On the heights above Lausanne, the Epalinges toy library lends games and toys to families in the municipality. As in a library, you borrow for a limited period, play, then bring things back: a simple way to spot the games your family truly enjoys before investing, and to keep space free at home.
A distinctive feature: the hire of a bouncy castle, an option that can transform a birthday party or a neighbourhood celebration. On rainy Wednesdays, the toy library also remains a reliable way to keep young and old busy around a board game.
The toy library applies a price list that can be consulted on its website, where you will find the details before planning your first visit.
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Other toy libraries in the same canton.
Ludothèque Ali Baba
Lausanne, 1010
In Lausanne, the Ludothèque Ali Baba works on the library principle, applied to games: you choose, you borrow, you play at home, then you bring everything back and leave with new discoveries. Games and toys are lent to families from the neighbourhood as well as from across the Lausanne region. Borrowing rather than buying has a double advantage for parents: children regularly change games without the flat filling up, and each visit becomes a little outing in itself. It is also a good way to try out a board game before deciding to give it as a gift or buy it. Practical information, including opening hours, can be found on the toy library's website.
Ludothèque de Chailly
Lausanne, 1012
Up in the heights of Lausanne, the Chailly toy library lets families in the neighbourhood borrow games rather than buy them, with a catalogue that can be browsed online before dropping in. Activities and occasional events round out the lending service. One Wednesday a month, from 15:00 to 19:00, a session explaining board games is held for children from the age of 3: a lovely way in to discovering new rules as a family. Opening times are spread over four half-days. On Tuesdays, the library welcomes visitors morning and afternoon, from 10:00 to 12:00 and from 13:30 to 18:00, and on Thursdays from 13:30 to 18:00. Added to this are the monthly Wednesday at the end of the day and one Saturday morning a month, from 9:00 to 12:00.
Ludothèque de Pully
Pully, 1009
Refreshing the children's games without cluttering up the house: that is what the Pully toy library, on Chemin du Fau-Blanc, makes possible, with 1,500 recent games and toys for all ages. Each visit allows you to borrow up to six games for four weeks, plenty of scope for variety. The catalogue holds some lovely surprises, notably large wooden games of skill, as well as games that support learning. "Board games" activities are also organised. As for prices, family membership costs 75 francs a year or 45 francs for six months, and a grandparents' option is available at 45 francs. The library opens three days a week: Mondays from 15:00 to 19:00, Wednesday mornings (10:00–12:00) and afternoons (15:00–18:00), and Thursdays from 15:00 to 18:00.
