SouthWest Metro Lending Library

10/09/2026

Weekly Item Spotlight: Electric Or Gas Pole Saw...

Got branches hanging too low, scraping the roof, or stealing the sunlight from your garden?

Before you haul out a wobbly ladder and a handsaw, reach for our pole saw instead.

A pole saw lets you trim high branches safely from the ground. No climbing, no balancing acts. Clean up storm damage, shape overgrown trees, and clear dead limbs in a single afternoon.

It's one of those tools you only need a few times a year, which makes it a perfect borrow, not a buy.

Why buy it when you can check it out?

That's what we're all about at the SouthWest Metro Lending Library. Browse the collection and grab yours today.

10/02/2026

Weekly Item Spotlight: Corded Electric Edger...

Ever look at your driveway, sidewalks, or garden beds and wish you could get those nice, clean, professional-looking edges?

A lawn edger is just the tool for the job!

A Corded Electric Edger helps you create crisp, clean edges along sidewalks, driveways, and landscaping beds, giving your yard that neat, finished look without spending money on a tool you may only use a few times a year.

Why buy it when you can check it out?

That's what we're all about at the Southwest Metro Lending Library!

For just $99 annually, you get access to 3,000+ items to help tackle home projects, yard work, entertaining, DIY projects, and so much more.

Be A Part Of Something We Can All Benefit From: Save Money. Reduce Clutter. Share with the Community.

Visit SouthwestMetroLendingLibrary.org to explore our inventory and become a member.

- Creating A Community Of Sharing -

09/22/2026

WEEKLY ITEM SPOTLIGHT: PIPE INSPECTION CAMERA

Ever wonder what’s happening inside your pipes?

Before you start tearing things apart, our Pipe Inspection Camera can help you take a look inside.

Use it to help:
• Find clogs and blockages
• Locate problems inside pipes
• Inspect hard-to-reach areas
• Get a better idea of what you’re dealing with before making repairs

It’s one of those specialty tools you might not need very often, but when you need it, it can be incredibly useful.

And that’s exactly why the Southwest Metro Lending Library exists.

Why buy a tool you may only use once when you can check it out from your community lending library?

With 3,000+ items available to members, there’s a good chance we have something that can help with your next project.

Save Money. Reduce Clutter. Share with the Community.

Creating A Community Of Sharing

Visit SouthwestMetroLendingLibrary.org to learn more and see what you can check out.

09/16/2026

We’ve Come A Long Way In Two Years...

Thank You For Being A Part Of The Southwest Metro Lending Library Community. Your Support, Membership, Donations, And Participation Helped Make This All Possible!

09/02/2026

PICKING UP YOUR RESERVED ITEMS @ SW Metro Lending Library!

👉Your trusted source for...EVERYTHING!

3,000 items in stock for your next project, trip, or event!

✅Browse
✅Reserve
✅Enjoy
✅Repeat (great job!)

🔎Search inventory (all the cool kids are doing it):

https://southwestmetro.myturn.com/library/inventory/browse

⚠️LIMITED TIME OFFER: Annual memberships, only $99.00 (click

$125 membership option for discount):

https://southwestmetrolendinglibrary.org/memberships/

🟢Library Hours:

Monday, Closed
Tuesday, 10am-12pm
Wednesday, 12pm-2pm
Thursday, Closed
Friday, 12pm-5pm
Saturday, 9am – 12pm
Sunday, Closed

🟢Address/Phone:

2480 Chaska Blvd
Chaska, MN 55318
(651) 242-6198 (text OR call)

🟢C'mon, follow us on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/southwestmetrolendinglibrary/

08/28/2026

COME TAKE A TOUR of the SW Metro Lending Library!

👉🏽Want to see the library for yourself? Come on in, we LOVE walk-ins!

😀Wait, members have access to what?!?...

1) 3,000+ items for borrowing (typically 7 days at a time).
2) Expert guidance and project support.
3) The Makerspace (serves as your personal workshop!).

‼️Don’t let useful stuff collect dust or end up in a landfill. Donate it, give it a second life, and help us put it to work in our community.

🔎Search inventory (all the cool kids are doing it):

https://southwestmetro.myturn.com/library/inventory/browse

⚠️LIMITED TIME OFFER: Annual memberships, only $99.00 (click
$125 membership option for discount):

https://southwestmetrolendinglibrary.org/memberships/

🟢Library Hours:

Monday, Closed
Tuesday, 10am-12pm
Wednesday, 12pm-2pm
Thursday, Closed
Friday, 12pm-5pm
Saturday, 9am – 12pm
Sunday, Closed

🟢Address/Phone:

2480 Chaska Blvd
Chaska, MN 55318
(651) 242-6198 (text OR call)

🟢C'mon, follow us on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/southwestmetrolendinglibrary/

08/25/2026

Your week's featured find: FOOD DEHYDRATORS - Make homemade jerky, fruit chips & dog treats!

