Simply sign up, verify your identity, and start browsing or sharing items in your neighborhood library. You can join an existing library or create a new one for your community.

Not at all! You can join purely to borrow from neighbors. Sharing items is optional—some people love lending, others prefer borrowing. Both strengthen the community.

During signup, you can search for existing libraries in your area or create a new one. Libraries are typically organized by neighborhood, building, or community group.

Almost anything! Tools, outdoor equipment, kitchen appliances, books, games, camping gear, and more. We only prohibit items that require registration or licensing (like firearms), age-restricted items, or consumables.

You coordinate directly with the item owner through notifications. Most people arrange porch pickups or quick doorstep handoffs, but you can meet however works best for both of you.

That depends on the item and what you work out with the owner. Some items like ladders might be needed for just a day, while books could be borrowed for weeks. Communication is key!

Yes! You can borrow from multiple neighbors simultaneously. Just be respectful of return times and item care—your reliability builds trust in the community.

Use the feedback button in the lower right corner to share your idea! Your neighbors will get notified, and it helps the community understand what items would be most valuable to share.

Every user verifies their identity during signup. Beyond that, trust is built through successful sharing experiences. Our community guidelines emphasize care, accountability, and neighborly respect.

We have clear community guidelines about item care and responsibility. Most issues are resolved between neighbors through honest communication. Accidents happen—approach with understanding, and most people step up to make things right.

Reach out to them first—sometimes people just forget! If that doesn't work, you can report the issue. Repeated violations affect community trust, and we take these seriously.

Yes. We only share the minimum information needed for safe transactions. Your full address is never public—only your general neighborhood. We don't sell data, show ads, or track your stuff for commercial purposes. This is a civic utility, not a business.

StuffLibrary is completely free. No ads, no affiliate links, no hidden fees. We believe sharing should be accessible to everyone, and we're committed to keeping it that way.

No. StuffLibrary is designed for neighborly sharing, not rental transactions. If you're looking to rent items commercially, other platforms serve that purpose. Here, we're building community through generosity.

We don't—not yet, anyway. StuffLibrary is a passion project focused on proving that community-driven sharing can work. We're exploring sustainable funding models that preserve our values: no ads, no data collection, no commercialization of neighborly trust.

No! StuffLibrary works in your mobile browser. Just visit stufflibrary.org from your phone, and it works like an app. You can even add it to your home screen for quick access.

When you add an item, AI analyzes your photo and generates a unique watercolor illustration. It's part of our library card aesthetic—nostalgic, friendly, and distinctly StuffLibrary. Plus it keeps your actual photos private.