Finger Lakes Toy Library

Marching in the Ithaca Festival Parade for World Play Day—surrounded by bubbles, toys, and so many wonderful neighbors—was an absolute blast! 🥳✨

It was also a joy connecting with many of you at our festival table. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to play, say hello, or learn more about the Finger Lakes Toy Library. See you all at the library soon! 🧸🧩

✨ $1,150+ raised and counting! ✨

Our community giving campaign is making amazing progress, and it’s all thanks to you! We are on a mission to raise $3,500 to support accessible play across our region, and we are so grateful for the village that is helping us get there.

We still have a little ways to go to hit our milestone—can you help us keep the momentum rolling today?

🏠 $10 – Helps ensure our welcoming play space remains free and accessible to all families

🔓 $25 – Supports our “donate-what-you-can” membership model with no minimum requirement

🎈 $50 – Helps us continue mobile Playtimes for partner organizations and rural communities

Whether it’s $5 or $50, every single dollar keeps high-quality toys in active circulation, helps our environment by reducing waste, and brings joy to local kids. 💛

👉 Click the link below to make your online donation today!
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/support-sustainable-play-in-ithaca

📬 Prefer to give offline? Donations via cash or check can be mailed to: PO Box 6769, Ithaca, NY 14851 (checks can be made payable to Finger Lakes Toy Library).

🧸 Less waste. More play. 🧸

A simple idea of sharing toys—made possible entirely by community support.

If you believe in sustainability, equal access, and building a stronger community, there is still time to help us reach our campaign goal! Your contribution keeps our play space free for everyone, maintains our “donate-what-you-can” memberships, and brings mobile Playtimes to families across our region. ✨

Every dollar keeps high-quality toys in circulation and out of landfills. Let’s build a playful, low-waste future together! 🌍

👉 Click the link below to make your donation online!
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/support-sustainable-play-in-ithaca?fbclid=IwY2xjawSP1dtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEzTUlRbEJ3VEc3V0hJNTJGc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHj9oFqBVZym36DEbvLrTpda9sLByb2ihfmOkv3ZRd7exQv3PpIEAhFMNWivD_aem_qzjXEThNErP2TZ2rbH6z7g

📬 Prefer to give offline? Donations via cash or check can be mailed to: PO Box 6769, Ithaca, NY 14851 (checks can be made payable to Finger Lakes Toy Library).

Our $3,500 community giving campaign is in full swing, and every dollar brings us closer to ensuring sustainable, accessible play for every child in our region! 🌟

At the Finger Lakes Toy Library, we believe that financial barriers shouldn’t limit a child’s imagination or a family’s joy. Your support is the engine that keeps our mission alive. Every single dollar directly impacts local families by:

✨ Keeping our welcoming play space open and free to visit

✨ Maintaining our “donate-what-you-can” membership with absolutely no minimum requirement

✨ Packing up the fun and bringing mobile Playtimes directly to rural communities and other partner organizations across the region

We are actively building a future with less environmental waste and more community play—but we cannot cross the finish line alone.

Whether it’s $5 or $50, your contribution expands access, fosters connection, and keeps toys in play. To everyone who has already donated and supported us: thank you for being our village. ❤️

➡️Click the link below to make your campaign contribution today!
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/support-sustainable-play-in-ithaca?fbclid=IwY2xjawSNMDdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFVZEdIWThRRE0zdzNiVDNkc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlUkNX2-euvOInFDwAwikCmqBw00d3J2fujYa2nvgbggElpdf_J5THs68Z-E_aem__jOG2Qt36f5ufe3uGjHb7w

📫Prefer to give offline? Donations via cash or check can be mailed to: PO Box 6769, Ithaca, NY 14851 (checks made payable to Finger Lakes Toy Library).

FLTL is seeking a reliable, community-minded substitute Director of Operations to manage our daily operations and outreach programming during a temporary, three-month vacancy. This role is ideal for a proactive leader who enjoys working with volunteers and is passionate about supporting local families. This 20-hour-per-week position runs from early August through the end of October.

Click the link below to read the full job description and learn how to apply!
https://www.fingerlakestoylibrary.org/join-us/employment

Thank you so much to our May Sponsor of the Month: Northeast Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine!

The Finger Lakes Toy Library wouldn’t be possible without generous donations from our sponsors. If you or someone you know is interested in supporting us, please let us know!

Today’s the day! 🥳

The Ithaca Festival Parade is tonight and the Finger Lakes Toy Library would love to have you march with us as we celebrate World Play Day! 🧸✨

🍕 Pizza provided (dinner solved)
👶 Stroller + baby-carrier friendly
🫧 Bubbles, toys & playful vibes
🎉 No prep needed, just show up and have fun!

Join our growing parade group and help us celebrate play and community together 💛

📅 Thursday, May 28

⏰ Line-up: 5:30 pm- 5:45 pm

Sign up here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdmKLYx0kMWDrPhCytAd1vEfaXtIbPb0KfbSdFx2cVhfD5Aqw/viewform?usp=send_form

Our community giving campaign is officially underway, and we are working hard to hit our goal of raising $3,500 to support sustainable, accessible play! We would love for you to join in by making a donation today to help us reach this milestone.

Every donation directly impacts local families by:

✨ Keeping our welcoming play space open and free to visit

✨ Maintaining our “donate-what-you-can” membership model with no minimum requirement

✨ Bringing mobile Playtimes to partner organizations and rural communities across the region

Every single contribution—large or small—helps keep toys in play and expands access for families in our community. Here is how your donation can make a difference today:

🌱 $5 – Keep a toy in play

🌍 $10 – Share more, waste less

🎈 $20 – Support a day of play

🧸 $25 – Help keep 10+ toys in circulation

We are building a future with less waste and more play. Thank you so much to everyone who has already donated and supported us!

👉 Click the link below to make a contribution today!
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/support-sustainable-play-in-ithaca?fbclid=IwY2xjawSD6gpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFnZWtKdm00bmlPV011emY3c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhMwyxhlzJaZ2j-cUbiMzzruFXrk1aWI5e4URZ3-elP-KWafdAzVL49f4zMk_aem_qUSqx6bfj1S4vQ1-w-Te3Q

📬 Prefer to give offline? Donations via cash or check can be mailed to our mailing address at: PO Box 6769, Ithaca, NY 14851 (checks can be made payable to Finger Lakes Toy Library).

🎈 Last chance to join our Parade of Play! 🍕🫧

The Ithaca Festival Parade is this week, and Finger Lakes Toy Library would love to have you march with us as we celebrate World Play Day!

🍕 Pizza provided (dinner solved)
👶 Stroller + baby-carrier friendly
🫧 Bubbles, toys & playful vibes
🎉 No prep needed, just show up and have fun!

Join our growing parade group and help us celebrate play and community together 🎈

📅 Thursday, May 28
⏰ Line-up ~5:45 PM

Sign up here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdmKLYx0kMWDrPhCytAd1vEfaXtIbPb0KfbSdFx2cVhfD5Aqw/viewform?usp=send_form