👉🏾But wait, there's more! This beast has:

1. 12 stainless-steel trays.
2. 800W of power.
3. Digital temperature controls.
4. A 24-hour timer.

😎Try it. Borrow it. Return it. No countertop commitment required.

💙Food Dehydrator Link (Go on, all the cool kids are doing it):

https://southwestmetro.myturn.com/library/inventory/show/1410576

⚠️LIMITED TIME OFFER: Annual memberships, ONLY $99.00 (click
$125 membership option for discount):

https://southwestmetrolendinglibrary.org/memberships/

🟢Library Hours:

Monday, Closed
Tuesday, 10am-12pm
Wednesday, 12pm-2pm
Thursday, Closed
Friday, 12pm-5pm
Saturday, 9am – 12pm
Sunday, Closed

🟢Address/Phone:

2480 Chaska Blvd
Chaska, MN 55318
(651) 242-6198 (text OR call)

🟢C'mon, follow us on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/southwestmetrolendinglibrary/

08/20/2026

SWMLL's new head of security...Louie!

👉SW Metro Lending Library: Your trusted source for...EVERYTHING (plus a puppy)!

3,000 items in stock for your next project, trip, or event!

✅Browse
✅Reserve
✅Enjoy
✅Repeat (great job!)

🔎Search inventory (all the cool kids are doing it):

https://southwestmetro.myturn.com/library/inventory/browse

⚠️LIMITED TIME OFFER: Annual memberships, only $99.00 (click
$125 membership option for discount):

https://southwestmetrolendinglibrary.org/memberships/

🟢Library Hours:

Monday, Closed
Tuesday, 10am-12pm
Wednesday, 12pm-2pm
Thursday, Closed
Friday, 12pm-5pm
Saturday, 9am – 12pm
Sunday, Closed

🟢Address/Phone:

2480 Chaska Blvd
Chaska, MN 55318
(651) 242-6198 (text OR call)

🟢C'mon, follow us on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/southwestmetrolendinglibrary/

07/30/2026

🌎 Together, we're building a cleaner, more sustainable Minnesota.

We're grateful to receive grant support from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), whose commitment to clean air, clean water, healthy lands, and a sustainable future aligns with the SouthWest Metro Lending Library's mission to reduce waste by sharing resources instead of buying new.

Thank you, MPCA, for helping strengthen communities while protecting our environment!

MPCA Website:

https://www.pca.state.mn.us/

👉The SouthWest Metro Lending Library gives you affordable access to thousands of tools, equipment, outdoor gear, kitchen items, and more—helping you save money, reduce waste, and bring your ideas to life.

☎️ Library Phone (text OR call):

651-242-6198

📍Library Address:

2480 Chaska Blvd
Chaska, MN 55318

🕜Library Hours:

Monday, Closed
Tuesday, 10am-12pm
Wednesday, 12pm-2pm
Thursday, Closed
Friday, 12pm-5pm
Saturday, 9am – 12pm
Sunday, Closed

07/23/2026

This weekend, join us at Chaska's River City Days festival!

👉In the spirit of community, River City Days is a nonprofit, volunteer-run summer festival highlighting local businesses, nonprofits, live entertainment, and community pride.

🎉Stop by our booth, and discover how borrowing instead of buying:

1. Strengthens your community.
2. Helps protect the environment by reducing waste.
3. Saves you money.

Help us celebrate everything that makes Chaska great! 💙

RIVER CITY DAYS' SCHEDULE:

https://www.chaskarivercitydays.org/schedule

FESTIVAL DAYS/HOURS:

Friday: 3pm - 12am
Saturday: 8am - 12am
Sunday: 8am - 12am

ADDRESS:

1300 Crosstown Blvd
Chaska, MN 55318

See ya'll there!

Upcoming Events Jul 23 Parade Thursday, July 23, 2026 6:30 PM 8:30 PM Chaska River City Days Parade (map) Google Calendar ICS Kick off Chaska River City Days with our community parade on Thursday, July 23 at 6:30 PM! Enjoy a lively lineup of local businesses, nonprofits, performers, and family-f...