At the center of its community, the farm fosters an environment that transforms both individuals and society through collaborative and participatory projects. Our lending libraries—offering books, tools, seeds, ag inputs, and even hospitality ware—are a key part of our vision which includes a circular, equitable economy. By sharing resources, we reduce waste, we promote sustainability, and we make essential materials and resources accessible to all. These libraries are part of our work to promote community-wide engagement and collective stewardship.
Please join in and share abundance!
Tool Lending Library
We have tools to share! Our tool lending library includes farming specific tools including some specialty tools and hand tools. We also have power tools available and even a few large pieces of equipment. If you have been considering purchasing a tool but really only need it once or twice, don’t buy - borrow!
Become a member of the Tool Lending Library today!
Complete a Membership Application
Participation in our tool lending library is membership based; KC Metro residents ages 16 and up may apply annually to become members.
Tool library members agree to follow the terms of our Lending Agreement when borrowing tools, and either make an pay what you’re able financial contribution or share their time and skills with us to help maintain and grow the library.
Once you’ve completed the membership application, in order to browse the library and check out tools, we ask that you schedule an appointment.
If you would like to visit the library outside of listed appointment times please email carolyn@kcfarmschool.org. Tools can be returned without an appointment anytime during KC Farm School’s normal hours of operation.
Book Lending Library
We have hundreds of books available for lending over a variety of topics and in a variety of reading levels! Stop by the farm office during business hours to peruse the book library.
We ask that you sign out the books and return them within 3 weeks to keep the library stocked and refreshed.
If you would like to donate books, please email us at info@kcfarmschool.org.
Hospitality Library
When we host events, we don’t do disposable. Because of that, we have plenty of event hosting supplies we are able to share including flatware, cups, plates, bowls and saucers.
If you are hosting a large event and want to make it more sustainable, please reach out to us at info@kcfarmschool.org.
Seed Library
We have seeds to share!
Stop by the farm office during business hours to peruse the seed library.
Please note that variety, quantity and availability will vary throughout the year and by the season.
If you have seed to share, let us know!
Mulching materials
Currently, at Common Ground, we have free wood chips available for the community thanks to our wonderful partners.
Bring a bucket and stop by on a Wednesday evening during our Farmers Market to take some free wood chips home with you!
Little Free Library
Located on the corner at 4223 Gibbs Road in KCK, our Little Free Library was installed in 2021 by Turner High School’s Building Trades program.
Stop by anytime to find a book you love or leave a book you’d like to share!
The library is regularly stocked by our team, local libraries and community members so the inventory is always changing.