Lend & Learn Toy Lending Library

Lend & Learn Toy Lending Library Where children play to learn and parents learn to play.

🏁 September is an epic month for us! Buckle up for our 20th Birthday Bash on September 16 at Logboat—it’s a party, a fun...
08/27/2026

🏁 September is an epic month for us! Buckle up for our 20th Birthday Bash on September 16 at Logboat—it’s a party, a fundraiser, and FC4C family reunion all in one, and our wish is that ALL our past & present participants come to celebrate! 🎉 There will be activities & events all week for National Diaper Need Awareness Week including an Open House, Diaper Drive Thru & Drop Off, and a Diaper Wrapping Marathon. Our weekly play hours are extending back to Tuesday through Friday from 9am-1pm. And we’ll set up fall nature play, crafts, & sensory activities on the playground on Friday mornings.🍁

🚼 FRIDAY! Free & fun story time event for babies ages 0 & 1 yrs with Ms Tess! Join us from 10am-10:30am on Friday, Aug ...
08/25/2026

🚼 FRIDAY! Free & fun story time event for babies ages 0 & 1 yrs with Ms Tess! Join us from 10am-10:30am on Friday, Aug 28 at Lend & Learn (1002 Fay St, Columbia). 🎵Sing, read & play for our littlest littles. ☕️ Support, coffee & friendship for their amazing caregivers.💕

🚸 It may still be a few years before our 2-year-olds start school, but their learning at this age is PEAK. What’s our be...
08/25/2026

🚸 It may still be a few years before our 2-year-olds start school, but their learning at this age is PEAK. What’s our best tip for helping a child prepare for school? PLAY!!! Bring your 2 & 3’s for our last COUNTDOWN to K on Tuesday, Aug 25 from 11am-12pm at Lend & Learn (1002 Fay St, Columbia) to meet new friends, play, eat a snack, read books, and enjoy letter learning activities!

🌟 Lend & Learn North is a special place for families with young children in Centralia and Northern Boone county to play,...
08/23/2026

🌟 Lend & Learn North is a special place for families with young children in Centralia and Northern Boone county to play, learn, and grow! Mark your calendars to join us tomorrow, Aug 24 and our open dates this Fall from 9:30-11:30am at Lend & Learn North (1023 E Hwy 22, Centralia) to meet new friends, pick up diapers, and get support.

TODAY!!! The FC4C FREEcycle is happening from 10am-12pm on Friday, Aug 21 at First Chance for Children (1002 Fay St, Col...
08/21/2026

TODAY!!! The FC4C FREEcycle is happening from 10am-12pm on Friday, Aug 21 at First Chance for Children (1002 Fay St, Columbia). Shop for FREE children’s clothing, books, toys, baby & feeding supplies, and more! All of the items are gently used & generously given by our community! You can also grab diapers and play on the playground!

🚸 Our COUNTDOWN to K continues with school-readiness activities for our 3 year olds on Tuesday, Aug 18 from 11am-12pm. W...
08/17/2026

🚸 Our COUNTDOWN to K continues with school-readiness activities for our 3 year olds on Tuesday, Aug 18 from 11am-12pm. We’ll be sculpting letters from play dough, eating snacks, and meeting & playing with friends! Plus, take home a new children’s book & tips on preparing for preschool & school.
💛 Play dates are also on the calendar for younger kids:
Tues, Aug 25, 11am-12pm - Age 2
Plus! Baby Story Time with Ms Tess
Fri, Aug 28, 10-10:30am (ages 0 & 1)

♻️ Don’t miss our next FC4C FREEcycle event on Friday, Aug 21 from 10am-12pm in the parking lot at Lend & Learn (1002 Fa...
08/11/2026

♻️ Don’t miss our next FC4C FREEcycle event on Friday, Aug 21 from 10am-12pm in the parking lot at Lend & Learn (1002 Fay St, Columbia). “Shop” for free, gently used children’s items such as clothing, supplies, shoes, books, toys, and more. Plus, the outdoor playground will be open for families to play.

🚸 We have exciting activities planned for our 4 & 5-year-olds who will be starting school next year! Join us for “Countd...
08/10/2026

🚸 We have exciting activities planned for our 4 & 5-year-olds who will be starting school next year! Join us for “Countdown to K” on Tuesday 8/11 from 11am-12pm at Lend & Learn. Meet up with other kids the same age & stage, have fun, read books, eat a snack, and play together!
COUNTDOWN to K
Tues, Aug 11, 11am-12pm-For kids who start Kindergarten in 2027 (ages 4 & 5)
Lend & Learn- 1002 Fay St, Columbia
💛 Play dates are also on the calendar for our younger kids:
Tues, Aug 18, 11am-12pm-For kids who start Kindergarten in 2028 (ages 3 & 4)
Tues, Aug 25, 11am-12pm-For kids who start Kindergarten in 2029 (ages 2 & 3)
Plus! Baby Story Time with Ms Tess
Fri, Aug 28, 10-10:30am (ages 0 & 1)

🔍 Join us for Nature Detectives, a free & fun outdoor playdate for kids, this Friday, August 7 from 10am-11:30am at Rock...
08/06/2026

🔍 Join us for Nature Detectives, a free & fun outdoor playdate for kids, this Friday, August 7 from 10am-11:30am at Rock Bridge Memorial State Park (5901 Hwy 163-S, Columbia). Meet in the playground area for outdoor play, nature sensory activities, and fun with friends.
🌱 🔍 Learn about more Nature Detectives programming through the Friends of Rock Bridge State Park.
🥾🎒Demo a hiking child carrier that is free to borrow from our toy lending library!

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1002 Fay Street
Columbia, MO
65201

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 1pm
Wednesday 9am - 1pm
Thursday 9am - 1pm

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