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What is a Toy Library?

Play is important to all children and toys are a major element in helping to play and learn. A toy library welcomes children, their families and caregivers to come and borrow well designed toys, games, puzzles and equipment, which are made available at minimal cost.

Toy libraries operate along similar lines to public libraries. Members borrow toys for a fixed time period, for a small fee depending on the toy. Toy libraries cater mainly for pre-school children.

Cambridge Toy Library is a member of the Toy Library Federation of NZ, who act as an adviser on all aspects of running a toy library.

Who are we?

The "Toy Library" is a non profit initiative. We are an Incorporated Society that is run by a committee of volunteers. Our aim is to provide access to a wide range of toys, games and puzzles for children in the community, from birth through to age 10. A range of toys for special needs children is also available.

The Concept behind the Toy Library

*A place where well designed, safe and educational toys can be borrowed on a regular basis at minimal cost.

*A place where there is access to a large range of quality toys.

*A place with the opportunity to interact with other families.

*A place which provides a chance to use toys that match the stages of a child's development.

Check out the Toy Library Federation's website for more information at www.toylibrary.co.nz