Why buy when you can borrow?
Reading Toy Library offers a low cost toy loan scheme for
children. There is a wide range of toys on offer
suitable for children from birth to 8 years old including :
- Baby toys and equipment including baby gyms, mobiles,
play mats and early toys.
- Equipment for physical play including sports equipment
sets, swingball, a trampoline, playhouses and tunnels.
- Outdoor play equipment - pedal cars, football goal
- Role play toys - dressing up costumes, play kitchens,
play shops, a puppet theatre, Playmobil and Lego.
- Puzzles and games
- Musical instruments including percussion sets,
keyboards, drums and xylophones
- Storysacks and educational resources to support the
Foundation Stage.
- Therapeutic toys for children with special needs eg. adapted
toys and sensory items.
Where is the Toy Library?
It is based at Southcote Library, Southcote Lane, Reading
RG30 3BA and is open
Tuesdays from 9.30am - 12.45pm, Thursdays from 2.00 to
5.45pm and Saturdays from 9.30 to 11.00
Who can join the Toy Library?
Schools, nurseries, playgroups, toddler groups, play schemes, after school
clubs, childminders, parents and carers.
"The Toy Library is such a wonderful
service - it has saved us lots of money and the children love
the variety of toys you have" Mrs Wood, Caversham.
How do I join?
Complete an application form at any Reading library branch. You will also
need to show two proofs of identification e.g. a bill or a driving licence and
a bank card.
Is there a charge?
The annual membership fee for parents and carers is
£5. Toys cost from 50p to £3 for a three-week
loan. Childminders, playgroups, nurseries and schools
can join too, please ask for details.
What else is on offer?
- Messy
play sessions
- Baby
packs for new parents
- Loan
of equipment - high chairs, travel cot, double/triple
buggy
How does the Toy Library work?
Toy Library members can choose and borrow toys at the Toy
Library or request toys from the Library’s Internet
catalogue and collect them from your local library a few days later. (Large
items have to be collected from the Toy Library, by arrangement). All toys
are checked and cleaned before loan.
How can I find out more?
Ask a member of Reading Libraries staff or, to contact us
by email, please fill in the form on the Contact page.
Reading Toy Library is a member of the National Association
of Toy and Leisure Libraries.
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