Chena Tool Library

Chena Tool Library Our mission: Empowering our community by eliminating barriers to tools, knowledge, and support. That is where the Chena Tool Library steps in. Lend tools.

Empowering our community by eliminating barriers to tools, knowledge, and support. Fairbanks is filled with resourceful and determined people that have projects from homebuilding, to car repair, to food preservation. But not everyone has the money, space, or desire to own all the tools needed to complete those projects. We are committed to providing access to tools to our community. And we hope to

be a place to exchange ideas, learn, and support our fellow Fairbanksans in their do-it-yourself endeavors. We are an organization of committed do-it-yourself enthusiasts. We want to help you succeed with your projects by providing you with quality tools and know-how. Interested in borrowing tools? It's easy to become a member. Annual membership is donation based (we suggest $1 for every $1000) of family income. We strive to be welcoming and available to everyone regardless of income. Find out more at chenatoollibrary.org/membership.html

Browse our inventory at chenatoollibrary.myturn.com/library/inventory/browse. You might just find that tool that you've been needing. We hope to see you soon at the Chena Tool Library! Build community. The Chena Tool Library is a proud member of the North Star Community Foundation.

The Chena Tool Library will be CLOSED Wed 6/17 while we move to our new space at 529 Front St. Hope to see you all there...
06/13/2026

The Chena Tool Library will be CLOSED Wed 6/17 while we move to our new space at 529 Front St. Hope to see you all there on Saturday!

Did you hear? 📢 The Chena Tool Library is getting a new home! We're working hard to prep our new space at 529 Front Stre...
06/08/2026

Did you hear? 📢

The Chena Tool Library is getting a new home! We're working hard to prep our new space at 529 Front Street to continue our mission to empower the Fairbanks community through tool lending.

🌟GRAND OPENING - June 27🌟

Keep an eye out for more details!

05/23/2026

The TOOL SWAP IS TODAY! This is our 8th Tool Swap. They just keep getting bigger and better! Come shop tools from 12-2 PM and find the new-to-you tools of your dreams! We’ve got a wood chipper, a golden-clad Skilsaw, a Singer Serger, and MORE! So excited to see you. We take cash or card!

For sale: every tool you could ever want! Hundreds, maybe even thousands of tools are up for grabs tomorrow. Here are so...
05/23/2026

For sale: every tool you could ever want! Hundreds, maybe even thousands of tools are up for grabs tomorrow. Here are some photos of what's currently available, and people can still drop off donations and items to sell tomorrow.

Don't miss out on this great opportunity!

Saws, heaters, snowshoes, leaf blower, an ice cream maker, dipnets... you name it, we might have it.

Saturday, May 23rd at Pioneer Park
Tool Drop off: 8-11
Shop: 12-2

Did you hear that our annual Tool Swap is 👉 THIS SATURDAY 👈 at Pioneer Park!? As always, you have options! In classic “s...
05/22/2026

Did you hear that our annual Tool Swap is 👉 THIS SATURDAY 👈 at Pioneer Park!? As always, you have options! In classic “swap” style, you can drop off items you’d like to sell either Friday night between 5 - 7 PM (yep - that’s new this year) or Saturday morning between 8 - 11 AM (just check the ⬆️ slides for info on drive up vs. walk up).

You don’t have to bring a tool to buy a tool. The market portion of the event is open to EVERYONE from 12 - 2 PM!

The Chena Tool Library is a 501(c)3 non-profit and a proud member of the North Star Community Foundation. Learn more at chenatoollibrary.org

Saturday, May 23Tool Library open hours are limited to 10am to 12.Doors open for the Tool Swap at 12 o'clock at Pioneer ...
05/19/2026

Saturday, May 23
Tool Library open hours are limited to 10am to 12.
Doors open for the Tool Swap at 12 o'clock at Pioneer Park. Hope to see everyone there!

05/15/2026

Hey everyone! We are looking forward to our biggest event of the year, the 2026 Tool Swap on Saturday, May 23 at Alaskaland/Pioneer Park Centennial Center.

We can really use some more volunteers to help make this event a smashing success, so if you can help please send us an email at [email protected].

We need tool evaluators, display wizards, greeters, and cashiers and data entry help- there’s something for everyone! Thanks!

We need PAINT and LUMBER donations!!!The Chena Tool Library is moving to a new location in the old Alaska Tent and Tarp ...
05/12/2026

We need PAINT and LUMBER donations!!!

The Chena Tool Library is moving to a new location in the old Alaska Tent and Tarp building by Lat 65 (more on that in a later post).

We need white paint for the walls and 8 ft 2x4s, 2x3s, or 1x3s and plywood/OSB for new shelves. I know everyone has a half gallon or more of paint and some boards laying around, so please help us out of you can spare. Please drop off your donations during open hours in the next week or 2 and we will see if we can get enough for our needs.

We could also use some peg board and a new desk, but that can wait, too.

Thanks so much. You all are the best. We are really looking forward to this new space.

Want to know how to sell tools at the Tool Swap? It's easy! If you have 15 items or less, fill out our seller form, drop...
05/10/2026

Want to know how to sell tools at the Tool Swap? It's easy!
If you have 15 items or less, fill out our seller form, drop them off, and we'll help you tag your tools.

More than 15 items? Get a table! Just fill out the first page of the seller form and sell your tools during the swap. This allows you to talk directly with customers to get the best deal. Table sellers only need to track their total sales to each person (on sales slips provided by the CTL).

The CTL will handle all customer payments so you don't have to. 20% of sales go to the CTL to support Fairbanks' only tool lending library.

Drive up tool drop off this year is available Friday, May 22 (5 - 7 pm) and Saturday, May 23 (8 - 10 am). Due to the swap happening on the opening day of Pioneer Park, sellers will not be able to drive up and drop off tools after 10 am. But we'll have carts, wheelbarrows, and hand trucks available for anyone needing to walk tools in after 10 am.

To find the seller form and read more details about the swap, check out our website: https://www.chenatoollibrary.org/tool-swap.html.

Let us know if you want to sell tools at the swap and we can help you get ready early so all goes smooth on swap day! Comment, message, email ([email protected]), or give us a call (907-455-8665) - we are here to help and want the swap to be a success for YOU and the CTL.

​ Fairbanks! Did you know that our Annual Tool Swap is right around the corner? SATURDAY - MAY 23rd! We are hosting it at The Centennial Center (Pickle Barrel) in Pioneer Park again this year!...

Anyone have a 36" exterior door laying around that they would donate to the Tool Library? Preferably with a 6" jam and h...
05/09/2026

Anyone have a 36" exterior door laying around that they would donate to the Tool Library? Preferably with a 6" jam and hinges on the left as you are looking at it from the outside.

Address

1917 Lillian Street
Fairbanks, AK
99709

Opening Hours

Wednesday 3pm - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+19074558665

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