PROJECTS
Lending Library
Your destination for borrowing free event supplies in Portland that reduce costs, support a circular economy, and reduce barriers for inclusive events. As a dedicated community resource, we offer an array of supplies designed to support neighborhood groups, community-based organizations, and small businesses.
HOW TO RESERVE ITEMS
- Log in or create an account below.
- Confirm your email address.
- Please allow up to 48 hrs for approval of your request to create an account.
- Once approved, you can start reserving items!
- To reserve multiple of the same item, simply reserve one item for the desired date(s) and then select the number you would like to reserve under “Requested” in your cart.
- Please reserve items at least one week in advance.
Lending Library Eligibility
The intent of the library is to support homegrown public events led by small businesses, farmer’s markets, individual vendors, community associations, nonprofits, building managers, and community groups in Portland.
If you or your event/project are not in Portland, you can reach out to joshua@ecolloyd.org to discuss options.
Lending Library FAQs
Supplies can be checked out for up to one week.
As of right now, the only location available for pickup/dropoff will be our back door at the Lloyd Center. While the Lloyd Center itself is closed to the public, our office is still accessible. Specific instructions will be emailed closer to your reservation date. Please note that with the closure of the Lloyd Center mall, our office will be moving, and some of the lending library pickup/drop off processes will be changing in early Fall. If your pickup or return dates are affected by the transition, we will follow up with you with the details and updates.
We are open Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Anybody organizing a public event in the greater Portland metro area is eligible to use our Library!
No, unfortunately, supplies are only available for pickup at the Lloyd EcoDistrict office.
Nothing! This is a free resource for the Lloyd community.
Lendees are responsible for the cost of any severe damage or replacement of any lost supplies. Normal wear and tear is not considered severe damage.
The Lloyd Lending Library is a free community resource that empowers local small businesses and organizations by providing supplies to lower the costs of community events and projects. By supporting local initiatives, we reduce waste in the community as well as help foster a sense of community.
Lloyd EcoDistrict’s vision is to ensure Portland’s Lloyd neighborhood is one of the most sustainable neighborhoods in North America, and a leader in equity, resilience, and climate protection at the local level. We do this by setting goals and implementing initiatives in Lloyd addressing connectivity, health & well-being, living infrastructure, peace, place, prosperity, and resource regeneration.
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS’ FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Transportation items in the lending library made possible by a grant from Metro’s Regional Travel Options program.
