Several thousand games and toys await visitors to Ludothèque La Marelle on Route des Franchises in Geneva. Designed as a neighbourhood meeting place, it sees children and parents come to play together on site, freely and at no charge.
To keep the fun going at home, borrowing is subject to an annual membership of 30 francs per family, far less than the price of two new games, for a selection that changes with every visit.
The toy library is open Tuesday to Saturday, with several morning slots and Saturdays from 09:30 to 12:30. Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult.
Kids activities nearby
Family outing ideas around the toy library.
Want an easy and comfortable outing to the movies with the kids? Pathé Balexert, in the heart of the largest shopping center in French-speaking Switzerland, is the biggest multiplex in the country: 13 screens, family-friendly films in French, and everything you need to have a good time with the family, no matter the weather.
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Looking for a large free park where your children can climb, slide, and splash in the heart of Geneva? At Petit-Saconnex, the playground at Parc Trembley combines various games, a multi-sport arena, and, in the summer, a welcome wading pool to cool off with the family.
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Looking for a warm neighbourhood cinema, over towards the Servette? Le Nord-Sud, opened in 1951 and fully renovated in 2019, is one of the three independent venues of the Les Scala group. With its links to the Animatou animation festival, it is a lovely address for a family outing, in any weather.
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Other toy libraries in the same canton.
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.
Ludothèque 1-2-3...Planète!
Geneva, 1203
In its bright, spacious rooms on Avenue d'Aïre in Geneva, Ludothèque 1-2-3...Planète! invites you to play freely on site. Its collection holds around 2,000 games and toys to borrow and take home, along with outdoor games for parties and events, a practical way to vary children's games without cluttering the flat. Entry is free; borrowing requires an annual membership of 30 francs per family. Tuesday and Thursday morning slots are reserved for the youngest children, aged 0 to 4, who can explore at their own pace. The toy library is open five days a week, including Saturday mornings from 09:00 to 12:00.
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.
