Less Stuff, More Play!
Memberships for borrowing great toys—now with our first neighborhood Toy Drops.
Membership Options
Join us to access a world of toys, games, and more—perfect for reducing clutter and saving the environment.
Enjoy unlimited toy exchanges, access to 1800+ items for ages 0-10+, and significant savings:
🏠 Select a plan that fits your family
🧩 Borrow 4+ items at a time, for up to 4 weeks — browse catalog here
🌍 Reserve your toys to pickup at a Toy Drop near you — or browse in-person at Rutabaga.
🔄 Unlimited exchanges. Return and refresh your toys on your schedule.
Month-to-month • Cancel anytime • Sliding-scale scholarships available
Borrow 4toys* and swap every month at a Toy Drop or anytime at Rutabaga.
Neighborhood pickup/returns (select your Toy Drop location during signup)
Big, fresh selection
Sustainable & clutter-smart
Everything in Borrow-Only plus unlimited playspace visits for your family.
Unlimited Open Play access (household)
Member-only events & early RSVPs
Member pricing on parties & programs
Save 10% bi-annually and 15% annually
*Add more toys anytime: +$10/mo for +2 toys (e.g., 6 toys for $55/mo).
Toy Drop Locations
Borrow near home. Pick up & return at your neighborhood Toy Drop—no extra fees. Anyone can always pick up/return at Rutabaga.
We’re launching next month (October) with West Philly as our first Toy Drop and adding new neighborhoods every few weeks.
Coming soon: Mt. Airy • Roxborough • Fishtown
Don’t see your neighborhood? Fill out the form below and tell us where to add a Toy Drop!
Sliding Scale Scholarships
Access matters. If cost is a barrier, apply for a sliding-scale membership—no proof or paperwork required. We fund scholarships through community donations and our second-hand toy sales, so more families can join. Rutabaga Toy Library
How it works (quick):
Tell us a monthly price that’s comfortable, no questions asked. We currently offer options like $25-45/mo, depending on available funding. Rutabaga Toy Library
A Rutabaga team member will follow up to confirm what’s available and next steps.
Apply in 1–2 minutes: Apply for a scholarship
P.S. Want to pay it forward? Donations directly support the Scholarship Fund.