Vashon Tool Library will be closed on Dec 26th for the holidays. We will be open on Wednesday the 30th. Remember that Wednesday hours are changed to 4 to 7 PM.
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To better serve our members, we are adjusting our Wednesday evening hours slightly. The new hours are from 4 PM to 7 PM until further notice. Your dropoff and pickup appointments must be within that time range. You’ll see them in the appointment signup page – just select from the available times.
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We’ve made a last minute decision to close the library tomorrow, Sep 12, to protect our volunteers and members from the miserable air conditions that are out there. A few of you have already signed up, and we will make a good-faith effort to see that you get what you have reserved, but further reservations will not be accepted. Thanks for your patience.
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The Vashon Tool Library will be closed on Saturday, July 4th. Any tools that are due on that date can be returned the next week, with no late fees.
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The Vashon Tool Library will begin offering tools to check out to our members on a limited basis beginning on May 16. We will be open on Saturdays from 9 to noon and Wednesdays from 5 to 8 PM. A completely new set of procedures has been developed to adhere closely to the COVID-19 guidelines. Our transactions will now be completely online as much as possible, to minimize direct contact between our volunteers and the members. Go to our special COVID-19 webpage for detailed directions on how to proceed.
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In response to updated warnings from the state re the coronavirus situation, we are continuing the closure of the Vashon Tool Library until at least May 2nd. Like so many of us, we at the library are waiting and watching developments and trying to manage our response based on the latest information. Things are quite uncertain now, but later in April we might be able to see a bit more clearly. We will send bulletins by email and also post to our websites with the latest as soon as we can. Comments and inquiries can be sent to info@vashontools.org. Thank you for your patience and take care and be safe.
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The Vashon Tool Library will be closed on Saturday, July 20, for the Strawberry Festival. Vashon Highway is closed on that morning for the parade. so the library is inaccessible. The library will be open Sunday the 21st at the usual times, 2 to 5 PM.
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The Vashon Tool Library will be closed on Saturday, July 20, for the Strawberry Festival. Vashon Highway is closed on that morning for the parade. so the library is inaccessible. The library will be open Sunday the 21st at the usual times, 2 to 5 PM.
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Gordon R Barnett’s collection of 200 unique bells will be ringing in all their glory in the VCA Gift Shop. Vashon MakerSpace a place where islanders can create, learn and share their art, will be represented by a diverse exhibition of ten (10) artists.
Gordon R. Barnett “GRB Bells” (jewelry)
A wide selection of GRB Bells, silver & bronze that are cast using
traditional lost wax methods along with many contemporary refinements in
technology. His designs are responsive to many sources including; nature &
symbols; numerical concepts & architecture; mythology & sacred
geometry.
Vashon MakerSpace group show (multimedia)
The goal of this show is to encourage those with skills and knowledge to enrich
other by sharing and celebrating their expertise and ideas. Collection includes
wood work, cement formed face sculptures, jewelry, pottery, artistry
illustrating First Nations stories and Indigenous wisdom. Curated by Neil
Wiesblott, this exhibit includes art by Bob Powell, James Chesney, Jeff Berend,
Jude Spaith, Lee Beck, Maria Higuera, Mary Rose O’Reilley, Odin Lonning, Steve
Caldwell, Steve Schllossman.
Runs July 12 – July 21
Gallery Hours (starting July 1) Tues – Fri 12-5pm, Sat
& Sun 12-4pm (closed Monday)
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The Vashon Makerspace will present a chainsaw fundamentals class on Sunday, June 2nd, from 2 to 4 PM in the Gallery at the O Space, 18870 103rd Ave SW. The class is a broad introduction to chainsaw use. It covers the care and maintenance of the chainsaw, basic chainsaw safety, techniques of use, and tips on how to handle a variety of situations that islanders may encounter after a storm or windfall. This is a classroom demonstration event, there will be no field work or hands-on chainsaw work. We will also cover some of the additional emergency equipment that is available through the Vashon Tool Library.
Cost for the class is $25. To purchase tickets for the class, go to the website vashonmakerspace.org and click on Events and Classes.
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Tool Library closed on Dec 26th, 2020
/in Uncategorized /by Tool LibraryVashon Tool Library will be closed on Dec 26th for the holidays. We will be open on Wednesday the 30th. Remember that Wednesday hours are changed to 4 to 7 PM.
Wednesday Hours Changed for the winter
/in Uncategorized /by Tool LibraryTo better serve our members, we are adjusting our Wednesday evening hours slightly. The new hours are from 4 PM to 7 PM until further notice. Your dropoff and pickup appointments must be within that time range. You’ll see them in the appointment signup page – just select from the available times.
