ludotheques, or toy libraries, let kids borrow toys to play with

Toy libraries are places where people can check out or use toys from a shared collection.  There is an international association, ITLA:

The INTERNATIONAL TOY LIBRARY ASSOCIATION (ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONALE DES LUDOTHEQUES) was created in 1990 in Torino during the 5th international conference of toy libraries. It has been found necessary to get a permanent link structure. The decision to form ITLA was taken on May 28th 1987 at the 4th International Conference of Toy Libraries in Toronto.

and a French national affiliate, ALF

L'Association des Ludothèques Françaises est une association nationale de jeunesse et d'éducation populaire, agréée par le ministère de la jeunesse, des sports et de la vie associative.

A local example Ann Arbor is Fiona's Toy Library, as featured on the Lucy Ann Lance Show:

Fiona approached Community Action Network, the umbrella organization for the City of Ann Arbor’s four community centers, and soon Fiona’s Toy Library opened at Bryant Community Center.  Open every Thursday from 1:00 PM-3:30 PM, children from 0 to 6 years old can check-out toys for free.  All families are welcome, and there is no time limit as to when you return the toys.  Break a toy?  Not to worry; they know it happens, and there is no charge for broken or lost toys.

nice to see this happen!