and notify the Library of the issue on return, if not earlier.
14. All items are to be returned in the same condition as they were issued, barring normal wear and tear. All items must be returned clean. The Member agrees to pay for the loss of or damage to any item and further agrees to accept the Library’s assessment of condition of items and to further agree to the Library’s assessment of fair restitution for damage, dirtiness, delinquency, and/or loss of items in part or in total. This restitution amount could equal the full replacement cost of the item plus a $5 administrative fee.
15. The Library reserves the right to refuse the loan of any item at its discretion.
16. The Library reserves the right to alter the policy at any point.