Tool Library Closed on Saturday due to Unhealthy Air Situation
/in Uncategorized /by Tool LibraryWe’ve made a last minute decision to close the library tomorrow, Sep 12, to protect our volunteers and members from the miserable air conditions that are out there. A few of you have already signed up, and we will make a good-faith effort to see that you get what you have reserved, but further reservations will not be accepted. Thanks for your patience.
Tool Library Closed for the Fourth of July
/in Uncategorized /by Tool LibraryThe Vashon Tool Library will be closed on Saturday, July 4th. Any tools that are due on that date can be returned the next week, with no late fees.
Tool Library Reopening Scheduled for May 16th
/in Uncategorized /by Tool LibraryThe Vashon Tool Library will begin offering tools to check out to our members on a limited basis beginning on May 16. We will be open on Saturdays from 9 to noon and Wednesdays from 5 to 8 PM. A completely new set of procedures has been developed to adhere closely to the COVID-19 guidelines. Our transactions will now be completely online as much as possible, to minimize direct contact between our volunteers and the members. Go to our special COVID-19 webpage for detailed directions on how to proceed.
Tool Library to be closed until at least May 2nd
/in Uncategorized /by Tool LibraryIn response to updated warnings from the state re the coronavirus situation, we are continuing the closure of the Vashon Tool Library until at least May 2nd. Like so many of us, we at the library are waiting and watching developments and trying to manage our response based on the latest information. Things are quite uncertain now, but later in April we might be able to see a bit more clearly. We will send bulletins by email and also post to our websites with the latest as soon as we can. Comments and inquiries can be sent to info@vashontools.org. Thank you for your patience and take care and be safe.
Tool Library closed Saturday for Strawberry Festival
/in Uncategorized /by Tool LibraryThe Vashon Tool Library will be closed on Saturday, July 20, for the Strawberry Festival. Vashon Highway is closed on that morning for the parade. so the library is inaccessible. The library will be open Sunday the 21st at the usual times, 2 to 5 PM.
Tool Library closed Saturday for Strawberry Festival
/in Uncategorized /by Tool LibraryThe Vashon Tool Library will be closed on Saturday, July 20, for the Strawberry Festival. Vashon Highway is closed on that morning for the parade. so the library is inaccessible. The library will be open Sunday the 21st at the usual times, 2 to 5 PM.
MakerSpace will be part of Summer Arts Fest this year
/in Uncategorized /by Tool LibrarySummer Arts Fest: July 12 Art Exhibitions
Gordon R Barnett’s collection of 200 unique bells will be ringing in all their glory in the VCA Gift Shop. Vashon MakerSpace a place where islanders can create, learn and share their art, will be represented by a diverse exhibition of ten (10) artists.
Gordon R. Barnett “GRB Bells” (jewelry)
A wide selection of GRB Bells, silver & bronze that are cast using traditional lost wax methods along with many contemporary refinements in technology. His designs are responsive to many sources including; nature & symbols; numerical concepts & architecture; mythology & sacred geometry.
Vashon MakerSpace group show (multimedia)
The goal of this show is to encourage those with skills and knowledge to enrich other by sharing and celebrating their expertise and ideas. Collection includes wood work, cement formed face sculptures, jewelry, pottery, artistry illustrating First Nations stories and Indigenous wisdom. Curated by Neil Wiesblott, this exhibit includes art by Bob Powell, James Chesney, Jeff Berend, Jude Spaith, Lee Beck, Maria Higuera, Mary Rose O’Reilley, Odin Lonning, Steve Caldwell, Steve Schllossman.
Runs July 12 – July 21
Gallery Hours (starting July 1) Tues – Fri 12-5pm, Sat & Sun 12-4pm (closed Monday)
Chainsaw Fundamentals Class June 2
/in Uncategorized /by Tool LibraryThe Vashon Makerspace will present a chainsaw fundamentals class on Sunday, June 2nd, from 2 to 4 PM in the Gallery at the O Space, 18870 103rd Ave SW. The class is a broad introduction to chainsaw use. It covers the care and maintenance of the chainsaw, basic chainsaw safety, techniques of use, and tips on how to handle a variety of situations that islanders may encounter after a storm or windfall. This is a classroom demonstration event, there will be no field work or hands-on chainsaw work. We will also cover some of the additional emergency equipment that is available through the Vashon Tool Library.
Cost for the class is $25. To purchase tickets for the class, go to the website vashonmakerspace.org and click on Events and Classes.