Rutabaga Toy Library

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A zero-waste solution for eco-conscious families!

Each week we share fun eco-play activities, featured toys, information about Rutabaga events and offerings, and more!

Photos from Rutabaga Toy Library's post 06/10/2026

☎️ Calling community! Our next Community Volunteer Day is this Saturday, June 13 from 10am-12pm at 3301 Scotts Lane (corner of Scotts & Crawford).

Join us at Rutabaga 2.0 to help us clean, haul, organize, and dream big about our future home. No special skills required, just enthusiastic helpers!

Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, work gloves if you have them, and bring any favorite cleaning supplies or deep-clean tools 🫧

Swipe for some snapshots from our last Community Volunteer Day for a taste of what’s to come 🌱

06/09/2026

✨ Join us for an extra-special Toddler Time! ✨

We're excited to welcome our guest star, Eunmi, who will be leading a mindful movement and yoga session for little ones and their caregivers.

Come ready to move, stretch, play, and connect together! 💛

🧘‍♀️ Toddler Time with Eunmi
⏰ This Friday at 10:30 AM

We can't wait to share this special morning with you!

🌿Love the class and want more? Rutabaga friends and families receive $5 off Eunmi’s Summer Parent & Child Yoga events at her studio in East Falls with the code: RUTABAGA&EUNMI’S2026

Included in drop-in price, free to members!

05/30/2026

Join us Sunday!
Sun, May 31 @1 -3pm
Check our website, /next for details !

05/28/2026

June is just around the corner, and so are our new summer hours! ☀️

Starting next week, Rutabaga Toy Library will be closed for play on Thursdays. We’re so excited to be using the time to prepare for our big move!

Members, don’t fret: we’ll be extra flexible with late fees and overdue toys during this time.

We appreciate your understanding that things might fluctuate as we get closer to the move. We’ll post any additional changes as they arrive, so stay up-to-date with the library schedule on our website and socials.

THANK YOU for your support while we continue to grow 🌱

05/27/2026

We need your hands! 🧤🌱

Come help us get our new space ready! We're hosting Community Volunteer Days and we want YOU to be part of it.

Scrub walls. Mop floors. Scrape gum (it used to be a school, so yes… there is gum). Pull weeds. Be a Worker Bee. 🐝

No special skills needed. Just show up ready to pitch in, get a little messy, and help us bring Rutabaga 2.0 to life.

Our First One Is:
📅 Sunday, May 31
🕐 1–3 PM
📍 Corner of Scott's Ln & Crawford St

WHAT TO BRING:
👕 Clothes you don't mind getting dirty
🧤 Work gloves if you have them
🧹 Any favorite cleaning supplies or deep-clean tools (we'll have supplies too)

No RSVP needed. Just show up and bring your community spirit. We cannot wait to see you there! 🌱

05/25/2026

🚑 CPR/AED Certification Class at Rutabaga! ❤️

Join us on June 8 from 5:30–8:30 PM for a hands-on CPR/AED certification class at Rutabaga Toy Library.

Learn lifesaving skills for responding to emergencies involving adults, children, and infants 👶🧒👨 Plus, receive a 2-year certification upon completion.

📍 Rutabaga Toy Library
💲 $40 per person
⚠️ Space is limited!

🔗 Sign up on our website.

05/21/2026

This is my “why.” Also, check out the form on our Rutabaga 2.0 webpage to learn how you can help with the move!

05/19/2026

🌞 Heads up! We’ll be closing early today, Tuesday, May 19th 1:00 PM.

Stay cool out there 😎 and we’ll see you tomorrow from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM!

05/14/2026

🌈 Rutabaga has t-shirts!! Celebrate Earth Day every day with these tie-dyed tees. We’ve got sizes for everybody, from 12 mo to adult XXL! Purchase yours online or at Rutabaga 🌱 please note, in-person pickup only.

05/08/2026

Rutabaga will be closing at 12:15 today, Friday 5/8. We’ll be open tomorrow as scheduled, 9-1! Thanks for your understanding 🌈

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Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 12pm - 6:30pm
Friday 9am - 12pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm