ABOUT US

Aims

Membership

Membership Fees   [click here to download Membership Form (72kB)]

ALL-SA Constitution  [click here to download the Constitution (102kB)]

The South African Toy and Leisure Libraries Association was established in 1993. The name of the organisation was changed to Active Learning & Leisure Libraries - South Africa in 2002. We are registered with the Department of Social Development as a non-profit organisation - 013-842 NPO.

Our VISION is to positively promote the development of active learning toy and leisure libraries that will provide an environment of equal opportunity in support of the right of each individual (ALL) to reach his or her potential.

AIMS:

1. To promote the establishment of good quality active learning libraries, toy libraries and  leisure

     libraries for ALL.

     Active learning toy libraries & leisure libraries are services that provide members with the

     opportunity to

           (a) borrow educational and recreational materials e.g. toys, games and puzzles that promote

                  stimulating play opportunities
           (b) play with these materials on the premises
           (c) have access to play materials through a mobile toy library service

2. Develop and provide ongoing accredited training courses that will enhance the career path of

     Active Learning and Leisure (ALL) Librarians

3. Develop a network of service providers that offer training on toy library administration, the

     effective use of play materials and any other topics relevant to ALL librarians and to develop

     strategies for quality assurance of training

4. To provide information for toy librarians, for those wanting to start a toy library and for those

     interested in the use of stimulating learning and leisure library materials

5. To encourage service providers to educate communities about
           (a) how to use active learning materials i.e. toys, puzzles and games
           (b) the valuable role of age-appropriate active learning play materials in child development

6. To encourage the development of leisure libraries to serve the needs of teenagers, adults with

     disabilities, disadvantaged adults, and all other adults especially the elderly and those in prison

7. To promote the concept of the vital role of play in life for children and adults

8. To encourage the manufacturing and importing of a comprehensive range of good quality and

     safe active learning and leisure (ALL) play materials

9. To encourage the manufacture of play materials that reflect the wide diversity of cultural groups

     in South Africa and of South African life in general.

10. To encourage service providers to provide training in the making of an adequate variety of long

       lasting improvised play materials that will supplement the toys borrowed from toy libraries.

The organisation has four Regional Committees: 

Gauteng, Western Cape, kwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape (ECALLA)

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MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

Membership is available to toy and leisure libraries, individuals, groups or organisations who support the aims of the Association and who pay the Membership Fee.

Benefits of Membership
  -   Regional (in some cases) and National Newsletters
  -   Up-to-date information about what is happening with your regional and national committees
  -   Local and international news and views 

Toy and Leisure Libraries
  -   Children’s play and the effective use of play materials
  -   Information on new toys, puzzles, games and educational aids available in South Africa
  -   Ideas about making improvised toys from waste material
  -   Practical advice from Toy Librarians e.g. hints on how to repair toys
  -   Information about suitable toy suppliers, toys for different age groups etc.
  -   Discounts on:
      -   Training courses, workshops and conferences organised by ALL-SA
      -   Publications promoted by ALL-SA
      -   Toys from certain suppliers to bona fide toy libraries

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MEMBERSHIP FEES (from January - December):

  For more detailed information, download the Membership Form

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