North Kohala Tool Library relies on its all vounteer crew to keep the tools in tip-top shape and keep them coming and going through the door. It’s all thanks to these dedicated and hard workers that we have this amazing resource in Kohala.

Here’s to you, Tooligans!

Mahalo for all you do!

Meet the Tooligans

Karen S

Tool Librarian
Eileen H

Tool Librarian
Midori W

Tool Librarian
Clark J

Tool Librarian
Jason R

Tool Librarian
Kevin C

Tool Librarian
Ronnie P

Tool Librarian
Wes K

Mr. Fixit
Jack B

Tool Librarian
Harry T

Manager

David Gibbs, founder and program director

David Gibbs and his young family moved to Kohala in 2018. His background is in construction, engineering, project management, homesteading and international aid. The tool library strikes a chord with his passion for the environment, community, projects and resilience. Grateful for being welcomed with the Kohala community, he is happy to be a part of a project that will have a positive impact and contribute to the community.
david@nktoollibrary.org (808) 987-3116

Lani Bowman, treasurer and advisor

Lani Bowman is a native Hawaiian and lifelong resident of Kohala. She has been involved in community work most of her adult life. Lani is a networker. She loves to support efforts that make Kohala the caring and sharing community that it is. Lani’s background is in environmental science, and she is a great proponent of reducing, reusing, refurbishing and recycling. She feels the tool library is a great way to bring the community together to support each other in both donating and borrowing tools. The Library also helps people avoid having to purchase tools and those who wish to donate to have an outlet to do so.

Former Tooligans

The Tool Library owes much of its success to those who have dedicated time and effort to make it happen.

The contribution these folks have made is very much appreciated.