{"id":229688,"date":"2026-02-08T11:58:24","date_gmt":"2026-02-08T16:58:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/?p=229688"},"modified":"2026-02-23T17:45:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T22:45:06","slug":"toy-library-falls-church-va","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/toy-library-falls-church-va\/","title":{"rendered":"The Toy Nest in Falls Church is a Never-Ending Playroom for Kids and a Solution for Parents"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"custom_featured_image\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/thetoynest_FI-800x533.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"the toy nest falls church\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/thetoynest_FI-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/thetoynest_FI-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/thetoynest_FI-585x390.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/thetoynest_FI-263x175.png 263w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/thetoynest_FI.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"custom_category\" style=\"display:none;\">just for fun <\/div><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many parents are familiar with the sight of a home overflowing with toys, yet their children claim to have \u2018nothing to play with\u2019. It might feel like the only solution is to throw <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/vienna-trace-zero-waste\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">everything in the garbage<\/a>, but The Toy Nest in Falls Church has a better approach: it\u2019s a toy library. Patrons can come by and play with the items, reserve and rent toys, Halloween costumes, games, and more. The Toy Nest, located at 125 N. Washington Street, was founded by Lisa Bourven, a Falls Church mom looking to solve the never-ending toy problem.<strong> Read on for more about The Toy Nest in Falls Church<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-230015 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/thetoynest_FI.png\" alt=\"the toy nest falls church\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/thetoynest_FI.png 1000w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/thetoynest_FI-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/thetoynest_FI-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/thetoynest_FI-585x390.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/thetoynest_FI-263x175.png 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>The Backstory&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Falls Church resident Lisa Bourven had left her career in sales analytics and operations leadership for a local bakery cafe chain to stay at home with her kids. In chatting with other parents, she realized they all had a common problem. \u201cWe would pick out what toys to get for our kids, and be very thoughtful about it,\u201d she said. \u201cAnd our house was crowded. Every toy had the same pattern: the kids would have intense interest for a few days, followed by complete abandonment.\u201d<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\nA 2018 trip to visit her family in Houston, TX painted the toy supply problem in stark relief. \u201cIt was over 100 degrees and we were there for two weeks. We were playing with my old toys from the 80s and we eventually went to a Goodwill to get a few things for them,\u201d Lisa said. \u201cI wished we could borrow toys for the time we were there. I just knew there was something better. I ended up finding a toy library in Austin, Texas, and knew that was the answer.\u201d&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-230012\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/thetoynest_interior.png\" alt=\"the interior of the toy library in falls church \" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/thetoynest_interior.png 1080w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/thetoynest_interior-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/thetoynest_interior-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/thetoynest_interior-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/thetoynest_interior-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/thetoynest_interior-585x585.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><em>Image courtesy of Lisa Bourven&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/usatla.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">toy library<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is similar to a regular library, but patrons can check out games, toys, costumes, and all kinds of kid-centric gear. Children get access to a wider variety of toys, and parents don\u2019t have to purchase or store the toys. Some toy libraries are operated as community cooperatives, others are run in conjunction with local libraries, and others are businesses with membership models. Some cater to the special needs community, providing specialized toys and equipment. Some toy libraries even sell items that are getting a bit too loved to share anymore, but would still be worth enjoying at home. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <em><strong>Read more:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/noble-blades-stage-combat-northern-virginia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Northern Virginia Theater Spotlight: Inside The Noble Blades and the Art of Stage Combat<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>In 2019, Lisa traveled to Austin to visit with the owner the <a href=\"https:\/\/toybraryaustin.com\/\">Toybrary<\/a>, and started researching how to start her own business. She found the <a href=\"https:\/\/usatla.org\/\">US Toy Library Association <\/a>and realized how popular the model was. \u201cI always wanted to start a business, and my youngest was going to start kindergarten, so I made the plan,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe idea dates back to the 1930\u2019s,\u201d Lisa said. \u201cMost other toy libraries are volunteer-run, non-profits, and operate on a smaller scale with a sliding fee. The Toy Nest is unique because it is privately owned, open 40 hours a week, and has an extensive catalog.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>The Toy Nest <\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Lisa opened the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetoynest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Toy Nest<\/a> in Falls Church in March 2020 &#8211; not an ideal time to share something premised on sharing. \u201cThe concept of sharing was repulsive; people were wiping down their groceries, so they definitely didn&#8217;t want to share toys that their kids would play with,\u201d she said. \u201cSo we pivoted to an online model where people could reserve toys in advance. For two months, I made all the deliveries myself.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eventually, things evened out, and Lisa was able to offer toy rentals, in-person play, and parties at the shop. The inventory grew, and the concept caught on.