Become a Member
As a co-operative, the Pittsburgh Toy Lending Library relies on its volunteer membership to work together to keep the place running. In a co-op, everyone contributes a little bit to make great big things happen!
Visit the Toy Library
Membership & Admission
Come play at our playspace as a visitor or join us as a volunteer or non-volunteer...
Hours and Location
The Pittsburgh Toy Lending Library is located in the Shadyside section of Pittsburgh...
Parties
Think you’ll go mad if you have to endure another round of deafening arcade...
Playspace Rules
Pittsburgh Toy Lending Library Rules Rough play or running chases are not permitted. No...
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Donations
The Pittsburgh Toy Lending Library is lucky to have many supporters who contribute...
Volunteer
We are proud of the excellent support that members and non-members give to the Pittsburgh...
Borrowing Toys
Our toy lending library features more than 300 toys. To see what’s available,...
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Kids Stuff SaleThe Pittsburgh Toy Lending Library is having its semi-annual Kids Stuff Sale on Saturday, August 22nd. From 9 am to noon, we’ll be selling used toys, games, infant and children’s apparel, baby and toddler gear, children’s books and media, maternity items, and so much more - you’ll find something there for kids of all ages! ... [Read more of this review]
August ClosurePlease make a note that the Toy Library will be closed for cleaning three weeks in August/Sept. Closed for Cleaning August 15 - September 8 Read More →
Newsletter
Word Play, the newsletter of the Pittsburgh Toy Lending Library, is published six times per year on our website. Each issue is kept up for a full year. Email announcements of publication are sent to current members with email addresses and those non-members who wish to receive them. If you would like to receive the email announcements, please join our... [Read more of this review]
What’s new at the Toy Library?Change in our hours: Due to volunteer availability, the Toy Lending Library will now close at 2:30 on Mondays (instead of 6pm). We will remain open on Thursdays until 6pm. Get involved… Come to our next board meeting! All are welcome at our monthly meetings, held at the Toy Lending Library at 9:30 am on the first Saturday of each month. ... [Read more of this review]
Construction Update
Update: The First United Methodist Church has started its renovation project, and space in the Toy Library parking lot may be very limited or unavailable. We may also have to limit our hours because of the nature of the construction work. We strongly encourage all members and visitors to call before visiting the Toy Library and to be prepared to find... [Read more of this review]
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