Ludothèque La Colombine
Families in the Val-de-Ruz have their go-to address for games in Fontainemelon: the Ludothèque La Colombine, at Chemin de Bellevue 3, lends games and toys to the whole valley. The premises are reached from Rue du Temple.
Three sessions a week leave plenty of choice: Mondays and Thursdays from 15:00 to 18:00, plus Saturday mornings from 09:30 to 11:30 for an unhurried family visit. The toy library is closed during the school holidays.
Borrowing a game also means having the right to get it wrong: if a game doesn't catch on, you bring it back and try another, no abandoned boxes pile up, and every visit rekindles the children's curiosity.
Kids activities nearby
Family outing ideas around the toy library.
Looking for an outdoor outing where your children can run, play, and explore nature without spending a dime? In Cernier, in the heart of Val-de-Ruz, Évologia Park spans around twenty hectares of gardens, trails, and play areas. Playgrounds, animals, and wide-open spaces: everything is gathered for a wonderful family day.
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Want to feel the thrill outdoors, in the fresh mountain air? At the Col de la Vue-des-Alpes, your children can race down a long track on a wheeled sled, with the Neuchâtel panorama in sight. A summer slide that appeals from the age of 3, accessible and easy to adjust according to desires.
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Want a great day of swimming with family in the heart of the canton of Neuchâtel? The Val-de-Ruz pool in Engollon opens its lawns, Olympic pool, and wading pool as soon as the nice weather arrives. Enough to keep both young and old entertained all summer long, from toddlers to daring divers.
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Other toy libraries in the same canton.
Ludothèque La Chaux-de-Fonds
La Chaux-de-Fonds, 2300
In the Neuchâtel mountains, the Ludothèque de La Chaux-de-Fonds works on the same principle as a library: you pick out games and toys, bring them back after use, then leave with fresh ideas. The service is part of the Bibliothèques et Ludothèque division of the City of La Chaux-de-Fonds, making it a full part of the town's public cultural offering. For families in the area, the formula means borrowing rather than buying: a game that has lost its appeal simply goes back on the shelf, and another takes its place at home. It is also an economical way to keep up with children as they grow, since their taste in games changes quickly from one year to the next. Practical details, opening hours and lending conditions are available on the City of La Chaux-de-Fonds website.
Ludothèque Pestalozzi
Neuchâtel, 2000
In the heart of Neuchâtel, at Faubourg du Lac 1, the Pestalozzi toy library shares premises with the library of the same name. So you can drop in for stories as much as for games: hiring a game costs between 1 and 6 francs, while borrowing books and DVDs remains free, with a maximum of two reservations per user. The doors are open Tuesday to Friday from 13:30 to 17:30, and on Saturdays from 10:00 to 13:00, a welcome slot for families with busy weekdays. School classes and groups are welcomed by appointment, with a guided visit and dedicated borrowing slots. A great way to introduce children to the principle of lending, applied here to games as well as books.
La chaux
Marin, 2074
Looking to refresh the games at home without piling up purchases? Ludotène, the toy library of La Tène, offers games and toys in Marin for all ages and all occasions, from toddlers to adults. The catalogue can be consulted online, which is handy for spotting something you fancy before coming to borrow on site, at Rue de la Fleur-de-Lys 7. The doors are open two late afternoons a week, on Mondays and Thursdays from 15:30 to 18:00, plus one Saturday morning a month, from 10:00 to 12:00. Enough to fit the visit into the family schedule, between school pick-up and dinner. More than just a lending counter, the toy library sees itself as a place of discovery and a meeting point across the generations, where young and old share the pleasure of play.
