The Share ShopA library of things

Borrow instead of buying.

Helping Novocastrians own less and live more since 2018.

Shelves of power tools, cases and kitchen equipment inside the shed, each with a numbered label.
A dog asleep on the shed floor beside a trolley of board games.
The front of the shed, painted with a mural of green and yellow leaves. A hand-lettered sign above the roller door reads The Share Shop, a library of things.

A tent for the long weekend. A gazebo for a backyard party. An air fryer to try before you buy. A pressure washer for that one job. A sewing machine to mend, not replace.

Have a look

Anyone can browse. Members can reserve.

Over 250 things across six types. You don't need to be a member to look. Join when you find something you need.

How it works

01

Join

$15 for 3 months, or $52 for the year, paid upfront.

02

Reserve

Log in, pick your dates, and we'll have it ready.

03

Pick it up

Come in when we're open and give your name.

3,607
loans since 2018
250+
things on the shelves
350+
volunteer hours in 2025–26

Why we do it

We help people own less and live more.

Borrowing instead of buying saves money, saves space, and keeps things out of landfill for longer.

Things we're after

We're after a few particular things.

We're guided by our members and by what the borrowing data tells us. If you've got something on the list, we'd love to hear from you.

Keep up with us

New things, holiday hours and where to find us.

We post new things, holiday hours and where to find us as they happen.

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