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Object Library in Geneva
Better than renting: borrow instead of buying
Practical – Affordable – Sustainable
Over 4,500 items available to borrow
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Borrow instead of buying
Need an item or equipment for a project or a special occasion? No need to buy it — come borrow it from La Manivelle, the non-profit cooperative!
Create an account, choose either pay-per-item borrowing or a one-year Pass, and get easy access to more than 4,500 items.
The Benefits
More space at home
Free up your cupboards ! By borrowing items you only use occasionally, you avoid cluttering your home.
More money in your pocket
Even better than renting : borrowing ! Access all the items in the catalogue with pricing designed to stay affordable for everyone.
More opportunities
DIY, cooking, sports, parties… Got an idea ? A project ? We’ve got the equipment for it.
How Does Borrowing Work?
Using our library is simple.
Pick up your items at one of our 5 branches, 4 relay points, or have them delivered directly to your home.
An Alternative to Overconsumption
Do we really need to own everything we buy?
This question inspired the creation of La Manivelle, a non-profit cooperative founded in 2018. Today, it is the largest library of things in Switzerland.