Since March 2003, the Lignon estate has had its own toy library: L'arbre à Jouets, whose premises sit just below the Catholic church of Le Lignon. Run by a team of dedicated volunteers, it offers more than 600 games and toys for ages 1 to 99, to use on site or borrow to take home.
Playing on site lets you try before you borrow; borrowing lets you carry on the fun at home, then move on to the next game without accumulating anything.
At the heart of this estate in the canton of Geneva, the toy library also plays its part as a neighbourhood hub, where young and old gather around a games table.
Kids activities nearby
Family outing ideas around the toy library.
Looking for a cultural outing with the family in the heart of Geneva? The Salle du Lignon, in Vernier, hosts concerts, theater, dance, circus, and comedy in a spacious, comfortable venue that is easily accessible and perfect for any weather.
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Want a great day of swimming with the family, no matter the weather? The Piscine du Lignon, in Vernier, features indoor pools and a large outdoor area, complete with a slide, paddling pools, and playgrounds to keep both young and old entertained.
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Looking for a fun outdoor moment with the kids? The Minigolf du Lignon, in Vernier, is the only outdoor minigolf in the canton of Geneva: an 18-hole course, accessible to everyone, right next to the Lignon swimming pool.
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Other toy libraries in the same canton.
Ludothèque des Libellules
Châtelaine, 1219
In Châtelaine, in the municipality of Vernier, Ludothèque des Libellules makes games and toys available to families in the neighbourhood. The idea is simple: rather than buying a game that may end up at the back of a cupboard, you borrow it, try it at home, then bring it back and pick another. For children, it is a chance to regularly discover new board games and toys without cluttering the flat. For parents, it is an affordable way to keep things fresh and to find something to do on Wednesdays or rainy days. Games and toys can be borrowed by families from the Châtelaine neighbourhood and, more broadly, from Vernier, in the canton of Geneva.
Ludothèque de Châtelaine
Châtelaine, 1219
Public transport stops practically at the door: located at Avenue de Châtelaine 83, at the TPG stop « Châtelaine », the neighbourhood toy library is easy to reach, right next to the local library, perfect for combining games and books in a single outing. Founded in 1978 and run by a team of volunteers, it makes nearly 1,000 games and toys available to the public. The toy library is open to everyone, and membership can be taken out directly online, a good way to save time before a first visit. For local families, it is a sustainable alternative to buying: games circulate from household to household, with everyone enjoying new titles without the cupboards overflowing.
Lud'Onex
Onex, 1213
One toy library for three municipalities: Lud'Onex serves families and institutions in Onex, Bernex and Confignon. Located on Rue des Bossons, it lets members borrow up to five games a month and use the games room freely. The offer goes well beyond lending: games evenings, giant games for hire for parties, birthday activities and school visits all shape the life of the place. The doors open three days a week: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 15:00 to 18:30, and Wednesday mornings from 09:00 to 11:30. Just enough time to drop by after school, return the month's games and leave with a fresh selection.