&nbsp; In 2022, Lisa moved The Toy Nest to its current location at 125 Washington Street. The Toy Nest is one of three full-time, stand-alone toy libraries in the US.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-230011\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/thetoynest_exterior.png\" alt=\"exterior of the toy nest in falls church\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/thetoynest_exterior.png 1080w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/thetoynest_exterior-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/thetoynest_exterior-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/thetoynest_exterior-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/thetoynest_exterior-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/thetoynest_exterior-585x585.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, Lisa says that the inventory is nearly 2,000 items and includes anything from board games to water toys to wheeled toys to Halloween costumes. Neighbors can access the Toy Nest through a monthly membership or drop-in passes. Members get perks like unlimited swaps, curbside pickup, and up to two rental renewals on an item. The stock is geared toward children 0-8 years old, but there are board games that might appeal to tweens.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The selection of the items is a team effort, informed by a combination of research and parent feedback. \u201cWe do a \u2018holiday wishlist\u2019 toward the end of the year where members can request toys,\u201d Lisa said. \u201cAnd we have 5.5 years of data about the rentals to show what\u2019s popular and what\u2019s not.\u201d Lisa said that the most popular item at the Toy Nest is the Paw Patrol Ultimate Fire Truck with Marshall. \u201cIt\u2019s big and loud, which makes it great for borrowing,\u201d she said.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>See more:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/clothesline-arlington\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">This Arlington Non-profit Gives Kids Clothes a Second Life<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lisa and her team are constantly cleaning and inspecting the items. \u201cWe use an EPA-approved sanitizer spray, plush items are washed in a washing machine, electronic and furry items are sprayed down and then air dried,\u201d she said. \u201cSome items require soap and water, maybe the hose, if it\u2019s a big water toy or something sticky.\u201d <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n\u201cOnce an item is too worn, or there\u2019s a jagged edge or chipped paint, we don\u2019t rent it out anymore,\u201d she said. Duplicate items and other \u2018retired\u2019 items are sold at the shop or through local consignment stores.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-230010\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/thetoynest_birthdayparty.png\" alt=\"a birthday party setup at the toy nest in falls church \" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/thetoynest_birthdayparty.png 1080w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/thetoynest_birthdayparty-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/thetoynest_birthdayparty-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/thetoynest_birthdayparty-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/thetoynest_birthdayparty-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/thetoynest_birthdayparty-585x585.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Image courtesy of Lisa Bourven.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\nThe space itself feels like a playroom &#8211; neatly organized shelves lining the walls with toys and games labeled by age group. There\u2019s a smaller, gated-off space for the smallest visitors (age 3 and under), while older siblings can roam freely in the main space. There\u2019s also a party room, which party hosts can decorate however they want. Local restaurants partner for catering, so it\u2019s an easy choice for parents. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>Throughout the week, there are programs for patrons, like Montessori baby classes, preschool storytime, sensory playtime, and more. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reflecting on it all, Lisa said, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI think it&#8217;s special that our community has one [toy library] at all, because they&#8217;re hard to run, and in some seasons, they&#8217;re a labor of love. And being open 40 hours a week with such an extensive catalog that we have, I think, is really special. So we&#8217;re really proud of that.\u201d<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To learn more about The Toy Nest, visit its <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetoynest.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and follow on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thetoynest\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">social media<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Follow @thefairfaxgirl on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thefairfaxgirl\/\"><span class=\"s2\">Instagram <\/span><\/a>+&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@thefairfaxgirl\"><span class=\"s2\">TikTok<\/span><\/a> for the latest Northern Virginia updates, and check out our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/events\/\"><span class=\"s2\">events calendar<\/span><\/a>, which has over 100+ events weekly to peruse.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/category\/lifestyle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-228394\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/01\/1.png\" alt=\"lifestyle button\" width=\"450\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/01\/1.png 1200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/01\/1-800x267.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/01\/1-1024x341.png 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/01\/1-768x256.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/01\/1-1170x390.png 1170w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/01\/1-585x195.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>just for fun Many parents are familiar with the sight of a home overflowing with toys, yet their children claim to have&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":362,"featured_media":230015,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[8833,7802,7997,7998,9593,9294],"tags":[9767,9748,9845,9735],"class_list":["post-229688","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-culture","category-kid-friendly","category-lifestyle","category-people","category-local-girl-rss-feed","category-women-owned","tag-falls-church","tag-small-business","tag-tlg","tag-women-owned"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.6 (Yoast SEO v27.6) - 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