We welcome families of all kinds to come and play during our regular business hours. Whether you're a member or not, you're invited to enjoy our play space.

Members always play for free!

Non-Members: $10 per child for drop-in / $6 for siblings (crawling age and older)

Hours of Operation

Location

In the East Falls neighborhood of Northwest Philadelphia.

Just a few blocks from the Regional Rail station and multiple bus stops.

On-street parking is free and some streets have no time limits.

3426 Conrad Street, Philadelphia PA 19129

Songs & Stories w/ Krystal

Tuesdays @ 9:30

We’ll sing together a read a book during this casual circle time. Free-play afterward.

Invite a friend!

New Baby meetup

Wednesdays @ 1 - 2:30

free for everyone

In your new role as caregiver, sometimes you simply need to feel heard — to be seen — to be reassured that yes, it’s ok to have two opposing thoughts and feelings at the same time! For all of these reasons, a new baby meet-up is so vital for any community.

Family Game Night

Thursdays @ 4:30 - 6:30

From RING TOSS to BINGO to TWISTER, there’s something for all ages at Rutabaga’s weekly game night!

Songs & stories w/ krystal

Saturdays @ 9:30

Gather around as we sing songs, read stories, and enjoy free play afterward.

Remove Shoes

Place all belongings on hooks + rack in lobby area. Don’t forget your socks!

Wash Hands Often

Immediately use our kitchen or bathroom sink to wash hands with soap & warm water for at least 20 seconds. Rewash often.

Play + Share

Explore our wide variety of toy, puzzles, games, and books during your visit.

Help us keep sets complete by only playing with one item at a time and tidy along the way.

Keep Playing… at Home!

Can’t get enough play? Become a member and borrow 4 toys at a time for up to 4-weeks. Exchange as often as you'd like! Learn more about membership, here!

Grownup’s Responsibilities

Our space and toys appeal to ages zero through eight years, and we welcome all ages to use our gathering space. There are many benefits to mixed-age play so we ask that grownups supervise their big kids when playing near little ones to ensure safe play for all. 

Belongings Area

To better serve all of our guests during entry and exit, we ask that strollers and car seats be left in your car or in the stroller parking area outside when possible.

We are not responsible for loss, damage, or theft of personal items while at Rutabaga. Unclaimed items left in our space are periodically donated.

We are NOT Nut-Free

Rutabaga Toy Library is NOT a nut-free space. As always, we ask that all food and drink stay in the kitchenette only. Please wipe down your child’s snack area and wash hands before returning to play. You'll find spray and towels in the kitchenette.

SICK POLICY

We know that the struggle is real when you’re stuck at home with a sick child. But if you are home sick please do not visit. Standard procedure calls for a 24 hours fever-free period without the aid of medication once the fever breaks. 

Closures & Holidays

While we intend to keep a set schedule, sometimes we’ll need to make changes due to bad weather, unexpected circumstances, holidays, or special events. We’ll communicate any schedule changes as soon as we can to our clients via the website and email lists. Be sure to check our website to verify that we’re open before visiting. We’re a small family-run space and appreciate your understanding!