VIENNA
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LIBRARY
A fun, eco-friendly way to keep playtime exciting and your home clutter-free.
Rent toys.
Swap anytime!
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How it works
We’re a mobile library focused on eco-conscious play for children 0–6 years old. We have multiple pick-up locations around Vienna, making it convenient for members to reserve, pick up, and drop off toys.
Sign Up
Choose a membership plan and register with us! Once you become a member, you’ll gain full access to our online toy catalogue.
Browse
We offer a wide range of toys that fits every developmental need and interest. You can filter by age, category, material, and availability to find something that suits your needs.
Reserve
Choose the toys you want and reserve them with a few simple clicks!
Pick Up
Select a pick-up location and date, and we’ll see you there with your chosen toys.
Play!
Bring the toys home and enjoy them with your little ones! You can keep the toys for up to four weeks (or return early if you’re ready for something new).
Swap
When you’re ready for new toys, log into our website and choose a return location and date. Once your toys have been flagged for return, you’ll be able to reserve new ones for your next pick-up date. We’ll be there to swap toys with you.
The Library
We are constantly expanding our toy library. In keeping with our environmental principles, we acquire our toys through second-hand purchases, as well as donations. To ensure the little ones play safely, we check every toy thoroughly for mechanical integrity, before it goes into rotation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Vienna Toy Library?
We are Vienna’s first and only toy library focused on environmentally conscious and financially accessible play for children aged 0–6. As a social enterprise, our mission is rooted in social and environmental responsibility. We believe in people over profit, and we’re committed to fighting for a sustainable future for our children.
How Does It Work?
Once you become a member, you’ll have access to our online catalogue where you can reserve toys. The number of toys you can borrow depends on your membership type. Members may borrow between 2 to 6 toys for up to 4 weeks (you can return and borrow earlier if you’d like). After reserving toys, just select a date, time, and pick-up location. When you're ready to return them, you can log in again to choose a return time and location and reserve your next set of toys.
How Much Does It Cost?
We are currently in a user-testing phase to learn what works—and what doesn’t—with our current system. As part of this process, we’re surveying parents to better understand what an affordable price looks like for the service we offer. We plan to launch in Fall 2025, and a clear pricing model will be published on our website before then.
I Can’t Make the Pick-Up Date. What Do I Do?
Hey, we get it. We’re parents too. Life happens and things come up. Just send us a message through our contact form and we’ll work something out.
Why Use a Toy Library?
Kids often lose interest in their toys quickly. To keep them engaged, many parents buy new toys regularly—leading to cluttered homes and a lot of waste. Sadly, 80% of toys end up in landfills, incinerators, or the ocean. In France alone, over 40 million toys are thrown away each year. In a UK survey, almost a third of parents admitted to discarding toys in good condition simply because their child was done with them. (Robertson-Fall, 2021)
By helping families borrow and return toys, we extend the life of each toy, reduce the need for new production, and lower the environmental impact.
How Do You Clean Your Toys?
We inspect all returned toys and clean them thoroughly before they go back into circulation. Our standard cleaning procedure follows EU guidelines. You can view the full policy on our website.
Why Do I Need to Pay a Security Deposit?
We ask members to pay a €30 refundable deposit when signing up. This helps protect us in case toys aren’t returned. If your membership ends and all toys are returned in good condition, we refund the deposit in full.
Where Do You Get Your Toys From?
To keep our footprint small, we prioritize good-quality second-hand toys sourced through donations and reuse platforms. As the Sustainable Development Goals Report 2023 points out, the material footprint in high-income countries is 10 times higher than in low-income countries. By extending the life of existing toys, we help reduce demand for new ones.
What Happens If We Damage or Lose a Toy?
Our Late Return and Lost Toy Policy is available on our website. That said, we understand kids can be rough with their toys. We’ll always do our best to be flexible while still protecting our collection.
What Is a Test User?
A test user has a test account on our website and can access our toy catalogue for free during the testing phase. In return, they’re invited to share feedback on our system, helping us shape a more user-friendly, community-driven service. Not a test user but still want to help? We’d love to hear from you—just use our Contact Form to share your thoughts.
Are Your Services Available Year-Round?
As a small family-run operation, we take some time off each year—three weeks in summer and two in winter. During these breaks, your membership is extended automatically and late return policies don’t apply. You’re welcome to keep your toys during these times.
How Can I Support the Toy Library?
Become a member and help us create a greener future through shared play! We also gladly accept high-quality second-hand toys as donations.
We’d love to hear from you!
Whether you’re interested in becoming a test user, donating toys, getting notified when the library launches, or have other questions — just drop us a message.
You’re also welcome to write in German/Deutsch, if you prefer.