Welcome to Rutabaga Toy Library!

A zero-waste solution for eco-conscious families.

Serving Philadelphia families with children ages 0-8.

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Sharing, instead of buying, benefits the environment & strengthens communities.

 
🎃 TODAY IS THE DAY! 🎃 We can’t wait to get the party started for our Halloween Parade and Block Party — but we couldn’t do it without the incredible support of our community. 💛 A huge THANK YOU to our amazing sponsors who make t
🎃👻 Get ready to show off your spook-tacular style! 👻🎃 It’s almost time for the Rutabaga Halloween Costume Contest— brought to you by our generous sponsor Westminster Cemetery @dignitymemorial — and this year, we’re celebr
🎃✨ Heads up, Rutabaga friends! ✨🎃 Rutabaga Toy Library will be CLOSED for borrowing and play on Saturday, October 25th — because we’ll be busy celebrating our East Falls Halloween Block Party & Parade! 🧡👻 So skip your usual Satu
🎃✨ We’re just ONE WEEK AWAY from the 7th Annual East Falls Halloween Parade & Block Party! 👻 Join us for this free community celebration hosted by Rutabaga Toy Library — a spooky-sweet afternoon of neighborhood fun, music, and magi
🎃👻 We’re so excited for our Costume Sale THIS Saturday at Rutabaga! It’s not too late to drop off your gently used costumes—donations are welcome all week. Every costume sold supports our Scholarship Fund, so you’ll feel go
🚒 Available to Borrow: Green Toys Fire Truck 🚒 Why we love it: Green Toys are made safe and sustainably with 100% recycled plastic. This fire truck is a favorite in the library—for kids who love wheels, imaginary play, and big rescue adventu
At Rutabaga, we’re reimagining what community play looks like—building a culture of sharing, creativity, and collaborative joy. 💛 When kids know they’re borrowing, they learn to care for toys, share resources, and grow a stronger s
✨ Morning Sprouts is in full bloom! ✨ Our October schedule is now open, and we still have a few spots left for our Wednesday morning drop-off program (9–12). 🌱 No potty training necessary, just a love for play! Morning Sprouts is a wonderful
🌈 Available to Borrow: Grimm’s Wooden Rainbow 🌈 Why we love it: Beautifully crafted from wood and finished with safe, non-toxic water-based colors—perfect for little hands. The rainbow’s endless possibilities inspire towers, tunn
Borrowing toys keeps life simple and shelves clear—so there’s more room for the moments that matter most. 💛 #ToyLibrary #RutabagaToyLibrary #MakeSpaceForWhatMatters #PhiladelphiaFamilies #EastFalls #PhillyParents #ToyBorrowing #Sustaina