Free Exchanges & Lending Libraries

 

Free stuff exchanges provide platforms for people to give and get items for free, reducing waste and promoting a sharing economy. 

Buy Nothing Project - A gift economy community where members share items for free within their local neighborhoods. Search for and join your local Buy Nothing group to participate.

Craigslist Free Section - A section of Craigslist where people can list items they are giving away for free. Browse or post items available in the Portland area.

Curbside Alerts and Free Items Facebook Group - A Facebook group for posting curbside and free items available in Portland. Members can share items they no longer need and find free treasures.

Freecycle.org - A global network where members can give away and get items for free locally. Search for the Portland group to join and start exchanging.

Freeya - A community-based sharing platform where members can list and request free items. The app connects people locally to share and find items they need.

Nextdoor - A neighborhood-focused social network where members can post free items in the "Free and For Sale" section. It connects neighbors to share items and local information.

Portland Mama's Free Items Facebook Group - A Facebook group specifically for Portland moms to gift and receive free items for their families. Join the group to participate in the community.

Tool Libraries

Tool libraries provide community members with access to a wide range of tools for home repair, gardening, and other projects. They often offer repair workshops and skill-sharing events. Hours vary by location, so please check their websites for specific hours and details.

Specialty Libraries

Kitchen Share SE - A kitchen tool library offering a variety of cooking tools, small appliances, and canning equipment. Members can borrow items for free. Check their website for current status and hours.

  • Address: 2800 SE Harrison St, Portland, OR 97214 (Note: Confirm current address as this may change)

Library of Things - Offer a wide variety of items for borrowing, such as  kitchen equipment, electronics, musical instruments, board games, and more. 

Beaverton Public Library of Things 

  • Main Beaverton Public Library address: 12375 SW 5th Street, Beaverton, OR 97005

    • Phone: 503-644-2197

  • Scholl’s Ferry Public Library address: 11200 SW Murray Scholls Place, Suite 102, Beaverton, OR 97007

    • Phone: 503-644-2197

Hillsboro Public Library Library of Things

  • Hillsboro Shute Park Library address: 775 SE 10th Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97123

  • Hillsboro Brookwood Library: 2850 NE Brookwood Pkwy, Hillsboro, OR 97124

    • Phone: (503) 615-6500

Libraries in Clackamas County (LINCC) Library of Things - Nine LINCC libraries have a Library of Things collection: Canby, Estacada, Hoodland, Lake Oswego, Milwaukie, Oregon City, Sandy, West Linn, and Wilsonville. Each library maintains its own, separate Library of Things collection; items must be held, picked up, and returned at their respective location.