Borrowing a game the way you borrow a book: that is the service Ludothèque du Petit-Saconnex provides for families in this Geneva neighbourhood. Games and toys move from home to home instead of being bought and then set aside.
For children, every visit brings a new discovery; for parents, it is a way to try a game before giving it as a gift, or to refresh the family selection season after season, without a big budget or sacrificing space at home.
Lending is aimed at families from the Petit-Saconnex neighbourhood in Geneva. The toy library's news and practical information are published on its Facebook page.
Kids activities nearby
Family outing ideas around the toy library.
Looking for an original outing that combines a stroll and history with the kids? On one Sunday each month, from late spring to early autumn, the Geneva Tram Museum Association operates real trams from the 1920s through the streets of Geneva. You board, sit on the wooden benches, and traverse the city at the pace of yesteryear.
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Want to get the whole family out on the lake in Geneva? In the bay, on either bank, pedalo rental gets you on the water within minutes, facing the Jet d'eau: you pedal, the children take the helm and soak up the view. A simple, refreshing summer outing — no booking required.
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Want to explore Geneva without tiring out little legs? The little tourist train takes you through the city and along the lake at a leisurely pace, with stunning views of the Jet d'Eau and Mont-Blanc. An easy, fun outing that's perfect for a first family visit.
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Other toy libraries in the same canton.
Ludothèque Centre et Vieille-Ville
Geneva, 1204
Right in the heart of Geneva, Ludothèque Centre et Vieille-Ville offers city-centre families games and toys to borrow, on the library lending model. You pick a game, take it home, play with it for a while, then bring it back and leave with a new discovery. It is a valuable resource for parents in the neighbourhood: on rainy days or during the holidays, a new board game is often enough to fill an entire afternoon, with nothing to buy and nothing to store. Games and toys can be borrowed by families from Geneva's city centre and Old Town. Practical details and up-to-date opening times are available on the toy library's website.
Ludothèque de Plainpalais-Jonction
Geneva, 1205
With more than 1,500 games, the Plainpalais-Jonction toy library on Avenue de Sainte-Clotilde lets you play on site or borrow games to take home, open to individuals as well as institutions and associations. Access is free. Its spaces are regularly rearranged around themes, so every visit brings its share of discoveries. It also runs games evenings on the first Friday of every month during the school year, a popular date for board game fans. Opening times cover four days a week (Tuesday to Thursday plus Saturday morning) with morning slots on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Ludothèque de Pâquis-Sécheron
Geneva, 1201
Set under the arcades of the Pâquis-Centre school on Rue de Berne, this toy library is run by a multicultural team (much like the neighbourhood itself) that welcomes children and parents six days a week, Monday to Saturday. Access and playing on site are free: you can drop in with no commitment, discover new games and come back as often as you like. Borrowing games to take home is reserved for members, for an annual membership of 30 francs per family. With its mornings, late afternoons and Saturday mornings from 09:00 to 12:00, the toy library fits around everyone's routine. Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult.
