A Community Library of Things

A community library of things

We are Brighton Borrowers, a free to use library of things run by the community for the community.

We have a range of items you can borrow for free whenever you need them. From pressure washers and blenders to tents and toys, we have all sorts of things that you might need only occasionally or for a short period of time.

Many of these have been donated by your neighbours, while others we have bought thanks to a grant from the National Lottery Communities Fund.

We think it’s better for everyone in the community to share the things we don’t use very often, than to each buy the same items and have them collect dust until we need them. Sharing things in this way not only saves money, it also reduces our impact on the environment.

Opening hours and locations

Planet Brighton
Brighton Open Market
Sundays 11.00 - 13.00

Brightstore
Hollingdean Community Centre
Tuesdays 16.00 - 17.00

The Wood Store*
Edward Street
Mondays 14.00 - 16.00
Fridays 10.00 - 11.30
Saturdays 10.30 - 12.00

*Please note: The Wood Store is not wheelchair accessible. If you would like to collect from this venue, please contact us on info@brightonborrowers.co.uk to discuss, and we can likely bring your items outside to you.

Winter closures

Our sessions at the Wood Store, the Open Market and Brightstore are open as usual.

We will be closed for Christmas from 21st December till 5th January. We will be offering extended loans over that period, but not taking new loans or returns.

Become a borrower

Sign up for free to start borrowing!

You can see what items we have available to borrow on our catalogue

Got something to lend?

We are currently collecting donations of items for the library. If you have any good quality items you would like to donate, please see our donations wish list.

Want to get involved?

Do you want to meet other community-minded neighbours and help with running the project? Or do you have skills in fixing items that you’d like to put to good use? Please see our get involved page.

We are established as a non-profit community interest company, and everyone who works on the project does so on a voluntary basis.