I recently learned about a company that has been called the “Netflix for Legos.” I’m talking about Pley.

The company has gotten great reviews from publications such as the Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, Washington Post, and many more.

What are some of the benefits to renting Legos? These include having kids spend less time with a digital screen, cost savings, reducing clutter, saving space (a big one for libraries), and protecting the environment. The Pley website states that “every set that is rented saves a tree over its rental life cycle.”

I wonder if children and youth services librarians are taking note of this company or using their services? They may also find the Pley blog as a starting point to brain storm programming ideas.