On Wednesdays, from 10:00 to 18:00, the Boule de Gomme toy library welcomes families from Grandson over a very wide time slot. Just one opening day a week, but eight hours straight: everyone can plan their visit freely, in the morning or the afternoon.
It remains very affordable: membership costs 25 francs a year per family, and each game is then hired out at 2 francs for three weeks. At that price, regularly refreshing the games at home becomes a habit rather than a budget line.
Based at Rue Jean-Lecomte 5, the association is regularly looking for volunteers to keep the place running. Local residents willing to give a little of their time are most welcome.
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Family outing ideas around the toy library.
What if you travelled back through a thousand years of history by Lake Neuchâtel? Reopened on 1 April 2026 after fifteen years of restoration, the Château de Grandson welcomes you with a brand-new museum over four floors. An ideal outing for the whole family, from toddlers to teens.
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Want a day by the water without the crowds of the big beaches? In Grandson, southwest of Lake Neuchâtel, Bellerive beach welcomes you to a shaded lawn, with a refreshment stand and a play area for children. A simple and peaceful stop, perfect for families.
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Are you looking for a quiet and shaded beach for a family day by Lake Neuchâtel? The Plage de Corcelettes, also known as Les Pins, in Grandson, welcomes you to a lawn lined with pines, with direct access to the water and a place to picnic in the shade. A simple and friendly spot for nice days.
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Other toy libraries in the same canton.
Ludothèque l'Escargot
Yverdon, 1400
On rainy days, rather than going stir-crazy, head for Rue des Casernes: the l'Escargot toy library in Yverdon-les-Bains offers a choice of 1,900 games and toys for all ages. Board games for young and old, outdoor games for sunnier days, role-play games, construction games, puzzles, dressing-up costumes, large wooden games and electronic games: every member of the family will find something to enjoy. The lending principle means you leave with new games at every visit, without turning the house into a warehouse. Gift vouchers are also available. The library opens four days a week at the end of the day: Mondays from 17:00 to 19:00, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 16:00 to 18:00, and Wednesdays from 15:00 to 17:00.
Ludothèque Arlequin
Sainte-Croix, 1450
From babies to seniors, the Arlequin toy library in Sainte-Croix is open to everyone. Each membership allows you to borrow up to five games or toys for four weeks, with the option to renew, plenty to keep discoveries rotating at home week after week. Two options exist side by side: Basic at 25 francs a year with hire charged per item, or Maxi at 70 francs a year with hire included. Board game fans also gather on the second Thursday of every month, from 19:30, for a games evening. Run by an entirely volunteer team, the library on Rue de l'Industrie welcomes visitors on Tuesdays from 15:30 to 17:30 and Saturday mornings from 9:00 to 12:00, handy for stocking up on games before the weekend.
Ludothèque de la région d'Orbe
Orbe, 1350
Nintendo DS and Wii consoles, equipment for running party evenings and even a fine collection of dinosaurs: the Orbe region toy library goes well beyond classic toys and board games. This association, which specialises in toy lending, is based on Rue du Château, in the heart of Orbe. Family membership costs 25 francs for six months or 45 francs for the year and entitles you to four games for three weeks, enough to keep a regular rotation of discoveries going at home. Openings take place twice a week during term time: Wednesdays from 14:30 to 16:00 and Thursdays from 16:30 to 18:00. The toy library is closed during the school holidays.
