Chena Tool Library

We are currently searching for a new Tool Librarian and are operating under reduced hours. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this transition.
Visit us at our new location at 529 Front Street near Lat 65 Brewery!

Lend tools. Build Community.

Welcome to your local Fairbanks tool library! We lend tools for your DIY projects. Yes, just like a library, except with tools!

Donate $

Temporary Open Hours:
Wednesdays 5pm - 7pm
Saturdays: 11am - 3pm

529 Front Street
Fairbanks Alaska 99701

907.455.TOOL (8665)
[email protected]

How does this work?
To start borrowing tools, simply become a member, check out our inventory, then stop by to pick them up!

Support Fairbanks Families Starting Over.

We've partnered with Fairbanks based Safe Harbor Outreach to help families affected by domestic violence.
Your $35 donation provides a complete household toolkit for a fresh start.
To donate for multiple toolkits, please write "Multiple Toolkits Please!" on the donation form.

What's a Tool Library?

A tool library is just what it sounds like: a place for community members to share resources, learn from each other, and check out tools for their own projects. Fairbanks is a community of do-it-yourselfers, from homebuilding to car repair to chicken raising. However, not everyone can afford all the tools needed for these projects, nor does everyone have the space to store them or even the desire to own them for infrequent or one-time use.

Here's a great video from Inner West tool library explaining what a tool library is.

The Chena Tool Library is a member of the North Star Community Foundation.

[email protected] | 907.455.TOOL (8665) | 529 Front St Fairbanks Alaska 99701