PlayTIME Solutions: Toy Library
WHAT IS A TOY LIBRARY?
A Toy Library allows parents or caregivers to borrow a variety of educational toys, puzzles, and games on a regular basis. Toy libraries aim to support families and encourage them to spend time playing with their children. Quality toys are expensive, and children quickly become bored with a toy once its play value has been exhausted. By providing new play materials every few weeks, parents can save money and significantly contribute towards the development and education of their children.
While toy libraries vary from library to library, they do have some fundamental characteristics: (1) Provide quality educational items for loan and (2) Have a range of items covering all stages of growth and development.
BENEFITS OF A TOY LIBRARY
#1 - IT IS SPACE SAVING
Toys can take up A LOT of space. Are you challenged with storing all your child(ren)'s toys? It turns out that many items are not used often enough to justify their shelf space all year long; others are bulky or seasonal and may be in the way a lot of the time. Joining and using a Toy Library allows you to use things when you really want them and then you get to get them out of your home the rest of the time!
#2 – IT IS MONEY SAVING
Toys can be expensive. There is only so much you can do with some sticks, boxes, string and toilet paper rolls. Most parents and relatives still end up buying their kids quite a few toys. By using the Toy Library, you are most likely to spend less on the subscription than you usually spend on toys, while giving you access to many bigger ticket items that you may not be able to provide otherwise. And there is the bonus of keeping things fresh by returning and checking out new items every couple of weeks!
#3 – IT ALLOWS FOR TEST DRIVING
Have you ever purchased a toy thinking your kid(s) will love it and instead it ends up ignored on the shelf? Checking things out from the Toy Library gives you a good idea of what engages your child(ren) the most, so that when you do buy toys for them, you are able to get more mileage out of your dollars. Our toy librarian will be able to tell you where to get that item that your child loves to check out so much
#4 – IT MEANS YOU CAN ALWAYS HAVE DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE TOY
Kids grow fast. It can be challenging to keep up with the kinds of activities that are the best fit for your child and to provide materials that are appropriate. Using toys that are not at his or her level can lead to frustration. Joining and using the Mobile Toy Library makes it much easier to keep on top of your kids’ changes
We've got some great toys waiting for your kids! Click here to find out more about our Toy Library Memberships or to sign up and get started with your Toy Library Membership.